Spotlight from: Devon's Choice by Catherine Bennett
Devon’s Choice
by
Catherine Bennett
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance
Faith, love and a cup of coffee, can change everything.
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
Once
they got to the park, Devon unhooked his leash. The dog ran in the snow
and stopping abruptly, he turned, tongue out and ears perked. Brandon
reached down and patted snow into a ball and threw it far beyond Bubby, who
took off after it. After a few more throws, they left the dog to himself
and walked along the brick path to a bench. Brandon brushed the snow off
with his gloved hand and they sat down. Bubby played some more, then lay
with his head up and ears alert.
“I’m
curious,” Brandon said, leaning forward with his elbows on his knees. “I
may be out of line to ask you, but what kind of relationship do you have with
this Michael guy?” He looked sideways to see her worrying her bottom lip
and hoped he was going to get a truthful statement.
“It’s
pretty shallow, really. We’ve never discussed being an exclusive couple.
He travels a lot with his company and I figure he probably goes out with other
women, and not just for business if you know what I mean. Once he
practically admitted to it.”
“What
kind of job does he have?”
Devon,
who’d been watching the dog, turned to look at him. “He’s the Executive
Vice President for Turner Construction. His father owns the company.”
Brandon
drew himself back. “Turner Construction! That’s the largest
construction company in the Midwest.”
“So,
you’ve heard of it?”
“Yes,
my dad had some experience with them.”
“So was
it a good experience?”
Brandon
shrugged. “I really couldn’t say.” Then, hoping to refocus her
attention, he asked, “How’d you ever meet him anyway?”
“He hit
my car in a parking lot. Not very romantic.”
Brandon
looked over at her neutral expression. Whatever kind of relationship she
had with Michael Turner didn’t seem to be making her happy. At that
moment, all he wanted to do was to make her forget all about the jerk.
As if sensing him watching her,
Devon turned her head enough to make eye contact with him. The faint,
milky glow from the streetlight showed enough of her features for him to see a
soft blush warm her cheeks. Under her dark lashes, he watched her sea
green eyes glint invitingly as her soft lips turned up at the corners. In
that moment, his resolve to keep the date on a friendly level came crashing
down.
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About the Author
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.
My Romantic Suspense, “The Trouble With Charlie” is also
published by Clean Reads.
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