About the book

Roman Velasco is a successful Los Angeles artist hiding a secret identity as a prolific graffiti tagger known as Bird. His past is marked by neglect and anger, leading him to build emotional walls that prevent genuine connection. When Grace Moore, a single mother struggling after a disastrous marriage, becomes his personal assistant, their different worldviews collide. Grace relies on her Christian faith to navigate her precarious financial situation and raise her son, while Roman remains cynical and disillusioned. As they work together, Roman deals with his internal shadows and the professional pressure to maintain his elite status, eventually confronting the necessity of forgiveness and spiritual surrender to heal his childhood wounds.

This book serves readers who enjoy contemporary Christian fiction centered on character development and moral growth. It attracts those interested in the tension between urban street art and high society, as well as people seeking stories about recovering from parental abandonment. Readers find a depiction of how religious conviction influences professional dynamics and personal boundaries. The narrative provides a framework for understanding how individuals move past historical trauma through grace rather than self-reliance, offering a perspective on divine restoration.

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Published
2018
Language
EN

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