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    Transformation: From Broken to Blessed
    Transformation: From Broken to Blessed
    Transformation: From Broken to Blessed
    Ebook128 pages1 hourMerry Hearts Inspirational Series

    Transformation: From Broken to Blessed

    By Naleighna Kai

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    Tamar and Amnon. He saw. He came. He conquered. And he didn’t care that she would bear the brunt of his bad choices. As a King’s son, nothing would be denied him, even though this particular experience should. Passion for him, became pain for an innocent woman. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the worst of sins in this scandal. The man who was supposed to love and protect her did nothing, forcing her brother to take deadly action that plunged the kingdom into chaos.

    Broken.

    Naleighna Kai was adopted by her biological mother. Yes, you read that right. What’s more, is the horrific circumstances surrounding her conception meant her mother was forced to do the best she could to place Naleighna in the arms of someone who would love Her. Life had other plans; and the trauma of those childhood years would result in the need to heal in a miraculous way.

    To Blessed.

    People come into your life for many reasons. In this respect, several amazing men brought life lessons that affected the healing Naleighna craved. Then there is the tribe—a group of dynamic women and men, writing angels who show her how blessed and highly favored she is on a daily basis. Transformation tells of her trials, but also the triumphs.

    ABOUT THE MERRY HEARTS INSPIRATIONAL SERIES

    Some use God's word to justify domestic violence, imprisonment, slavery, and systematic racism rather than preach peace, joy, salvation, and love. Throughout the Merry Hearts Inspirational series, readers will experience scripture as never before. Authors take one-dimensional Biblical characters and breathe new life into them to become relevant for the reader.

    Over time, many things have been misinterpreted, but the one important thing is that God’s grace isn’t just for men. Christ valued women so much. He had His most profound conversations with women. Christ performed astounding miracles through them, and following His resurrection, He appeared to the women first.

    Throughout scripture, God's love for women and everyone—no matter ethnic background or gender—may be found, from Genesis to Revelation. May you come to know His love in an authentic, tangible way.

    Each book in the Merry Hearts Inspirational Series is a standalone and can be read in any order:

    Book 1 – Journey – Lisa Dodson [Ruth and Boaz]
    Book 2 – Visions– J. L. Campbell [The Outside Child]
    Book 3 – Purpose – Florenza Denise Lee [The Unnamed Woman]
    Book 4 – Growth - Janice Allen [Esther, The Three Hebrew Boys]
    Book 5 – Transition -- Naleighna Kai [The Levite’s Concubine]
    Book 6 – Choices – Pat G’Orge-Walker [The Faithful Wife]
    Book 7 – Patience – Terri Ann Johnson [The Pharaoh’s Daughter]
    Book 8 – Persistence – U. M. Hiram [Hannah, Daniel, and The Centurion]
    Book 9 – Transformation – Naleighna Kai [Tamar and Amnon]
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacro Publishing Group
    Release dateJun 29, 2021
    ISBN9781952871160
    Transformation: From Broken to Blessed
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    Naleighna Kai

    Naleighna Kai is the USA TODAY, Essence®, and national bestselling and award-winning author of several controversial women's fiction, contemporary fiction, Christian fiction, romance, Suspense, and Science Fiction novels that plumb the depth of unique love triangles and women's issues. She is also a contributor to a New York Times bestseller, one of AALBC's 100 Top Authors, a member of the Chicago Vocational School Hall of Fame (CVS), Mercedes Benz Mentor Award Nominee, and the E. Lynn Harris Author of Distinction. In addition to successfully cracking the code of landing a deal for herself and others with a major publishing house, she continues to "pay it forward" with the experience of NK Tribe Called Success, the Kings of the Castle Series, the Knights of the Castle Series, and by organizing the annual Cavalcade of Authors which gives readers intimate access to the most accomplished writing talent today. She resides in Chicago where she is working on her next two books and co-writing three books with younger members of her family. Find her on social media: https://linktr.ee/naleighnakai

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      Transformation - Naleighna Kai

      Transformation

      TRANSFORMATION

      FROM BROKEN TO BLESSED

      NALEIGHNA KAI

      Cover designed by

      J. L. WOODSON

      THE MACRO GROUP, LLC

      This book is a work of nonfiction. These accounts are from the author’s perspective and memories, and as such, are represented as accurately and faithfully as possible. To maintain the anonymity of the individuals involved, some of the names and details have been changed.

      Transformation: From Broken to Blessed

      Copyright © 2021 by The Macro Group, LLC All rights reserved.

      Edited by Janice M. Allen and J. L. Campbell: jlcampbellwrites@gmail.com

      Cover Designed by J. L Woodson: www.woodsoncreativestudio.com

      Interior Designed by Lissa Woodson: www.naleighnakai.com

      Beta Readers: D. J. Mitchell and Kelsie Maxwell

      ISBN 9781952871153

      ISBN 9781952871160 (E-Book)

      Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in, or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the express written permission of both the copyright owner and the publisher of this book, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. The scanning, uploading, and distribution of this book via the Internet or via any other means without the permission of the owner is illegal and punishable by law. For permission, contact Naleighna Kai at naleighnakai@gmail.com.

      The Macro Group

      1507 E. 53 rd Street, #858

      Chicago, IL 60615

      Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version (KJV), public domain.

      Jean Woodson,

      Eric Harold Spears,

      LaKecia Janise Woodson,

      Mildred E. Williams,

      Anthony Johnson,

      L. A. Banks,

      Octavia Butler,

      Tanishia Pearson Jones,

      Emmanuel McDavid, and

      Priscilla Jackson

      J. L. Woodson & Donisha

      Shawn Williams, Sesvalah, Ehryck,

      La Ammitai, Jamyi Joi, Janine Ingram, and the members of NK’s Tribe Called Success

      NK’S TRIBE CALLED SUCCESS

      NAMAKIR Tribe Members:

      Naleighna Kai  

      J. L. Woodson

      Janice M. Allen 

      Martha Kennerson

      J. L. Campbell

      Marze Scott

      Karen D. Bradley 

      Sierra Kay

      Shakir Rashaan

      Pat G’Orge-Walker

      Anita L. Roseboro

      Michelle D. Rayford

      Florenza Denise Lee

      Stephanie Freeman

      Lisa Dodson

      Terri Ann Johnson

      Christine Pauls

      Unique M. Hiram 

      J. S. Cole

      Sekinah Jackson

      Solsire E. Felida

      Marie McKenzie

      Vanessa Howard

      Kadesha Powell

      Erica B. Davis

      Brynn Weimer

      Angela Lackey 

      NAMASTE Tribe members 

      Janine Ingram

      Bridgett McGill

      Lizabeth Harris

      Lori Hays

      Yolanda Cranford

      Bridgett Renay

      Carol Jones

      Lucille Freeman

      Catherine Roberts

      Randi Coley

      Allita Irby 

      *S. L. Jennings

      *London St. Charles

      *Theresa V. Wilson

      *J. D. Mason

      *Deanna McNeil

      CONTENTS

      Acknowledgments

      Lesson in Flexibility

      Foreword

      1. The Passion

      2. The Plan

      3. The Process

      4. The Aftermath

      5. The Big Payback

      6. Blessing in Disguise

      7. In Divine Order

      8. I’ll Always Have Your Back

      9. You Reap What You Sow

      10. Number One Son

      11. Six Low

      12. Shifting my Paradigm

      13. Finding Your Purpose

      14. NK’s Tribe Called Success

      Transformation by Naleighna Kai

      My Time in the Sun

      Loving Me for Me

      King of Durabia

      King of Devon

      The Merry Hearts Inspirational Series

      Also by Naleighna Kai

      Introducing . . .

      About the Author

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      Special thanks goes out to: The Creator from whom all Blessings and opportunities flow, Sandy (my true mother), my son, J. L. Woodson (for the awesome cover designs for this Merry Hearts series), Sesvalah, Bettye Odom, Janice M. Allen, Debra J. Mitchell, Royce Slade Morton, Bunny Ervin, J. L. Campbell, Kelly Peterson, Janine A. Ingram, Ehryck F. Gilmore, Betty Clawson, Jamyi Joy, Stephanie M. Freeman, Unique Hiram, Marie L. McKenzie, Shawn Williams, Dr. Vanessa Howard, the Kings of the Castle Ambassadors, Members of Naleighna Kai’s Literary Cafe, the members of NK’s Tribe Called Success, the members of Namakir Tribe, and to you, my dear readers . . . thank you all for your support.

      Much love, peace, and joy,

      Naleighna Kai

      NAMAKIR Tribe Members:

      Naleighna Kai  

      J. L. Woodson

      Janice M. Allen 

      Martha Kennerson

      J. L. Campbell

      Marze Scott

      Karen D. Bradley 

      Sierra Kay

      Shakir Rashaan

      Pat G’Orge-Walker

      Anita L. Roseboro

      Michelle D. Rayford

      Florenza Denise Lee

      Stephanie Freeman

      Lisa Dodson

      Terri Ann Johnson

      Christine Pauls

      Unique M. Hiram 

      J. S. Cole

      Sekinah Jackson

      Solsire E. Felida

      Marie McKenzie

      Vanessa Howard

      Kadesha Powell

      Erica B. Davis

      Brynn Weimer

      Angela Lackey 

      NAMASTE Tribe members 

      Janine Ingram

      Bridgett McGill

      Lizabeth Harris

      Lori Hays

      Yolanda Cranford

      Bridgett Renay

      Carol Jones

      Lucille Freeman

      Catherine Roberts

      Randi Coley

      Allita Irby

      LESSON IN FLEXIBILITY

      FOREWORD

      There was a lasting darkness around her. Every step she took was clothed in bitterness and pain. There were no happy endings, no songs to be sung or remembered. For every tear she cried there were millions that were muted. Restoration was a myth. Healing was just as elusive.

      With ten fingers and ten toes and a smile to rival the stars, darkness fled. Hope rang clear and true in his laughter. Watching him thrive and grow inspired her to do the same. Although the path seemed long and treacherous, with his hand in hers the journey was sweet. Every step decorated her soul, and every pause gave her purpose.

      And just when she thought it couldn’t get any better, love became flesh. With two strong arms to hold her and a muse set fire to her imagination her journey was just beginning.

      —Stephanie M. Freeman, author of Necessary Evil, Unfinished Business, and Nature of the Beast

      1

      THE PASSION

      Amnon sprawled on the cushion, closed his eyes, and groaned. I want Tamar. I can’t get her out of my mind.

      His cousin, Jonadab, settled in the space beside him, clasping his shoulder with one hand. Aren’t you a king’s son? Why should you want for anything? Tall, dark, handsome, and filthy rich … means the world is yours.

      The world maybe, but not her, Amnon said, shrugging off a hand that had turned an even darker shade from spending too much time in the sun chasing the more available women of the kingdom. The two most eligible bachelors were constantly mistaken for one another because they so closely resembled in physical appearance—dark brown eyes, lips ready to break out in a smirk at any moment, rugged features that made them easy on the eyes—at least that’s what everyone said. And they milked that goat for every single drop.

      At the moment, he was irritated that his cousin was making all the points he’d already made to himself.

      You could marry her, Jonadab suggested with a lift of his eyebrows.

      First, she’s a virgin. After a deep breath, he added, She’s too closely related according to Hebrew law, and I’m not ready to get married to her, or anyone.

      Jonadab was silent for a few moments, then said, Maybe you could take her as a concubine.

      She’s King David’s daughter, man. Definitely not concubine material. Amnon massaged his temples as if they were a genie’s lamp from which a puff of smoke would emerge, followed by someone who could magically change his unfortunate circumstance.

      And to be honest, her brother Absalom is a little on the crazy side. I don’t want none of that smoke.

      Jonadab crossed one leg over the other. So what are you going to do?

      What can I do? Amnon yelled, glaring at his cousin. It is what it is. 

      Two servants made their way past them to the royal chambers. Both of them gave Amnon a wide smile and held out an offering of fruit and figs. He waved them away, but Jonadab lifted a few for himself and received the evil eye from the taller of the two women.

      See, everyone loves you, Jonadab said, feeling a little disappointed that they didn’t give him the same consideration. Especially your father. He’ll give you anything you desire, even Tamar. You just have to ask for the right thing.

      Amnon narrowed his gaze on the man who wasn’t merely his cousin, but also his best friend in all of Israel. "You’re talking fast and believe I’m thinking slow. You heard what I said, and you’re still not making any kind of sense."

      Jonadab released a weary sigh. You know, the more I teach you, the dumber—

      Don’t even say it, Amnon snapped, before he could finish with the dumber you get. 

      Well, someone needs to. You’re the one with the hots for your sister.

      Half-sister, Amnon countered.

      Semantics, he shot back.

      She’s still blood, Amnon quipped, snagging one of the figs before Jonadab could put it into his mouth. And still off-limits. She’s a virgin.

      Jonadab quirked an eyebrow. "Not

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