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Hill Country Secrets #3
Finding Treasure
A seemingly innocent encounter changes her dream life into a nightmare.Settled into her Texas home, Kate launches her genealogy business and loves the time she spends with Alex.
But Kate wants more than a dinner-and-a-movie relationship. Loving the companionship, Alex wants her to trust him and plans a surprise party to make her birthday a special event. More than anything, he wants her to be happy.
When Kate is targeted, she has no idea why.
Alex moves into her extra room, only to learn he can’t always protect her.
But Kate wants more than a dinner-and-a-movie relationship. Loving the companionship, Alex wants her to trust him and plans a surprise party to make her birthday a special event. More than anything, he wants her to be happy.
When Kate is targeted, she has no idea why.
Alex moves into her extra room, only to learn he can’t always protect her.
- GenresMystery Thriller
311 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 28, 2018
60 people are currently reading
65 people want to read
About the author
Pamela Humphrey
14 books118 followersPamela Humphrey was inspired to write after researching her genealogy. Intending to create a booklet for her mom and immediate family, she set about gathering stories and pictures of the Ramirez family. She ended up writing her first book, Researching Ramirez: On the Trail of the Jesus Ramirez Family, a family history of her great great grandfather’s family. During that research, she found a christening record that ignited her imagination. Using the documentation she’d found as a backbone for the story, she imagined what life was like for her ancestors and wrote The Blue Rebozo, a fictional account of her great grand aunt’s life.
On a road trip, when driving through the Texas Hill Country, the landscape sparked the idea for her latest book. Weaving mystery, genealogy, and romance, she wrote Finding Claire. She is currently writing the next book in the Hill Country Secrets series.
She is a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom who enjoys many creative outlets: sewing, paper-crafting, jewelry-making, practicing her bass guitar, reading, and conversing with imaginary characters (what most call writing). She lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband, sons, black cats, and leopard gecko.
On a road trip, when driving through the Texas Hill Country, the landscape sparked the idea for her latest book. Weaving mystery, genealogy, and romance, she wrote Finding Claire. She is currently writing the next book in the Hill Country Secrets series.
She is a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom who enjoys many creative outlets: sewing, paper-crafting, jewelry-making, practicing her bass guitar, reading, and conversing with imaginary characters (what most call writing). She lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband, sons, black cats, and leopard gecko.
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August 31, 2023
Hill Country Secrets:
I chain read these three stories and couldn't put any of them down until I was finished. It helps to read Just A Friend before reading Finding Kate, but it's not necessary.
The Wrong Path, #0 - I enjoyed this short story. It was well written, shocking and funny. The characters were just introductions so it would take a longer story to know more about them. The author did do a good job of describing them and the events as they unfolded. Perfect for a coffee break or a few minutes relaxation. 5*
Finding Claire #1 - Mesmerizing! Heartbreaking! I dislike stories about kidnappings, but this one was written in a way that was beautiful and heartbreaking. The kidnapping was just a foundation for a wonderful story. This book is a fast paced, well written suspense with realistic characters and dialogue and an interesting plot. This is the first story I've read by this author and I'm looking forward to reading Finding Kate. Library. 5*
Finding Kate #2 - Heartwarming. Finding Kate picks up where Finding Claire stops. I really recommend reading FC first. Another well written, suspense-filled story with believable characters, realistic dialogue and a twisting plot. This story is a fast paced, action packed thriller. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Just A Friend (#1.5?) - What can you say? This story started great and then, the truth appeared. A well written, but quickly read short story about young love and life; it brings strong emotions out in the reader. I read Finding Kate next and discovered this story is part of Finding Kate and then, I understood the abrupt ending of JAF. 5*
Finding Treasure #3 - Heartwarming and full of happy surprises. This has been an interesting series to read. FT is easy to get immersed into and the bits of Texas history seen through an early Texian's eyes add to the richness of the story. There's more than one mystery going on, both past and present, and the story lines are well thought out and interesting. The characters keep the reader interested in them and their stories; and it's great when an author actually knows Texas and can make it a character on its own. As with Ms. Humphrey's other books, this one is rich in multiple stories while sharing the past, which brings in the writer's love of genealogy. Other than lower case Internet, the book is well edited. 5*
The Chase #4 - I wish I could have read The Chase side-by-side with Finding Treasure. I had read eight percent before I had gotten FT and started it; so it was interesting to see the parts mesh. The mesh didn't last long and The Chase took off on its own two feet running. The story is interesting, along with the characters. I did find Marissa a little too extreme; after what she had gone through with Paul, it seems her personality was altered too much into irrational behavior. But she has good taste in reading material. Interesting romance with a very good, suspenseful story line and vivid descriptions keep the reader immersed to the last page. 5*
Hill Country Secrets end.
The Blue Reboso - Another heartwarming, interesting story using an ancestor from the author's own family as the main character. There are two actually, the Reboso plays a important part in the story. Well written and interesting in the telling of time history and the perils and struggles faced by people then. The characters are developed enough to be interesting and you root for them. The storyline is well developed and I feel I'm there with the family as the story unfolds. A job well done with blending fact and fiction. I love that it is set in Texas, is accurate and is told by an Hispanic. It is always interesting to read how all people have to deal with life. This is an author I enjoy, having read several of her stories, and I always look forward to reading more of her entertaining work. 5*
My complete reviews can be found on Bookbub; reviewer, TexasTexan:
The Secrets Love Kept - 5*
Hill Country Secrets:
The Wrong Path, #0 - 5*
Finding Claire #1 - 5*
Finding Kate #2 - 5*
Just A Friend (#1.5?) - 5*
Finding Treasure #3 - 5*
The Chase #4 - 5*
Margaritas, Cheesecake & Candlelight Series:
Just You #1 (#5) - 5*
Just Me #2 (#6) - 5*
Just Us #3 (#7) - 5*
I chain read these three stories and couldn't put any of them down until I was finished. It helps to read Just A Friend before reading Finding Kate, but it's not necessary.
The Wrong Path, #0 - I enjoyed this short story. It was well written, shocking and funny. The characters were just introductions so it would take a longer story to know more about them. The author did do a good job of describing them and the events as they unfolded. Perfect for a coffee break or a few minutes relaxation. 5*
Finding Claire #1 - Mesmerizing! Heartbreaking! I dislike stories about kidnappings, but this one was written in a way that was beautiful and heartbreaking. The kidnapping was just a foundation for a wonderful story. This book is a fast paced, well written suspense with realistic characters and dialogue and an interesting plot. This is the first story I've read by this author and I'm looking forward to reading Finding Kate. Library. 5*
Finding Kate #2 - Heartwarming. Finding Kate picks up where Finding Claire stops. I really recommend reading FC first. Another well written, suspense-filled story with believable characters, realistic dialogue and a twisting plot. This story is a fast paced, action packed thriller. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Just A Friend (#1.5?) - What can you say? This story started great and then, the truth appeared. A well written, but quickly read short story about young love and life; it brings strong emotions out in the reader. I read Finding Kate next and discovered this story is part of Finding Kate and then, I understood the abrupt ending of JAF. 5*
Finding Treasure #3 - Heartwarming and full of happy surprises. This has been an interesting series to read. FT is easy to get immersed into and the bits of Texas history seen through an early Texian's eyes add to the richness of the story. There's more than one mystery going on, both past and present, and the story lines are well thought out and interesting. The characters keep the reader interested in them and their stories; and it's great when an author actually knows Texas and can make it a character on its own. As with Ms. Humphrey's other books, this one is rich in multiple stories while sharing the past, which brings in the writer's love of genealogy. Other than lower case Internet, the book is well edited. 5*
The Chase #4 - I wish I could have read The Chase side-by-side with Finding Treasure. I had read eight percent before I had gotten FT and started it; so it was interesting to see the parts mesh. The mesh didn't last long and The Chase took off on its own two feet running. The story is interesting, along with the characters. I did find Marissa a little too extreme; after what she had gone through with Paul, it seems her personality was altered too much into irrational behavior. But she has good taste in reading material. Interesting romance with a very good, suspenseful story line and vivid descriptions keep the reader immersed to the last page. 5*
Hill Country Secrets end.
The Blue Reboso - Another heartwarming, interesting story using an ancestor from the author's own family as the main character. There are two actually, the Reboso plays a important part in the story. Well written and interesting in the telling of time history and the perils and struggles faced by people then. The characters are developed enough to be interesting and you root for them. The storyline is well developed and I feel I'm there with the family as the story unfolds. A job well done with blending fact and fiction. I love that it is set in Texas, is accurate and is told by an Hispanic. It is always interesting to read how all people have to deal with life. This is an author I enjoy, having read several of her stories, and I always look forward to reading more of her entertaining work. 5*
My complete reviews can be found on Bookbub; reviewer, TexasTexan:
The Secrets Love Kept - 5*
Hill Country Secrets:
The Wrong Path, #0 - 5*
Finding Claire #1 - 5*
Finding Kate #2 - 5*
Just A Friend (#1.5?) - 5*
Finding Treasure #3 - 5*
The Chase #4 - 5*
Margaritas, Cheesecake & Candlelight Series:
Just You #1 (#5) - 5*
Just Me #2 (#6) - 5*
Just Us #3 (#7) - 5*
September 1, 2018
I chain read these three stories and couldn't put any of them down until I was finished. It helps to read Just A Friend before reading Finding Kate, but it's not necessary.
Finding Claire #1 - Mesmerizing! Heartbreaking! I dislike stories about kidnappings, but this one was written in a way that was beautiful and heartbreaking. The kidnapping was just a foundation for a wonderful story. This book is a fast paced, well written suspense with realistic characters and dialogue and an interesting plot. This is the first story I've read by this author and I'm looking forward to reading Finding Kate. Library. 5*
Finding Kate #2 - Heartwarming. Finding Kate picks up where Finding Claire stops. I really recommend reading FC first. Another well written, suspense-filled story with believable characters, realistic dialogue and a twisting plot. This story is a fast paced, action packed thriller. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Just A Friend (#1.5?) - What can you say? This story started great and then, the truth appeared. A well written, but quickly read short story about young love and life; it brings strong emotions out in the reader. I read Finding Kate next and discovered this story is part of Finding Kate and then, I understood the abrupt ending of JAF. 5*
Finding Treasure #3 - Heartwarming and full of happy surprises. This has been an interesting series to read. FT is easy to get immersed into and the bits of Texas history seen through an early Texian's eyes add to the richness of the story. There's more than one mystery going on, both past and present, and the story lines are well thought out and interesting. The characters keep the reader interested in them and their stories; and it's great when an author actually knows Texas and can make it a character on its own. As with Ms. Humphrey's other books, this one is rich in multiple stories while sharing the past, which brings in the writer's love of genealogy. Other than lower case Internet, the book is well edited. 5*
The Chase #4 - I wish I could have read The Chase side-by-side with Finding Treasure. I had read eight percent before I had gotten FT and started it; so it was interesting to see the parts mesh. The mesh didn't last long and The Chase took off on its own two feet running. The story is interesting, along with the characters. I did find Marissa a little too extreme; after what she had gone through with Paul, it seems her personality was altered too much into irrational behavior. But she has good taste in reading material. Interesting romance with a very good, suspenseful story line and vivid descriptions keep the reader immersed to the last page. 5*
Finding Claire #1 - Mesmerizing! Heartbreaking! I dislike stories about kidnappings, but this one was written in a way that was beautiful and heartbreaking. The kidnapping was just a foundation for a wonderful story. This book is a fast paced, well written suspense with realistic characters and dialogue and an interesting plot. This is the first story I've read by this author and I'm looking forward to reading Finding Kate. Library. 5*
Finding Kate #2 - Heartwarming. Finding Kate picks up where Finding Claire stops. I really recommend reading FC first. Another well written, suspense-filled story with believable characters, realistic dialogue and a twisting plot. This story is a fast paced, action packed thriller. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Just A Friend (#1.5?) - What can you say? This story started great and then, the truth appeared. A well written, but quickly read short story about young love and life; it brings strong emotions out in the reader. I read Finding Kate next and discovered this story is part of Finding Kate and then, I understood the abrupt ending of JAF. 5*
Finding Treasure #3 - Heartwarming and full of happy surprises. This has been an interesting series to read. FT is easy to get immersed into and the bits of Texas history seen through an early Texian's eyes add to the richness of the story. There's more than one mystery going on, both past and present, and the story lines are well thought out and interesting. The characters keep the reader interested in them and their stories; and it's great when an author actually knows Texas and can make it a character on its own. As with Ms. Humphrey's other books, this one is rich in multiple stories while sharing the past, which brings in the writer's love of genealogy. Other than lower case Internet, the book is well edited. 5*
The Chase #4 - I wish I could have read The Chase side-by-side with Finding Treasure. I had read eight percent before I had gotten FT and started it; so it was interesting to see the parts mesh. The mesh didn't last long and The Chase took off on its own two feet running. The story is interesting, along with the characters. I did find Marissa a little too extreme; after what she had gone through with Paul, it seems her personality was altered too much into irrational behavior. But she has good taste in reading material. Interesting romance with a very good, suspenseful story line and vivid descriptions keep the reader immersed to the last page. 5*
April 20, 2018
This third book is Alex and Kate's happily ever after, but not without complications, of course, you know Alex and Kate, nothing is simple for them. Except their love. I love Alex and Kate together and their friends, Becca and DJ. In this book we meet Marisa, Alex's sister. She's similar to Alex, but more mysterious. You know she is hiding something, but just not sure what. You definitely need to read the first 2 books. The first 2 books are amazing and you will be lost in this book without them.
This book, like the first two, are written in alternating perspective and includes letters form the past. I love how she ties the past to present so seamlessly.
I am looking forward to DJ and Becca's book coming out next!
This book, like the first two, are written in alternating perspective and includes letters form the past. I love how she ties the past to present so seamlessly.
I am looking forward to DJ and Becca's book coming out next!
October 31, 2024
This book was a little better than the second book. I really was not sure where it was going when the diary entries started but I enjoyed seeing the characters develop. It was pretty straight forward and I was able to put all the pieces together early on. I was a little disappointed the author kept Kate so Whiny. I was so sick of every other page she was crying again. She expressed through out the first two books she did not want things to move forward sexually with Alex but in third book she upset he is not moving forward. There is a way to keep a book clean and this is not the way. Again all I could think is she need to grow up and get therapy. It was a decent ending to this 3 book series but I really wish I would have stopped after first book.
June 10, 2018
I was worried how book #3 would compare to the first two in the series (because they were fantastic) but I was pleasantly surprised and really loved Finding Treasure! I loved revisiting favorite characters, and the history is just as rich in this book as the previous two. The historical perspective adds depth to the story, and there is a level of suspense throughout the entire book that kept me guessing. This book is an excellent addition to a wonderful series that I highly recommend to everyone who likes a little romance, suspense, history, or just a great story!
November 16, 2018
This is the third novel in Humphrey’s Hill Country series. There wasn’t as much suspense as there was in the previous two books. This had more of a romance theme. It was still a delightful story. The ancestry aspect added a nice side story to the book. I look forward to reading more novels by this author.
July 6, 2020
Well, this one really surprised me. I enjoyed the Texas history lesson that wove throughout the story. That part fits very well with the actual story of Kate & her new business. The ending was not at all what I would have expected. A very great conclusion to this series that I enjoyed very much.
December 29, 2021
An interesting mix of genealogy, mystery and romance/relationships. It started off more like a day in the life of story, but then became more involved as it progressed, pulling it together nicely at the end.
September 9, 2018
Mystery and clean romance - a great mix
Love Kate and Alex and their relationship. This is a great mixture if mystery, drama and love that you won't want to put down
Love Kate and Alex and their relationship. This is a great mixture if mystery, drama and love that you won't want to put down
September 27, 2018
Good book but sometimes felt like Kate needed to grow up
March 28, 2020
Yay!!!!
Such a great ending to a wonderful story!!! So glad there was a happily ever after for Kate and Alex and Travis too.
Such a great ending to a wonderful story!!! So glad there was a happily ever after for Kate and Alex and Travis too.
October 19, 2021
That was a wonderful & intriguing read!!!:)
Well done Pamela Humphrey for writing a wonderful series:)
Well done Pamela Humphrey for writing a wonderful series:)
April 15, 2023
Just doesn’t compare to the first.
May 6, 2024
See my review for Finding Claire. This one isn't quite as good, but the review points are pretty much the same!
June 28, 2023
A good series. Sad to have come to the end of the journey with the characters.
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September 23, 2018I read all three books in this series - one right after the other. I couldn't put them down. I love the way Pamela Humphrey builds her stories. Not only do you have an intriguing story line, but you also pick up the history behind the story as you read about Claire and how she escapes her captors. The plot thickens as she meets Alex and they attempt to unravel the mystery of her life, who is after her, and who she really is. It builds into a very complicated story full of many layers. One book leads to the next with more mystery and intrigue. Little by little she finds out who she is and how much of her past she knew nothing about. She finds love, family, friends, and more people after as she pieces together more of her mysterious past. After the second book, I wondered how Pamela would keep my interest for a third book, but she nailed it. I loved the way Kates's love of genealogy along with more mystery and suspense which built a wonderful story of family, friends, and love.
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