“Crafting Christian novels that illuminate the human spirit, inviting readers to confront their shadows and embrace the light of redemption.”
Check out the novels produced by Cook-Godfrey Productions! All are available for purchase here on the website, or on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and virtual voice audio.
Leah Westchester-Jackson is a woman torn between two worlds. One of those worlds revolves around God’s unique gifts and passions from within her but the other revolves around chaos, betrayal, legalism, and hypocrisy.
Walking in the shadows of her late mother as the First Lady of Shady Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Leah loses a sense of restraint when her heart becomes shattered into millions of pieces. At that point in her life, she plummeted onto a journey where she searches for completion outside of the walls of the traditional church.
This is the gripping story of a woman scorned while attempting to define true worship, spirituality, and love. “Leah”, whose name means “weary”, portrays the kind of character who takes the term “level up” to a new level.
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The Sin-N-Me Series–(two-book series that can be read in any order. The books have different characters but are based on Romans 7:17)
Installment 1: “Killing Me Softly with HIS Word”
In a community built on tradition and religion, Chloe Rhodes struggles to reconcile her identity with the expectations of her church and family. The fortifying walls guarding her most intimate life story are about to be torn down by a single message that will shake her world to its core.
Chloe, a spirited and fiercely independent young woman, has always known she was different. Yet, the mere thought of revealing her truth to her conservative community fills her with fear and trepidation. Determined to live an authentic life, she embarks on a journey to convince her loved ones to accept her lesbian lifestyle.
However, Chloe’s quest for acceptance is not without its internal conflicts. Her past is riddled with traumatic experiences that have left scars on her soul, making it difficult for her to fully embrace her own identity. As she navigates the complexities of her emotions, she finds herself drawn to the captivating words of a young minister named Aaron.
Aaron, a passionate preacher and believer in the transformative power of scripture, becomes a beacon of hope for Chloe. Yet, their budding connection only intensifies her inner turmoil.
“Killing Me Softly with HIS Word” is a gripping novel that delves into the depths of human experiences. It takes readers on a journey of self-discovery, redemption, and the pursuit of personal truth, regardless of the price. This story is part of the stand-alone series, “The Sin-N-Me,” which explores the tension between human desires and the transformative power of scripture, capturing the essence of Romans 7:17.
Installment 2: “When Willows Weep”
Haunted by the abandonment of her mother and father, Willow embarks on a relentless quest for answers, driven by an unfillable void within her soul. But as she confronts buried secrets that threaten to unravel her world, she must overcome relentless opposition that could destroy everything she holds dear. Willow, like a resilient flower breaking through life’s concrete constraints, carries a name bestowed by her estranged mother—an aspiration for her to mirror the strong willow tree, flourishing against all odds. Battling childhood bullying fueled by her devotion to church traditions, Willow’s journey intertwines with Titus, a young man from a different ecclesiastical world.
Their rare and blossoming love faces a relentless challenge from denominational customs and suffocating legalism. The rigid mindsets within Willow’s respective church erected an insurmountable barrier between them. Post high school, Titus and Willow take separate paths, attempting to forge ahead and leave their shared history behind. Yet, within Willow’s journey, there’s Paxton, her husband of three years, and an unyielding pursuit of her long-lost mother, unearthing a concealed secret behind her disappearance.
As suspense thickens, love, drama, and redemption converge in this gripping story. Will the courage to embrace their present season without being entangled in the past allow Titus and Willow to find solace? Their journey unravels a riveting narrative, brimming with emotions that will captivate readers until the final revelation. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as the threads of love and destiny weave through a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
“When a Man is Fed Up”
Staggering through the shadows of rejection and abandonment, Xavier Taylor eagerly embraces the transition into adulthood; but, he must face the demons from his childhood closet! Hiding his heart within the security of childhood friendships, writing rap lyrics, and leaning upon the faith of his Grandmother, will Xavier discover his real purpose and destiny?
This is the gripping story of rescuing the little boy in order to release the soul of the man. Oftentimes, the anger of a man Is not anger at all…but the manifestations stemming from a cycle of trauma!
Unequally Yoked-The Pleasures of Sin Lasts a Season (first book-there is a prequal…read this on first)
Christine is in desperate attempts to find her purpose amidst the horrible bullying and other dysfunctions from her past. Her naivety and the inclination to soothe her wounds through toxic relationships may prove fatal to her destiny when buried secrets resurrect in her pathway.
Christine Wells is a young woman stripped of esteem and identity by poverty, bullying, and family dysfunctions who is determined to reach her destination of identity and purpose. These dysfunctions cause her to choose to engage in sexual relationships at a tender age. When we open ourselves up to sexual sin at a young age, do we also open a Pandora’s Box filled with pain and emotional baggage that could affect our adult life?
This Novella is a compelling story of influence, choices, consequences, and the offer of redemption that some receive and others reject. There is a quote provided by best-selling and award-winning Author Michelle Stimpson.
Unequally Yoked- Reaping the Harves (prequal to “The Pleasures of Sin Lasts a Season”)
his book is the compelling sequel to the continuing saga of events evolving from book # 1: “Unequally Yoked- the Pleasures of Sin Lasts for a Season.”
After coming face to face with the grief, anguish, and heartbreak from her past, Christine Wells forges ahead in contemplation of picking up the broken pieces only to discover lessons in reaping and sowing. Will Christine be able to endure the night seasons of wrestling, pushing, and pulling in order to see the dawning of her day of destiny?