Mocha with Linda: Beyond All Dreams

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Beyond All Dreams

Beyond All Dreams
Elizabeth Camden
(Bethany House Publishers)
ISBN: 978-0764211751
January 2015/368 pages/$14.99
Is bringing the truth to light worth risking all they've ever dreamed for their futures?

Anna O'Brien leads a predictable and quiet life as a map librarian at the illustrious Library of Congress until she stumbles across the baffling mystery of a ship disappeared at sea. Thwarted in her attempts to uncover information, her determination outweighs her shyness and she turns to a dashing congressman for help. Luke Callahan was one of the nation's most powerful congressmen before his promising career was shadowed in scandal. Eager to share in a new cause and intrigued by the winsome librarian, he joins forces with Anna to solve the mystery of the lost ship. Opposites in every way, Anna and Luke are unexpectedly drawn to each other despite the strict rules forbidding Anna from any romantic entanglements with members of Congress. From the gilded halls of the Capitol where powerful men shape the future of the nation, to the scholarly archives of the nation's finest library, Anna and Luke are soon embroiled in secrets much bigger and more perilous than they ever imagined. Is bringing the truth to light worth risking all they've ever dreamed for their futures?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Elizabeth Camden is the author of six books and a RITA and Christy Award winner. With a master's in history and a master's in library science, she is a research librarian by day and scribbles away on her next novel by night. Elizabeth lives with her husband in Florida. Find out more about Elizabeth at http://elizabethcamden.com and connect with her on Facebook and Pinterest

MY THOUGHTS

With today's computer chips the size of a pinhead containing more information than we could possibly access, it's easy to forget those increasingly distant days when data was manually stored and meticulously catalogued and researched. Elizabeth Camden has brought such a time to live with her latest novel, Beyond All Dreams. As I have not personally visited the Library of Congress, I was fascinated by Anna O'Brien's job and her diligence. Some authors create a good plot but struggle with character development while others make their characters shine but their setting lags. Camden skillfully cultivates and balances all three of these aspects, and the result is a delightfully engaging story. Containing history, intrigue, political power, and a bit of romance - Beyond All Dreams is sure to please! Grab your copy today!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from Bethany House Publishers and Litfuse Publicity as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Travel back in time to the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress in Elizabeth Camden's newest release, Beyond All Dreams. From the gilded halls of the Capitol where powerful men shape the future of the nation, to the scholarly archives of the nation's finest library, Anna and Luke are soon embroiled in secrets much bigger and more perilous than they ever imagined. Is bringing the truth to light worth risking all they've ever dreamed for their futures?

Elizabeth is celebrating the release of Beyond All Dreams with a Kindle giveaway and Facebook party on February 17.

One grand prize winner will receive:

A Kindle Fire
One copy of Beyond All Dreams

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on 2/17. Winner will be announced at Elizabeth's 2/17 Beyond All Dreams Facebook author chat party. RSVP for a chance to connect with Elizabeth and historical fiction fans, as well as for the opportunity to win some great prizes!