Books by Grace Ibitamuno Obienu

HOPE HURTS | HOPE HEALSBurdened by the shame of her past and by the pain in her body, hope for a better tomorrow is a heavy chain to wear for Lola, a nineteen-year-old survivor of years of trafficking and exploitation.Jaisen, a police officer, is drawn to Lola, both for the fire in her eyes and the hesitation in her step.For Deja, Jaisen's cousin, marriage to her fiancé is the greatest prize-a prize for which she would forsake all else.As the story unfolds, vivid flashbacks of lurid moments past, lurking former owners, long buried secrets, and the search for a murderer threaten each of their quests, testing their mettle and their faith.Could hope possibly flourish in the face of such painful obstacles? Is love truly a worthy pursuit, or a consolation prize for unwitting fools?Not Yet Beautiful, a debut novel set in the Northeast corridor, is grippingly raw in its portrayal of love, loss, and restoration.