ABOUT THE AUTHOR Crystal M. Castor was born and raised in Palatka, Florida. A devoted wife to Shawn Castor and proud mother of four beautiful children—Samaih, Jayden, Faith, and Autumn, she treasures family, faith, and the power of love. Inspired by her life experiences and her passion for storytelling, Crystal writes about love, betrayal, forgiveness, and the strength found through faith in God. Her debut novel, *Love, Lies & Redemption*, marks the beginning of her journey as an author, bringing readers a powerful story of second chances, unwavering love, and the transforming power of redemption. Through her writing, Crystal hopes to remind readers that no matter how difficult life's journey becomes, **God's grace can turn even the darkest chapters into beautiful new beginnings.