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Keepsake
Setting: Contemporary Connecticut Sensuality: 8 Olivia Bennett and Quinn Leary share a past. She lived in the big house on the hill, he lived in the gardener's cottage with his father, and they'd spent their high school years competing for the best grades. But when Quinn's father was accused of murdering Olivia's cousin, father and son became fugitives, never to be seen again. That is until Quinn returns to the town of Keepsake, Connecticut, to reopen the case and clear his father's name. Olivia doesn't know it, but she has waited for Quinn's return just as he has waited to return to her. A powerful, passionate love denied for 17 years blazes between them, and Olivia is willing to defy her family to have Quinn. But her championing of Quinn exposes her to danger, for someone in Keepsake doesn't want the murder solved. Dark forces threaten to harm Olivia as well as Quinn if he continues to investigate. And in his search to clear his father's name, Quinn discovers secrets about the Bennett family that would destroy Olivia and tear the two lovers apart forever. Which will Olivia choose, the family she loves or the man she can't live without?
Keepsake is a deeply emotional tale of love and life in a small New England town--with all of its secrets, prejudices, unforgettable characters, and charm--interwoven with a murder mystery that has a surprising solution. A fine offering from an author worthy of keeping an eye on.--Lois Faye Dyer
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First published January 1, 1999
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March 14, 2024
Excellent book, nice character development, good mystery and suspense with a surprise ending.
Young lady who swears off ever attaining marriage and develops her own career business (despite her exceedingly wealth family with whom she has conflict as they are too controlling -lol, maybe a bit far fetched - as they fawn all over her lazy twin brother, well, whatever, that was a minor part of the story) ends up sort of partnering with a long lost friend from childhood who has returned to town to clear his fathers name from criminal innuendos which will somehow potentially scandalize the wealthy family (ok, storyline a bit bizarre but curiosity kept me hooked). Anyway, the two of them eventually fall in love, then separate out of impulsive anger, then are brought together again due to other circumstances ..... and the true mystery is finally solved and everyone lives happily ever after!!!
Young lady who swears off ever attaining marriage and develops her own career business (despite her exceedingly wealth family with whom she has conflict as they are too controlling -lol, maybe a bit far fetched - as they fawn all over her lazy twin brother, well, whatever, that was a minor part of the story) ends up sort of partnering with a long lost friend from childhood who has returned to town to clear his fathers name from criminal innuendos which will somehow potentially scandalize the wealthy family (ok, storyline a bit bizarre but curiosity kept me hooked). Anyway, the two of them eventually fall in love, then separate out of impulsive anger, then are brought together again due to other circumstances ..... and the true mystery is finally solved and everyone lives happily ever after!!!
January 28, 2022
A murder took place at a quaint and peaceful town. Seventeen years later the son to the said murderer came back in order to clear his father's reputation.
And I kept on guessing the real culprit.
Not once, not twice and not on the third time I guessed right. Until there're a few pages left to finish the book and I still can't get it right. Full with plot twist!
As I enjoyed this book, I tried to find other books written by the same author but luck was not with me. Most of the books were written before 2000 and were not published anymore.
Guess I have to hunt them at libraries or used book store.
And I kept on guessing the real culprit.
Not once, not twice and not on the third time I guessed right. Until there're a few pages left to finish the book and I still can't get it right. Full with plot twist!
As I enjoyed this book, I tried to find other books written by the same author but luck was not with me. Most of the books were written before 2000 and were not published anymore.
Guess I have to hunt them at libraries or used book store.
September 18, 2020
Intriguing Story
An interesting tale about two different characters growing up together both are very intelligent and good friends. Olivia Bennett and Quinn Leary are school friends and have grown up together on the same property. But Quinn is the son of the Gardner who has become a suspect in the murder of Olivia 's
Cousin.
An interesting tale about two different characters growing up together both are very intelligent and good friends. Olivia Bennett and Quinn Leary are school friends and have grown up together on the same property. But Quinn is the son of the Gardner who has become a suspect in the murder of Olivia 's
Cousin.
August 12, 2020
A mystery with an intense romance and love between the two main characters, Quinn and Olivia.
November 25, 2020
I enjoyed this story. Romance, intrigue, small-town suspicions, family secrets. Lots to keep me turning pages.
February 11, 2021
Good book
I enjoyed this book. It surprised me a little which was nice. There were a couple slow spots but worth it to finish.
I enjoyed this book. It surprised me a little which was nice. There were a couple slow spots but worth it to finish.
March 9, 2018
Loved the main characters in this story. It was a good, easy read that flowed and held my interest.
This is my first book by this author but won't be my last.
This is my first book by this author but won't be my last.
August 9, 2008
Keepsake
Antoinette Stockenberg
Romance
334 pages
copyright: 1999
isbn: 0-312-96975-9
Keepsake, Connecituct is a quaint, peaceful town--a cozy haven for families, friends and old memories. Then Quinn Leary returns, reopening a scandal the town would rather forget: a murder his father was accused of seventeen years ago. Quinn has come back to clear his father's name and right the wrongs of the past. Olivia Bennett doesn't realize it, but she has been waiting for this moment...for the return of the only man she has ever loved. Soon family secrets, shattered dreams, and fierce rivalaries come together in powerful and unexpected ways, offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance for new beginnings...
Antoinette Stockenberg
Romance
334 pages
copyright: 1999
isbn: 0-312-96975-9
Keepsake, Connecituct is a quaint, peaceful town--a cozy haven for families, friends and old memories. Then Quinn Leary returns, reopening a scandal the town would rather forget: a murder his father was accused of seventeen years ago. Quinn has come back to clear his father's name and right the wrongs of the past. Olivia Bennett doesn't realize it, but she has been waiting for this moment...for the return of the only man she has ever loved. Soon family secrets, shattered dreams, and fierce rivalaries come together in powerful and unexpected ways, offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance for new beginnings...
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January 17, 2014Keepsake - New England Shore Stories - (Quinn and Olivia) - Keepsake, Connecticut is quaint, peaceful town--a cozy haven for families, friends and old memories. Then Quinn Leary returns reopening a scandal the town would rather forget: a murder his father was accused seventeen years ago. Quinn has come back to clear his father's name and right the wrongs of the past. Olivia Bennett doesn't realize it, but she has been waiting for this moment...for the return of the only man she has ever loved. Soon family secrets,. shattered dreams and fierce rivalries come together in powerful and unexpected ways, offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance for new beginnings...
February 22, 2014
"Keepsake" by Antoinette Stockenberg surprised me in so many ways. A story based in the small town of Keepsake, subject to all the elements of small-town living. Everyone knows everyone, and everybody's business as well. Couldn't really hide anything from others. Or could they? The story is filled with intrigue, mystery, romance, heartwarming people and criminals as well. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It's an old one, published in 1999. I will be on the look out for other books written by this author.
March 24, 2012
Keepsake is a easy read. I was looking for a book I could read before bed. Keepsake was perfect. Entertaining, with a good flow. It is set in a small town in New England, Quinn Leary returns after running away with his father 17 years earlier, when the town thought his father had murdered a high school girl. Quinn has a driven need, to clear his fathers name. He get more than he bargained for when his heart is swept away by Olivia Bennet, first cousin to the murdered girl.
October 4, 2012
I'm giving this 4 stars because I really liked the main characters, the story kept my interest, and I found the writing to be light and easy to read, for the most part. However, I did think that the story went on a little too long. The author probably felt the need to tie up loose ends and give the reader a sense of closure, but it seemed heavy-handed to me and totally unnecessary to add the epilogue. I'll definitely read more by this author.
February 22, 2012
I thoroughly enjoy Antoinette Stockenberg stories. They are romantic and take me to that teenage fantasy world of good men and strong women that I have long since realized is just fantasy. Nonetheless, it is lovely to get caught up in her stories and they always make me smile.
December 21, 2014
A well-written story but NOT a holiday romance
This was a good mystery and there is a romance which is a large part of the story but this is not a holiday story by any stretch of anyone's imagination.
This was a good mystery and there is a romance which is a large part of the story but this is not a holiday story by any stretch of anyone's imagination.
June 2, 2015
First time I have read by this author but excellent book Lots of twists and turns and I didn't figure out who did it until almost the very end. When Quinn and his father left town, you knew all along they weren't guilty, but any of the other characters sounded guilty. A very good read.
August 24, 2012
This was a very very good book....... one of the better ones ive read in a while.... Love Antoinette Stockenberg... so far all her books have been good.
September 3, 2012
ReaD this for a book club....would probably not have selectedit on my own....It's an easy summer read not a bad mystery but a little cliche and cheesy if you like that.
September 5, 2012
A romantic tragedy of betrayal & redemption, love & hatred, innocence & revenge. My favorite Antoinette book thus far!
December 1, 2012
Good book.
December 5, 2012
An Amazon 99 cent book. Very light and easy to read with likable characters and a predictable outcome.
January 26, 2013
Good book. Rather different surprising ending. Love to read about New England, so this fulfilled that need. Slowed down during the middle but the rest was good.
February 15, 2013
Interesting plot and characters; fun to read.
April 3, 2013
I read this months ago and I can bearly remember what it was about. It was a 99 cent download from Barnes and Noble and it was entertaining. What more can I ask?
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August 15, 2013Enjoyed this book.
September 20, 2013
Long but good
January 2, 2014
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and had a hard time putting it down. Romance and mystery hooked me. Don't let the date it was written stop you from reading it.
January 13, 2014
I enjoyed the mystery as well as the romance of this book. I read it a day and could not put it down.
January 20, 2014
Such a lovely novel; I do like her writing!
March 18, 2014
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