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Rain #6
Rain for Christmas
Five years ago, Donavan lost the love of his life, but this Christmas he just may get it back.
The golden boy, Donavan Walker, was destined to take over for his father, Isaac Walker in the family business – preaching the gospel… or so his family thought. But when Isaac catches his son with the church secretary, Donavan leaves the ministry. He sets out on his own and becomes financially successful, but this Christmas he will discover, that money don’t mean a thing without your first love.
Diana Milner fell for Donavan from the moment she spilled coffee on him. But mistakes from her past doomed their relationship from the start. She dreams of a second chance, but now she has other responsibilities. The courts just awarded her custody of her four year old niece. Amarri deserves two parents to love and care for her. The moment Donavan meets Amarri, it seems that the little girl has stolen his heart. But Diana, wants to know if his heart still beats for her as well.
Join me on this journey of Christmas wonder with your favorite characters from the Rain series. Rain for Christmas is a novella. I hope you enjoy and have a very Merry Christmas!
The golden boy, Donavan Walker, was destined to take over for his father, Isaac Walker in the family business – preaching the gospel… or so his family thought. But when Isaac catches his son with the church secretary, Donavan leaves the ministry. He sets out on his own and becomes financially successful, but this Christmas he will discover, that money don’t mean a thing without your first love.
Diana Milner fell for Donavan from the moment she spilled coffee on him. But mistakes from her past doomed their relationship from the start. She dreams of a second chance, but now she has other responsibilities. The courts just awarded her custody of her four year old niece. Amarri deserves two parents to love and care for her. The moment Donavan meets Amarri, it seems that the little girl has stolen his heart. But Diana, wants to know if his heart still beats for her as well.
Join me on this journey of Christmas wonder with your favorite characters from the Rain series. Rain for Christmas is a novella. I hope you enjoy and have a very Merry Christmas!
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First published December 1, 2012
About the author
Vanessa Miller
102 books991 followersVanessa Miller is a USA Today bestselling author, whose prolific body of work spans over 50 titles that explore deep themes of redemption, resilience, and faith—often spotlighting strong Black women in pivotal moments of history.
Miller’s book, The American Queen won the prestigious Christy Award, the Audie Award and was the 2024 American Fiction Award winner for Historical Fiction. The American Queen was a North Carolina Reads pick for 2025 and an Alamance Countywide read for 2026 and Our State Magazine book club pick for February 2026.
Her novel, The Filling Station won the Oklahoma Book Award for fiction and was named one of Booklist’s Top Ten Historical Fictions of 2026. One of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2025 and A Booklist Editor’s Pick. It is a Positively Charlotte book club pick, an Oklahoma County Big Read and was an instant USA Today Bestseller.
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The American Queen has been featured in GMA, Washington Post and Essence Magazine roundups. The Ladies Hall has been featured in People Magazine as a cover reveal.
“Stirring… quintessential story of brave people fighting for what they know they
deserve.” [The American Queen]—Washington Post.
“This powerful story must be told and retold.” [The American Queen] –GMA.
“Miller captivates with a propulsive historical based on a true story.” –Publishers Weekly.
“A novel that should be required reading.” [The Filling Station] -Library Journal starred review.
“Absolutely Worthy.” - Booklist
Vanessa also wears the hats of playwright, motivational speaker and retreat host, channeling her storytelling gift across multiple creative platforms. She is currently published through HarperCollins/Thomas Nelson. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and family. She graduated from Capital University with a degree in Organizational Communication and is currently in a MFA program at Queens University, graduating in 2027.
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Miller’s book, The American Queen won the prestigious Christy Award, the Audie Award and was the 2024 American Fiction Award winner for Historical Fiction. The American Queen was a North Carolina Reads pick for 2025 and an Alamance Countywide read for 2026 and Our State Magazine book club pick for February 2026.
Her novel, The Filling Station won the Oklahoma Book Award for fiction and was named one of Booklist’s Top Ten Historical Fictions of 2026. One of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2025 and A Booklist Editor’s Pick. It is a Positively Charlotte book club pick, an Oklahoma County Big Read and was an instant USA Today Bestseller.
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The American Queen has been featured in GMA, Washington Post and Essence Magazine roundups. The Ladies Hall has been featured in People Magazine as a cover reveal.
“Stirring… quintessential story of brave people fighting for what they know they
deserve.” [The American Queen]—Washington Post.
“This powerful story must be told and retold.” [The American Queen] –GMA.
“Miller captivates with a propulsive historical based on a true story.” –Publishers Weekly.
“A novel that should be required reading.” [The Filling Station] -Library Journal starred review.
“Absolutely Worthy.” - Booklist
Vanessa also wears the hats of playwright, motivational speaker and retreat host, channeling her storytelling gift across multiple creative platforms. She is currently published through HarperCollins/Thomas Nelson. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and family. She graduated from Capital University with a degree in Organizational Communication and is currently in a MFA program at Queens University, graduating in 2027.
www.vanessamiller.com
Don’t forget to join my mailing list:
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February 11, 2024
Short story of Youth Pastor Donovan Walker getting his life together. Mama Nina Baby boy…until Baby Isaac was burned to her in her 50’s. Very proud of Donovan, bec his life was turbulent during the early days.
September 23, 2025
Quick read! Too short!
Great novella! Quick and fast reading! Leaves you wanting more for sure. Highly Recommended! Get the book and enjoy the love and forgiveness found in the pages.
Great novella! Quick and fast reading! Leaves you wanting more for sure. Highly Recommended! Get the book and enjoy the love and forgiveness found in the pages.
December 21, 2017
This book was a perfect novella I am so glad it was added cause I would have been mad that she again skipped 15 years. It was a wonderful read and a wonderful addition to the series.
November 10, 2020
To short
This was a good book but to short. Compared to other books it is a good read but just to short
This was a good book but to short. Compared to other books it is a good read but just to short
December 16, 2021
Forgiveness
I suppose that I should have read the five previous books in the series. I was totally lost trying to catch up on the previous stories.
I suppose that I should have read the five previous books in the series. I was totally lost trying to catch up on the previous stories.
December 2, 2024
Great short story about the joy of Christmas, the power of forgiveness, and the love of God.
January 20, 2013
I love to read Vanessa Miller's books because they always leave you with a spark of hope. Donovan left home after being caught with the church secretary. Donovan was youth pastor and needed to be reminded that he could not live his life any old way and still represent God. I like that fact that Issac sat him down so to speak. It represents what all churches should do with their is misbehavior on the part of it's leadership.
Diana was torn up from the floor up about the way things ended with Donovan. Will she get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression? You'll have to read the book to find out. The only thing I did not like was it kind of ended abruptly for me, other than that it was a great Sunday Afternoon read.
Diana was torn up from the floor up about the way things ended with Donovan. Will she get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression? You'll have to read the book to find out. The only thing I did not like was it kind of ended abruptly for me, other than that it was a great Sunday Afternoon read.
April 9, 2014
Excellent.
This was a wonderful book. This book showed how God can make changes in your life when you think it is impossible.
This was a wonderful book. This book showed how God can make changes in your life when you think it is impossible.
November 29, 2014
Great book!! There is nothing that I have read by her that I did not like.
October 12, 2015
Great read just a little short for my taste. Loved the Christmas story and the visitation Donovan experienced. On to the next novel in the series.
October 6, 2013
This last installment of the Rain series is a very cute love story, relating to Donovan and Diana.
April 5, 2017
Christmas Angels
Short, sweet, and straight to the point. So many things can happen during the holiday season. Some good and some bad. The way the author turns the issues around, and inside out keeps the reader captivated
Short, sweet, and straight to the point. So many things can happen during the holiday season. Some good and some bad. The way the author turns the issues around, and inside out keeps the reader captivated
Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews