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Devon’s Choice

Life holds no surprises for Devon Murphy. Her life consists of keeping tabs on her aging Irish father, working part time at a coffee shop, and building her online graphics design business. Devon’s only tricky situation is a shallow relationship with the pampered and affluent Michael Turner, who sees her as just another woman to conquer.

Following his father’s death, Brandon’s only goal is to expand the family business and live life on his own terms. That is, until he walks into the coffee shop one snowy evening and meets the enchanting, red-haired barista behind the counter. But can Devon and Brandon’s attraction for each other be strong enough to help erase their deepest disappointments and renew their faith in God?

Excerpt:

He looked up at the menu board. “I’ll take a Grande. Black, please.”
Chuckling, she thought about how impressed her dad would be with this guy. He considered anyone who drank coffee black in the same category as his favorite actor, John Wayne. She poured the coffee, and rang up his order.
“That’s two-dollars and fifty cents.” He handed her his debit card, which she swiped.
He took the cup. “Thanks. Have a good one.”
“Yeah, you too.”
He walked over to one of the upholstered chairs and sank down into its well-used seat. The shop owner had talked of replacing the pair of relics with some sturdy, leather ones. Leather would flatter this guy much better than the faded paisley print on the old ones. Devon glanced at him out of the corner of her eye. Yes, leather was definitely his style, but not the biker stuff. No, he’d look best in a rugged, mahogany leather jacket instead of the puffy, gray parka he wore.

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Praise for Devon’s Choice
5 Star Review on Amazon
“Devon’s Choice is an enjoyable Christian Romance. I was hooked from the first chapter. Devon is a strong, independent young woman who is not afraid to stand by her beliefs. The characters are very believable, and the story contains some surprise twists and turns. I would recommend this book to all readers who like Christian Romance. It is an excellent read.” ~ Review by Sharon B.

4 Star Review on Amazon
“This book is an enjoyable read. Moving along with Devon and her choices opens oneself to feeling with her the good and bad consequences of those choices. I particularly enjoyed the interaction between Devon and her dad. How she handles herself and all life throws at her makes for a good read.” ~ Review by Robin

5 Star Review on Amazon
This is a very emotional story of friendship, relationships and loss. Devon Murphy is a woman with strong morals. She loves and cares for her aging widowed father, works a part time job at a coffee shop with her friend Megan, and is putting her graphics art degree to work building a business. She is dating Michael Turner, who is egotistical, self-centered and treats her like a business deal. Brandon Forrester seems to have the same strong characteristics as Devon, family devotion, business ethics, healthier lifestyle and respecting other people. Devon knows that Michael is wrong for her and when she meets Brandon, they seem to have a connection. This story is about taking a hard look at your life and goals and making plans and changes. About dealing with the loss of a parent and knowing how to move on and putting your faith and trust in God and allowing Him to lead in your life.~ Review by RedRabbitt

5 Star Review on Amazon
I really enjoyed this romance, the characters and their journey. It was very moving, endearing and engaging.
I appreciate the writing style, the emotional pull, the way the story unfolds.
I love to feel satisfied after reading a book, and this one does just that!
Very enjoyable read.  Highly recommend! ~ Review by Kimberly

Author Catherine Bennett

I grew up in Ohio where I currently live with my husband and our two rescue Labradors. Some of my favorite things include reading, shopping, pepperoni pizza, Hershey bars and hanging out with my two grown sons. I also love dogs; so going to the dog park is cheap entertainment for my husband and I!

Growing up an only child, I had many imaginary friends. I believe this – and a love of books – fueled my desire to write. It was many years later that my dream of becoming a published author came true.

I’m grateful to God for always keeping a story in my heart and hope you are blessed and entertained by my book.

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The 4th Annual Augusta Literary Festival will be held this Saturday, March 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you live near Augusta, Georgia, I’d love to meet you. It’s free to the public, and a diverse group of authors will be there. If you’re interested in becoming a writer, there will be many workshops available. It will be held at the Augusta Public Library, 823 Telfair Street, Augusta, Georgia.

Hope to see you there!

Today’s book review is for Sora’s Quest, the first book in the Cat’s Eye Series, written by T.L. Shreffler. I started reading this book one night after a lot of travel, and I thought I’d do a little reading before bed. Big mistake! I did a book binge and stayed up all night.

I highly enjoyed this read, as it started out at a fast pace and stayed that way throughout the entire book. It’s truly an epic adventure filled with magic and mysteries. The author did a great job at not giving away too much, and it keeps you wanting to know more.

I loved the different personalities of the characters. The main character is a teenage girl named Sora, and she gets caught up in the lives of an assassin, thief, and mercenary. The author did a great job of creating a world with a variety of magical beings.

As for my clean rating for a young adult read, there is mild cursing, quite a bit of violence, but no sexual content. (There was a dance she had to perform in the beginning of the book that some might consider provocative, but I didn’t think it too much.) It’s a PG-13 read. The romance is being set up in this book, so I don’t know yet how far it will go. I do plan to read the rest of the series and will give reviews soon. As for the violence, it reads like an epic fantasy. There’s death, sword fights, creatures, and guards.

I give this book five stars and recommend it to both teenagers and adults. I plan to read the rest of the series soon. I also plan to check out this author’s other books, as I highly enjoyed her writing. Stay tuned for more reviews of the rest of the series, and I believe Sora’s Quest is set as perma-free since it’s the first book in the series.

Due to a lot of travel over the past week, I’m not one of the blogs on this hop. However, I’m a guest author for A Cup and a Book and am giving away an eBook of Unexpected Entrapment over there. If you have the time, you may want to stop by and check out my interview and follow the hop.

I haven’t sent out an update in a while, and many of my readers have asked when to expect the third book in the Alissia Roswell Series. Unexpected Peril is set for release this spring, with the cover reveal coming soon. Right now I’m focused on getting it to the editor, so I’m in the process of reading through it and making the necessary changes. Once I’m finished with my changes and it leaves my hands, I’ll have more time to work with the cover designer. I’ll also get the Pinterest book board out, so you’ll get an idea of some of the scenes, which are much different than the other two books.

Stay tuned! Although my personal life has been wreaking havoc with my editing, I’m still ahead of schedule compared to the first two books in the series. My goal is to put two novels out each year, and I believe I’m getting more efficient and better at this author life. My mind is consumed with future books, and I’m dying to get each of them out.

Jeremy’s Promise by A.R. Talley

The trip that was meant to save Annie and Jeremy’s marriage brought it to near ruin. Now Annie has returned home, frightened and confused. Jeremy, too, is frightened—and angry. What will it take to save their marriage?

It’s clear. Jeremy needs to forgive—Annie needs to forget.

A promise is made. A tragedy occurs. A second honeymoon is disrupted. A chance encounter brings David Andrews back into Annie’s life.

Annie is determined to remain faithful. She’s made a promise she intends to keep—Jeremy’s Promise.

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Praise for Jeremy’s Promise

A.R. Talley, gives you a believable look at the struggle of one couple to reconnect and heal their marriage, with dialog which sweeps you into the moment as if you were there with them, experiencing both their pain and recovery. Kudos to the author who has once again produced a book I couldn’t put down, as well as one I felt compelled to read multiple times. ~Donna Dech

Jeremy’s Promise second book in a trilogy by A.R. Talley is an awesome, emotional, romantic, highly recommended, well written story with captivating and engaging characters. ~Debbie Ballard
This is not a book I would have picked by myself! I loved it from start to finish! Eagerly waiting for the third book in the trilogy to come out!! I highly recommend this book! ~Goodreads

Author A.R. Talley

A. R. Talley lives in Ohio with her husband Doug and the last of her seven children (the rest have flown the coup.) She loves to cook, read, write, watch movies, play piano, and laugh. Her second favorite vacation involves the British Isles and a small café in Scotland.

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