Series: Georgia Coast Romance #1
Author: Liz Johnson
Publisher: Revell
Genre: Christian Fiction, Romance, Contemporary
Source: Kindle Owned
My review:
A Sparkle of Silver was a slow read with a theme of forgiveness and faith. There are hints of mystery, old journals, secrets, and a treasure hunt.
I loved Millie's relationship with her Grandma Joy and her determined attitude to take care of her grandmother at all costs. While the meeting with Ben is lackluster, it does set the stage for them to form a friendship. The friendship is believable, and it follows a natural progression to something more.
Millie and Ben both have motivation for wanting to find the treasure. They are also keeping secrets from each other, which has the potential for disaster. I enjoyed the letters from Millie's great-grandmother, they were the parts of the book I enjoyed the most.
Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a sweet, clean romance, with a hint of mystery and intrigue.
★★★/5
Synopsis (from Goodreads):
Ninety years ago, Millie
Sullivan's great-grandmother was a guest at oil tycoon Howard Dawkins'
palatial estate on the shore of St. Simons Island, Georgia. Now, Millie
plays a 1920s-era guest during tours of the same manor. But when her
grandmother suggests that there is a lost diary containing the location
of a hidden treasure on the estate, along with the true identity of
Millie's great-grandfather, Millie sets out to find the truth of her
heritage--and the fortune that might be hers. When security guard Ben
Thornton discovers her snooping in the estate's private library, he
threatens to have her fired. But her story seems almost too ludicrous to
be fiction, and her offer to split the treasure is too tempting to pass
up . . .
Get ready for a romantic escapade through dark halls
and dusty corners that will have you holding your breath and sighing
with delight as two charming characters get caught up in the adventure
of uncovering the past and finding their way to an unexpected future.
I thought this was a cute read, though I gave it 3 stars, too. I do like treasure hunts in books. :)
ReplyDeleteLark, yes, it was a cute, one-time read :) I also like treasure hunts in books, they can be so much fun!
DeleteI just finished a book about a treasure hunt. This sounds sweet and interesting.
ReplyDeleteWendy, what was your book? Have a great weekend!
DeleteI would definitely like the history-related treasure-hunting aspects of this one.
ReplyDeleteTreasure hunts are always fun!
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