Search & Rescue ~ Holding on…for a heroJennifer Foster isn’t one for fairytales. Her life is grounded in the practicality of living day-by-day. The tenderhearted waitress loves to swap food and affection with the regulars at Detroit's legendary diner, Sal’s Place. She's also a source of emotional support for her troubled mother.
A robbery at the diner sends her life spinning into that of Detroit Police officer Ryan Douglas. Ryan steps to the forefront of her life—whether she's ready to accept his loving care or not.
But Ryan contends with his own set of family difficulties and circumstances that just might overwhelm their fledgling relationship.
Will the blending of their lives, and the love they feel, bring about heartbreak, or will God’s ultimate plan be allowed to play out, and bring them both to a point of acceptance, and love’s embrace?
Beautiful Music ~ Can love become their sanctuary?
Escaping the black residue of her past, Callie Phillips finds sanctuary at Queen of Angels Church. The reformed rebel is a middle-school choir teacher by day, and music director o
n the weekends, mingling with parish members over breakfast at her favorite after-church-haunt, Sal’s Place.
n the weekends, mingling with parish members over breakfast at her favorite after-church-haunt, Sal’s Place.Luke West embraces a devout belief in the sacredness of human life. An EMT, he takes charge of life-and-death situations and acts as guardian for his ten-year-old niece, Dawn West.
Dawn’s passion is music, which inspires Callie to take the youngster under her wing. Callie becomes a mentor and surrogate mother to the gifted, seeking little girl.
Dawn’s passion is music, which inspires Callie to take the youngster under her wing. Callie becomes a mentor and surrogate mother to the gifted, seeking little girl.
Despite Callie’s former life, can Luke’s love teach her there’s nothing God’s mercy can’t wipe clean? Will Luke forgive even the bleakest form of sin and desperation in order to embrace the love of an extraordinary woman?Can love become their sanctuary?
I can't wait for you to dive into the lives and loves of the folks at Sal's Place! The journey will be a heart's adventure to savor!!!
All the credit in the world goes to cover artist extraordinaire, Nicola Martinez!!
Cover days are always such fun - they truly stamp your "dream" with a real-life visual! I'm blessed by the skill and talents of Nicola Martinez!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThey look great!! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteThey look marvelous!
ReplyDeleteThey look good. The little girl on Beautiful Music is adorable.
ReplyDeleteIt's so important to have great book covers and you have terrific ones, Marianne. I like that they have the same background with Sal's Place. Very nice. I know you're happy.
ReplyDeleteNice covers!
ReplyDeleteOh, I really like these covers. Kudos. :)
ReplyDeleteThe covers do ground the stories with their photographic style. Great Choices. Rohn Federbush
ReplyDeleteKimberli, thanks so much!! I'm glad you dropped by for a visit!! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Pegg! Thanks!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteTina, isn't she a cutie-pie??? She tickles my heart! :-)
ReplyDeleteSarah, you are SOOO right! My hubs and I were talking about it yesterday - covers can easily make or break a book - no matter how good (or bad! LOL!) it may be! I'm delighted you like the covers!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathleen!! I'm glad you stopped by!!
ReplyDeleteAww, Anita, thanks so much!! :-) Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rohn! I know what you mean! As a reader, once I see a cover, it becomes part of the story, so, making it authentic is so important to me. Nicola Martinez did an ab-fab job all around. The setting, the characters...it's a perfect fit. :-) Thanks for stopping by!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so cool. I can't wait to read them; especially because they're set near my home here in Macomb, about 30 minutes from Detroit.
ReplyDeleteMarianne;
ReplyDeleteWhat great cover art and I LOVE the story blurbs. Can't wait to read them both!
Hugs,
They look very nice. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteMarianne, these look great! Love Jennifer's expression in Search and Rescue.
ReplyDeleteTerrific covers, Marianne!
ReplyDeleteMarianne, these are WONDERFUL!! Congratulations to you! Can't wait to see them available! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not at all surprised. You manage to have some of the BEST I've ever seen. Surely the Hand of God is upon your work. I'm so excited! Can't wait to read them. Love you! Brenda
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