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Author Biography
Always in the mood for a good scare, B.R. Myers spent most of her teen years behind the covers of Lois Duncan, Ray Bradbury, and Stephen King. When she's not putting her characters in awkward situations, she works as a registered nurse. A member of the Writer's Federation of Nova Scotia, she lives in Halifax with her husband and two children—and there is still a stack of books on her bedside table.
She is the author of nine YA novels. Her contemporary coming age novel, GIRL ON THE RUN was a CCBC Best Book for Teens pick in 2016. Her most recent YA publication, ROGUE PRINCESS (Jan 2020, Macmillan) was chosen as a Top Ten Best Audiobook from School Library Journal. A DREADFUL SPLENDOR, her first adult mystery won an Edgar for the Mary Higgins Clark Award (2023).
As Daphne Dubois she writes contemporary romance in Canadian settings with tortured, but polite Canadian heroes. She believes finding the right book at the right time makes all the difference. THE RIGHT FIT was featured in Cosmopolitan’s online publication and was published by The Wild Rose Press in April 2017.
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Blurbs and Reviews
the third wife of faraday house
"A deliciously chilling gothic mystery with a smart and resourceful heroine, storm-swept island setting, and several broody men to choose from. What more could fans of Jane Eyre and Rebecca want? B.R. Myers will have you hanging on by your fingernails until the hair-raising and deeply satisfying end."
-Carol Goodman, Two-time Mary Higgins Clark Award winner
"From the book's compelling first-person narration to its wonderfully wrought plot that neatly walks the line between suspense and romance, Myers' latest impeccably written book is a marvellous take on the classic gothic. Throw in a spooky old house, a hint of the supernatural, and a spunky heroine faced with two seemingly disparate romantic choices, and you have a bewitching novel that cleverly conjures up the literary spirit of Victoria Holt at her best."
–Booklist
"Myers delivers a classic Regency gothic with all the trimmings...Rural Nova Scotia delivers all the requisite atmospheric grimness, and Myers ensures that absolutely nobody can be trusted. This pushes all the right bottons."
–Publishers Weekly
a dreadful splendor
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
Edgar winner of the Mary Higgins Clark Award 2023
Indie Gift Guide for Genre Lovers Mystery Pick 2022
Book Riot Top Romance Novel 2022
"Part murder-mystery, part romance and entirely great fun, this one's spookily good." -The Globe and Mail 'Nine historical fiction title to check out this summer' July 2022
"This gem of a book sparkles with wit and originality... There is no shortage tricks in this excellent novel and Genevieve is a delightful character." -The Globe and Mail 'Six thrillers to help soothe the crime of summer's end' August 2022
“A spooky gothic romance with impeccable vibes. I loved this! Beatrix Greene fans, you will love it, too!” —Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Upstairs
"A Dreadful Splendor is a delightful mix of gothic, mystery, and romance, perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Sherry Thomas. Con artist heroine Genevieve is a memorable addition to literature's gallery of charming rogues. I had such fun reading this book." –Gwenda Bond, New York Times bestselling author of Not Your Average Hot Guy
"An intriguing whodunit . . . Myers nicely couples an unlikely and unethical sleuth with an atmospheric puzzle. Fans of roguish investigators will be delighted." –Publishers Weekly
“Breathtaking, puzzling and spine-chilling all at once. A spectacular, haunting mystery with a touch of romance and twists galore. Absolutely brilliant!” – T.A. Willberg, author of the Marion Lane Mysteries
“Thrilling, atmospheric and propulsive, with healthy doses of heart and humor thrown in for good measure, A DREADFUL SPLENDOR is a cleverly crafted mystery with an irrepressible heroine you won’t soon forget. I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun reading a book!”-
Tom Ryan, ITW Award winning author of Keep This to Yourself
"Delicious double crosses, a haunted estate, and a heroine who might just lose her heart — if she can keep her neck out of the hangman's noose. A Dreadful Splendor will keep readers guessing." —Kathleen Peacock, author of You Were Never Here
“An English estate with hauntings, seances, and a cast of brooding characters make this a riveting page turner. Satisfyingly creepy and charmingly romantic, it’s the perfect gothic murder mystery.” —Jane Simons, The Dog Eared Book, Palmyra, NY
“A Dreadful Splendor was one of my first delves into mystery and I have to say I am hooked. This book simply oozed charm and intrigue. Read in one sitting, I can best describe this book and it's protagonist as if Sherlock Holmes and Nancy Drew had a daughter who was a seance-preforming-con-artist in the 1800's. Full of twists and turns, every time I thought I had it all figured out there would be a shocking revelation that had me longing to create a police style murder board to solve this mystery. I highly recommend this book!!”
--Katie Harveson, Bookseller, Front Street Books
“A Gothic romp through an English country house with a Victoria Holt feel and a delightfully complex heroine with light fingers.”
--Rosemary Smith, Librarian, Oakland, ME
ROGUE PRINCESS
"In this futuristic Cinderella reimagining, ... Myers introduces new elements with her interstellar setting and political intrigue. The slow-burning relationship between Aidan and Delia plays well against the high stakes and late revelations, ... An enjoyable interpretation of an old favorite."–Publishers Weekly
"Readers who enjoy sci-fi, especially Marissa Meyer’s “Lunar Chronicles” series, will be charmed by Aidan and Delia. A fun and imaginative space adventure with a modern fairy tale twist." ―School Library Journal: XpressReviews
"Delightful...a unique and fun retelling that I won't forget." ―Nerd Daily
"What's not to love? A galaxy where a butt-kicking, rebellious princess of a failing planet has to marry in order to save her people; a thieving, orphaned chore boy from the Dark District who falls in love with the princess; pirates; dastardly plots―all come together for a swoonworthy read." ―Booklist Online
“Star Wars meets Cinder meets Stardust in this nonstop adventure, romance, scifi/fantasy offering.” —CM Magazine
“A fun and imaginative space adventure with a modern fairy tale twist.” — School Library Journal
Top 10 Audiobook of 2020 — School Library Journal
“Delia is a princess tasked with choosing her husband, but when she and a kitchen boy end up together in a spaceship, sparks fly. Mix in ethical pirates, a six-armed man who is the last of his kind, giant sandworms, an abundance of intrigue, treachery, sword fights, and some of the best red herrings you could imagine and you have this delightful story. Lucy Brownhill’s pacing and intensity convey the action as the story progresses.”
“B. R. Myers has written a dashing version of Cinderella in which the princess doesn’t need to be saved, that the bad guys are sometimes the good guys, and love can flourish under the oddest of circumstances rife with absurdity and tragedy.” —CanLit for Little Canadians
GIRL ON THE RUN
A CCBC Best Book for Teens pick in 2016.
“Quick-paced with lots of twists, readers will love Girl on the Run.” —CM Magazine
“B. R. Myers embeds a lot of constructive messages in this sweet volume of teen chicklit. Not only do readers get to share in a summer fling … lessons about working through guilt and grief, and about resiliency.” —CanLit for Little Canadians
BUTTERFLIES DON'T LIE
"While Butterflies Don't Lie may not be an emotionally shattering love story, it's as a first love, a summer love should be: light-hearted, playful, absurd, tenuous, and promising. And B. R. Myers gets it all right." — CanLit for Little Canadians
“This is a blithe and breezy tale of summer and self-discovery. Despite her initial self-absorption, Kelsey emerges as a relatable protagonist who grapples with fears and insecurities … the story’s end provides an intriguing revelation for both Kelsey and readers.” — Lisa Doucette, Manager Woozles Childrens’ Bookstore
asp of ascension (nefertari hughes mystery series #1)
“Veronica Mars meets Indiana Jones in a fast-paced teen mystery that will appeal to lovers of the supernatural and history buffs.”— Quill and Quire
“Where the ancient world meets modern day high school, Asp of Ascension is a fast-paced thrill ride through the history we often wonder about and the not-so-distant history we sometimes hope to forget.”— Rebekah Crane, author of The Upside of Falling Down, The Infinite Pieces of Us, Only the Pretty Lies
“Great fun… a twisty-turny mystery that blends old-school Nancy Drew appeal with the humor, romance, and edge of the best contemporary YA. A must for lovers of Egyptology, smart and tenacious heroines, and powerful female friendships that withstand any test.”— J.C. Lillis, author of How to Repair a Mechanical Heart and We Won’t Feel a Thing
“Asp of Ascension is like Night at the Museum mixed with the humour of Mean Girls with a dollop of darkness from Should I Stay.”— Angela Misri, author of the Portia Adams Mystery Series
diadem of death (Nefertari Hughes mystery series #2)
“Nefartari Hughes leaps back into the fray in Diadem of Death, a little older, a little wiser, and in possession of some kick-ass ancient powers!”— Angela Misri, author of the Portia Adams Mystery Series
"This second adventure is a delicately woven tapestry of ancient history, supernatural mystery and typical teenage angst. B. R. Myers strikes the perfect balance between suspense and sentiment that keeps readers on edge as Terry navigates Cleopatra’s tomb, her emotions from the past and the puzzles of the present.”— Natalie Corbett Sampson, author of It Should Have Been A #GoodDay, She Shoots, She Scores
MEDALLION OF MURDER (Nefertari Hughes mystery series #3)
“Haunted much? Medallion of Murder pulls us back into Nefertari Hughes’ world with a shot to the heart as our favourite young super hero deals with troubles both real and supernatural. This is a world of lush scenery and deep characters that build every time we step into its pages.”
— Angela Misri, author of the Portia Adams Mystery Series
“B.R. Myers cooks up another addictive YA adventure: a dash of Buffy, a dollop of Nancy Drew, a spoonful of Indiana Jones. Unsinkable heroine Terry Hughes heads up a diverse and appealing Scooby-gang of characters through a mystery that captivates and keeps you guessing to the end. Come for the Egyptian-artifact intrigue, stay for the complex family ties, the powerful friendships, and the relatable struggles of a strong young woman trying to figure out her place in the world.” — J.C. Lillis, author of How to Repair a Mechanical Heart, and We Won’t Feel a Thing
the right fit
“This book is anything but your average romance book. The characters, plot, and setting were all unique, contemporary, steamy and awkward, yet, heartwarming. It all makes for an entertaining read.” —Long and Short Reviews
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