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Nothing but the Right Thing: A Novel

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NOTHING BUT THE RIGHT THING is a moving story about faith, friendship, forgiveness, and God's love. It's the story of two completely different best friends; one tall one short, one struggling with her faith and the other questioning if there is a God.

Serena is happily married to a minister, and desperately wants to have a child, but after two ectopic pregnancies her faith has been weakened. An added burden comes when her husband's church votes to join a televised church community, and he stands alone, the only one who opposes the vote. The couple awaits the decision of the church officials.

Ericka, married to a successful attorney, has endured four years of physical abuse and has finally found the courage to leave. As she questions her decision, she learns she is pregnant and in no position to care for her baby. An estranged relationship with her mother makes it impossible for Ericka to seek help there. The one person who comes to mind is Serena. But they have not talked in four years, not since Ericka's husband forbade her to attend Serena's wedding. Will Serena still welcome her friend?

NOTHING BUT THE RIGHT THING shares how God will lead our lives if we would get out of his way. It shares the drama that happens in and out of the church, which stymies our spiritual growth. Ms. Adams uses real characters, a simple story, and several scriptures to encourage people to let go and let God. This was an uplifting read with lessons for persons on both sides of religion.

Reviewed by aNN
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

I could feel REAL unconditional love, pain that has no respect of person, Christian or not. The way Serena and Micah shown their true feelings (without cursing God) through their tests shown how much they truly loved God. It reminded me of
Job (before he began to curse his own existence). There was so much coming at Job that he was in despair.

It was refreshing to see that Serena and Micah's relationship hand't changed from home to church. I was amazed how they interacted with one another. I could feel the love through the pages. The unconditional love that he shown Serena despite their pain of infertility. He didn't judge her and that was love alone. He still loved her. He had a pure heart of godly love. God also had shown me the balanced lives that they were living together and with Him. I had a personal issue with this because I have always heard things about women digging for time to spend with God after being married. It was a bit discouraging and scary. But there is a God and He gives us balance. I love how both Serena and Micah sought God everyday. That reminded me that their relationship was a success because they kept God first. Obedience was the key word I continued to hear while reading this book. Micah was obedient, and so was Serena. Oh, the humility they must have felt to have moved from their new home to Serena's mother's home. They did the things that they did for one another because of the love they possessed inside.

The only thing that I could detect from Micah (starting his own ministry) was fear and feeling alone as if God wasn't there. I believe that's what many of us feel when God tells us to do something out of our comfort zone. Something out of the box. And the only thing that I found easy about the birthing of the ministry was Micah taking the first step of faith (obedience again) and believing that God would not leave him hanging by a thread.

The first chapter of Nothing But the Right Thing made me so mad, I wasn't sure I would finish reading it. But I stuck with it - and I'm so glad I did. It's one of the best books I've ever read, and it makes me want to go out first thing tomorrow morning and look for a shelter I can help in some way.

The author created real, believable characters and made me care for them. She tackled a very tough issue, and let the characters do the right thing without preaching about it. She shares Jesus through actions, and lets readers see there are other options.

Tremendous.

Nothing but the Right Thing continues the story of Serena, Micah, Erika and Elliot, characters Stacy Hawkins Adams introduced in her debut novel, Speak to My Heart.

Serena and Micah are happily married and have just moved into their dream home. After praying to God for direction, Micah is blessed to be the pastor of a large church. However, it soon becomes evident that the God given vision he has for the church and the vision some of the church members have are very different. Tension within the church builds and it isn't long before Micah and Serena find that their marriage and their faith are severely tested.

To everyone on the outside, Erika has it all. She is married to a handsome successful lawyer. She lives in a beautiful mansion and lunches at the country club with the wives of other successful lawyers. She everything a woman could ask for. Or does she? After a particularly brutal beating from her husband on what was supposed to be their anniversary, Erika makes a brave decision. With only a few hundred dollars to her name, she boards a train and begins a journey that will introduce her to people and places she never imagined. Along the way, she will discover that there is one special friend who has been in her corner all along.

This novel moved me in so many ways and on so many levels. I read this book while waiting for my dad to come out of surgery. By the time he was done and in recovery, I had finished the book. This was exactly what I needed to get through a difficult time. It was inspirational, uplifting and powerful. I found myself crying and praying right along with the characters. Do the right thing....get this book today! You will be blessed.

Reviewed by Tonya S. Hall for GoodGirlBookClubOnline & The Good Girl Book Club Worldwide

Very good book! The author Stacy Hawkins Adams has a way of keeping you interseted in what she is saying. I wanted to get this book after someone gave me the novel "Watercolored Pearls" by Stacy Hawkins Adams, it was awesome also.

I received my book in a very timely manner and in excellent condition. I really enjoyed this book.

This was a very touching book. I loved this book and the characters. I can't wait to read the sequel. Keep up the good work - you have a fan here.

I received my order in a timely manner and the books were new. Thanks

Nothing but the Right Thing by Stacy Hawkins Adams is an outstanding, heartfelt, and compelling novel about faith, love, friendship, and forgiveness.

SIMPLY AMAZING!!!!! Mrs. Adams has got to be sitting at the feet of Jesus to get such inspirational stories out of her soul. THANK YOU FOR SHARING what GOD has imparted into you!!! It's my prayer that you will get the INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM that you so deserve! You are doing KINGDOM work, girl!! I am so proud of you. Can't wait to read Watercolored Pearls!