5 Stars and Reviewer's Choice Award!...A riveting read. The story is multi-layered and Leigh Shaunnessy, the focus character, is a fascinating, strong and determined woman...An excellent read. The writing flows smoothly. Beth Anderson weaves politics and love with accents of history deftly."—J.L. Walters, Scribes World

"...An electric saga that sweeps up from the hot jungles of Colombia into the glittering power centers of Washington and San Francisco. Beth Anderson has created a gripping masterpiece to rival James Michener. Her imagery is stunning, hurtling readers into the most turbulent decades of the twentieth century. The unique characters are vibrantly alive and seem to walk right out of the pages of the novel. A truly epic work that dazzles the imagination..."—Melissa Bradley, Rendezvous Review Magazine

"Ms. Anderson has written a winner. The characters are full-blown. She shows their successes and failures, as well as their strengths and weaknesses; one can truly associate with this family. One of the highlights of the story is how Leigh treats the ashes of her mother. No, it's not gruesome, it's ingenious…an A-1 book."—Shirley Truax, All About Murder and Blue Iris Journal

"Whoa Beth! You've really outdone yourself. Romance! High-level politics! Drug Lords and Cartels! Family secrets! Jewel heist! Sex-crazed Senators! And, murder! I love Beth Anderson's style, she's virtually Danielle Steele, Nora Roberts, Janet Daily and John Grisham rolled into one. Second Generation is a novel set over three generations in which the sins of the first generation (stolen emeralds worth millions) consumes the son and daughter of the second generation while threatening still the third generation. This novel (I think her best to date) grabs the reader and holds him or her spellbound from beginning to end. I am crazy about the ending. I also like it when a novel not only entertains but leaves you with one life's little lessons that stays with you long after you've laid the book aside. This book does this deceivingly well. My recommendation? Second Generation just might be the 'Hottest Cup of Coffee' on the web."—Jonathan David Masters, www.booktrees.com

"Beth Anderson has written a truly marvelous book. Second Generation is fast paced and highly exhilarating. I found the style and intrigue to be very similar to another favorite author of mine, Jackie Collins. I absolutely could not put Second Generation down. The way Ms. Anderson intertwines all the relationships is astounding. I loved this book and I was thrilled to be reading every page."—Stacey Bucholtz, All About Murder Reviews

"Author Beth Anderson creates a stunning novel in Second Generation. Set primarily in Washington, DC, Anderson brings her own startling twists to the political scene, which she bases on real life experiences from her father's political career as a five-time winner of his U.S. Congressional races. Further, Anderson writes with the beauty of a poet and the tension of a detective, creating a novel rich in nuance. Action reverberates deftly throughout the novel as choices made by characters reach unexpected conclusions. Gritty, realistic and startling, Second Generation is very highly recommended."—Cindy Penn, WordWeaving and Midwest Reviews

"I LOVED Second Generation...it's a totally awesome book with incredible, three-dimensional characters and some wicked plot twists. Out of Beth's three titles I've read, this one is my fave!"—Terri Schaefer, Award-Winning Author

"Anderson has written such a winner with Second Generation that there is no one who won't be drawn into the story and kept captive until they come to the most beautiful and completely surprising ending a person could ever dream of. This is one of the best books that I have ever read."--Sue Hartigan, Allaboutmurder Reviews

"Absolutely spell-binding. Beth Anderson's willful, headstrong female character was born of an era when women were coming into their own and fighting for their dreams; the era of women's rights and choices. The pacing of this book is wonderful. It never stagnates. Beth Anderson's characters stay fresh and strong. While they are not saints, they are always true to form."--Jody Gore, Women On Writing

"I found myself so wrapped up in Second Generation that I had to be nudged more than once to move ahead in a line or had my name called several times in a waiting room. I highly recommend this book." -Betty St. Pierre, Allaboutmurder Reviews

"...Brilliant! The day I bought it I began to read and couldn't put it down. Not only is the plot riveting, but she is a real wordsmith. The writing is great, the plot is intelligent, the dialog is the best I have read in years. This book is something new, with an original voice. It is a page turner, and a piece of fine literature as well."--Francine Jewett, Author

"...Enough intrigue, politics, and sex to satisfy even the most demanding reader. The drive and problems ensuing that Leigh experiences are well presented. This is a well-crafted plot with clever dialogue and expert character development."--Barbara Buhrer, Allaboutmurder Reviews

"As one of the persons who edited Second Generation, let me tell you, it stands on its own. Usually, editing is WORK. With Beth, I needed to remember that I was editing, instead of just reading it, getting caught up in the story."--Dr. Bob Rich, Author and Editor

"...An international political thriller that encompasses drug cartels, a lifetime of high-level political corruption aided by the search for the emeralds that would fund such a life, romance as sweltering as the Columbian jungles, well, what more can one ask? And how could any story today be more timely?...Awarded the FMAM 'Fire to Fly' Award."--Babs Lakey, publisher of FMAM, Futures Mysterious Anthology Magazine

"This action-packed thriller takes place over several decades, but that time span adds to the depth and tension as readers comprehend how much it means to Giardo to avenge his father. That is the key to the tale, as Girardo knows his father always dreamed his son would be the American President, but instead died broken. The rest of the critical cast members, especially Leigh, appear genuine...A strong novel worth reading."--Harriet Klausner, futuresforstorylovers.com

"From political power, to secret loves, to drug cartels, this book has it all and Ms. Anderson does it with grand style. I'll definitely be anticipating her next novel."--Patricia A. Rasey, Award-Winning Author of Kiss Of Deceit and Eyes Of Betrayal

"...A mainstream that forgets boundaries exist, creates new guidelines, and deserves a standing ovation. But be warned, it grabs your attention and doesn't let go."--Patricia White, Award-Winning Author

"5 Stars!...Reviewer's Choice Award!...An excellent read. The writing flows smoothly. Anderson weaves politics and love with accents of history deftly."--J.L. Walters, ScribesWorld

...She stood shivering at the sound of his voice, the shattering self assurance of his words, and found herself listening to another voice inside her own mind, as she had many years ago.

Give him the emeralds.

No! He will not bully me into this, I don't care who he is!

You don't need them. You can't use them. You owe back taxes on them. If the word ever gets out that you have them, if you try to sell even one of them now, your career will be over.

I'll pay the taxes. He's not getting my emeralds.

They're not yours. You know they're not yours.

I don't know that. My father said they were his.

Your father was lying, Leigh. He stole them, you know he stole them.

I don't believe that!

Yes, you do. You know what happened. He was getting even with the Castivenette family, all of them, for something you caused a long time ago.

He wouldn't do that. My father would never do that!

Yes, he would. And it got him murdered. That's why he was murdered. It was the money, and the jewels. You know this is true. You might not have known it before, but you know it now.

But who could have done it? Girardo? He was just a boy then!

Think, Leigh. Think back to Girardo's voice when he spoke of his father. His father died crying for his jewels.

His father? Emilio?

Yes. Emilio. One small misstep, one night of passion, and both fathers paid for it. When will this end? Will it go on, from generation to generation? You're the second generation to be ruined by those jewels, Leigh. And now it's threatening the third.

Could Girardo have done these things to my daughters? Who is he?

Find out who he is, Leigh, then decide whether you want this vendetta to continue on to your son. He's already told you in so many words that he did this to Hailey and Lotus. And now he wants to ruin your son. You have to find out who he is, and stop him.

So this means I have to give him the emeralds?