Patricia Monserrate believed she had to be perfect in every way. This included keeping the secret of her abuse. One night, as her two small daughters slept in their beds, she found herself alone in a closed closet, sitting on the floor crying and screaming at God, "I can’t go on - I want to die."
Patricia Monserrate is a
native of California who loves to travel. She is a licensed evangelist and missionary who ministers to hurting single women, wives, couples, and young people searching
for answers.
Her passion for those less
fortunate has been the driving force to promote growth in the community and in
women. Patricia takes pride in providing the best personal, professional, and spiritual
solutions to those looking for a better way of living. Recognized for her extraordinary
commitment of volunteering, she received the President’s Volunteer Award for four straight
years.
“It was impossible at times to live without confusion and pain. Its ugly marks of guilt and shame left Patricia uncertain of her identity, or where she belonged.”
What effect does keeping a secret have on us? A deep-rooted secret
carries a darkness that affects our physical and mental health. It brings brokenness,
sadness, and hopelessness. To overcome the guilt and shame, we need to forgive
ourselves, to finally find freedom.
Here is her interview:
Blueprints of Shades was birthed out of a dark secret kept for over forty
years.
Anyone who reads the book will live through the main character’s life. They will feel her shame, pain, and hopelessness, and realize they can receive forgiveness and unconditional love.
As the new senior designer of Shades of Designs, her project manager, Oliver Mason, finds himself drawn to Callie’s beauty and the mystery behind her emerald-green eyes. But Callie is immune to the advances he directs her way. However, Callie quickly falls for their biggest client’s eldest son, Sergio Rossini. As Callie’s affection grows stronger for Sergio, she cannot accept his love because memories of the past haunt her.
Feeling betrayed, Oliver devises a sinister plan to ensure no one comes between them. The two young hearts understand that both are struggling with pain, though each is different. Will they trust God’s unconditional love to heal their brokenness, to bring their blueprints of darkness to blueprints of light? Or will it be sabotaged by Oliver?
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