A Sparkle of Silver
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Average rating4.3
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Ratings3
Average rating4.3
When Ben Thornton catches Millie Sullivan snooping at the mansion where he is a security guard, he joins her in her search for a lost diary she hopes will reveal a hidden treasure and the identity of her great-grandfather.
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. Then 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-- and the fortune that might be hers. When security guard Ben Thornton discovers her snooping in the estate's private library, her story seems ludicrous-- but her offer to split the treasure is too tempting to pass up. -- adapted from back cover.
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3 primary booksGeorgia Coast Romance is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2018 with contributions by Liz Johnson.
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I've always been interested in the history of old homes or estates, wondering what would be told if walls could talk. In A Sparkle of Silver, journal entries from Millie's great-grandmother do the talking. Millie learns about her families past by reading the journal entries and the mysteries that line the pages. While her grandmother is struggling with dementia, she still has glimpses of the past and offers Millie tidbits of information that fill in gaps from the journal. Millie begins searching for answers to questions that are unveiled of her ancestors by taking a job at the Dawkins' Estate mentioned in the diary. Ben Thornton works at the estate as a security guard and through a twist of events begins helping Millie with her search for answers. He is hiding secrets of his own past that have landed his mother in prison. Even though he was only a child when his mother deceived others, he is haunted by her mistakes and is on a mission to bring restoration. Together, Millie and Ben, set out on a treasure hunt of sorts to find answers to many mysteries. What they uncover is painful and shocking, bringing a sudden halt to their blooming relationship. But with the wise words of Millie's forgetful grandmother and Ben's boss at his second job, they wade through the deep waters to find peace. A Sparkle of Silver is a fun, engaging and wisdom filled novel. It's an easy and enjoyable read with a few twists and turns along the way!
Thank you to NetGalley & Revell for my e-copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
3.5 stars
Millie Sullivan is stuck. She's struggling financially, and then finds herself in a situation where she needs a good amount of money, badly. When she learns that she may have historical ties to a wealthy family in the area, she jumps at the chance to work at the Chateau museum, where she hopes to uncover both her family history and the treasure rumored to be hidden somewhere on the estate. She is caught snooping by Ben Thornton, a security guard by night and history professor by day, who is also in need of some extra cash. They reluctantly decide to work together to find answers, and a fascinating historical treasure hunt ensues.
This was a light, fun read. I really enjoyed the slight mystery of the treasure hunt, as well as the historical aspects of this book. I found myself quickly turning pages to find out what happened, and thinking about it when I wasn't reading. It's been a while since I've gotten that invested in a story. The plot kept pushing me along, and I really enjoyed it! I'm not a huge fan of romance novels, and this book had a pretty heavy romance plot. There wasn't anything inappropriate, but it got too angst-y and saccharine-sweet for me. If romance is your thing though, this is a good one. I've already recommended it to friends who I know will enjoy it! I think it would make a great summer beach read. I'll be looking for book 2 in the Georgia Coast Romance series, Glitter of Gold.
I received a copy of A Sparkle of Silver from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
