Bound By Grace
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Last published Mon, Oct 20, 2025
Jalen and Aaliyah, childhood best friends from Jamaica, grow up on opposite sides of life-Aaliyah, a kind-hearted teacher with an angelic spirit, and Jalen, the heir to his father's dangerous gang, The Vipers. When tragedy strikes, Jalen turns away from the streets and toward God, beginning a new path of redemption. As their friendship blossoms into love, they commit to celibacy and faith, learning to walk in Christ while facing both worldly and spiritual battles. Together, they discover that true love, guided by God's grace, can heal even the deepest wounds and transform the darkest past.
*She is not pregnant. I repeat, she is not pregnant!!*
This book will be written in both Standard English and Patois (there will be translations).
Start Date: October 19, 2025
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