Hey, I have the Felt F70, it's 3 seasons old and I love it. Not sure if they make it still, but it had a carbon fork/rear triangle to dampen road vibe, and it seemed to be way less expensive than any other brand. I've loved it, but it was my first road bike so I don't have much to compare to.
Test ride some other stuff if you can, but it's hard to go wrong with a friendly/great bike shop and the service they provide after you drop $$$$ with them.
Good luck!