God Don't Like Ugly

Mary Monroe

Set in the segregated South, this compelling coming-of-age novel follows Annette Goode as she grows up amid poverty, family turmoil, and the harsh judgments of her community. Determined to rise above the circumstances that have shaped her, Annette navigates complicated friendships, painful betrayals, and the difficult choices that accompany ambition and self-discovery. Blending drama, humor, and social insight, the story explores beauty, class, race, loyalty, and resilience while tracing one woman’s struggle to claim a better life.

Mary Monroe

In this emotionally charged sequel, Annette Goode continues her difficult journey toward stability, self-worth, and a life of her own. As the wounds of her troubled childhood and the complications of love, family, and friendship continue to shape her choices, she must confront the consequences of the past while striving for a better future. Blending drama, humor, and heartfelt insight, the novel explores resilience, faith, forgiveness, and the possibility of breaking free from destructive patterns.

Mary Monroe

Annette Goode has worked hard to build a life of dignity, but an unseen enemy is determined to ruin her reputation and put her family at risk. When the threats escalate into a demand for a face-to-face confrontation, Annette must summon the courage to confront the source of the danger. The encounter exposes long-buried tensions and forces everyone around her to reckon with betrayal, loyalty, and the consequences of past choices. Blending family drama, suspense, and emotional intensity, this gripping novel explores how far one woman will go to protect the people she loves.

Mary Monroe

In this compelling installment of the God Don’t Like Ugly saga, Annette Goode and the people around her confront the lasting consequences of old choices, hidden betrayals, and complicated relationships. As long-buried truths begin to surface, questions of loyalty, forgiveness, faith, and justice take center stage. Blending emotional drama, sharp humor, and richly drawn characters, the novel explores how hardship can shape a life—and how redemption may arrive when it is least expected.

Mary Monroe

Lifelong friends Annette Goode Davis and Rhoda O’Toole return in a poignant story about faith, friendship, and the unpredictable turns of life. When one of Annette’s deepest fears becomes reality, she must confront circumstances beyond her control while drawing strength from the bonds that have carried her through years of triumph and hardship. Passionate, emotionally rich, and grounded in the complexities of family and community, the novel explores resilience, hope, and the possibility of redemption even in the darkest moments.