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An Autographed Copy
Your book will be personally signed by the author, Nichole Harrison.
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For a limited time, your purchase will also include a complimentary mini journal to encourage reflection, personal thoughts, and meaningful moments as you read.
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Please note: The mini journal is available while supplies last and is not guaranteed with every order once the available supply has been exhausted.
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Order your copy today and receive more than a book — receive a signed keepsake, a matching bookmark, and, while supplies last, a mini journal to make your reading experience even more meaningful.
Sex Is Not A Subsitute For Love (SINASFL)
Inspired by true events
Christian Women's Fiction | Inspirational Fiction | Realistic Fiction
Sex Is Not a Substitute for Love is a powerful Christian women's fiction story inspired by true events. Through Marisa's journey, readers encounter the painful realities of childhood trauma, abuse, betrayal, toxic relationships, sexual choices, and the longing to be loved.
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As Marisa searches for the love she believes she needs from others, she repeatedly finds herself caught in relationships that leave her wounded and confused. Her journey eventually leads her toward Christianity, but accepting Christ does not immediately erase the brokenness she carries.
This realistic story explores the difficult process of confronting the past, recognizing unhealthy patterns, wrestling with faith, and discovering that God's love remains present even when we don't fully understand how to follow Him.
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For women who have experienced broken relationships, trauma, rejection, or struggled to understand their identity and worth, Marisa's story offers a powerful reminder that brokenness does not have to be the end of the story.
More Than A Book
Sex Is Not a Substitute for Love was birthed from years of prayer and a desire to help women recognize that their value is never determined by their past, their relationships, or the mistakes they have made.
Through Marisa's story, readers encounter the realities of trauma, abuse, betrayal, unhealthy relationships, rejection, insecurity, and the search for love in the wrong places. Her journey explores what can happen when we look to relationships and intimacy to fill places that only God can truly fill.
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This book is for women who have experienced:
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Childhood trauma
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Abuse and betrayal
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Toxic or unhealthy relationships
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Rejection, insecurity, and shame
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Brokenness and disappointment
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Fear of starting over
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Struggles with identity and self-worth
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The search for love in the wrong places
Above all, this story points women toward hope, faith, restoration, and the love of God.
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It is my prayer that Marisa's story will encourage women to seek healing, hope, and freedom through Christ—and to discover that sex is not a substitute for love.
Sex is Not a Substitute for Love Relatable Depiction For Some.
Is a story of how a young girl misinterpreted the meaning of love based on a sexual experience where she was exploited as a child. The mental abuse is comparable to the physical trauma experienced. The need for healing, deliverance, and restoration of innocence is evident as you turn the pages.
The main character represents many females who have been touched inappropriately. Her story provides hope that things can get better. Freedom from guilt, shame, and stigmatizing behavior is on her pathway. As you experience the many emotions conveyed on the pages by the various characters, the ability to identify them and their struggles speaks to the heart, mind, and spirit.
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Learning to cleanse and cover your soul after deep trauma is a clear lesson received. These lessons are not taught by the roles of the characters from whom you would expect to receive them. Placing expectations on GOD guarantees HE will provide who and what you need. Share this book with anyone who struggles with overcoming sexual trauma, self-esteem issues, toxic relationships, and abuse. Sometimes reading or hearing someone else’s story can encourage us to address the things we must confront in our lives.
Copywriter piece for Sex is Not a Substitute for Love Relatable Depiction For Some. Crystal Tucker
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REVIEWS
The book was awesome it had me mad at some points, angry, at others and happy read the whole book it's a must read.
Deborah Williams
The last six chapters had me on the edge of my seat! Great book!
Dave Dickerson
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A very good book can't wait for Volume 2!
Keirston Jefferson
The book was great! Not usually a subject that I would read. It was written so well, it gave insight on why and how behaviors become learned beginning with childhood. Interesting how from looking in you can see circumstances more clearly. Disappointed that the book ended, can't wait for volume 2!
Terri Ganderton
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​The book is GOOD! All i can say can't wait til Volume 2.
Carlton Harrell
SINASFL Is truly a MUST READ! Can't wait until volume 2. I never read a book in one day!
Annetta Young
FROM BROKENNESS TO PURPOSE
An 18-Week Journey of Healing, Surrender, Restoration, and Walking Fearlessly With Jesus Christ
A Bible Study Inspired by Sex Is Not a Substitute for Love
by Nichole Harrison
Inspired by the themes of Sex Is Not a Substitute for Love, From Brokenness to Purpose is an 18-week Christian Bible study designed to help women look beyond the story of Marisa and begin examining their own hearts, relationships, wounds, choices, identity, and relationship with God.
The story continues—but this time, the journey becomes personal.
Through Scripture, prayer, reflection, journaling, and weekly challenges, women are invited to explore what it means to surrender the places where they have searched for love, acceptance, validation, and fulfillment—and learn to walk more fully in their identity and purpose in Christ.
Over 18 weeks, you'll explore topics including:
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Looking for love in the wrong places
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Healing from the past
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The cost of compromise
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Lukewarm Christianity
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Breaking unhealthy soul ties
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Discovering your identity
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Freedom in Christ
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The work of the Holy Spirit
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Becoming fearless
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Healing relationships
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Becoming whole
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Walking in purpose
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Surrendering your life to God
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Understanding that nothing can substitute for God's love
This is more than a workbook. It is an invitation to slow down, be honest with God, examine your heart, and allow His Word to transform you from the inside out.
Who Is This Bible Study For?
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This study is for women who are ready to:
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Heal. Surrender. Grow. Become whole. Walk in purpose.
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Whether you've experienced heartbreak, disappointment, unhealthy relationships, insecurity, rejection, compromise, or simply feel that God is calling you into a deeper relationship with Him, this 18-week journey gives you space to meet God right where you are.
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You don't have to remain defined by what happened to you.
There is more to your story.
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There is purpose beyond your pain.
And there is a love that nothing can substitute for—the love of God.
Pre-order your copy of From Brokenness to Purpose today and prepare to begin your 18-week journey.
