RABT: “A Burning Truth” by Joyce Proell Book Tour/Giveaway (Ends 2/9) WW

By Ruth on February 4, 2014 in blog tour, book, giveaway, promo
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Historical Romance – Suspense/Mystery
Date Published: Feb 2014
 

a burning truth coverIn 1881, the air in Chicago is rife with worker discontent, yet business titan Doyle Flanagan is hopeful for the future. He looks forward to a lifetime of peaceful bliss with Cady Delafield and leaving the wretched past behind. But his life is once again thrown into disarray when his office is vandalized and the night watchman murdered. Clues lead to a powerful organized labor movement. Targeted in the press as anti-labor and with a big rally staged next door to his offices, Doyle must uncover the culprits before his wedding plans and his livelihood go up in smoke.

Plagued by memories of four brutal deaths, school director Cady Delafield is determined to drive the recent tragedies from her mind and enjoy being courted. Although his commanding personality threatens to overshadow her, Doyle Flanagan is the most dynamic man she’s ever met. When another tragedy unfolds placing him at the center, she takes action—action that could shatter her future.

Excerpt:

“Miss Delafield?” The young police officer’s cheeks were rosy from the cold, and she had a sudden urge to invite him inside for a warming cup of cocoa.

“Yes, this is Miss Delafield,” Doyle responded before she could even find her voice. “I’m Doyle Flanagan. What’s this about?” Within seconds he’d gone from brooding to his customary take charge mode.

“Inspector Dinsmore asked me to find Miss Delafield.” The boyish officer swung a look at her. “He’d like you to come to the police station. He requires your help.”

“Oh my.” Cady’s hand fell across the sudden nervous ripple in her stomach. “Did he say what it’s in regard to?”

“No, ma’am. He’ll explain when you get there. I’m to take you straight away. I have a cab standing by.”

“Go ahead, officer,” Doyle replied, issuing orders in his usual effortless, decisive way. “I’ll accompany Miss Delafield to the station.”

The policeman saluted as if Doyle were his superior officer then turned on his heel and jogged back into the shadows. She noticed the hack lurking beneath a street lamp a short distance down the block.

“Whatever can it be?” She shot a worried glance at the lit windows in the mansion. “Do you suppose something happened to my family?”

“It didn’t,” Doyle said clasping her elbow and handed her back into the carriage. “Dinsmore would have come personally if it was bad news.”

Spoken with utter assurance, his confident words gave her a moment’s respite from her escalating unease. Despite the warmth from the brazier near her feet, her teeth began to chatter.

“Perhaps Dinsmore knows something about young Robbie Finnegan,” he said.

If so, why send for her? The summons made no sense and none of the possible explanations rootling in her head sounded good.

“Don’t be afraid.” Doyle squeezed her hand and the firm pressure yielded the strong comfort she craved. She fought to reign in her imagination in which all sorts of horrific things like explosions, burglary, accidents and death took place.

“No matter what happens,” he said softly stirring some deep emotion. “I’m at your side.”

If she had any doubts about whether she could cope with any further adversity they were swallowed in a gush of bubbly, tender feelings.

 

Joyce ProellJoyce grew up in Minnesota and attended college and grad school in Chicago. After working in mental health, she retired at a young age to write full-time. Her first book, Eliza, was published in 2012.  ABurning Truth is the second in the Cady Delafield series. When she isn’t writing mysteries or historical romances, she loves to travel, walk, read, and do crossword puzzles. She and her husband make their home in rural Minnesota in her very own little house on the prairie.

Visit her website at www.joyceproell.com or at https://www.facebook.com/JoyceProellAuthor

BUY LINKS
Barnes and Noble – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-burning-truth-joyce-proell/1118326595?ean=2940045593625

 

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10 Comments

  1. darby February 7, 2014 Reply

    The tragic elements!

  2. MaryAnne Hart February 7, 2014 Reply

    I love historicals and the mystery sounds intriguing!

  3. Isla Landon February 6, 2014 Reply

    Doyle! He sounds great and I love reading historicals 🙂

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      Ruth February 6, 2014 Reply

      I am almost done with the book, and I agree! He is great!!

  4. lynn buttedal February 5, 2014 Reply

    I like that it is set in 1881.

  5. Rita Wray February 5, 2014 Reply

    The story sounds very compelling.

  6. Sarah Elyce February 5, 2014 Reply

    Any book that floats the reader along with clues intrigues me because I want to figure it out correctly before the author gives up the secret.

  7. Angie D February 5, 2014 Reply

    I love historical mysteries/suspense books so that is why I am intrigued by this book:)

  8. vero February 5, 2014 Reply

    The plot sounds amazing, a lot mistery

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