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Ivy's Dilemma (Thy Will Be Done) (Dilemmas #1) (Dilemmas)

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Dilemma: Ivy Jones-Miller's husband--- former professional football player, Raymond Miller is a drug addict, an adulterer and he has stopped providing emotional and financial support for his wife and three children. Solution: Get a divorce! But accepting the end of her marriage was a difficult decision for Ivy. Being a pastor's daughter, Ivy was raised believing that there was no situation that God could not turn. However, after much prayer and reflection, Ivy faces the fact that her 11 year marriage to her childhood sweetheart is over. But before she can file the petition for divorce at the courthouse, Ivy receives a call that will change her life forever.

Reign does a great job of mixing over the top drama with sound biblical messages that remind the reader that there is no problem too big or too small that God can not see you through. And to keep us company along the way, He often sends friends and family to offer us support, love and comfort.

Ivy's Dilemma is part of one a trilogy entitled Dilemmas. All three stories revolve around Ivy Jones-Miller, Sheena Daniels, Miranda Jones and Jade Sanders who grow up in an urban city. Each woman tackles the everyday trials and tribulations of life while learning to be strong woman of God. These four women will remind you of your best friends, your aunts, your cousins and of yourself. Grab a copy for you and a friend, and happy reading!


Reviewed by Tonya S. Hall for the GoodGirlBookClubOnline & The GOOD GIRL Book Club

Raymond Terrell Miller & Ivy Jones-Miller have been keen on one another since the very day they met. As neighbors their infatuation grew with age. After 11 years of marriage, Ivy finds herself alone, afraid, brokenhearted, with steadily increasing debts. With everything around her spiraling so far out of control Ivy is uncertain as to how much more she'll be able to undergo.

Why does it hurt so bad?

Ivy's childhood sweetheart Ray was long gone and replaced by some unfamiliar man. The disrespect and disregard for Ivy, and their children for the past two years was far too gone, and as a final blow Ray requested that Ivy divorce him.

Wasted my years a fool of a wife.

As Ivy girlfriends Jade (who has a ton of secrets), Miranda (her cousin), and Sheena (the overly opinionated beauty) gather for a girls' weekend. Ivy details her past 2 years. As she sheds off the layers, breaking down the enormous barriers Ivy's quelled with a mortal dilemma.

Through sickness and health 'till death do us part
Those were the words that we said from our hearts

The dilemma becomes even more massive as the families fight one another instead of consoling one another during their times of need.

I know there are no guarantees
In love you take your chances
But somehow it seems unfair to me
Look at the circumstances

Ivy was able to tolerate the travesties while at the same time remaining a virtuous woman. Though Ivy's dilemma was a fresh start, I can't wait to read all about Jade's dilemmas'.

Reign is a new author whose work centers around women who rely on their faith in God, friends, and families. I highly recommend this book.

It was love at first sight for Ivy and Ray when they were children, that love blossomed all the way to adulthood which resulted in marriage.

Years later Ivy Jones-Miller wants a divorce from the ex pro football star Raymond Miller. Ray is a drug addict, womanizer and can't seem to get himself together. He has stopped providing for Ivy and there four kids mentally and financially. Being a product of a preacher's kid, Ivy stayed prayerful that Ray would turn back into the man she fell in love with.

Needing a break from her dilemma. Ivy's best friends and family Sheena, Jade, and Miranda comes and spends the weekend with her to boost her spirits and offers her there loving support. Adding more misery to her dilemma, Ivy finds out that Ray is killed in a car accident.

Will Ivy be able to find the peace that she deserves?

Ivy's Dilemma (Thy Will Be Done) (Dilemmas #1) (Dilemmas) I recommend for everyone to read. Through thick and thin friends to the end is my motto, this was shown throughout the book. Love this story, can't wait to read "Jade's Dilemma"

Tangerine
Reader's Paradise Book Club

I was blessed to receive an advance copy of this book. I read the whole book in one day!! This story is a real page turner, you will not be able to put it down. The characters are easy to identify with. This novel will make you laugh, cry and leave you spiritually uplifted. The Grace of God is clearly demonstrated as beiing "sufficient" in all situations and circumstances. I am eagerly awaiting the next "Dilemma" in this series which will be added to my library as one of my all time favorites.

Eleven years and four children later, Ray Miller wants a divorce. Ivy can't comprehend the thought. After all, she's done nothing but love Ray through the good and the bad. She's been a supportive wife, caring mother, and dear friend. So why has Ray forsaken her, their marriage, and family? Before that question can be answered, Ray's life is cut short in a car accident leaving Ivy to pick up the pieces of her shattered life and move forward. The love and support of family and good friends helps Ivy to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Ivy's Dilemma is a very good book that explores the power of love, friendship, forgiveness, and faith. Newcomer Reign has created a well written story with interesting, relatable, and fully developed characters. There are also a few intriguing subplots intertwined in the novel that give readers a glimpse of the upcoming novels in the Dilemmas series. Looking forward to what Reign has in store for us in Jade's Dilemma.

Why would a retired football star ask his wife of eleven years to divorce him? Why would a woman run from a man who loves her dearly? These two questions plagued my mind as I read Ivy's Dilemma. Not to fear the author does a magnificent job at not only answering these questions but giving you enough history where it allows you to have compassion for the characters involved.

True to life characters that remind you of your bestfriend along with believable situations make Ivy's Dilemma an engrossing and exciting read.

Young love, parental love, family love, spiritual love and friendship love, its not always about me nor the situation was the message I walked away with after reading the last page. Reign, truly wrote from her heart and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I can't wait to read the other dilemmas.

This is the story of Ray and Ivy. They were childhood sweethearts who grew up and got married. Happily ever after? Too easy. This book grabs your attention from the start. You will find that this couple took their love and marriage vows seriously. You root for them and cry for them. I don't want to reveal too much because their are some twists and turns in this book. Substance abuse, interfering in-laws, family secrets, friend dramas. Get this book. You will enjoy it.

Ivy's Dilemma is a very good book. I would recommend to anyone who has not read this book to get their copy. I can hardly wait until the next episode is available. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. Finished the book in one day...it was that good. Looking forward to reading more books by this author. May the Lord always shine upon you and be Blessed!

This book was very uplifting. It was a very realistic storyline. I feel as if I know each one of these characters. It just reassures you that in your walk with Christ the road may get bumpy. But in the end if you keep the faith it will work out. I cant wait to read the next dilemma.