A Heart of Devotion [Paperback]

Tia McCollors (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2005

Best friends Anisha Blake and Sherri Dawson have been inseparable for the last five years - until Anisha is swept away by Tyson Randall. When Anisha becomes the object of Tyson's affection, she believes her prayers for a knight in shining armor are answered. But as their romance grows, Anisha's intimate relationship with God becomes an afterthought instead of her first thought. With life crumbling around her, Anisha is faced with choices she was sure she'd never have to make. An inspiring and emotional journey through adversity and spiritual self-discovery.

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Anisha Blake, heroine of this African American romance, has enjoyed 78 weekends without a date when Tyson Randall calls. A hard worker and churchgoer, he seems like Mr. Right. But the course of true love doesn't run smooth, and Anisha has a dalliance with Xavier--"Mr. Right Now." Naturally, Tyson is displeased, particularly when Anisha becomes pregnant, so whether he really is Mr. Right is severely tested. Meanwhile, Anisha reflects on how her love life has taken her a long way from serving God, and she leans on her sisters in Christ to find the narrow path again. The plot may be routine, but McCullors' colorful dialogue packs a lot of energy. John Mort
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About the Author

TIA MCCOLLORS (University of North Carolina) has emerged as an inspirational speaker and author of faith-based novels, including Zora's Cry, The Truth About Love, and A Heart of Devotion. She lives in the Atlanta, Georgia area with her husband and son. For more information, visit Tia online at www.TiaMcCollors.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Lift Every Voice (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802459137
• ISBN-13: 978-0802459138
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,332,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Christian Fiction, May 2, 2005

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This review is from: A Heart of Devotion (Paperback)

In a "Heart of Devotion", we experience the trials and tribulations of best friends Anisha and Sherri. These two women are dedicated to having a closer walk with Christ and serve as accountability and prayer partners, as well running buddies. Anisha has been dateless a year and a half (78 weeks to be exact). In the meantime, she and Sherri have been preparing themselves for the man God intends for them by actively participating in their church's singles ministry and preparing a list of dating "commandments". Shortly into the novel, a good friend of Anisha's who is also a dedicated church member seems to be turning up the heat on their friendship. Before long, Anisha and Tyson seem well on the path to a solid relationship. Along the way, Anisha's adherence to her "commandments" and her dedication to a closer walk with Christ will be severely tested. Through it all Anisha and Sherri's friendship and her intimate "conversations" with the Holy Spirit are infused into her path.

While watching the advancements in Anisha's life, Sherri's facing some changes of her own. Also waiting for "Mr. Right", Sherri faces some tough choices about her standards for men. She has to question her values for the physical vs. spiritual and is making these tough decisions in front of her roommates, who are childhood friends who have not come to know Christ in the intimate way that she and Anisha have. Sherri will face tough choices as she first and foremost tries to make the right decisions for herself, even as she presents a close, personal witness to her friends.

Anisha and Sherri change drastically throughout the novel, but through it all their friendship never wavers. This is a good, uplifting book for Christian singles and a good inspiring read for all.

I'm eagerly awaiting Ms. Mccollors next novel.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, February 7, 2005

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J. Lewis "lattedoc67" (Lithonia, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Heart of Devotion (Paperback)

I am an avid reader. Recently my sister has introduced me to the new Christian fiction readers. I have read several of them and Tia McCollors' book is among the best. It is very obvious that she spent alot of time developing her characters and story lines. The situations that she deals with are very real and I love how she deals with them in easy to understand and comprehend way that is also very bible based. Her book does not come across preachy either which is something that I have found lacking in this new genre of books. She does manage to convict the reader, and this is partially because the reader is able to identify with her characters. This is a definite must read for individuals interested in Christian fiction. Bravo to Tia McCollors. I am definitely waiting for her next book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Must Read This Book!, February 4, 2005

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K. Johnson "crucified1" (Atlanta, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Heart of Devotion (Paperback)

I am an avid reader and very skeptical of new writers, but Tia McCollors blew me away! Tia did not compromise her Christianity to write a page-turner that holds the reader's attention. At the same time, one can't help but be challenged to strengthen their own relationship with Christ after reading this book. This book does not sugarcoat the struggles faced by Christian singles on a daily basis, nor does it deny the fact that we are all human. I absolutely love the way Tia shared the urging of the Holy Spirit. This is definitely a must read for all!

Thank you Tia for writing such a wonderful book and I look forward to your next one.