Crossroads of Mercy

A gritty Christian contemporary novel about grace, second chances, and the God who never gives up on us.Sal Hawthorne is no saint. She's the kind of woman who knows how to handle a drunk customer, pour a perfect cup of coffee, and hide a whiskey bottle where no one will find it. Running the local diner with a sharp tongue and a guarded heart, Sal has spent decades surviving-haunted by memories she won't name and mistakes she won't confess.Then Mandy walks in.Bright-eyed, relentlessly kind, and armed with a well-worn Bible, Mandy is the last person Sal wants behind her counter. But this young waitress isn't intimidated by Sal's rough edges. With gentle words and a quiet strength, she chips away at the walls Sal has spent a lifetime building.As their unlikely friendship deepens, secrets begin to surface. Pain from the past. Shame that still stings. And the question Sal has never dared to ask: Could Jesus really want someone like her?Told with raw honesty, dark humor, and a piercing sense of hope, Sundays at Sal's Diner is a powerful story of redemption, forgiveness, and the relentless love of a Savior who meets us right where we are-mess and all. Award-winning author Kayla Lowe writes women's fiction that explores complex themes with sensitivity and depth. Kayla's books delve into the intricacies of relationships, self-discovery, and resilience. From cozy love stories interspersed with a bit of faith to heartwarming tales of friendship and suspenseful novels of empowerment and heartbreak, her books illustrate the struggles specific to women.When she's not churning out her next novel, you can find her with her feet in the sand and a book in her hand or curled up on the couch with her dogs. Go to www.authorkaylalowe.com for a free book!

A Crossroads of Mercy NovelOnce a household name and chart-topping pop star, Julia Sinclair had it all-until addiction, scandal, and shame stripped it all away in the blink of an eye. With her reputation in ruins and nowhere left to go, Julia returns to the one place she swore she'd never see again: her tiny hometown in rural Tennessee... and the estranged sister who hasn't spoken to her in years.Phoebe Morgan has built a quiet life grounded in faith, family, and hard-earned boundaries. When Julia lands on her doorstep, raw and reeking of brokenness, Phoebe knows God's calling her to extend grace-but that doesn't mean it will be easy.As old wounds surface and the weight of guilt threatens to suffocate her, Julia must face the demons that fame helped her bury. But in the stillness of country nights, the gentle power of worship music, and the relentless love of a sister who refuses to give up on her, Julia begins to encounter a God she thought had long forgotten her.This is a story of failure, forgiveness, and fierce redemption.Because sometimes, the only way back to grace…is through the storm. Award-winning author Kayla Lowe writes women's fiction that explores complex themes with sensitivity and depth. Kayla's books delve into the intricacies of relationships, self-discovery, and resilience. From cozy love stories interspersed with a bit of faith to heartwarming tales of friendship and suspenseful novels of empowerment and heartbreak, her books illustrate the struggles specific to women.When she's not churning out her next novel, you can find her with her feet in the sand and a book in her hand or curled up on the couch with her dogs. Go to www.authorkaylalowe.com for a free book!

A Crossroads of Mercy NovelRoman Matthews built a life most people only dream of-corner office, tailored suits, and a reputation as one of the top attorneys in New York City. But when his estranged father dies, Roman is forced to return to the small Southern town he abandoned years ago… along with the woman he left behind.Adria Turner has spent years stitching her heart back together through faith, music, and teaching. When Roman shows up at his father's funeral, the pain resurfaces-but so does something she thought was long buried: compassion.As Roman navigates grief, guilt, and the ghosts of his past, he finds himself drawn to the quiet strength of a church community that welcomes him with unexpected grace. But it's not until he faces the truth about who he's become-and who God always intended him to be-that real change begins.This is a story of broken pride, healing love, and fierce redemption-a modern retelling of the prodigal son with a heart rooted in grace.Sometimes the road home is the hardest to take…but it leads to the only place that matters. Award-winning author Kayla Lowe writes women's fiction that explores complex themes with sensitivity and depth. Kayla's books delve into the intricacies of relationships, self-discovery, and resilience. From cozy love stories interspersed with a bit of faith to heartwarming tales of friendship and suspenseful novels of empowerment and heartbreak, her books illustrate the struggles specific to women.When she's not churning out her next novel, you can find her with her feet in the sand and a book in her hand or curled up on the couch with her dogs. Go to www.authorkaylalowe.com for a free book!