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Church Girl After Dark
Hardcover
Publisher: Deborah Franklin Publishing LLC
Published: Jan 24 2026
Pages: 418
Weight: 2.03
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Church Girl After Dark by Dr. Deborah Franklin is a bold, emotionally charged exploration of faith, womanhood, and the hidden battles behind the pulpit. This gripping debut novel tells the story of Pastor Zenobia Ze Holiday, a respected spiritual leader whose polished image and unwavering faith conceal a secret life - one that could destroy everything she's built.
By day, Ze is the voice of reason and righteousness. Her sermons uplift, her leadership inspires, and her congregation reveres her. But behind closed doors, she's a woman torn between her divine calling and her human desires. A single impulsive night with a younger man shatters her carefully composed life, forcing her to confront the woman she's become - and the choices that led her here. When the past she thought she'd buried resurfaces in her sanctuary, Ze's two worlds collide in a storm of passion, guilt, and revelation.
As her secret unravels, Ze embarks on a journey of self-discovery through therapy, prayer, and painful introspection. Her story challenges the perception of perfection expected of women in leadership, peeling back the layers of religious image to expose the raw truth of what it means to be both spiritual and human. Dr. Franklin invites readers into a world where faith meets flesh, where grace must reach into the darkest corners of the soul, and where redemption isn't just preached - it's fought for.
Written with wit, sensuality, and emotional honesty, Church Girl After Dark dares to ask the questions many believers are afraid to voice: Can a woman of God fall and still stand? Can passion and purpose coexist? Can brokenness birth beauty?
Perfect for readers who crave complex characters, fast-paced storytelling, and an authentic portrayal of women navigating love, faith, and identity, this 426-page novel delivers both heat and heart.
Church Girl After Dark is a story for the sophisticated rebel - the woman who appears to have it all together but secretly longs for more. It's a journey through secrecy, shame, and ultimately, spiritual awakening.
Prepare to be captivated, challenged, and changed. Because sometimes, the most powerful deliverance begins after dark.
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