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Vikki Kestell

    Vikki Kestell writes with a deep empathy for people and their stories, crafting characters and plots that resonate profoundly with readers. Her narrative style immerses audiences, making them feel as if they intimately know the characters and are experiencing events alongside them. She brings a unique perspective, shaped by her extensive background in learning technologies and corporate life, to her full-time writing career, which she describes as her dream job. Through her engaging storytelling, Kestell invites readers into vivid worlds filled with relatable human experiences.

    Laynie Portland, Spy Resurrected
    The Heart of Joy: A Short Story
    • The Heart of Joy: A Short Story

      • 140 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      In 1914 Denver, Joy Michaels, a grieving mother and widow, lives in the stunning Palmer House, a Victorian mansion that serves as a refuge for young women escaping prostitution. Alongside her mother, Rose Thoresen, Joy dedicates herself to mentoring these women. However, she grapples with a heart-wrenching choice: to remain loyal to the memory of her first love or to embrace the possibility of new love. Joy reflects on her feelings, whispering, “I will always love you, Grant... but God has called you away, and now I must follow the path he has laid before me.” This story unfolds within a series that explores themes of love, loss, and faith, highlighting Joy's journey as she navigates her complex emotions and the lives of those around her. Readers have praised the author for creating engaging, faith-filled narratives that captivate from the first page and resonate deeply. The characters' experiences are relatable, drawing readers into their lives and leaving them eager for more. Expect to be uplifted, moved to laughter and tears, and fully immersed in a tale that encourages reflection on love and resilience.

      The Heart of Joy: A Short Story2022
    • Laynie Portland, Spy Resurrected

      • 370 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      "Laynie, Tobin, and Jaz narrowly escape the hit squad sent by the Ukrainian mob--the third attempt to kill members of Director Wolfe's staff. Whatever the task force does and wherever its people go, the enemy is right there, always one step ahead"-- Amazon.com

      Laynie Portland, Spy Resurrected2020