Absolution

The Cohort Trilogy #1

by April Alisa Marquette

Absolution is the provocative, sexy, fun, poignant, first novel in The Cohort Trilogy . Get to know four friends, three women, and Beau, a homosexual male. Longtime friends, they call themselves Cohorts, and  believe their friendship is near perfect ... until things start happening. The stunning Ronni, a  female Cohort, betrays Beau --by cavorting with his man! Amid the ensuing drama, the betrayer winds up with a secret, one that could further hurt everyone. Will this terrible truth come to light? If it does, was the Cohort's friendship ever strong enough that one or all of them can exercise... absolution?

260 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2008

About the author

Loves a good cup of coffee. Watches HGTV, TV Land or the Food Network when she is not writing.

Doesn't believe in cruelty to animals.

Believes in empowering women and equipping young people with the skills to succeed in life.

Was an English and reading tutor for high school students.

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Reviews

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wrote this, so I believe it is witty fun, engaging and often times provocative.

[Sharon Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't tend to read this genre but I must say I really enjoyed reading the book. Once I got passed remembering who was who, I found the book a nicely flowing, entertaining read, feeling the friendship between the characters enabled you to easily step into the story and feel the love, laughter, drama and tears of the close group of friends.

The story follows a group of four friends, Val, Ronnie, Kismet Staar and Beau, they call themselves the Cohorts and apart from Kistmet Staar, all share an apartment together. Val, who found true love only for it to be taken away from her so brutally, will she ever find love again? Ronnie, seeking so much the attention she desires but not in the right way, can she be honest about what she really desires? Kismet Staar is Beau's cousin who is always there for him, keeping a watchful eye on him. Which then leaves Beau himself, who could have any lady with his looks and charm, but sadly for them he prefers the opposite sex.


Then one friend crosses the line of friendship the whole group falls to pieces and you almost feel annoyed with them for making it happen. A sad and hurtful time for them all, leading to a shock discovery. Can time heal the pain they caused? Can they learn to forgive before it's too late, realising that love should never leave.

[OOSA · Rating 4 out of 5]

True Friends

"Absolution" is about the lives of four friends. With drama piled on top of drama, will this group remain friends till the end?

"Absolution" was a very good book. It was entertaining, enjoyable and fun. I really liked April Marquette's message that love never dies, never walks out on you and never regrets. The only thing I would have liked to have seen different with this novel is for a certain character to be happy with someone of her own. Hopefully there will be a sequel.


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[Georgiann Hennelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolution is about the lives of four friends and the unspoken love that exists between them. The ensuing drama is believable as well as the heart wrenching pain. The last few chapters is heart wrenching. But it left me cheering for Beau and his sense of forgiveness despite overwhelming odds. He is a true friend. I really liked Ms Marquette,s message that love never dies, never walks out on you and never regrets, it really fits the situations in Absolution.