Denise Cook-Godfrey

Title: When Willows Weep
Author: Denise Cook-Godfrey
Publisher: Cook-Godfrey Productions
Series: Part 2 of The Sin-N-Me
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"When Willows Weep" by Denise Cook Godfrey

My Perception:

I found this story to be wonderfully written. I read it twice to see if I missed anything, and when I thought I had, I could find the answer I was looking for in that chapter or the next one.

The author covers the characters superbly… I loved Willow and her friends Luna and Alana, who were with her through the thick and thin of the story. Then there is Willow and her husband Paxton, who need much help in their marriage. Keeping secrets like they did was not a good thing in any marriage. Then comes Titus…who is very well brought into the picture and was a childhood HS friend and a lover of Willow.

The story covered all of the vital points so very well. As you read the story, you can see how it was going, especially for poor Willow. Then, Willow's mother, Cassie, found and brought up the incident, which showed what had happened to her while growing up under the roof when she lived with her mom and dad. This was who had reared her daughter Willow… Grandma Dean & Papa Land [Orlando]. The reader must pick up this good read to see how that all comes together. I don't want to tell too much, but I was hoping you could pick up this good read and see for yourself.

Finally, will we see how Willow gets what she wants—finding her parents and having someone to love her? Keep on reading. One thing that puzzled me was how Cassie's mother went on about church may not be the only answer to the problem. We may have to search a little deeper. At least if it wasn't for poor Cassie growing up with her parents, Willow, and her grandparents, who supposedly lived at the church, but something was missing from that situation at the Holiness Apostolic Church. The main question that will be answered is what kind of love these parents and grandparents show love to their kids. Even after Willow and Paxton attended another church in the area, was love shown at Mt Moriah Church? Please read it and see what you think. We will see that Willow had marriage problems as the story went on. We noticed that Paxton indeed needed counseling, too, and I believe in the end, he knew ... I will stop here and say you must pick up this good read to see what that was all about. With each one [Willow and Paxton] having secrets…how will this come out? Will they both come clean since, surprisingly, they love each other…but is this love? Why didn't Paxton understand how important it was for Willow to find her mom and dad? At least Paxton had an uncle and step-aunt who raised him, giving him a good life. However, Paxton did have demons, too, from what had happened to him as a teenager. Again, you must read to see what that was all about. This was a good story that will give one much thought long after the read. I may have skipped around quite a bit, but it will all come together if you pick up this good read.

The novel was an excellent read. It shows some everyday problems that happen not only for Willow but also begin with her mom, Cassie. Pick up 'When Willows Weeps' and see how well-written this story is presented.… (mehr)

Title: Killing Me Softly With His Word
Author: Denise Cook-Godfrey
Publisher: Cooke-Godfrey Productions
Narrator: Virtual Voice
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
'Killings Me Softly With His Word' by Denise Cook-Godfrey

My Perception:

Reading this story will keep one's attention as you turn the pages to see what is going on with Chloe, the main character, along with some secondary characters: Kennedy, a cousin; Aunt Macy [Chloe's aunt]; Starla and Reginald [Chloe's parents]; and Nikki and Minister Aaron. These characters make up the story so very well that it will give one much thought long after the read.

As one reads through "The Sin-N-Me Series: Killing Me Softly with HIS Word," the reader will get a story of how God comes into a situation... where HE does an excellent job for Chloe in the case she was in. We found that Chloe needed someone to talk to about what was going on with her. And not knowing that Chloe's parents had problems they were dealing with at this time. Will she finally find the right person to talk to? As the story begins...Chloe goes to summer camp and college... Then, while in college, who will she meet that will profoundly influence her life? After graduating, she worked as a minister of ASL for the hearing impaired at the church...that she and her parents belonged to. Chloe meets Minister Aaron from the church, and the reader will find that each section of this story gives the reader something to ponder long after the read. Yes, each of these sections will be important in this read. This all had to do with what was going on in Chloe's and a few others' lives, and it is brought out so well in the story that the author presents to the reader.… (mehr)

Title: All Churched Out: The Weary Wife of the Pastor-Book 3
Author: Denise Cook-Godfrey
Publisher: D. C. G.
Series: A Christian Fiction Thriller Book 3
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"All Churched Out: The Weary Wife of the Pastor Book 3" by Denise Cook-Godfrey

My Assessment:
After reading books one and two, one can be assured that book three will put the icing on the cake. I am still determining to whom I feel sorrier...Leah or her sister Rebbie especially after their father passed. The reader will have to follow the story closely because there will be twists and turns everywhere. Leah's involvement with Chaka, Evander, Zane, Kyle, and Leah before the funeral, the family gathering during the funeral, the diary, the Epperson's, the church meeting with the board, [the big secret revealed], and the ending.

"All Churched Out: The Weary Wife of the Pastor-Book 3" series will leave one shaking their heads and saying wow...what a read. Is there a lesson to be learned from this excellent story? Yes! Please pick up all three of these reads to see how well this author brings up how the devil can enter one's life and after all is said and done, all [secrets] come tripling out in the end, and we get the whole truth.

This author gives the reader quite a read...as secrets come out, how will Leah, Rebbie, Kyle, and Aunt Zelle come out from all of this situation in the end. I don't want to tell too much more, but it was quite a blessing seeing the change and showing what can happen when God comes into the fold of it all.

To find out what comes to this story [and there will be a lot!]…the reader will have to pick up the novel to see how it all turns out, especially for Leah, Robbie, Kyle, aunt Zelle, Zane, and let's not leave out Shady Hill Church. That epilogue was quite a read about how things can turn around when God comes in and what a change is made for all involved in this story. So be ready for an excellent read of how God came through for these characters.… (mehr)

Title: All Churched Out: The Weary Wife of the Pastor Book 2
Author: Denise Cook-Godfrey
Publisher: D.C.G. ‎
Series: A Christian Fiction Thriller Book 2
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"All Churched Out: The Weary Wife of the Pastor Book 2" by Denise Cook-Godfrey

My Assessment:

Here's hoping you have read Book 1 of 'All Churched Out: 'The Weary Wife of the Pastor' as this story continues in what is happening in the lives of Leah, Kyle, Rebbie, Pastor Joseph Westchester, Aunt Zelle, and a few other interesting characters. Many questions will be asked during this review that will be answered during your reading of book 2.

We find Leah is still dealing with the sad reality about her mother not loving her and now dealing with and asking questions about how many women her husband Kyle cheated on her with besides her sister. So naturally, we find Leah is 'fed up, angry, and broken.'

What will happen when Aunt Zelle tells Leah to get out and meet people her age? Will this be a good idea as Leah meets Chaka Rowe and Evander? What will Chaka bring to the table for Leah, who seems to be holding on by a thread? As Leah takes a sabbatical from church, what will Chaka offer her that Leah will take an interest in? Is there anyone out there who is trying to help Leah? What was up with these 'healing crystals' that were interesting as Chaka presented this to Leah?

As the story continues, there will be a lot going on [as I have already said], and I don't want to tell too much, but I know there will be lots of questions asked that will be answered during the reading,
as I have already said earlier. For example, what had gone on between Pastor Westchester and the deacon? Was the deacon getting too close to Kyle? Is Leah still getting notes from someone who knows her business? Also, is Leah hooking up with someone? As I said earlier, there will be a lot going on...sit back and continue reading to get all the answers!

As the story continues, Leah is brought into a meeting [3 board members, with her father, Rebbie, and Kyle] at her Aunt Zelle's home, asking when she will return to church, seeing that Kyle would be restored as Shady Hill's Pastor. How will this affect Leah? Will that meeting go well?

What happens as Leah becomes interested in metaphysics, the universe, and crystals? Ok, now is Leah stepping outside Christianity? Why in the world will Leah, who knows of God and all of his goodness, want to know about this? This is how the devil weaves its way into someone's life who knows better. I am left shaking my head due to all that is going on...Is Leah involved with the Evander? Oh my god! Please tell me this isn't so!

Leah wants 'legal separation' from Kyle. So how will that work out?
As the skeletons come out, one wonders what's next because one knows it's coming!

As life goes on, we see Rebbie isn't doing well... You will have to pick up this good read to see what comes of that situation. Next, we find Paster Westchester isn't doing well, as things go south for him. Finally, will Leah ever want to talk with her sister Rebbie, especially after what had happened to her?

Who was this new person that Leah thought she had seen before? Why was Chaka upset with Leah because she didn't like him ... this Zane guy. What will happen when Evander ask Leah if they should take a break? Pick up this story to find out! Will this push Leah to see her sister Rebbie and her father? What will happen when she does when Leah and Rebbie talk about their mother? And what happened during their talk?

I know I have presented a lot of questions that will be answered in the reading, so I will stop here and say for the last time...pick up 'All Churched Out' Book 2, and see how well this author brings it all out to the reader. It will give one a lot to ponder over as we go into Book 3...its ending!

With everyone having their battles of some kind, especially this Westchester family, how will our God intercede for them in the end?… (mehr)