Jessica wants nothing more than to stay on the protected grounds of the Okefenokee Swamp and plan her wedding, but the spirit of her dead father has other plans. He lead her to an antique chest filled with secrets, sending Jessica on the adventure of her life.
With demons and a jealous, jilted lover on her trail, it's the heartache of leaving Hunter that overshadows Jessica's desire to unravel her twisted family tree.
Born in California, Shelly grew up in the small town of Hesperia. Later, she moved to Colorado Springs where she not only met the man of her dreams, but gave her life to Christ. Since then, her passion for writing grew. Twisted Roots: A Light into the Darkness is the first in the trilogy to be published, and she's currently finishing up the third and final book. In addition to writing, Shelly homeschools her daughters and teaches a weekly youth writing group.