"beyond all dreams" by elizabeth camden

Sweet romance, intriguing mystery, and US history intersect in Elizabeth Camden's fascinating new novel Beyond All Dreams.

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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?

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Beyond All Dreams is a fascinating story full of romance, intrigue, and a gorgeous library! The fact that the heroine is a librarian ... a map librarian ... was just icing on the cake! (I simply adore maps, and I used to dream of being a librarian, so her job is basically the greatest thing ever.)

The characters in Beyond All Dreams are particularly strong. Anna is quiet and shy, yet she possesses surprising tenacity. Luke, handsome and charming yet still very flawed, makes a great love interest for Anna. And the supporting characters, from Anna's friend Neville to Luke's troubled family to the enigmatic Speaker of the House, are fleshed out and realistic.

The romance is sweet, the plot (partially based on actual events) is intriguing, and the setting (Washington, D.C. in the late 1890s) is fascinating. I especially loved the look at the inner workings of Congress and the mention of real political figures like William McKinley and Teddy Roosevelt. Overall, I found Beyond All Dreams to be completely captivating. Those interested in American history (or simply a good romance) will love it! 5 stars.

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Read my review of Camden's Against the Tide (4-1/2 stars).

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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.

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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

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