Michelle Stimpson

“An utter delight from start to finish.” –Terah Shelton Harris, author of One Summer in Savannah, for Sisters with a Side of Greens A heartwarming small-town tale of rediscovering joy in unexpected places. Starting over isn’t easy, but sometimes it’s exactly what we need. Newly divorced and determined to prove she can stand on her own, Joyce Hicks moves back to small-town Texas, leaving behind the life she has known for decades for a fresh start in her late father’s home. Unfinished renovations force her to share her kitchen with her tenant, Gabriella Santos, an aspiring chef with dreams of opening a restaurant inspired by her Black and Mexican roots. What begins as an inconvenience blossoms into an unlikely friendship between the two women as they learn to navigate their shared space. Just as her life begins to settle, Joyce’s summer plans upend when her grandson, Elijah, is dropped off for an unexpected seven-week stay, dredging up all kinds of buried things from her past—including visits from her ex-husband, judgment from her daughter, and insecurities that she never quite healed from. Meanwhile, Gabriella’s passion for cooking and her vibrant personality infuse the household with energy, even as she faces her own struggles with self-doubt and heartbreak. Together, Joyce, Gabriella, and Elijah form a patchwork family that supports each other through life’s highs and lows. When an old flame, Richard, reappears in Joyce’s life, she must decide whether to embrace love head-on or to slow down and wait just a little longer for her happy ending. More Praise for Michelle Stimpson "Stimpson delivers raw, complex characters and a delicious storyline that will stay with the reader long after the last page." — New York Times bestselling author Kim Michele Richardson for Sisters with a Side of Greens “Full of heart, generosity, and charm.” — Lucy Gilmore, author of The Lonely Hearts Book Club, for Sisters with a Side of Greens "This is a heartwarming story of misconceptions and learning to love people for who they are, not what you expect them to be." — Booklist for Sisters with a Side of Greens

Two strong-willed sisters fight their way to forgiveness in this feel-good Southern fiction, for fans of Terry McMillan and KJ Dell'Antonia's The Chicken Sisters.Sisters Rose Tillman and Marvina Nash haven't spoken in decades-not since Rose sent Marvina $40 to register their business and Marvina spent it on something else. Rose begins a long career at the post office and Marvina spends her weekends cooking chicken dinners for the church fundraiser. Marvina never leaves the canister of their mama's special spice mix in the church kitchen, and she shares the recipe with no one.Rose never forgave Marvina for that $40 betrayal, but when she retires, she's still dreaming of opening a restaurant with her sister, using mama's secret spice mix to make their fortune in fried chicken and Southern comfort food. To her horror, Rose realizes she's forgotten the spice mix recipe. There's nothing to do but get in her car to drive the two hours to Marvina's house back in Fork City, Texas. Marvina's determined never to speak to Rose again, but figures she'll meet her on the doorstep to hear what she has to say, before closing the door in her face.Of course, that's not what happens next, as the sisters find a way to turn their mama's legacy into a bright new future for their whole community.

Just when Frenchetta "Frenchie" Davenport thought she had gotten settled into her active senior living complex, her life gets un-settling again. Her son's petty street antics continue to be a source of stress, and her daughter's family might be on the verge of a split. Should Frenchie step in to help...or is it better to let her adult children find their own way? And what about her own life? Is it too late for another romance?Though Maxine is up in age, she's just starting to live now that she's no longer in her abusive marriage. But making new friends and trying new things doesn't feel safe. Not only that, her son is begging for Maxine to give his father another chance. After all this time, how could she turn her back on the man she gave the best years of her life to?And inquiring minds want to know: Will Buddy ever stop trying to hit on every woman who enters Magnolia Gardens? Bestselling author duo Michelle Stimpson and CaSandra McLaughlin will keep you laughing, wondering, and even praying as this lovable cast of characters continue blooming in the Magnolia Gardens series.

Mama B's been helping strangers through their issues, but her own daughter may have the biggest problem of them all-a problem with Mama B When Cassandra invites her mother to a "therapy" session, the accusations launched are enough to send Mama B into a tizzy. Throw in some drama from her new job, the other siblings' knee-jerk responses to Cassandra, and a high-speed chase (at 60 miles per hour), and Mama B's got her hands full trying to keep her family together. But Mama B fans know she has her own way of standing up to a spiritual attack, and it sure don't involve fussin' and arguin' with folk. She knows exactly where to turn for Help. This is the eighth book in the award-winning, best-selling Christian fiction Mama B series.

How long should she hold on to the past for her children's sake? Frenchetta Davenport just spent another Christmas alone, without her children or grandchildren. She's always lived for her family, but apparently they aren't thinking twice about her. When she makes a sudden decision to make herself happy, for once in her life, she has to deal with the repercussions this new life brings with the children who were hardly even thinking about her.Step of Faith is the first book in the Magnolia Gardens series by bestselling Christian Fiction author duo Michelle Stimpson & CaSandra McLaughlin. You will enjoy this cast of lively cast of senior characters and grow to love them through their trials and triumphs.

When Megan Beckley receives a mysterious Christmas package that was delayed three years, she hopes with all her heart the gift is a guilt-offering from her old college sweetheart who ran off with her roommate. She also hopes he's still in love with her so, finally, she'll get the chance to break his heart and move on with her life. But what's inside the package will bring about a deal with the boy next door, Bryce Woodard, who has an unexpected gift of his own to share. Please Note: This novella was originally published as "Package Deal" in the Sweet Noel anthology.

One of the most beloved characters in Christian fiction is back, and Mama B's having a time keeping her attitude in check at a beachfront wedding. For her husband's sake, Mama B tries to keep her mouth shut about the couple's obvious differences, but how is that possible when the bride is young enough to be the groom's child? And speaking of children, Mama B's got a problem with her oldest son, who has been slacking on his landlord duties. Is it time to sell the house or does she need to have a good, long talk and let him know how the cow ate the cabbage? Kennedy didn't want to invite her sister, Whitney, to the wedding because Whitney always steals the show. This wedding weekend will put their sisterhood to the test, and Mama B is just the person to help them through...if Mama B can stop feuding with her own family long enough to hear God's voice in the midst. Mama B is a fun, witty, wisdom-filled character whose southern charm will win over lovers of Christian fiction.

Ashley Crandall finally convinced her husband, Allan, to attend the Christian men's retreat...but he ends up dead there. What happened to him on the campgrounds? Who would want to kill Allan? And why are the detectives pointing fingers at Ashley? In her quest to solve the mystery and clear her name, Ashley will learn something about her husband that she didn't want to know and something about her Christian faith that shifts her life. This short work by national bestselling, multi-published author Michelle Stimpson is packed with emotion, suspense, and a her signature way of weaving hope into a story - always a hit with readers who enjoy faith-based reads.

Back in the day, green-eyed Stanley David Brown was a ladies' man. Now he's God's man, and he's got a lot of cleaning up to do. But where does an absentee father start in the quest to get to know the children he abandoned? Will they give him a chance to make up for lost time?Stanley has missed out on his chance with his son. But his three daughters, Yolanda, Kim, and Sabrina, are in for a surprise when their long lost father comes strolling back into their lives. Stanley's presence is met with three different responses, not to mention the reactions from his children's mothers. Stanley is doing his best to win the girls' hearts, but how many times can one man apologize before giving up again?Bestselling author duo CaSandra McLaughlin and Michelle Stimpson had their editor crying with this one Join this journey of life, love, and forgiveness as Stanley and his daughters walk through touch territory in a storyline that rings true for so many people. Grow with Stanley and his daughters as they all grow to know the Best Father ever.

Ever been envious of people who have a close relationship with God? You can see it in their faces despite what's happening in their lives. They're not wearing fake, Hollywood smiles. They might not be smiling at all. They just BE peaceful, joyful, and stable, and they're quick to tell you that their relationship with God is the source of it all. That should be YOU, too And this book could be the start of it. Grab your favorite Bible, a pen or pencil, and get in the Word for real. This 30-day journal style devotional gives you a dedicated place to: explore specific passages of Scripture paraphrase the Word communicate with God through journaling Then you get to explore how those same passages impacted the author. But don't worry; it's not like checking your answers. It's more like sharing notes with a friend. No more worrying about this mysterious "private time" or feeling guilty for not doing it. Discover the power in His Word that's waiting for you

A husband who won't work. In-laws who let a nine-year-old watch inappropriate movies. A wife who's been dishonest in bed. Take a 5-minute peek inside real marriages facing challenges that threaten to blur the reflection of Christ that marriage was created to be. Bestselling fiction author Michelle Stimpson teams up with Shundria Riddick, a licensed therapist, to tackle issues rarely discussed but frequently experienced--even in Christian marriages. Each chapter gives a fictionalized behind-the-scenes account of scenarios the authors have encountered through mentoring/counseling women, followed by biblically and professionally sound commentary. Readers will be encouraged to know that all marriages have tough seasons, and some marriages are simply more difficult than others throughout their entirety. Nonetheless, we can find encouragement and wisdom from our Heavenly Father to deal with life after "I do." Foreward by Chrystal Evans Hurst, Bestselling Author of Kingdom Woman