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This book series isn't just a story - It's life-changing.

What Is Deadly Secrets About?

The Life Behind Her Smile: Deadly Secrets is a powerful and emotionally charged story that exposes the hidden battles of domestic violence, mental health, trauma, and redemption. Through the journey of Melanie, a young woman who learns to reclaim her voice after enduring abuse, the book shines a light on the realities many women, teens, and families silently face. It provides readers with a mirror of truth, helping them identify cycles of pain, shame, and brokenness while inspiring hope, faith, and emotional restoration.

Even though this book is part of a series, it can be fully enjoyed as a standalone story for new readers. More than just a novel, it serves as a catalyst for healing conversations. It invites readers to process their own experiences, encourages empathy among peers, and equips facilitators, counselors, and leaders with a relatable tool for addressing real-world issues in a safe and reflective way. Whether shared within correctional facilities, counseling programs, youth groups, or church ministries, The Life Behind Her Smile offers a meaningful resource to help individuals rediscover strength, purpose, and the power of grace.

What People Are Saying About The Book Series

“After reading Life Behind Her Smile: Deadly Secrets, there is so much I want to unpack — both as a mental health professional who works closely with adolescents and as a Christian. This book powerfully highlights real-life challenges that teens face in today’s world, making it a deeply meaningful and thought-provoking read. These are not just fictional plot points — they are lived realities for many teens today.”

- Challina Roberts, MA, LGPC, NCC

”An exhilarating and cliff-hanging fiction novel. This book will be an eye-opener and method of teaching about domestic violence. Chante' Whisonant is truly on her way to being an award-winning, best-selling novelist.”

- Wendy L. Harvey, 7Faith Productions

”(The Life Behind Her Smile: Everything Is Not As It Seems) From the very first page, I was captivated. Chante' Whisonant not only writes a great story, she also raises awareness on issues like dating abuse, bullying, broken families, and even death. She also highlighted true friendship, sisterhood, faith, and resilience.”

- Sharisa Robertson, Author & Publisher

"Finished reading The Life Behind Her Smile: Everything Is Not As It Seems. Beautiful work for the Lord. Informative too for recognizing signs of abuse and how to address. I would call it riveting."

- Apostle Mary Eisenacher

”The Life Behind Her Smile: Deadly Secrets is a gripping and emotional story that explores trauma, faith, and healing after unthinkable pain. It captures the reality of depression, abuse, and redemption in a way that feels both raw and relatable. This book opens the door for powerful conversations about mental health, resilience, and the hope that still exists after brokenness.”

- Brenda Lewis, Women's Empowerment Coach

The Life Behind Her Smile...

• Equips Christian counselors and therapists with relatable storytelling that connects faith and psychology.

• Provides schools and youth programs with a safe way to start important conversations about mental health, bullying, and toxic relationships.

• Encourages abuse survivors to feel seen, validated, and reminded that restoration is possible.

• Helps churches and ministries address trauma, forgiveness, and healing from abuse through faith-based discussions.

• Gives women’s groups and mentorship programs a relatable story to teach self-worth, resilience, and identity.

• Inspires students and young adults to seek help instead of silence, hope instead of hopelessness.

• Challenges those in leadership to address serious subjects that are plaguing nations.

This Book Is Great For...

• Open book discussions that provide healing, relatability, and encourage transparency.

• Exploring various epidemics attacking youth and young adults around the globe.

• Women’s correctional facilities and rehabilitation programs seeking relatable stories that encourage self-reflection.

• A reference tool for teaching about DV, mental wellness, broken families, faith, forgiveness, and more.

• Giving gifts to conference & event attendees.

• Women's conference, youth-focused events, women's shelters, youth facilities, young adult groups, and more.

• Church small groups or Bible studies exploring redemption, grace, and overcoming adversity.

• Educational settings focused on social-emotional learning, mental health awareness, or literature tied to faith and real-world issues.

• Community organizations and nonprofits seeking to equip leaders with resources for trauma-informed outreach.

• Counseling centers and youth ministries looking for relatable stories that open conversations about emotional healing.

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