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At the same time, her frustration and stress cause her to eat a lot less, and she behaves in an extreme fashion. Alicia worries that she could be suffering from anorexia, but Melanie steadfastly denies it. 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God has heeded her prayers, blessing her with the perfect second husband, Pastor JT Valentine, a handsome, dynamic man of the cloth with his own large congregation, just like her father. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, Alicia doesn't understand how much like Curtis her new husband truly is. JT has been sneaking around town with other women--and he only married her to get close to her father's money and fame. But while Alicia is blinded by love, her dad certainly isn't. After all, it takes one to know one--and who better to see into the darkness of a sinner's heart than Curtis Black?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly a miracle can save the day. But God acts in mysterious ways, and soon Alicia will have to face some very crucial and life-changing decisions. 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