Bea Reviews The Lost Empress by Steve Robinson

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Series:  Genealogical Crime Mystery #4
Format Read: Kindle book
Challenges: COYER NetGalley & Edelweiss Reading Challenge
Source: the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Release Date: October 21, 2014
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Blurb from goodreads:

From acclaimed author Steve Robinson comes a bold new Jefferson Tayte mystery. On a foggy night in 1914, the ocean liner Empress of Ireland sank en route to England and now lies at the bottom of Canada’s St Lawrence River. The disaster saw a loss of life comparable to the Titanic and the Lusitania, and yet her tragedy has been forgotten.

When genealogist Jefferson Tayte is shown a locket belonging to one of the Empress’s victims, a British admiral’s daughter named Alice Stilwell, he must travel to England to understand the course of events that led to her death. Tayte is expert in tracking killers across centuries. In 'The Lost Empress,' his unique talents draw him to one of the greatest tragedies in maritime history as he unravels the truth behind Alice’s death amidst a backdrop of pre-WWI espionage. This is the fourth book in the Jefferson Tayte mystery series but can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story.

The Friday 56: Dirty Magic by Jaye Wells

This is a fun meme to do hosted by Freda's Voice. If you'd like to join in the fun go to The Friday 56.

Rules:
*Grab a book, any book.
*Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader.
*Find any sentence that grabs you.
*Post it.
*Link it here.

I just started reading an urban fantasy mystery, "Dirty Magic", by Jaye Wells. The quote is from page 56  in the paperback.

Harry shrugged. "Figured you'd be more likely to agree if I said I was him."

Bea Reviews Forsaken by Kelley Armstrong

Publisher: Subterranean Press
Series: Otherworld Stories 13.4
Format Read: hardcover
Source: owned by the reviewer
Release Date: January 31, 2015
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Blurb from goodreads:

Three years after being named Alpha of the North American pack, Elena Michaels is in London battling for respect from the British pack. When it becomes apparent she won’t get it, she heads home, expecting a much-needed rest on her family vacation, only to discover a battle brewing of a very different kind.

One of her eight-year-old twins has disappeared, and all evidence points to Malcolm Danvers. It seems as if the psychotic former Pack member they’ve been tracking for the past year has brought the fight to them, setting the bait he knows Elena can’t afford to ignore.



Number one New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong returns to her much-loved Otherworld with this powerful novella detailing the latest trials and travails of a fan-favorite character, a working mother who happens to lead the werewolves of North America.

Cat Thursday: You're Sitting WHERE?

 Welcome to the weekly meme hosted by The True Book Addict that celebrates cats; their foibles and humorousness and the joy they bring. You can join in by posting a favorite LOL cat pic you made or came across, cat art or share with us pics of your own felines, then post your link up at The True Book Addict.

Week 3, Day 4 of the Kensington Heroes Battle!

 

It's week three of Kensington's March Madness style elimination tournament in which Kensington will pit its heroes against each other in three rounds as readers and fans vote in each match for their favorite hero. The winner advances on to the next round until there is only one hero left standing. Will he be a dashing duke? A fearsome vampire? A sexy detective? Only time will tell.

The heroes were hand-picked by 32 of their authors including Kat Martin, Shelly Laurenston, Alexandra Ivy, Hannah Howell, Mary Jo Putney, and more!

Jax Reviews Ten Fingers Touching by Ellen A Roth

Publisher: Getting to the Point, Inc
Format Read: hardcover
Source: Publisher, in exchange for an honest review
Release Date: December 10, 2014
Buying Links: Amazon*
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Blurb from goodreads:

Evil plots his return to power and Good fights to defeat Evil's sinister plan. Caught between them in this epic struggle are two young lovers - Martak, master of the forest, and Marianna, a beautiful maiden and governess to Rosy, the impetuous, young princess. Evil's desperate scheme to outwit Good and rule the Kingdom puts Martak, Marianna and the Princess at risk as they are drawn into the conflict.

Will the soulmates realize their "happily ever after?" Martak must first unravel the curse and destroy evil. In this land where magical forces vie for dominance, could true love be the most powerful weapon of all?

A beautifully illustrated tale for women of all ages, Ten Fingers Touching explores the complex nature of love and fate. It is an enchanting journey of romance, mystery and adventure. Ellen A. Roth's debut novella is an imaginative take on a classic genre-and a treat for the romantic soul.

Week 3, Day 3 of the Kensington Heroes Battle!

 

It's week three of Kensington's March Madness style elimination tournament in which Kensington will pit its heroes against each other in three rounds as readers and fans vote in each match for their favorite hero. The winner advances on to the next round until there is only one hero left standing. Will he be a dashing duke? A fearsome vampire? A sexy detective? Only time will tell.

The heroes were hand-picked by 32 of their authors including Kat Martin, Shelly Laurenston, Alexandra Ivy, Hannah Howell, Mary Jo Putney, and more!