Keeping Misery Company is an inspirational tale about Ruth Wilcox, the only daughter of prominent Chicago minister Reverend Isaiah Clayton and his feisty wife, Queen Esther. Ruth has her hands full trying to cope with mounting marital problems and the onslaught of physical changes her body is going through. Lately, Ruth and her husband, Daniel, have drifted apart like two ships passing in the night--with zero visibility between them. The two don't even share the same bedroom anymore. Daniel hasn't been happy in the marriage for some time, and seeks solace in the arms of his young mistress, Lenora. He oversleeps after a tryst between the sheets with Lenora, and when he arrives home, all hell breaks loose. Keeping Misery Company is a poignant tale about a religious family in spiritual crisis. Secrets, lies, betrayal, and forgiveness are at the forefront of this story. It culminates with a triumphing of the spirit and soul.

Author Biography

Michelle Larks discovered her passion for writing in 2002 and found her niche writing Christian fiction in 2007 with the release of her debut novel, Keeping Misery Company. Michelle is committed to writing books about subject matter that will appeal to women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Michelle never loses sight of the power of God, as she ministers to her sisters who sometimes find themselves in desperate situations.