"BRUISED...NOT BROKEN" Some things in life have no explanations, or at times cannot be expressed. They have to be felt from the depth of the heart. Ravenna challenges were many. Survive, she did until she was drained. Death, she faced living in hell. Pain was her sorrow, then her body collapsed. Her will changed. She re-created herself in her lost world, and regressed, even when she shouldn ́t have. Somehow, her heart got stuck with cupid bow. This love was new what she felt for Zachary. The question is, how long will it last? Was she so afraid of her past that she refused her present. Perhaps, she was willing prey to Zachary ́s obsession at any cost? Or, was she waiting, all along in her heart for love to happen to her, anew? Ravenna ́s story is compelling, it promises to touch a soft spot in your heart. It is a page turner, and perfect to read on your travels, in front of the fire place or on a cool summer ́s evening. It is for anyone who appreciate a touching story, full of life. www.Books-by-Shir-Yasin.com

Ok let's get something straight, everything that I'm writing is the truth and nothing but the truth. I was so scared to write this book at first because of what people would think about me in the end, but I came to realize that my story can help someone going through a similar predicament. In the end, it was God that allowed me to go through these things to get the glory out of what I was going through, He made a way out for me as well. Domestic violence is real if you know someone that's going through, please call the national domestic violence hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) PLEASE! I believe if God didn't place certain people in my life at that time, I probably would have been DEAD! Prepare yourself, for what you are about to read is going to take you on the most intense emotional rollercoaster of your life. So, get your drinks and your popcorn, because this is going to be as good as any movie you have seen. Keep in mind though, that the main thing I want you to get out of this Book is how REAL God really is. I truly want to thank God for my family and friends for encouraging me to write this book and allowing my voice to be heard. These are the questions you are going to be asking through this experience, Who has HIV?Wait, Who's Gay?How did you escape?Your father did what now?How many baby daddies?WHO SLEPT WITH WHO?WHY? BRENDA NOOOO!!! GET OUT!!! NOW LET'S BEGIN

Kelly O'Brien finds herself thousands of Miles away from her California home, trapped in a new identity. She's hidden in a secret location in maine; a star witness of the FBI in an upcoming trial. Kelly's twin sister, Heather, and her mother, Nell, have also been relocated, for the family's safety. Heather, went to Alabama; Nell to Ireland. The story follows each of their lives and how they are changed by their experiences. Romance comes to some, while tragedy and pain are suffered by others. But all are drawn into a closer relationship with God...eventually.

Battered & bruised, but not broken is an erotic, male/male, gay romance novel. It's the culmination of two lost souls finding what they didn't know they were looking for. Hunter is an ex-con, always in the wrong place at the worst times which is how he landed in prison. He's looking to start anew when in walks Elliott. Timid and sheltered Elliott has his life in order. Or so he thinks, that is until Hunter introduces him to a whole new world. Both are battling past demons, but what happens when their worlds collide?

Do fairy-tales romances exist? Bruised but Not Broken is a fictitious story centred on the life of Kaitlin, a woman seeking romance and love through online dating. When she meets an alluring and mysterious man—Greg Kingston—Kaitlin is initially captivated by her Prince Charming's enchanting personality and ravishing good looks. Before long, though, Greg begins to show his dark side, becoming more possessive and elusive. Once confident and happily in love, Kaitlin begins to doubt everything. She finds herself in a tug of war between Greg’s charisma and lies, plus haunted by her own paranoia. This contemporary Christian novel explores how Kaitlin is physically, emotionally, and spirituality trapped.

I must tell myself its over! Change is in the atmosphere because I refuse, any longer, to allow pass hurts to sabotage my goals, my dreams, my purpose, and my ultimate destiny. Unforgiveness will no longer hinder my progress! Its time to renew my mind and recognize and refute the enemy and his lies he has been feeding me and allow Gods word to propel me into my purpose. Rehearsing past hurts is no longer the order of the day. I MUST MOVE ON!!! I will be what God has called me to be. Yes, I was Bruised but not Broken.