Well I hope you're enjoying the beautiful fall weather. This week's spotlight is Pelican Book Group author, Marianne Evans with her latest release, Maria's Angel, part of the Hearts Haven series.
Marianne Evans is a
multi-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. Readers laud her work as: ‘Riveting.’ ‘Realistic and true to heart.’
‘Compelling.’
Marianne’s novel, Devotion
earned the prestigious Bookseller’s Best Award from Greater Detroit Romance
Writers of America. Hearts Communion earned Christian Small
Publisher Book of the Year honors in the Romance category as well as best
inspirational romance from the Ancient City Romance Authors, a chapter of RWA.
Her novella Finding Home earned the Selah Award for excellence in Christian
fiction and Evans has also earned acclaim in such RWA contests as The
International Digital Awards, The Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence where
she has been a finalist twice, and the Colorado Romance Writers Award of
Excellence contest.
Happily married and the
mother of two, Marianne is a lifelong resident of Michigan who
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.
Now here's a peek into Maria's Angel.....
A mechanic, a widow, a broken-down car. Sometimes life’s
purpose is found by accident
Blurb:
Trying desperately
to find her way following a season of loss, Maria Wilde is literally at the end
of her road, stranded in Angel Falls, Texas. She's on her way home for
Thanksgiving in a car jam packed with her worldly possessions and the greatest
treasure of all, her six-month-old daughter, Lilly.
Brody Lang is a
mechanic at the gas station where Maria finds herself temporarily sidelined.
He's got the faith of an angel and willingly helps her out of a jam. Sensing
God's intervention, Brody is compelled to help Maria find the road ahead.
But can he work past
the steel blockade widowhood has erected around Maria's heart? Can Brody and
his friends at Heart's Haven convince her that re-claiming life and holding on
to God's grace can lead Maria not just into new life, but a second chance at
love as well?
Excerpt:
Repairs completed, Brody stood behind the cashier's
station, initiating a brief explanation of the work he had done. Maria listened
while he used words like coolant pumps, tensioners, pulleys, and dust debris
that had accumulated in the metal ridges of some mechanical component or another. She did
her best to follow but came away fairly certain he spoke a foreign language.
That's when it
happened.
Brody Lang picked up
the list of goods she had carefully scribed. He studied the page for a second
or two and nodded. Then, he looked straight into her eyes. “Paid in full.”
He ripped the paper
into tiny shreds, which he tossed into the trash.
Maria tried to spear
him with a firm glare but was so grateful for his generosity that her heart
didn’t reside in the attempt. So, she decided to strike a deal. “Fine—but I'm
paying you the fair price for fixing my van. No negotiating, either. I want the
bill, and I'll pay you back just as soon as I'm able. Deal?”
She extended her
hand for a let’s-make-it-official seal of the agreement. When he took hold, she
was struck once more by the appealing, protective strength of his touch. A
sensation of wistfulness sang through her tired, aching spirit.
“Deal, but I'm on to
you, Maria Wilde.”
“What do you mean by
that?” He didn't release his hold right away, and Maria found she didn't mind.
There was nothing awkward or untoward about the connection. It simply was, so
she allowed herself to enjoy...but only for a moment.
“You're letting me
win a battle so you can win the war.”
Laughter bubbled
through her chest and released in a carbonated sound of delight. Brody Lang
really was a terrific man.
Maria's Angel is available now from Pelican Book Group, Amazon,Barnes and Noble & Christian Book
Well Friends, thanks for stopping by and checking out the latest spotlight. Stay tuned for more Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and Saturday Spotlights!
Until later...take care, God Bless and remember....Our attitudes and actions can sabotage the good God is
trying to get to us. Sometimes we have to ask ourselves if our attitudes and
actions have anything to do with the circumstances in our life. If this is the case, then change your
thinking. Focus on love and your life will reflect the change in you.
Something to think about...
"Inspirational with an Edge!" ™
2 comments:
Thank you so much for the spotlight of Maria's Angel, Pam! You're a blessing send a gem!!
And Happy Thanksgiving!! Xo
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