Avalina is a woman trapped in silence. Stolen from her home in Ireland and sold as a slave to a Barbados plantation owner, the trauma of her past has left her mute, wrapped in a prison of loneliness and isolation amid an island of beauty. Though she longs to be free from the cruelty of her overseer, her heart yearns for a greater freedom…something just beyond her grasp.

Josiah Holland has been born into a South Carolina slave-holding family but all it takes is one trip to the island of Barbados to open his eyes to the ugly cruelty that abounds beyond the confines of his plantation. With the aid of fiery abolitionist Benjamin McGee, Josiah forges a new future, fighting the very ideals he was once a part of.

When Avalina and Josiah’s lives entwine, will their spark engulf them in destruction, or ignite a revolution?

Perfectionism. People-pleasing. Insecurity. Fear. These everyday struggles quietly rob us of peace, joy, and a sense of worth. In The Lies That Bind, award-winning author and inspirational speaker Tara Johnson gently exposes the lies we believe―and shows how God's truth can set us free.

With compassion and clarity, Johnson unpacks the spiritual and emotional impact of

The lie of fear
The lie of productivity
The lie of perfectionism
The lie of people-pleasing
The lie of depression
The lie of insecurity
The lie of willpower
Each chapter helps you break free by offering

A Bible verse to anchor you in truth
A Reader Takeaway to summarize the key message
A Truth to replace the lie
A reflection question for deeper insight
Perfect for individual reading or small-group study―complete with a group discussion guide―The Lies That Bind will help you reclaim your God-given worth and live each day with renewed confidence, peace, and purpose.