Keeper of My Soul. Keshia Dawn

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KEEPER OF MY SOUL

      KEEPER OF MY SOUL

      KESHIA DAWN

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Keeper of My Soul

      Other Books by Keshia Dawn

      By the Grace of God

      His Grace, His Mercy

      Stories Appearing in Anthologies

      “Stroke of Purpose” (The Triumph of My Soul)

      “Baby Boy” (Bended Knees)

      Follow Keshia Dawn:

      www.KeshiaDawnwrites.com

      Facebook: KeshiaDawn

      Twitter: THEKeshiaDawn

      Dedication

      To book clubs and Christian fiction readers everywhere!

       Thank you for the e-mails and the continuous words of encouragement.

       This one is for you. Enjoy.

      What Keshia Dawn’s writing peers have to say…

      “There are dozens of young talented authors on the scene, but few have the talent, charisma, and potential as Keshia. I am confident that she will be a consistent force to be reckoned with in this literary game for years to come.”

      —Brian W. Smith, bestselling author of the novels Beater;

      Nina’s Got A Secret;

      and Mama’s Lies-Daddy’s Pain

      “Keshia Dawn is able to do more than write. She is able to tell a story; whether short or novel length, Ms. Dawn brings life into every page.”

      —Elissa Gabrielle, literary entrepreneur and publisher with Peace in The storm Publishing Company

      “From His Grace, His Mercy to Keeper of My Soul, Christian Fiction author Keshia Dawn is definitely on a purposeful mission of sharing God’s word through powerful fiction prose!”

      —Fon James, author, life coach, and speaker

      Acknowledgments

      Thank you is what I continue to say to God for his ability to show himself through my writing. For my personal growth, I’m in awe of what God can do. And in being obedient to his word, he has released books from me that have been ministry for others. Thank you, God, for your son Jesus.

      My family has been continuously by my side through my writing, sometimes giving me ideas and inspiration to spin out words like a spider’s web. Elder Donald and Fannie P. Sauls (the P is for priceless), I’m grateful for you and thank you for being good to my Chayse. She loves her Pawpaw and nana! My sister, Fanasha, you are a rock wrapped in all the love you are now sharing with Baby Kayden. Thank you for making me an auntie, and finally bringing a son into Daddy’s life. You are a great wife and mother. Oh, and sister! Continue to allow God to point you in the direction he would have you to go, love you bunches. Li’l sister, angel, I pray God’s blessings as you start off your twenties with a bang. Stay with God throughout your college years and roll into adulthood with God’s manual tucked tight. Can’t wait to see how God is going to move in you. Love you bunches.

      Baby Chayse, who is so not a baby anymore, you have definitely been here before. You remind me so much of me, and that’s a good thing, LOL. You inspire me to be all I can be (even past age thirty) so that I can show by example how you can do and be anything you set your mind to. President maybe?

      Too many family and friends to name, but you all know who you are! especially everyone who celebrated His Grace, His Mercy with me at Brooklyns in Dallas. Love you, guys!

      The literary world can be full of friends (I don’t worry about the foes). Through that, loyalty is not lost. Fon James for continuing to be the best literary buddy an author friend can have. Being a life coach looks good on you! Thank you for allowing God to speak “realness” into my life. Let’s keep ’er going!

      I’m ever thankful for Urban Christian and their approach to stand out in a world where so many are lost. Christian fiction is not just entertainment, but it’s a ministry that surpasses drama. It’s an example of how to deal with issues with God leading. Joylynn, thank you for staying the course and pushing us authors to seek God for the words that will become permanent. Blessings.

      I hope Keeper of My Soul blesses you. If so, drop me a line and let me know. If not, drop me a line and let me know. It’s all in love.

      Blessings,

      Keshia Dawn

      www.KeshiaDawnwrites.com

      CONTENTS

      PROLOGUE

      CHAPTER 1: Stoney

      CHAPTER 2: Keithe

      CHAPTER 3: Michelle

      CHAPTER 4: Keithe

      CHAPTER 5: Stoney

      CHAPTER 6: Michelle

      CHAPTER 7: Keithe

      CHAPTER 8: Stoney

      CHAPTER 9: Stoney

      CHAPTER 10: Mercy

      CHAPTER 11

      CHAPTER 12: Keithe

      CHAPTER 13: Stoney

      CHAPTER 14: Mercy

      CHAPTER 15: Stoney

      CHAPTER 16: Michelle

      CHAPTER 17: Keithe

      CHAPTER 18: Stoney

      CHAPTER 19: Stoney

      CHAPTER 20: Michelle

      CHAPTER 21: Ky and Marcus

      CHAPTER 22: Stoney

      CHAPTER 23: Keithe

      CHAPTER 24: Mercy

      CHAPTER 25: Michelle

      CHAPTER 26: Keithe

      CHAPTER 27: Keithe

      CHAPTER 28: Ky and Keithe

      CHAPTER 29: Michelle

      CHAPTER 30: Stoney

      CHAPTER 31: Keithe

      CHAPTER 32: Marcus

      CHAPTER 33: Stoney

      CHAPTER 34: Michelle

      CHAPTER 35: Gracie

      CHAPTER 36: Michelle

      EPILOGUE

      READER’S GROUP GUIDE QUESTIONS

      Prologue

      The sky split down the middle, pouring rain from the seams as he pulled out of his driveway. Headed toward the highway in order to leave Houston, the nonstop rain seemed to follow Keithe for the entirety of the four-hour drive into Dallas. The gray clouds that followed seemed to promise no let up anytime soon.

      For the past twenty-four hours, Keithe had had an ongoing battle within himself to find the courage to do what was right. Against doctor’s orders, Keithe fought for the gumption to get into one of his vehicles, his Porsche, and start on his journey that would finally set him free. Each time, it was Michelle and the love he had for her that halted his steps. But today was different. She had finally pushed him to his limits.

      Michelle, his wife of fifteen years, had betrayed him in ways that he couldn’t believe someone would