About The 7th Heaven:
Derek Hollinger struggles to overcome a dark past, marked by a chance encounter with an Indigenous shaman that left him covered in mystic tattoos. Now married to Kendal, who he sees as his angel and savior, Derek is obsessed with understanding the tattoos’ meanings and finding a way to remove them. This fixation strains their relationship and fuels his depression and self-loathing. Desperate for answers, Derek becomes convinced that only the shaman’s granddaughter can help him. He enlists Father Mike, his steadfast friend and spiritual advisor, and embarks on a daunting journey into the Amazon jungle.
As they venture deeper into the wilderness, Derek’s mental state deteriorates, and he begins to doubt his decision. Despite Father Mike’s unwavering support, Derek feels overwhelmed by the enormity of his quest. The jungle tests their endurance with its relentless challenges, but Derek remains driven by the hope of freeing himself from the tattoos’ grip. Derek must confront the spiritual battle within himself to find peace. This revelation shakes Derek to his core as he grapples with accepting that his struggle is not just physical but deeply spiritual.
Derek faces an intense inner conflict as he attempts to reconcile his desires with God’s intentions for him. The journey forces him to confront his fears and insecurities head-on, pushing him to the brink of despair. In a pivotal moment of clarity, Derek realizes that removing the tattoos will not heal him; instead, he must accept them as part of God’s plan. This acceptance marks a turning point for Derek, allowing him to embrace faith over fear and love over obsession. Renewed in spirit, Derek returns home with Father Mike, ready to rebuild his life with Kendal.
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Author Bio:
Monica Broussard
The 6th Heaven (Book 3 in the 21 Tattoos Series)
Writer, speaker, and certified life coach Monica Broussard is passionate about writing fiction that contains fantasy elements and keeps the reader intrigued about the lead character’s motives. She also writes an occasional article for her hometown’s magazine, SeaCliff Living. She belongs to American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and enjoys attending national writers’ conferences.
Born in North Carolina on a Marine Corps base, Monica now lives in “Surf City,” Huntington Beach, California, with her husband of thirty-nine years. She has enjoyed various occupations, but her favorite job is the one she’s doing now—writing.