A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Beyond All Dreams - Elizabeth Camden

Elizabeth Camden has become one of my favorite authors.  I find myself anxiously awaiting her next novel.  She always has such interesting elements in her stories.

Anna works in the Library of Congress.  Her father disappeared years ago and the navy's story is that the ship was lost in a hurricane.  Anna knows that's not true and is determined to find the truth.  Fixing a simple mistake turns out to be anything but easy.  Her duties in the map room lead her to meet an arrogant congressman who decides to take a shine to her.  She's not willing to give the up the two things that mean the most to her: her job and her privacy.

Luke was struck by lightning once before when it came to love, and he's sure that his fascination with the quiet librarian will fade soon enough.  He's mistaken and finds ways to spend time with her.  She claims they can never be together.  She'll never fit into the role of a congressman's wife, and Luke's temper is a cause for concern.  He's prone to rages and even though he vows never to be like his father, he sees similarities more often than not.

There's so much to this story to love.  From the sad backgrounds of Anna and Luke to the unusual cast of characters that surround them, this is a great read.  These two are about as opposite as it gets, but yet they're able to find the common ground it takes to fall in love.  It's not all peaches and cream, though.  There's instances of alcoholism, physical and verbal abuse and even death.

These things are dealt with in a way that you don't regret picking up the book, and I heartily recommend it.  This was a great book from beginning to end.  The author keeps you guessing from one point to the next - what happened to Anna's throat?  What happened to the Culpeper?  Will Anna ever find the truth?  I heartily give this one a Great Book! review.

*I received a copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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