Cath-Lit Live: Love in the Eternal City

Amy J. Cattapan interviews Rebecca W. Martin about her new book, Love in the Eternal City: A Swiss Guard Romance.

"Cath-Lit Live!" features brief interviews with Catholic authors who are releasing new books. Hosted by Catholic author and speaker Amy J. Cattapan, "Cath-Lit Live!" gives viewers a glimpse into the latest Catholic books while getting to know a bit about the author as well.

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Love in the Eternal City By Rebecca W. Martin

Rome—once the heart of an empire, now the heart of the Catholic Church—has witnessed many love stories. When the Eternal City draws together a Swiss Guard and an American expat, a modern-day romance blooms in the shadow of Saint Peter’s Basilica.

Haunted by a broken engagement and betrayed by her best friend, Elena Gattino travels to Rome for a new job and the hope of a new life. Benedikt Rechsteiner is comfortable serving in the Swiss Guard, even if he recognizes his life lacks a special something…or someone. Soon, Beni and Elena’s friendship turns into more, thanks to the matchmaking meddling of a Vatican spymaster, a Swiss Guard comrade-in-arms, and Beni’s overenthusiastic yet lovable sister. But then Elena’s past follows her to Rome, putting her in danger that even Beni may not be able to save her from. Is their relationship strong enough to withstand the suffering that comes their way?

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Rebecca W. Martin is a Lay Dominican and lifelong Catholic with too many cats, a deep affection for semicolons, and very few hobbies besides publishing. Full-time, she works as Acquisitions Editor for Our Sunday Visitor. On the side, she is Assistant Editor for Chrism Press, and Editor for the Central Province Lay Dominicans. She is an active member of the Catholic Writers Guild, and lives in Michigan with her husband and three feline assistants.

You can catch "Cath-Lit Live" live on A.J. Cattapan's author Facebook page. Recorded versions of the show will also be available to watch later on her YouTube channel and Instagram.

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