Three years after Addie Coulter-Graham's life is uprooted by tragedy, four generations of her family still depend upon her infallible strength and grace to keep them bound together when trials and tribulations come calling that will test their faith and temper their lives.

Standing On the Promises is the second book in Ramona Bridges's series highlighting Addie, an extraordinary heroine who, against all odds, finds strength in a husband who sustains the desires of her heart and steadfast faith in the loving God who nourishes her soul.

Dark family secrets are revealed. A devastating natural disaster strikes. A beautiful, young mulatto longs for acceptance as she struggles to find her place in the world. A notorious outlaw resurfaces. A mentally disturbed child is haunted by the tragic death of her mother. Set against a vivid Southern landscape and rounded out with an unforgettable cast of characters, Standing On the Promises is a complex story that weaves moments of profound joy and compassion with utter despair. This is a story about love, about faith, and ultimately about things both sensual and eternal.