Stronger than the Storm - Deena Adams, Author

A runaway teen. A wife’s devastating secret. A family’s reckoning.

Nineteen years after surviving a rocky season in her marriage, Beth Holbrook has built a life defined by strong faith, a committed marriage, and a thriving parenting ministry. On the brink of publishing her first book and expanding her influence, her world unravels when her daughter, Leesa, runs away without a word.

Eighteen-year-old Leesa is furious over her parents’ strict rules—especially their refusal to let her attend a beach party, where the only boy who’s ever noticed her will be. When her best friend suggests escaping to Myrtle Beach, Leesa makes a reckless choice. Six weeks later, she returns home with life-altering news.

While grappling with a volatile blend of failure and anger, Beth’s identity as a pastor’s wife, mother, and respected parenting coach crumbles. Tension rises in her marriage, criticism from her mother intensifies, and her relationships with her children fracture. When Beth reveals a long-buried secret, she risks shattering her family for good.

A hurricane closes in, but the storm inside the Holbrook home may prove even more destructive. Will their family hold together—or has Beth’s confession come too late?

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The video below is a scene one dramatization performed by me, my husband, and our friend, Abby, at my book launch party. My friend, Natalie, is the narrator. Enjoy!

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A few review snippets about Stronger than the Storm:

“At the risk of sounding cliché, this is the kind of story that hits hard emotionally. It doesn’t manipulate feelings—it earns them. For readers who connect deeply with stories, this is one that lingers, pressing into the heart long after the final page.”

“A stellar debut for Christians and those who have imperfect families–like we all experience. A fast, engaging, and heart-tugging story.”

“This is the fastest I’ve read a book in a very long time! From the start until the end it had me intrigued and curious.”

“What a beautiful story of God’s grace and love!”

“This book is a must read. So many things that any and all can relate to in a family. Once you start to read it, you won’t want to put it down.”

“Stronger than the Storm is a deeply moving Christian fiction novel that stayed with me long after I finished the last page.”

“I couldn’t put this down, but it was so worth being sleepy the next day.”

“This book hooked me from the beginning and never turned loose.”

“The author presents us with real-life characters who struggle with hurt, betrayal, fear, low self-esteem and a lapse in faith. But through it all, they maintain an unbreakable bond as a family.”