Monday, January 12, 2015

A Love Beyond - First Paragraph / First Chapter and Teaser Tuesday

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In A Love Beyond (contemporary romantic suspense) AJ Owens vows to retrieve the horse stolen from her family by Mike Towers. Chance Landin wants to prove that Powers destroyed several thoroughbreds for the insurance money, a crime for which Chance's uncle has been falsely imprisoned. Both AJ and Chance are pretending to be what they're not, but neither one knows the other's agenda. Their lives intertwine as they work to bring down Mike Towers in this romantic thriller that spans the Texas-Mexico border at Laredo. 

 This book is beautifully written and nicely edited, and the plot kept me turning pages from the opening sentences until the very last word.
I'm giving it five stars. 

First Paragraph:
On the banks of the Rio Grande, Laredo, Texas
      The river, black and barely visible, slid silently past. Trees pressed close to the bank, leaving only a narrow strip along the water's edge, and AJ Owens set one foot in front of the other cautiously. She was unafraid of the water, but not eager to be found out, whether by one of the law enforcement agencies screening the river for illegal activity, or by any of the criminal agents plying their trade alongside the fabled Rio Grande. Unconsciously she tightened her hold on the worn leather reins in her hands. Slight rustling in the brush startled her, making her stiffen and stifle a gasp. Alongside her, the chestnut Thoroughbred balked, throwing his head up in alarm. His snort echoed through the still night, sending some unseen smaller animal scurrying off into deeper cover.

 Teaser Tuesday (from 64% on my Kindle):
She'd accepted a strange man's invitation to spend "a while" at his ranch in a foreign place. An invitation that came with the implied understanding that she wouldn't come and go, but stay there as tradition dictated. Even her friends would claim that was inviting disaster.

Genre:  Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Length of Book: 214 Pages
Amazon Link: A Love Beyond
Author's Website/Blog: Leslie P. Garcia Blog "Return to Rio"
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30 comments:

  1. Literary FelineJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    I love a good romantic thriller, and this sounds like it fits the bill. I am glad you enjoyed this one, Sandra.

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  2. Cleopatra Loves BooksJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    I'm with her friends, that does sound like inviting disaster! Here is my TT for this week https://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2015/01/13/teaser-tuesday-january-13/

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  3. MargotJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    I like the suspense in the first paragraph. It does make me want to keep going.

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  4. Suzie QuintJanuary 13, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    I tend to be leery of romantic suspense because too often it's long on suspense and short on romance. Maybe I've just picked the wrong books though.

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    1. Sandra NachlingerJanuary 13, 2015 at 10:25 AM

      There's romantic tension in this book, but I'd say the plot centers more on the characters trying to exact revenge than on romance. Perhaps that's a characteristic of the sub-genre.

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  5. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJanuary 13, 2015 at 4:08 AM

    I do like the intro Sandra so might read a bit more. enjoy

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  6. Beth FJanuary 13, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    Not my usual genre but I might read a bit more.

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  7. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 13, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    Even from the first sentences, I could feel the intensity mounting...and the teaser really made me anxious! What is she in for? Thanks for sharing...and I want to know more.

    Thanks for visiting mine: “ALL DAY AND A NIGHT”

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  8. UnknownJanuary 13, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Powerful beginning and the plot is intense. I could handle this if they didn't go in depth about destoying the horses. I couldn't take that.

    My TT - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/01/13/teaser-tuesdays-95-growl/

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  9. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    I'm a fan of romantic suspense and this sounds like a good one. Love the phrase "inviting disaster."

    My post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/01/first-chapter-first-paragraph-89.html

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  10. grammajudybJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    I would not have picked this one off the shelf, I am not drawn to horse stories. See, I would have been wrong, so thanks for bringing it to my attention.

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  11. Sarah's Book ShelvesJanuary 13, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    This one isn't for me, but I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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  12. Monica's Bookish LifeJanuary 13, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I like the writing, and the opening makes me want to read more, so I'd keep reading!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 13, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Sounds interesting. Hope you are enjoying it. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am really enjoying John Irving as well!

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  14. Yvonne @ Fiction Books ReviewsJanuary 13, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Hi Sandra,

    Probably not my book of choice, although this one does seem to be written a little more descriptively than many similar books in the genre.

    I am also liking the cover art, simple and understated, yet helping to tell the story.

    I am wondering exactly which tradition means that she can't come and go as she pleases, especially as she doesn't appear to know her host - why would you agree to stay with a complete stranger under those circumstances?

    I am pleased that you enjoyed this one so much and thanks for sharing your excerpts.

    Yvonne.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    I've read a book that sounds very similar to this one, but I can't think of the title or author at this second. Glad you enjoyed it!!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    Oh good, we get some mystery involved.
    Mine this week is a classic of Spanish literature: Fortunata and Jacinta by Benito Pérez Galdós at http://wp.me/pZnGI-h9

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  17. Alice AudreyJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Yep, that's a clear invitation to disaster. Great teaser, though.

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  18. Sonia LalJanuary 13, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    I'm with her friends!!

    Mine: https://storytreasury.wordpress.com/2015/01/12/teaser-tuesday-the-enigma/#comments

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  19. kayerjJanuary 13, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    I like the setting and the writing style. I'm very curious about what is about to happen to her. I'd keep reading. Have a nice week. kelley—the road goes ever ever on

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  20. TrishJanuary 13, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    Five star page turner? Sound like a win to me!

    TRISH

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  21. UnknownJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    I love horses. This sounds like a book I would enjoy. I'm going to add it to my to read list.

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  22. jacquieJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    A five star? WOW! I'm in!!!!

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  23. YvonneJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    I definitely like the sound of this one!

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  24. Faith Hope and CherryteaJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    Great 1st paragraph and TT!
    I'm hooked :)

    enjoy your week's reading, Sandra! and thanks for stopping in at FHC ...

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:58 AM

    Seems really risky to me. I love how the author shows the setting. Gives me an idea what Texas looks like.

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  26. Kim@Time2ReadJanuary 14, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    That one certainly sounds interesting! Wonder what it was that startled the horse! Enjoy!

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  27. Kim @ Book MunchiesJanuary 15, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    That's an interesting teaser!

    Thanks for stopping by my post! :)

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  28. UnknownJanuary 15, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    Not my genre, but I hope you're enjoying it.
    NYZE@EverythingNyze

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  29. KJanuary 16, 2015 at 3:44 AM

    This isn't my kind of book, but I would be interested to read your thoughts on this book, after you have finished it. Thanks for visiting my blog!

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