Friday, September 23, 2011

I'm Thrilled to Announce.............

Harbourlight Books ~ The Beacon in Christian Fiction ~
has contracted my novel, Devotion!!

As most of you know, I'm blessed by an extraordinary relationship with White Rose Publishing. Being given the opportunity to share my Christian fiction debut with its 'sister' company, Harbourlight, is a dream come true. I couldn't wait to share the news, plus give you a little information about the story to come - so, here's an unedited blurb:


Temptation enters a marriage not just in lightning strikes,
but in the unwitting surrender, piece by piece, of a precious relationship.




Kellen Rossiter operates at the top of his game. Savvy, confident, charismatic, he’s a music agent representing A-list clients from coast to coast. But years ago, his heart led him from Los Angeles to Nashville, and to his wife, Juliet. There, he set up shop and never looked back, focusing on Christian recording artists, his bride and a faith life that never wavered.

Juliet Rossiter is a beautiful and enthusiastic source of support to her husband. She’s eager to raise a family with Kellen and shares her time and talents with their faith community at Trinity Christian Church and by tending to the life and heart of the man she’s loved completely from the moment they met.

But what happens when their picture-perfect marriage begins to unravel in the face of an unexpected and powerful temptation?

Human frailty, and the pull of the forbidden, creeps into the cracks of their once rock-solid relationship. Kellen and Juliet learn that even in the most Christ-centered relationships, the patina of day-to-day living can dim the shimmer of passion; even the deepest love can fall victim to the call of a relationship full of freshness and exciting allure.

How does the lifelong decision to love stand the test of finding a way back from the ordinary? How does the strongest relationship find a way back to God when its foundation has been rocked—when temptation has dealt its blow to a marriage built on the strongest, most committed sense of love—and devotion?

For more on Pelican Book Group - the home of White Rose Publishing (romance) & Harbourlight Books (Christian fiction), please visit their website: http://www.pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/



I'm so grateful God has opened this pathway for Christian/Inspirational books to reach the world, and equally grateful to be included in their family of exceptional and talented authors!

17 comments:

  1. This sounds fabulous Marianne! Congratulations!

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  2. What wonderful news! Congratulations!

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  3. I am so tickled for you, Marianne. You write characters with such passion, this has got to be an awesome story.

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  4. JoAnn, this story was spawned by your e-mail after you read Hearts Surrender. :-) You asked me about exploring commitment, and maintaining passion and committed love over time, and this story came to be! Seriously, you're so in the dedication. :-)

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  5. LoRee, what an amazing compliment....especially from YOU. This story took my heart by storm, for sure, and, yes, there's a message in there for anyone who's wondering if they can weather a storm in their committed relationship.

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  6. Sheila, your support means a great deal to me! Thank you, thank you!! :-)

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  7. Well, Teri, I'm just tryin' to keep up with you, my friend! Your skills and success are amazing. :-D Thanks for chiming in - I really loved writing this story. God bless!

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  8. Sounds like an awesome story Marianne! Congrats! I'm excited for you! :)

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  9. God bless this exciting new publishing house and her gifted authors! I can't wait to read this. I love your books and this sounds like the best ever. Love and hugs to you!

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  10. Sherry, thank you!! I'm literally itching for folks to read this one. My prayer is that it will minister to those in a tough way when it comes to relationships. When you fall, it's about how you rise again, right? :-) God bless!

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  11. KM - you know how much I treasure your friendship and support!!! Thank you for sharing in my excitement. I respect you (both!) and your talents so very much! God bless!

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  12. Congratulations! How very exciting!

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  13. Thanks, Pam! I'm stoked, that's for certain.
    :-) God bless, and thanks for the encouragement!!!

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  14. Congratulations, Marianne! Sounds like a wonderful story!

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  15. Congratulations on this new contract! The story sounds exciting! I wish you great success!
    Donna Winters

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  16. Thanks, Donna B & Donna at Great Lakes Romances - I'm so grateful for your support and kind words!!! God bless!

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