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Carlisle Family #1
Touched by Gold: A Novel
The Promise of Gold...
On the heels of her greatest discovery, archaeologist Elysia Carlisle faced her most shattering betrayal. Her fiance absconded with the artifacts she had carefully collected, leaving her stranded and penniless. Gone was the map to an even greater treasure, a find she'd hoped would bring her glory before the imminent end of her career.
Now Ellie was left with nothing but a mysterious stone talisman, her only clue to the treasure's location. But someone possessed the talisman's mate -- Matt Devereaux, a handsome and infuriating gambler who also sought the lost fortune.
The Perils of Passion...
Devereaux suggested they join forces, but Ellie feared trusting any man. Yet she needed his skills to pursue her quest on the rugged New Mexico frontier, where the wild animals weren't as dangerous as gold-crazed outlaws.
But even more treacherous to her was Devereaux himself. The reckless rogue aroused her long-denied desire, threatened her good sense, and was growing perilously close to unlocking the secrets of another closely guarded prize -- her heart.
On the heels of her greatest discovery, archaeologist Elysia Carlisle faced her most shattering betrayal. Her fiance absconded with the artifacts she had carefully collected, leaving her stranded and penniless. Gone was the map to an even greater treasure, a find she'd hoped would bring her glory before the imminent end of her career.
Now Ellie was left with nothing but a mysterious stone talisman, her only clue to the treasure's location. But someone possessed the talisman's mate -- Matt Devereaux, a handsome and infuriating gambler who also sought the lost fortune.
The Perils of Passion...
Devereaux suggested they join forces, but Ellie feared trusting any man. Yet she needed his skills to pursue her quest on the rugged New Mexico frontier, where the wild animals weren't as dangerous as gold-crazed outlaws.
But even more treacherous to her was Devereaux himself. The reckless rogue aroused her long-denied desire, threatened her good sense, and was growing perilously close to unlocking the secrets of another closely guarded prize -- her heart.
375 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 2, 2001
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November 3, 2024
2.5 stars.
Decent, but underwhelming as a whole. The writing was just a little bland and I wanted more chemistry and passion from both characters. The treasure hunting was interesting in theory but didn't bring the excitement it should have brought to the story, like any treasure seeking adventure should.
Decent, but underwhelming as a whole. The writing was just a little bland and I wanted more chemistry and passion from both characters. The treasure hunting was interesting in theory but didn't bring the excitement it should have brought to the story, like any treasure seeking adventure should.
November 10, 2024
Finally finished reading this after a whole month of being busy and not having enough time to pick up a book, I miss reading so much... 😭
I love how the story ended, Matt was such a hotty (and a gentleman too, a REAL gentleman.XD)
The main reason why I bought this book was I just finished watching The Mummy and Matt really reminded me of Rick O'Connell... 😍😍😗
I love how the story ended, Matt was such a hotty (and a gentleman too, a REAL gentleman.XD)
The main reason why I bought this book was I just finished watching The Mummy and Matt really reminded me of Rick O'Connell... 😍😍😗
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March 19, 2021
An absolutely brilliant book. One of the best I've ever read. On every level: writing, suspense, plot, character, charisma, connection, internal arcs, and external arcs. (Also, it eerily imitated life.)
February 27, 2011
it's a historical romance adventure story like indiana jones
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