Delilah's Daughters: A Novel

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An inspirational story about the allure of fame and the faith that binds a family forever . . .

Delilah Monroe has done everything in her power to keep her three daughters strong since the death of her husband. And a big part of that connection is their singing group, Delilah's Daughters. Veronica, Roxanne, and Alisha each have their own unique sense of self, but they all share the dream of Delilah's Daughters hitting the Billboard charts.

Now, just as they enter the final round of a national talent show, a record producer approaches Veronica with the promise of fame . . . if she goes solo. Then the man Delilah has always leaned on wants more from her than just friendship, and someone from her past comes calling with a shocking secret. Will Delilah be able to hold her family together

Reviews

"A talented author." -- Library Journal (generic quote)

"A great read." -- Austin Weekly News

"[Benson's] themes will resound with many readers and her portrayal of a newly reformed, albeit occasionally backsliding, sinner is masterful." -- Booklist

"With characters you can't help rooting for, Up Pops the Devil is a wonderful story about hope, faith, and redemption--the kind of story we can all learn valuable lessons from." -- Kimberla Lawson Roby, New York Times bestselling author of Sin No More

"A wonderful twist on a story that's as old as the ages--conflict and competition between siblings--with scandal and suspense added to the mix. An entertaining, enjoyable novel that deserves to be on every bestseller's list." -- Victoria Christopher Murray, bestselling author of Too Little, Too Late

Delilah's Daughter's is a captivating story from the beginning to the breathtaking end. -- Romantic Times BOOKclub, 4 1/2 stars

"I could not put it down. The themes of faith, family and forgiveness drew me in and wouldn't let go until the very last page." -- Vanessa Miller, Author of How Sweet the Sound

"This sweetly tender story of one family's attempt to navigate the rocky waters of stardom focuses on the importance of loyalty, sacrifice, and second chances...[a] charming, inspirational novel." -- Booklist

Author Bio

Though Angela Benson began writing fiction in Miss Milizo's fifth grade English class, her first book was not published until 1994, more than thirty years later! Since then, Angela has published twelve novels, two novellas, and a nonfiction writing book. Her books have appeared on national, regional and local bestseller lists, and she has won several writing awards, including Best Multicultural Romance from Romantic Times magazine, and Best Contemporary Ethnic Romance from Affaire de Coeur magazine. She was a finalist for the 2000 Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award in Multicultural Romance. After publishing seven romance novels and one novella with Pinnacle Arabesque and Silhouette Special Edition, Angela made a faith move to Christian fiction in 2000 with the publication of Awakening Mercy, the first book in her Genesis House series from Tyndale House Publishers. Awakening Mercy was a finalist for both the RITA Award given by Romance Writers of America (RWA) and the Christy Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction. The second book in the Genesis House series, Abiding Hope, was published in September 2001. Abiding Hope was awarded the Emma Award for Best Inspirational Romance presented by the Romance Slam Jam. The third book and final book of the series, Enduring Love, is not yet scheduled. BET Books, now Harlequin's Kimani Press purchased the mass market rights to Awakening Mercy and Abiding Hope in 2000 and released mass market editions of the titles in June 2002 and June 2003, respectively. Angela's first hardcover title, The Amen Sisters, was released in September 2005 by Walk Worthy Press. The Essence bestselling title won the Emma Award for Best Inspirational Romance. The trade paperback edition was released in November 2007. She is an associate professor at the University of Alabama and lives in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.