Refining and simplifying the original title while retaining the audience information, the revised title is: Family Business - Book 1

When Street Encounters Jesus, Anything Is Possible… Demetrius Shepherd is the sole heir of Don Shepherd, a notorious gangster who wielded absolute power over the streets of Ohio. For years, Don groomed his son in the ways of their enterprise, demanding unwavering loyalty to the family above all else. But when Demetrius defies the family code, invoking the wrath of Don Shepherd, only God can intervene.

Angel Barnes had always envisioned following her beloved father’s footsteps into the ministry. However, when her father’s mistakes tore their family apart, Angel abandoned her former life entirely. By the time she crosses paths with Demetrius Shepherd, Angel is a far cry from the innocent child she once was.

Demetrius believes he and Angel share a similar fate, destined for a lifetime of love together. Yet, he soon realizes that while the Shepherd family thrives on gambling, theft, and violence, the Barnes family is devoted to saving souls. Caught between these opposing worlds, Demetrius finds himself torn. He wants no part in either business, but for the sake of family, he and Angel must make a choice.

Angel and Demetrius’ destinies are intertwined not just by their love for each other, but by the child they will bear—a child who will inherit both the wisdom of God and the harsh realities of the streets. This son is destined to proclaim God’s truth to the nations, forever altering the course of the Shepherd family’s criminal empire. To discover how this prophecy unfolds, follow their journey in the forthcoming chapters of the Family Business series.

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