Delilah's Daughters: A Novel

by Angela Benson

Overview

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?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062002716
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	01/28/2014
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Angela Benson is a graduate of Spelman College and the author of fourteen novels, including the Christy Award–nominated Awakening Mercy, the Essence bestseller The Amen Sisters, Up Pops the Devil, and Sins of the Father. She is an associate professor at the University of Alabama and lives in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Editorial 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

From the Publisher

Delilah’s Daughter’s is a captivating story from the beginning to the breathtaking end.

Romantic Times BOOKclub

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

A great read.

Austin Weekly News

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

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

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

Booklist

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

Booklist