New release ‘Hope & Grace: Stories of Redemption’ shares powerful stories of faith, healing and renewal
Three short stories speak to the brokenhearted and inspire all who seek grace beyond the pain
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Jay Embee and Lisa Embee announce the release of their first joint publication titled “Hope & Grace: Stories of Redemption” (published by Xlibris), a collection of stories rooted in themes of faith, resilience and the life-changing power of God’s grace.
The book features three short stories and four central characters — Adonis, Leo, Xavier and Jobias — each navigating their own internal battles and moments of divine intervention. In “When Mountains Move,” Adonis confronts personal tragedy and nearly gives up his mission and faith. In “Dirty Nickels,” Leo hides his pain behind a façade until a friend guides him back to his estranged wife and to God. “The Fires” pits Xavier and Jobias in a symbolic battle of good versus evil, showing that God’s grace is not bound by man’s ideals of right and wrong. Whether dealing with grief, fractured relationships or moral conflict, these characters reflect a larger truth about unwavering presence of God and the healing power of surrender.
“The overall theme is that through the power of redemption, anyone, regardless of circumstance, can be made brand new, as long as they’re willing to take the necessary steps to achieve it,” the authors state. “If you struggle with your faith, this book will give you a picture of God’s grace. If you’re feeling defeated, this book will give you a definition of the hope only He provides.”
Christians and non-Christians alike can benefit from the concepts presented in “Hope & Grace: Stories of Redemption.” The book is available through Xlibris and major online booksellers.
“Hope & Grace: Stories of Redemption”
By Jay Embee with Lisa Embee
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 142 pages | ISBN 9798369426470
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 142 pages | ISBN 9798369426456
E-Book | 142 pages | ISBN 9798369426463
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Authors
Jay Embee has been attending church since he was a young boy and ironically enough, it was at the age of 14, during a Christian youth group, where his writing career began. At first a writer of poetry, Jay eventually branched off into Christian literature by leaning further into his faith. Originally hailing from Colorado, he currently resides in the great state of Texas. He is also in the early stages of writing his second book.
Lisa Embee is an insurance agent by day but a pet sitter by night. She also loves to climb 14,000-foot mountains and travel to interesting locales around the country. Her belief in Jesus is strong and this book has served to strengthen her faith. In between splitting her time in Arizona and Florida, she is blessed enough to call Colorado her home. At this time, Lisa has no plans for a second book.
Xlibris Publishing, an Author Solutions, LLC imprint, is a self-publishing services provider created in 1997 by authors, for authors. By focusing on the needs of creative writers and artists and adopting the latest print-on-demand publishing technology and strategies, we provide expert publishing services with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound and full-color formats. To date, Xlibris has helped to publish more than 60,000 titles. For more information, visit xlibris.com or call 844-714-8691 to receive a free publishing guide.
