Devotion by Marianne Evans

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Devotion Harbourlight Books (September 19, 2012) by Marianne Evans

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

A Word from the author:
My career began at Kensington Publishing, then Wild Rose Press released what will likely be my last secular novel, With This Kiss. This book is very dear to my heart, because, in a way, it memorializes the life of my grandmother, Rachel Alfano. She was a feisty, loving Italian. Back in the day, folks came to her deli in East Rutherford "from the City" (New York, of course!) to get her pepperoni, or purchase her hand-made sausage and pastas. Life and times at 82 Mozart Street are engraved upon my heart, and precious to me. What better place to set a romance?

Now, I'm called to write 'Faith-affirming fiction' (TM). Christian inspirational romance, and Christian themed fiction, is something that both as a reader, and writer, I feel called upon by God to enjoy and create.

This segment of my journey began when I was lucky enough to win a writing contest sponsored by White Rose Publishing that led to the publication of my Christian inspy debut, Hearts Crossing. This humble, heart-felt novella went on to become a series...and an Amazon best seller! A Face in the Clouds, a short story spin-off of Woodland, is also part of my 'best seller' portfolio. What a blessing!

ABOUT THE BOOK

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.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Devotion, go HERE.

Cut Here **************************************** Posting Information

The book link is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1611161649

Author's picture is:
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKgAYuR0_X-R5qTa6lY10dinO3x73cew1IHH7jkd-xmGPbC3YJ8nHyZJJL4ViL30PSg2j10Sh12dnGFxT_aeQRNPmaIrBkSFpIFNMhWFQyBL-AxyE-nhA8E6WQyhL4KNANPjSSg/s1600/Marianne.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKgAYuR0_X-R5qTa6lY10dinO3x73cew1IHH7jkd-xmGPbC3YJ8nHyZJJL4ViL30PSg2j10Sh12dnGFxT_aeQRNPmaIrBkSFpIFNMhWFQyBL-AxyE-nhA8E6WQyhL4KNANPjSSg/s1600/Marianne.JPG" height="200" width="135" /></a></div>

The book cover photo is:
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ74UXhck4zcRq4RnfguiGy3yNry_ENXNHuOBpIMSo-TGD5GK86ED5akDC0s94nDlFt9qEyMCGhTv6pMq5halXW2HR2RBSUAbPKDZyNB7xaGBCMOQYPbIOzi3p7jTfvivDWmkutw/s1600/Devotion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ74UXhck4zcRq4RnfguiGy3yNry_ENXNHuOBpIMSo-TGD5GK86ED5akDC0s94nDlFt9qEyMCGhTv6pMq5halXW2HR2RBSUAbPKDZyNB7xaGBCMOQYPbIOzi3p7jTfvivDWmkutw/s1600/Devotion.jpg" height="320" width="193" /></a></div>

The code for this post is:
<div align="center"> <a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" style="cursor: hand; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></div> <center> <span style="font-size: 130%;">This week, the</span></center> <center> <a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</span></a></center> <center> <span style="font-size: 100%;">is introducing</span></center> <center> <span style="color: #993300; font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1611161649">Devotion</a></span></center> <center> Harbourlight Books (September 19, 2012)</center> <center> by</center> <center> <span style="color: #006600; font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://www.marianneevans.com/">Marianne Evans</a></span></center> <br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span></b> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKgAYuR0_X-R5qTa6lY10dinO3x73cew1IHH7jkd-xmGPbC3YJ8nHyZJJL4ViL30PSg2j10Sh12dnGFxT_aeQRNPmaIrBkSFpIFNMhWFQyBL-AxyE-nhA8E6WQyhL4KNANPjSSg/s1600/Marianne.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKgAYuR0_X-R5qTa6lY10dinO3x73cew1IHH7jkd-xmGPbC3YJ8nHyZJJL4ViL30PSg2j10Sh12dnGFxT_aeQRNPmaIrBkSFpIFNMhWFQyBL-AxyE-nhA8E6WQyhL4KNANPjSSg/s1600/Marianne.JPG" height="200" width="135" /></a></div> <b>A Word from the author:</b><br /> My career began at Kensington Publishing, then Wild Rose Press released what will likely be my last secular novel, With This Kiss. This book is very dear to my heart, because, in a way, it memorializes the life of my grandmother, Rachel Alfano. She was a feisty, loving Italian. Back in the day, folks came to her deli in East Rutherford "from the City" (New York, of course!) to get her pepperoni, or purchase her hand-made sausage and pastas. Life and times at 82 Mozart Street are engraved upon my heart, and precious to me. What better place to set a romance?<br /> <br /> Now, I'm called to write 'Faith-affirming fiction' (TM). Christian inspirational romance, and Christian themed fiction, is something that both as a reader, and writer, I feel called upon by God to enjoy and create. <br /> <br /> This segment of my journey began when I was lucky enough to win a writing contest sponsored by White Rose Publishing that led to the publication of my Christian inspy debut, Hearts Crossing. This humble, heart-felt novella went on to become a series...and an Amazon best seller! A Face in the Clouds, a short story spin-off of Woodland, is also part of my 'best seller' portfolio. What a blessing! <br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></b> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ74UXhck4zcRq4RnfguiGy3yNry_ENXNHuOBpIMSo-TGD5GK86ED5akDC0s94nDlFt9qEyMCGhTv6pMq5halXW2HR2RBSUAbPKDZyNB7xaGBCMOQYPbIOzi3p7jTfvivDWmkutw/s1600/Devotion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ74UXhck4zcRq4RnfguiGy3yNry_ENXNHuOBpIMSo-TGD5GK86ED5akDC0s94nDlFt9qEyMCGhTv6pMq5halXW2HR2RBSUAbPKDZyNB7xaGBCMOQYPbIOzi3p7jTfvivDWmkutw/s1600/Devotion.jpg" height="320" width="193" /></a></div> 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.<br /> <br /> <b>For Better or Worse</b><br /> <br /> 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?<br /> <br /> <b>'Til Death Do Us Part</b><br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1611161649">Devotion</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2015/02/devotion-by-marianne-evans.html">HERE</a>. <br /> <br />

Marianne can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

Note: Check the comments for reviewers, influencers, and people who just plain love to post for tours!