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Book Feature – Marianne Evans, author of Devotion

By Barb Drozdowich Leave a Comment

Welcome to Sugarbeat’s Books – The Home of the Romance Novel!

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Today we are welcoming Marianne Evans to the blog!  She is the author of Devotion and is touring this book with Goddessfish promotions.

Marianne will award 4 autographed print editions of Hearts Crossing, her award-winning novella and book one of her Christian inspirational Woodland Series (US/Canada only) to four commenters from this tour and her review tour, and a $25 Amazon gift card as a grand prize to one commentator from both this tour and her review tour.

So….you know what to do!  Click on the links and find more places to leave a comment and increase your chances of winning!

 

For now, let’s learn more about this book!

BLURB:

 

From This Day Forward
Christian Music agent Kellen Rossiter has everything he ever wanted: A-list clients from coast to coast, a loving wife who honors and respects him, and a faith life that’s never wavered—until now.

Juliet Rossiter has the perfect life: a rewarding schedule serving the underprivileged, a husband who loves her as Christ loved the church, and a blessed future as a mother—at least that’s what she thinks.

For Better or Worse
But what happens when their rock-solid marriage begins to crumble under the weight of an unexpected and powerful temptation? How does love survive when its foundation is shaken?

‘Til Death Do Us Part
When human frailty and the allure of sin deal a harsh blow to their relationship, it will take more than love to mend the shattered trust and heartbreak. It will take a lifetime of devotion.

 

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Excerpt

 

“I can’t find a way to ask you to stay put and listen to me. There’s so much I want to say, but you won’t hear a word of it. I’m trapped. I wish I could help you see, and understand that I know I’ve made the biggest mistake of my life. I know all of this in my heart, but I can’t make you see it.”

 

The words were spoken in a tender way. She sensed his regret, but his tone held a layer of challenge as well. She retained just enough strength to answer him back. “Let me ask you something. Do you regret betraying our marriage, or do you regret getting caught in the act?”

 

Kellen’s shoulders bent and his eyes flickered when he paused and shook his head. “No matter what I say, you won’t believe me. No matter what I do, it’ll be wrong.”

 

He had aged a decade in mere minutes. Lifting her chin, refusing to feel even the slightest degree of empathy, Juliet gathered herself once again. She tried to brush past him but for a second time Kellen stood in the way. She watched him start to reach out again, this time as if wanting to take hold of her arm. When she stepped back, he gritted his teeth and dropped his hand to his side.

 

“I’m going to ask you—with all that I am—please don’t leave our home.”

 

Weighted by firm conviction, Kellen’s words fell through her heart but found no room to settle.

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Marianne Evans is an award-winning author of Christian romance and fiction. Her hope is to spread the faith-affirming message of God’s love through the stories He prompts her to create.

 

Evans’s novel, Hearts Communion, earned Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year honors in the Romance category and readers have lauded her work as: ‘Riveting.’ ‘Realistic and true to heart.’ ‘Compelling.’ Evans has also won acclaim in such RWA contests as The Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence where she has been a finalist twice, and the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence.

 

A lifelong resident of Michigan, Evans is active in a number of a number of Romance Writers of America chapters, most notably the Greater Detroit Chapter where she served two terms as President. She’s also active in American Christian Fiction Writers and the Michigan Literary Network.

 

Connect with Marianne:

Website: www.marianneevans.com

Blog: www.marianneevans.blogspot.com

Facebook Reader Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Marianne-Evans/308711716744

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Marmo212

 

 

PURCHASE LINK:

http://www.pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/devotion-softcover

 

VIDEO TRAILER LINK:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKPQB2R8RC4&feature=g-all-u&context=G24215ddFAAAAAAAAAAA

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About Barb Drozdowich

Social Media and Wordpress Consultant Barb Drozdowich has taught at University, trained technical personnel in the banking industry and, most recently, used her expertise to help dozens of authors develop the social media platform needed to succeed in today’s fast evolving publishing world. She owns Bakerview Consulting and is the only reviewer on this blog.

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Comments

  1. Goddess Fish Promotions

    October 17, 2012 at 2:47 am

    Thank you for hosting today.

    Reply
  2. momjane

    October 17, 2012 at 3:28 am

    There just aren’t enough of this genre for people to read. This sounds really good.

    Reply
  3. Mary Preston

    October 17, 2012 at 5:41 am

    There really is no such thing as a perfect life. We can strive though.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

    Reply
  4. Marianne Evans

    October 17, 2012 at 10:27 am

    Thank you so much for being a lovely blog-host!! I appreciate you so much!! 🙂 Hope everyone has a chance to pick up a copy of Devotion – it really opened a doorway in my heart! There’s a companion website: http://www.imdevoted.com to visit (and follow!) that offers support, information and blog posts about maintaining passion and joy in marriage…it was quite a topic to tackle, but I’ve loved it!

    Reply
  5. Marianne Evans

    October 17, 2012 at 10:28 am

    MomJane thank you so much for the compliment and I couldn’t agree more – we need more great Christian fiction/romance! 🙂 Blessings !!

    Reply
  6. Marianne Evans

    October 17, 2012 at 10:29 am

    Mary, you’re absolutely right – and part of the key to happiness in a long-term, committed relationship is the idea of working through the turbulant seasons together, loving and respecting each other even when it’s tough! 🙂 Blessings, and thank you for your visit!!

    Reply
  7. Catherine

    October 17, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    It sounds like such a deep, heavy story. Is there any lightness present? I often like my romantic fiction to have some humour or at least touches of lightness.
    catherinelee100 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  8. Rita J Webb

    October 18, 2012 at 6:25 am

    Tough subject to write about! From the excerpt, it looks like the author handled it pretty well.

    Reply
  9. Marianne Evans

    October 18, 2012 at 8:25 am

    My stories are always hopeful and uplifting, so no worries…and there are dashes of light and humor amidst the drama…much like life! LOL!! So glad you stopped by Catherine!!!

    Reply
  10. Marianne Evans

    October 18, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Rita, so glad you dropped by, and thank you for the compliment!! Writing this book was definitely a journey, full of such joy and the storm of “watching” a couple transform their marriage and rediscover each other after enduring a blow. I pray you enjoy Devotion!

    Reply

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