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A Kiss of Adventure (Treasures of the Heart #1)
The Treasures of the Heart series are fast-paced contemporary romance adventure novels. The stories follow three grown siblings who grow in their understanding of God and overcome obstacles to find lasting love and romance. (Books #1 and #2 were formerly titled The Treasure of Timbuktu and The Treasure of Zanzibar)
Paperback, 350 pages
Published
October 1st 2000
by Heartquest
(first published March 21st 1997)
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Be careful what you wish for. Frustrated with her dull life in Bamako, Mali, and eager to make a difference for Christ, Tillie learns the truth of that old adage when she finds herself kidnapped by a rogue adventurer and chased by the Tuareg, who believe that as a woman working in agro forestry, she alone can find the treasure of Timbuktu and lift a two-hundred-year-old curse going back to the days of Mungo Park.
I ate up this book like candy. Never a dull moment, just the way I like it. Sure, ma...more
I ate up this book like candy. Never a dull moment, just the way I like it. Sure, ma...more
I grew up in a pretty religious family. Or, rather, with a very religious dad, so I was raised with Christian lit being featured prominently on our bookshelves, alongside the classics. I can get behind a good Christian novel, but I don't like to be preached at. Not when I read. Tell me about it, suggest it to me, but don't preach it at me. Don't slam it down my throat. I've found that many many Christian authors can't carry a story while getting their divine message across without shoving it in...more
I downloaded this book for free for my Sony e-reader.
Tillie thought she had her life all planned out, until a young boy gives her an amulet meant to unravel a great secret. One moment she's being hunted in a crowded marketplace, the next she's being rescued by a mysterious stranger with a thirst for adventure. But Graeme is more than just an adventurer -- he claims to be a writer seeking the last journal of Mungo Park, which is thought to be hidden somewhere near Timbuktu.
This story started off...more
Tillie thought she had her life all planned out, until a young boy gives her an amulet meant to unravel a great secret. One moment she's being hunted in a crowded marketplace, the next she's being rescued by a mysterious stranger with a thirst for adventure. But Graeme is more than just an adventurer -- he claims to be a writer seeking the last journal of Mungo Park, which is thought to be hidden somewhere near Timbuktu.
This story started off...more
I liked the plot for the most part; plenty of action and conflict. The romance between Tillie and Graeme was sweet. Overall, this was a book that enjoyed.
The only thing that I could've done with out is all of the churchy religious banter and thoughts. I'm sure that this book is marketed as Christian literature, but it could have been written without the religious themes and still been a great book. I mean no offence to anyone who is religious, but that's not me (not that I'm not religious at all...more
The only thing that I could've done with out is all of the churchy religious banter and thoughts. I'm sure that this book is marketed as Christian literature, but it could have been written without the religious themes and still been a great book. I mean no offence to anyone who is religious, but that's not me (not that I'm not religious at all...more
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I downloaded it for free on kindle since the title was catchy, and it was in the romance section. I had no idea it was a Christian romance though. I would say that normally I'm all for it, but it took me FOREVER to get through this book! Ok, more like 8 days but for me that's forever.
I liked the preface of the story, and it was a fun history/culture lesson but other than that... it was pretty boring to me. I'm sure the biggest reason why it seemed so boring was the constant preaching which I co...more
I liked the preface of the story, and it was a fun history/culture lesson but other than that... it was pretty boring to me. I'm sure the biggest reason why it seemed so boring was the constant preaching which I co...more
I got this book online for my nook color and wasn't sure if I would like it because it was free. It is a very good book. It has a good story plot and keeps the reader holding their breath waiting to see what is going to happen next. Quite a few twists and turns and finding an ending that is somewhat of what you expect but yest some things were not expected. Brings to mind a lot of Christian truths and a lot of scriptures which is for me a way of life for me that you remember scriptures that you...more
This was only the second book I have read by this author and as I began this book I thought that I probably couldn't finish it. The setting is in Africa (which is out of the norm for me) and several languages and unfamiliar terms were being used. However, I continued on with chapter one and then chapter two and I was hooked!!! I loved this book! I loved the visual description by the author and now I would actually like to visit Africa and travel the Niger River.
Also, being of the Christian faith...more
Also, being of the Christian faith...more
This is a great christian, adventure, romance novel..what would you do if you were practically engaged and found someone who held your same sense of adventure and love of life? Someone who was everything you could want, but wasn't Christain. Would you let yourself fall in love? Or does your faith lead you to the man you are meant to be with the rest of your life?
This is a great romance that follows a traditional Chrisitian problem with the adventures of the African wilderness. It also shows tha...more
This is a great romance that follows a traditional Chrisitian problem with the adventures of the African wilderness. It also shows tha...more
It takes a few chapters to get going- I found the first a bit confusing not knowing how the characters were related. It gets much better as it goes on.
It is about an american in Africa who gets caught up in an adventure with a wandering Camel Riding Tribe after her. They think she is "the one" that will help them find a treasure. The book is a bit far fetched. It was a Free ebook from Amazon so it has a lot of religous references in it. It is very different from my normal reads so I really enjo...more
It is about an american in Africa who gets caught up in an adventure with a wandering Camel Riding Tribe after her. They think she is "the one" that will help them find a treasure. The book is a bit far fetched. It was a Free ebook from Amazon so it has a lot of religous references in it. It is very different from my normal reads so I really enjo...more
I really wished that the tile of this book had not been changed. It had originally been published with a name that didn't shout ROMANCE. I almost didn't read it. But...
I liked it very much for its use of real history and geography that was throughout the book. Yes it is a romance. yes it is a Christian novel, which i did not realize, before starting it. I usually skim over the parts that make these books Christian. Since I am not Christian, i prefer not to read those parts, which is why I only g...more
I liked it very much for its use of real history and geography that was throughout the book. Yes it is a romance. yes it is a Christian novel, which i did not realize, before starting it. I usually skim over the parts that make these books Christian. Since I am not Christian, i prefer not to read those parts, which is why I only g...more
#1 in Treasures of the Heart series.
Get ready for a wild ride across Mali as Tillie & Graeme as they escape from the Tuareg caravan & try to stay ahead of them in the search for Mungo Park's journal & the Treasure of Timbuktu.
I loved how Mali came to life in this story! As they travelled down the Niger (complete with hippos, crocodiles & mosquitos!) and across the desert (complete with the sharp & unforgiving underbrush, unrelenting heat & a sandstorm!) and into the dark...more
Get ready for a wild ride across Mali as Tillie & Graeme as they escape from the Tuareg caravan & try to stay ahead of them in the search for Mungo Park's journal & the Treasure of Timbuktu.
I loved how Mali came to life in this story! As they travelled down the Niger (complete with hippos, crocodiles & mosquitos!) and across the desert (complete with the sharp & unforgiving underbrush, unrelenting heat & a sandstorm!) and into the dark...more
This book was REALLY GOOD. Maybe even 5 stars (which I rarely give). BUT it was soooo preachy. I skipped over it (like I usually do with Christian romance) but it was really too much. Way too much. If you can't handle the constant scripture quoting, don't bother. If you can skip over it like I did, you might enjoy this book. It was a fun, exciting mystery/adventure/history lesson, with a really great, believable romance built in.
This was a fun fast paced read. The story was very interesting and the characters were ok. There was a lot of preaching going on tho and that is not my preference. I like it in there but not all over. And as a general rule I don't like romances where the one is a believer and the other not so they can't be together. But the history and the setting was well done and interesting. Very clean.
For some reason, I love this book and have since I first read it over a decade ago. Tillie is such an appealing character to me, though I can see where some would consider her a little flat. Graeme is certainly dashing and rugged, but his subtle ways of watching out for Tillie during their adventure make him an attractive character as well. Overall, it's a light and very fun read!
Can I tell you how much I love, love, love the books in this series? My teenage daughter loves them too. So much romance and adventure wrapped up in each book. An adventure equal to Indiana Jones and National Treasure set in an exotic locale where love and all its inherent misadventures finally turns right in the the end.
Did I mention how much I love these books? :)
Did I mention how much I love these books? :)
I enjoyed this Christian romance/adventure. As the heroine faces many difficult decisions, the voice of the woman who raised her is in her head reminding her of verses in the Bible. It was very natural and not contrived. The adventure was fun and the romance was not without its obstacles.
A Kiss of adventure was a wonderful read. It is action packed and full of intrigue. I learnt alot about Mali and the Scottish explorer Mungo Park. If you fancy reading a book that involves treasure hunting with a bit of romance. This is the one for you. Enjoy!
Sep 14, 2011
Melissa
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
All my girlfriends, Christian book club
Recommended to Melissa by:
Barnes & Noble
I really enjoyed this book. Especially the facts about the geography and the cities up and down the Amazon River. I enjoyed the Christian base too. Unlike some of the other reviewers out there, I thought it broke up the action and history of the book very well.
Nov 08, 2009
Maryann
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommended to Maryann by:
MV Doulos
Shelves:
heartquest,
romance
A great story with a sort of Indiana Jones twist where the main girl, Tillie gets thrown into an adventure with the Indiana Jones of the story, Graeme. She tests her faith and she questions her engagement. The plot has action and faith unfolding on every page.
This book was the first I have ever read of Catherine Palmer. It's a lovely story about an unconventional romance that happened quite against the main characters plans. A Kiss of Adventure is set in Africa and explores Mundo Park and his many adventures right up to his death. Tillie and Graeme are memorable characters with courage and passion in their emotions.
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I got this as a freebie and apparently did not realize it was Christian fiction. So I gave it a try but I could not get through the first 2 chapters with out the heavy religious aspect. Thanks but no thanks.
This was a nice fast pace read, that was entertaining. There was nothing awe-inspiring about it, but I liked the fact that I couldn't skip to the end and still know everything that had happened in between.
Mar 20, 2012
Jessie
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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all-time-favorites
Released at a time when 90% of Christian fiction was sub-par, this book was one of the few that stood out as a solid, fun read.
While it might be considered average today, I love this book (and give it 5 stars) partially because the author cared enough to write a well-crafted, interesting adventure tale at a time when most Christian fiction was barely palatable (Beleive me, I know. I worked at a Christian bookstore at the time.)
The adventure is fun, the local is exotic, and the romance is inte...more
While it might be considered average today, I love this book (and give it 5 stars) partially because the author cared enough to write a well-crafted, interesting adventure tale at a time when most Christian fiction was barely palatable (Beleive me, I know. I worked at a Christian bookstore at the time.)
The adventure is fun, the local is exotic, and the romance is inte...more
An excellent book about a Christian woman and her adventure in Africa. I didn't want to put it down! If you like adventure with a little romance, you should read this.
I loved this series! There's 4 in all and they each are filled with "trials" that the characters have to go through, in order to find their way. Love it!!
Great book. Kinda like watching an Indiana Jones movie. Looking for a treasure in Timbuktu. All the action, suspense, romance, and adventure all wrapped into this story. I really enjoyed it
I was a little hesitant reading this book (it was a free Kindle book) because my success with other Free Kindle books has not been very good. BUT I LOVED THIS BOOK.
This was a fast-paced Indian Jones (Christian style of course) adventure. The twists and turns were incredible and the book was well written. I loved how the history of Mungo Park was intertwined with the story, and finding out he really did exist makes the mystery all the more exciting.
I can't wait to read the other two books, and ch...more
This was a fast-paced Indian Jones (Christian style of course) adventure. The twists and turns were incredible and the book was well written. I loved how the history of Mungo Park was intertwined with the story, and finding out he really did exist makes the mystery all the more exciting.
I can't wait to read the other two books, and ch...more
Adventure & romance. I had trouble keeping interest in the very beginning... but once I got into it, it was hard to put down.
I really liked this book a lot more than I expected. Finished it in just a couple of days.
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Catherine Palmer lives in Atlanta with her husband, Tim, where they serve as missionaries in a refugee community. They have two grown sons. Cathy is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and holds a master's degree in English from Baylor University. Her first book was published in 1988. Since then she has published over 50 novels, many of them national best sellers. Catherine has won numerous...more
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