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Marianne Evans

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Marianne Evans is an award-winning author of Christian romance and fiction. Her hope is to spread the faith-affirming message of God’s love through the stories He prompts her to create.

Her Christian women’s fiction debut, Devotion, earned the prestigious Bookseller’s Best Award as well as the Heart of Excellence Award. Hearts Communion earned a win for Best Romance from the Christian Small Publisher's Association. She is also a two-time recipient of the Selah Award for her books Then & Now and Finding Home.

Marianne is a lifelong resident of Michigan and an active member of Romance Writers of America, most notably the Greater Detroit Chapter where she served two terms as President. ...more

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Average rating: 4.19 · 1,530 ratings · 367 reviews · 52 distinct works • Similar authors

	Devotion 3.55 avg rating — 395 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hearts Crossing (Woodland Church, #1) 3.97 avg rating — 206 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Woodland Hearts: a 4-in-1 Anthology 4.52 avg rating — 139 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bells at Midnight (Love at Christmas Inn Book 2) 4.77 avg rating — 44 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Forgiveness 4.58 avg rating — 43 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hearts Key (Woodland Church, #4) 4.51 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hearts Surrender (Woodland Church, #2) 4.32 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hearts Communion (Woodland Church, #3) 4.40 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2011 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Snowflake Kisses 4.11 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Christmas at Tiffany's 4.47 avg rating — 32 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Book Sharing - Dark Lake by Clare Revell

I love to book share. What's 'Book Share' you might ask? Good question. It's the means by which I share what I've read lately, and what's caught my eye. Christian suspense author Clare Revell is on my list this month, and I'm eager to let you know all about it!!

And so, without further fanfare, here's the scoop on her latest release, DARK LAKE!

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Series by Marianne Evans

Woodland Church (5 books)
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Sal's Place (4 books)
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Sisters in Spirit (4 books)
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Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2)

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“Us. We. Two of the most beautiful words in the English language. . .”
― Marianne Evans, Devotion

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“Your soul needs peace, and I can't give you that. Only God can.”
― Marianne Evans, Hearts Crossing

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“It's about free will, Collin. We have to choose Him. He can't exist where He isn't allowed or invited.”
― Marianne Evans, Hearts Crossing

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