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TALES FROM THE TREASURE TROVE, Volume III
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Seven COMPELLING COUPLES discover romance, suspense, second chances, forces of nature, a love triangle, or the supernatural.
Seven ENTERTAINING SITUATIONS feature destined lovers, threatened worlds, cursed stones, dangerous secrets, mysterious talismans...or even poisoned pies!
Mrs. Claus and the Moonstone
Murder
(A Mischief in Moonstone Story, Book 3) {humorous romantic mystery} by Christine
DeSmet (Dame Moonstone): On her second day of duty, new
county deputy Lily Schuster finds herself smack dab in the middle of
Moonstone, Wisconsin, trouble. First, she arrests archeologist Marcus Linden
for trespassing. Then, before she can haul him off to jail she has to take
him with her to the North Pole, a mansion in town, where another trespasser
has been reported. Sexy Felicity Starr, 27, has come to the shores of Lake
Superior with her sights set on rich Henri LeBarron, 84. Henri used to play
Santa for the town's celebrations. When Henri seems smitten by Felicity, the
town's debate over his sanity stimulates Ruth Mueller, 86, to haul out the
cheap moonstone ring Henri gave her in eighth grade and compete for him.
Felicity is sexy beyond belief, but Ruth was this year's pie queen at the
fair--a force to be reckoned with. But a pie contest between the women goes
awry when the pie judge in front of Henri drops dead after tasting
Felicity's
pie. Was Henri the real target? Who wants him dead? Was it one of Santa's
two prospective wives, who both have surprising backgrounds? Or did somebody
else slip poison into the pie? When Lily's trespassing prisoner, Marcus,
volunteers too quickly to help her solve the case in exchange for clemency,
she suspects she can't trust the archeologist who'd also like to trespass on
her heart.
Garnet Nights (Troubled Waters
Series, Book 3) {romantic suspense} by
Liz Hunter (Dame Garnet): Destitute after
her no-good husband disappeared, Sadie Carlisle and her two young daughters
face the heartbreaking chore of selling the family's holdings, including
their precious classic sailboat on Lake Michigan. What secrets did her
husband harbor that are worth her life? And is her hero Samuel Barrington as
uncomplicated as he seems?
Princess Sapphire {historical/american west} by Nancy Pirri (Dame Sapphire): Laura Elizabeth Woodbury, heir to a Montana cattle ranch, has just lost her father. A year ago, he bestowed upon her the nickname 'Princess Sapphire' when he discovered sapphires in a mine where, sixteen years earlier, he'd found gold. The independent Laura is astonished to learn her father has hired a fancily-dressed stranger to assist her. Matt Black is the right hand man of a Minnesota railroad baron who'd been a friend of Laura's father. Matt's been hired to head up a team of railroad workers replacing damaged railroad tracks across Montana and to find a decent man to marry Laura. Matt is completely unprepared for the headstrong, willful redhead and soon finds himself falling in love with her. Laura feels the same way about Matt--until she learns his secret that will change her life completely.
The Turquoise Talisman (North of
Nonesuch Series, Book 2) {paranormal
romance} by Jane Toombs (Dame
Turquoise): Grandma Toivi always told Ella Rose that trouble comes in
threes. She decides her grandmother was right when a great-uncle's death
brings Ella the bequest of an ancient Eastern dagger with a turquoise hilt,
a mysterious stranger shows up, claiming he's a gift of the dagger and
danger stalks her.
Bloodstone Legacy (The Saurian Series, Book
2)
{paranormal/science fiction} by
Cassie
Walder
(Dame Bloodstone): Bloodstone is running low on the world
Sauria, and a male Saurian goes in search of it on other planets. On the
planet Heita, he finds a kindred priestess who intrigues him. Heita operates
on a very rigid world view, quite different from the freedom found on
Sauria. A race of dangerous beings threaten the inhabitants of Heita during
the planet's dark cycle, and the Saurian finds himself in as much danger of
losing his heart as losing his life.
Revenge in
Amethyst (Adventures in Amethyst Series, Story 2) {romantic
thriller} by
Karen Wiesner (Dame Amethyst):
After abandoning everything she's worked all her life for as a nationally
renowned sex therapist and author, Melina Rose has returned to the small,
peaceful town of Amethyst, Wisconsin, where she grew up and has fallen in
love with her sister's old boyfriend Scott "Romeo " Romero. Scott and Melina
are ecstatically expecting a baby and planning their wedding. Everyone in
town has agreed to keep Melina's past as Dr. Mindy Rose a secret. However,
someone in Amethyst is driven by jealousy to see Melina's dream-life come
crashing down. Before long, newspapers from all over the country flood tiny
Amethyst to discover why she quit her practice. Unfortunately, a prominent
former patient who'd revealed only to Dr. Mindy Rose his disturbing
fantasies doesn't want his fetishes broadcast to the world...and he's prepared
to do anything to keep his secrets safe.
The Tanzanite Curse {paranormal romance} by C.J. Winters (Dame Tanzanite): The Tanzanite Curse begins with the theft, and the curse, of a rare gemstone. By the time Jillian buys it, the coveted blue-violet stone has acquired a reputation for bringing good luck, and then bad luck, to its owner. Emotionally devastated by the betrayal of her ex-husband, Jillian is skeptical when a man called Drew enters her life. Is he a fortune hunter--or someone she's known forever?
Reviews for TALES FROM THE TREASURE TROVE, Volume III:
5 angels! "TALES FROM THE TREASURE TROVE, Volume III again brings readers a wonderful collection of stories from Jewels of the Quill authors. This time there are seven different romance stories spread across several genres. Each tale is a treasure and both exciting and fun to read. Set aside some time before you delve into this anthology. You will not want to put it down until you have read every story. The Turquoise Talisman (North of Nonesuch Series, Book 2) by Jane Toombs kicks off this anthology and what a way to start! I love the paranormal surprises Ms. Toombs throws in this series. This story has all my favorite elements--adventure, danger, a hot guy, special powers or abilities, and romance. I can't wait to see what will be in the next story. Keep this series coming, Ms. Toombs! Do you believe in curses? In The Tanzanite Curse by C.J. Winters, Jillian Beaufort doesn't believe in curses or strange paranormal occurrences but nothing can explain what happens when she buys "The Tanzanite" and meets Drew Ferris. This is a wonderful, inventive and entertaining story. Normally I would say I don't believe in curses but I'm not so sure after reading Ms. Winters' story, and there is a sequel coming in Tales from the Treasure Trove, Volume IV. I can't wait to see if I still believe there may be a curse on the tanzanite stone. In Princess Sapphire by Nancy Pirri, Mathew Black has the difficult task of being a guardian for Laura Woodbury and ensuring that she marries and isn't taken advantage of. This story is an excellent western, historical romance. I loved the willful, stubborn, independent Laura and the befuddled Mathew. Although Mathew is a strong man, like you would expect in this type of tale, he really has no idea what to do with Laura! This story will charm you, entertain you, and leave you feeling warm and content believing that love truly can conquer all! The third installment of Christine DeSmet's Mischief in Moonstone Series, Mrs. Claus and the Moonstone Murder finds Lily Schuster, the newly appointed county deputy serving Moonstone, Wisconsin, going out on a call about a man digging for beaver bones under lavender chickens?. This story is another fun episode of the madness found in Moonstone, Wisconsin. Lily and Marcus are fun characters and, while they seem to be trying to avoid a relationship, someone gets murdered and Lily must figure out what is going on and Marcus is more than willing to help. There are lots of funny and entertaining things happening all at once in Moonstone in this tale, and I really enjoyed it. Lily is also a friend of Kirsten that was one of the main characters of the second story from the Mischief in Moonstone Series. This is one of those series that the story incorporates characters from the earlier books, and you will want to find and read the other episodes! In the tale Bloodstone Legacy (The Saurian Series, Book 2) by Cassie Walder, Mina Dracosdautter is a Priestess of Light for her planet. This is such an interesting society. I'm intrigued by the imagination that went into creating this world and the problems of its people. I am looking forward to what happens next in the third book coming in Tales of the Treasure Trove, Volume IV. Scott Romero and Melina Rose's story picks up a month and a half after it left off in the first book in Revenge in Amethyst (Adventures in Amethyst Series, Story 2) by Karen Wiesner. We already know Melina and Scott love one another, now they just have to survive some rough times. I love that this is a continuation of the first story instead of switching characters. There was more I wanted to know about Melina and Scott the first time, and now we get the answers! In Garnet Nights (Troubled Waters Series, Book 3) by Liz Hunter, Sadie Carlisle's husband has cleaned out their bank accounts and every asset he could get his hands on and run off with his file clerk. Then Sam Barrington drops by to check on her. Sam and Sadie have been secretly attracted to one another for years but neither wanted an affair. Oh, I just loved Sam sweeping in and rescuing the damsel in distress. This story is really cute with just enough suspense to keep it interesting! I'm looking forward to reading what happens next in this series. I enjoy the variety of stories the Jewels of the Quill authors put into each of their anthologies, and I am looking forward to reading the next one they publish. TALES FROM THE TREASURE TROVE, Volume IV will be out soon (March 2008) and, if it continues in the tradition of the first three volumes, it will contain sequels to some of the stories in this collection as well as a new story or two." ~Stephanie B. for Fallen Angel Reviews http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/2008/January/StephanieB-TalesFromTheTreasureTrove_VolumeIII.htm
5 flags! "This newest volume in the excellent series TALES FROM THE TREASURE TROVE from the authors of Jewels of the Quill meets the same high standards as the earlier two volumes. As always, romance is the key ingredient, but stirred into the mix are quantities of paranormal, thriller, suspense, humour, comedy, science fiction and futuristic, and Western historical. Again, just as with its predecessors, TALES FROM THE TREASURE TROVE, Volume III offers food for thought and every reading taste, and serves it up with pleasure and a sigh of satisfaction after each story." ~EuroReviews http://euroreviews.eu.funpic.de/bookdetails.php?book_id=911
4 1/2 stars! "Once again the talented Jewels of the Quill offer a collection of enchanting stories. All the authors give readers what they want--adventure, mystery, romance and a peek into the unknown--and they never fail to entertain." ~Donna M. Brown for RT Book Reviews
"Another Treasure Trove of romance stories, from the Jewels of the Quill authors, to enjoy anytime! The Turquoise Talisman by author Jane Toombs is just one of the great stories in this Treasure Trove of romance. The Tanzanite Curse by C.J. Winters is a love stories that transcends time to leave tears in their eyes. Author Nancy Pirri brings back old world charm in the romance Princess Sapphire. Mrs. Clause and the Moonstone Murder by Christine DeSmet is another wonderful Moonstone mystery. Bloodstone Legacy by Cassie Walder is a great fantasy to add to the anthology. Revenge in Amethyst by Karen Wiesner is an edge-of-the-seat read. Garnet Nights by Liz Hunter is a story to warm the heart. TALES FROM THE TREASURE TROVE, Volume III is another spellbinding romance anthology from the Jewels of the Quill authors!" ~Dakota Wind for Rolling Seas Reviews http://www.rollingseas.com.au
4.25 stars! "The Turquoise Talisman by Jane Toombs: This story was the best out of all the works I've read by Ms. Toombs. It wrapped me up so completely in the plot that I just couldn't stop reading. The Tanzanite Curse by C.J. Winters: This story sizzles to life. It touches mysteries we'll never understand. Princess Sapphire by Nancy Pirri: I had a great time getting to know these characters. Ms. Pirri has the gift of writing short stories that give you the feeling you've read an entire novel. She can get all of the details novel readers crave into the shortened format. I have always enjoyed her stories. Mrs. Claus and the Moonstone Murder by Christine DeSmet: It's another comedic foray into Moonstone. This town is filled with characters who are truly characters in every sense of the word. Ms. DeSmet has written another humorous slice of life story from Moonstone [see also When Rudolph Was Kidnapped in SMALL GIFTS, A Jewels of the Quill Christmas Anthology; and Misbehavin' in Moonstone in TALES FROM THE TREASURE TROVE, Volume II]. It's just a fun story with a crazy ending. Bloodstone Legacy by Cassie Walder: For a second in a series book, Ms. Walder picks up the story [Bloodstone Cure in TALES FROM THE TREASURE TROVE, Volume I] in such a way that new readers won't feel bewildered. I enjoy the Saurian series with its complexities. It's hard to describe the intricacies of the story, but it is easy reading. The ending will leave you hanging (like me) and waiting for the next installment. I'm not always one for cliff hangers, but I really want to see what happens with Mina and Lucian. Garnet Nights by Liz Hunter: I found Sam and Sadie's story to be a quick read. It moved along and, while it kept the romance as the main focus, I enjoyed the suspense portion of the plot. Revenge in Amethyst by Karen Wiesner: I admit to some surprise at the tone of this story in the series. It was a darker, more serious tale than I was expecting. I think Ms. Wiesner did an excellent job of bringing the thriller portion of this romantic thriller to life. I have said before that Ms. Wiesner surprises me with the depth of her writing and this was no exception. I truly thought this would be more comedic than thriller--I was wrong, dead wrong. This story brings out even more personality and depth to Scott and Melina, as well as other characters. It also brings about a surprising look into the minds of psychotics--or at least one psychotic. The story builds layer after layer of suspense and concern. I stayed up extra late trying to finish the story before falling asleep. I was glad to get more of Scott and Melina's story this time. I felt like the first story ended before I was ready. This second story gave me that sense of completion. For those who haven't read the first story [A Rose for Romeo in TREASURES OF THE HEART, A Jewels of the Quill Valentine's Day Anthology], you'll catch on and catch up without any trouble-but I think this series begs to be read in its entirety. I did notice that the Adventures in Amethyst Series collection will be released in September 2007. I look forward to more adventures from this quirky town." ~Robyn for Once Upon A Romance Review http://onceuponaromance.net/TreasureTroveIIIReview.htm
"A collection of seven tales, spanning several genre styles, that will surely tantalize your imagination to no end. If you read Vol. I and Vol. II, then you will be familiar with the series these stories come from. Yes, these are stand alone tales; however, you do not need to read the two previous anthology novels to thoroughly enjoy yourself. Sometimes To Be Continued is not so bad after all, IMHO. A delightful treat for a rainy afternoon." ~Huntress Reviews http://www.huntressreviews.com/especial.htm
"TALES FROM THE TREASURE TROVE, Volume III is jam-packed full of quite a few exciting stories that are sure to please any reader. Each story by these delightful authors comes to life on the pages leaving readers unable to set this book down." ~Tangela Williams for MyShelf.com http://www.myshelf.com/romance/07/talesfromthetreasuretrovevolume3.htm
"TALES FROM THE TREASURE TROVE, VOLUME III is a collection of romance stories that is diverse and well written. The writers each have distinctive styles that tempt, tease, and excite the reader's imagination. While a happy-ever-after is anticipated, each story takes twists and turns in the plot that makes the reader anxious for the good guys. For the reader who grew up with genie-in the-bottle tales, The Turquoise Talisman is a jewel of a story to be enjoyed again and again. The Tanzanite Curse brings the reader a yummy lover who transcends time to be with the heroine, who does so need to experience true love. Princess Sapphire, set in Montana in 1880's, brings the reader a historical romance full of the mores and charm of the time as the lovers find their way to each other. The mystery story Mrs. Claus and the Moonstone Murder has an intriguing main plot. Bloodstone Legacy is a lovely fantasy with dragons and beasts with glowing eyes mixed in with the goodness in the light and the evil in the darkness that make the heart race. Revenge in Amethyst is a modern romance that’s invaded by evil. The demon-possessed enemy finds the heroine, making for some breathtaking fear and action. Lastly, Garnet Nights is a feel-good romance about a young mother who is a survivor. When it seems like life has defeated her on every turn, she finds true love. The collection of romance stories offers a variety of life styles and worlds but one constant can be found over the ages and in all the life styles--true love finds a way and humanity find physical, emotional, and spiritual joy in life." ~Camellia for The Long and Short Of It Reviews http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2008/02/review-tales-from-treasure-trove-vol.html
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