Spotlight On: Beyond a Doubt by Felicia Rogers

Today it's my pleasure to feature Felicia Rogers' newest book, "Beyond A Doubt", the final book in her series, The Renaissance Heart. The first book in the series, "There Your Heart Will Be Also" was the  first book I worked on after being hired by Astraea Press. Before I was hired by Astraea I read and reviewed a contemporary romance Felicia wrote, "The Perfect Rose", also pubbed by Astraea.

Disclaimer: I am not being compensated by either Astraea Press or Felicia Rogers for putting up this post.

Felicia Rogers is an author of six novels and three novellas. When she's not writing, Felicia volunteers with the Girl Scouts of America, teaches at a local homeschooling group, hikes, and spends time with her family.

  

Find Felicia online:

Website: http://www.feliciarogersauthor.weebly.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeliciaRogersAuthor

Email: feliciarogersauthor@yahoo.com

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4412925.Felicia_Rogers

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Bryce Cameron is finally going home. Years spent away have him longing for the craggy landscapes from his childhood.

Lucy Lombard is on a mission. The mantel she carries was never meant for her possession yet it has been passed to her anyway. Alone and in danger, Lucy stumbles onto her greatest find.

Rescuing Bryce is either a blessing or a curse but regardless time is running out. With Bryce's help can Lucy fulfill her mission or will she be too late?

 

Publisher: Astraea Press
Genre: Historical Romance
Format: ebook
Length: 487 KB
Release Date: May10, 2013
Buying Links: Astraea Press | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Beyond A Doubt, The Renaissance Hearts Series, Book Four
The end is finally here…

The final chapter has been written for The Renaissance Hearts Series. What began with Sarra and Cedric in There Your Heart Will Be Also concludes with Bryce and Lucy in Beyond A Doubt. Set in the turbulent times of Mary I of England, or Bloody Mary, and Henry II of France, the fight for religious freedom abounds. Intrigue, loss of property, and loss of life rule the day. Follow the epic ending of a family’s struggle.

       See what others have said about the Renaissance Hearts Series ~

“I really enjoyed this book. I do not typically favor historical romance, but the romance was not too mushy, and the historical was not too heavy! This was an enjoyable, delightful read!!!.” ~ Taken from Rachel’s Amazon review on There Your Heart Will Be Also, Book One.

“If you are in for a good mystery with plenty of adventure, suspense & romance, you have come to the right place for this recommended novel because "By God's Grace" will give it all to you.” ~ Taken from Arlena’s Amazon review of By God’s Grace, Book Two.

“Okay have to say this is my fav book so far in The Renaissance Heart Series! Felicia Rogers just gets better!” ~ Taken from Danielle William’s Amazon review of Labor of Love, Book Three.

 

Review of The Perfect Rose by Felicia Rogers

Publisher: Astraea Press  

Release Date: February 6, 2011


More Info: Author website  Amazon 

Book Blurb:

 Abandoned by his wife and left to raise a child alone, Caleb Reed falls short of the ideal work-from-home dad. He needs a woman to help him, in every sense of the word. At the suggestion of a friend, Caleb agrees to hire Ariel Lauren on a trial basis.

As an orphan, Ariel has more issues than just how to make it on her on. Yes, she needs the money that Caleb offers her, but more than anything she finds she desires his love. One calamity after another befalls her and jeopardizes her new job and her chance at having a family. But through it all, Caleb is by her side, his gruff exterior threatening to melt in the face of their shared attraction. Will they decide to continue life alone or will the magic of Valentine's Day bring them together?


My Thoughts:

"The Perfect Rose" is a sweet love story about two emotionally damaged people coming together. They learn to trust and to share. Caleb is divorced and a single father. His marriage and divorce left him bitter and wary of getting involved again. Ariel has never been able to be emotionally close with anyone, not family, friends, or significant others.

Ariel goes to work for Caleb as housekeeper and a babysitter for his eight year old son Joshua. Joshua is presented as being special, possibly a genius, and mildly autistic. Unfortunately, Rogers gives out those details and then forgets about them. Granted, this is a romance, not a story about the child, but I'd have liked to see those details be better integrated into the overall story. Though, that may just be the teacher in me reacting and not the reader. I am usually happy to see children, particularly those with special needs, as part of a story. Ok, got off track there, sorry.

Anyway, Ariel works for Caleb, which gives her some qualms. She's not at all certain that getting involved with her boss is smart (I'm inclined to agree) and it doesn't help that he gives mixed signals - kissing her, then avoiding her, etc. They go back and forth and dance around their attraction. I like that the attraction and their involvement built over time; so many books these days have it happen in such a short period of time and too often, that just doesn't work. Towards the end of the book, there's a complication involving the ex-wife. Honestly, I felt it was cliched but overall, the story was enjoyable. It's sweet and tender and worth reading.

A PDF was received from the author for review.