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Opposites DO Attract!

Happy Thursday All,


Like I promised, I have an official blog review for you. I've never reviewed this author's work on here, so I'm excited to share this with you.


Carla Rossiā€™s newest Inspirational Romance has a rather unlikely hero in ex-rocker, Sam ā€œShadeā€ Blackledge.



After a horrifying accident leaves Shade newly sober and a brand-new Christian, he finds his way to Cornerstone Church where Praise and Worship leader, Candi Canaberry has been working hard to make sure nobody outside of the pastor knows the truth--something so embarrassing that if anyone knew, Candi is sure they wouldnā€™t want to have anything to do with her.


Shadeā€™s appearance puts that carefully guarded secret at risk--especially when he recognizes her last name. Apparently Spring and Austin, Texas arenā€™t as far away from each other as Candi had hoped.


And as for Shadeā€¦well, Candi could do without his tattooed self being forced upon her every time she turns around.


Is it possible these two lost souls can learn to forgive themselves and see past each otherā€™s exterior long enough to recognize a kindred spirit or will the secrets put an impassable gulf between them?


I liked Carlaā€™s unconventional hero, the total ā€œopposites attractā€ story line, and the gentle way each secret is revealed and treated.
 
Unlikely Praise is available on Friday, March 2, 2012 from Pelican Book Group.
 
Have A Tip-Top Thursday!

Comments

Melissa saidā€¦
Congratulations on the new release, Carla! This sounds like a great story! Thanks for the heads up, Bethany! :)
Bethany saidā€¦
Melissa,

You're welcome! Glad it sounds good to you. Thank you for dropping by :-)
Tonette Joyce saidā€¦
Glad to see that you are back in full swing, with another Texan in tow!
Thanks for always bring us new works and ideas,Bethany.I hope Carla does well.
Yes, opposites can attract, but , do they usually last? From experience, it usually drives them apart at the end,or, one, (or both), find themselves leaning in the other's direction.
Have a great day!
Carla Rossi saidā€¦
Thanks, Bethany, for talking about Unlikely Praise. And thanks, Melissa for stopping by. I'm very excited about the release.
Bethany saidā€¦
Tonette,

Some opposites work out...you don't want to be exactly alike. Need to have some differences. :-)

Thank you for dropping by :-)
Bethany saidā€¦
Carla,

No problem. Thank you for coming by :-)

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