Unexpected Treasure

The Lost Andersons #1

by Melody Anne

This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B00D64QVZ0.

From New York Times and USA today Best Selling Author Comes the Continuation of the Well Loved Anderson Series

The Andersons are back in this exciting new line of the bestselling series everyone is talking about. In this new series, you will meet Richard Storm and his five children, and the circumstances that ripped him away from his brothers, Joseph and George Anderson. See how they finally meet. The bonds of an Anderson bloodline are too strong to keep their family apart forever.

Richard Storm is saddened that his children are throwing away their lives, and offers them an ultimatum. They have two years to take a failing business and make it a success or they lose their trust funds, and are on their own. His stubborn children think he’s gone insane, but they don’t know the powerful secret that can knock them to their knees and tear their family apart. Will they come together as they should, or will self-centeredness consume their hearts, ripping their family apart forever?

Crew Storm opens an exclusive resort in the Catalina Islands off the coast of California, and pride swells within him as he accomplishes the impossible. Everything is going on track until a blonde steps into his life and asks him to teach her how to be the perfect seductress.

Haley Sutherland is done with her fears, done being a wallflower and done being invisible. She comes up with a brilliant idea to find the perfect person to teach her how to seduce the man she truly wants. Though, the person she’s chosen to be her teacher is Crew Storm, soon she finds she’s forgetting her first love’s name.

This story will take you on a journey through the heart as Crew teaches Haley more than she ever imagined, and finds himself gaining more than he thought he needed.

Reunite with the Andersons as they discover new relatives and meet this new branch in the Anderson line. Will love truly conquer all, or will stubbornness make them lose everything they never knew they had.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Billionaires, Ebooks, Amazon, Billionaire Romance

280 pages, ebook

First published May 1, 2013

About the author

Nobody likes sexy men, sassy heroines, and emotionally charged books, right? WRONG! We all want to feel extraordinary when we read, and that's exactly what you'll get when you pick up a Melody Anne book. She has the feel-good stories of a damsel in distress with prince charming riding in to save the day . . . and she also has emotionally charged books that take you through a journey of emotion as you try to figure out if you love or hate the characters as they find themselves. What you get at the end of every Melody Anne book is a resolution that has you begging for more.

Melody Anne is a NYT best selling author of more than 70 books about strong women, strong families, and sexy strong men. Each series has its own theme, and each is different. Melody touches subjects others might not want to touch and you won't get away from reading one of her series without laughing, crying, and thinking about the journey you've just gone on even months later.

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Reviews

[Syndi · Rating 2 out of 5]

DnF.

I just dont get it. Maybe its the writting too descriptive makes me bored to death. The story does not develop very well. The chemistry between the characters are none. Even though the blurp promising fun and cute read.

I just can not finish it.

[Carol Lilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful story!!! “Unexpected Treasure – the Lost Andersons” was an AMAZING book! Melody Anne continues her phenomenal Anderson series in this book! The original series revolved around Joseph and George Anderson and their children. Joseph and George are brothers who love to meddle into their children’s lives. One by one their children are unknowingly matched up with the perfect love interest by their father and uncle, and fall into the most delicious romances. Just when we were sad that the Anderson children were all married off and we would have to say good-bye to this wonderful family, the Amazing Melody Anne comes up with a lost brother to Joseph and George – Richard Storm – who was taken at birth! This book tells the story of Crew Storm (Richard’s son) and Haley Sutherland’s fun filled romance. Their relationship starts very innocently and develops into a true love between two people – who by the way were manipulated by Richard. Well lucky for us, Richard has 3 more sons and a daughter, which will guarantee us at least 4 more wonderful books in this fabulous Anderson saga!! Take my word for it you will LOVE LOVE LOVE this series, I do and I cannot wait for Melody’s next book!!

[Fanny · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unexpected Treasure es el primer libro de la serie The Lost Anderson, una especie de spin off de la saga The Billionaire Bachelors de la autora Melody Anne y narra la historia de Haley y Crew.
Hay algunos meses que solo quiero leer libros profundos y con personajes torturados y hay otros en los que quiero lecturas ligeras y sencillas, claramente el mes de marzo entrara en la segunda categoria o al menos por ahora.
Hace bastantes meses que empece esta saga y aunque no es impresionante, es muy entretenida y rapida de leer. No llega a ser una lectura profunda o trascendental pero tiene un poco mas de desarrollo que una novela de Harlequin, aunque reconozco que con este libro en concreto tuve varios
problemas :

1º La protagonista no consiguio conquistarme del todo, su pasado tragico no me conmovio como deberia haberlo echo, no se si porque ella no me cayo muy bien desde el principio o si fue porque todo su pasado me parecio muy a lo Cenicienta.

2º La trama en ocasiones me parecio muy inverosimil y ni se diga la dicha conexion que se forma entre los protagonistas despues de solo una semana de conocerse.

3º Tiene varios cliches. No recuerdo si los libros anteriores eran tan absurdos pero en este en concreto hubo mucho ruedo de ojos. Mis partes favoritas eran cuando aparecian Joseph y George, eran muy graciosos.

En fin, fue una lectura entretenida y perfecta para una tarde aburrida pero reconozco que esperaba mas del libro. Queria algo sencillo pero quizas no tan sencillo.

2 Estrellas!

[Fanniny Moreno Zavaleta · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the idea of h asking H to teach her to be a seductress.
I didn't like Haley much and Crew wasn't amazing enough for me to overlook that deficiency.
Also, I hate all the smoking :/
I didn't see the point of some scenes like the porn-stars duo trying to cajole Crew, his first dismissal was enough to tell the reader he was Haley's forever and ever; I thought maybe Haley was going to walk in and find them in a compromising position but no, the scene kept getting longer with nothing interesting happening.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

George and Joseph discover something strange in the newspaper , Joseph and George discovered that had a missing brother who's name was Richard Storm ... Richard also had five children that he raised and decided to teach them a lesson , or they would be left out of the will .. Richard told his children to pick a file from five filing companies .. So then we meet his oldest child Crew and lets say he is every bit like the Anderson Brothers charming and good looking ... Melody Anne has got another hit series under her belt . It is a must read for all the Anderson fans

[Sara · Rating 1 out of 5]

A virgin asking a stranger to help her become a seductress. Some brothers realizing they are triplets and met.
The father of the H is sick and decided to play matchmaker.
I really didn’t like this because it was more so confusing and at first I was wondering who the book was about.
It’s not really memorable.

[Maru · Rating 5 out of 5]

A los hermanos Joseph y George, se une Richard, un hermano que no sabían que tenían, pero es igual de entrometido con sus hijos como ellos, les da un ultimátum a sus cinco hijos, tienen que tener beneficios cada uno, en una de las 5 propiedades que el les da a elegir a cada hijo, para que dejen de ser niños caprichosos e idiotas que es en lo que se convirtieron.
En este libro tenemos la historia de Crew, que elige un hotel en una isla y Haley, se conocen cuando ella le pide que le enseñe a seducir, porque quiere conseguir que el hombre del que esta enamorada se fije ella.
Crew al principio piensa que esta loca, y se niega, pero cuando ve, que Haley se acerca a otros hombres, no puede evitar meterse y ofrecerse para enseñarle, es un clásico hombre idiota, pero me gusto como la protegió y le enseño, que no necesitaba clases de seducción, podía seducir a quien ella quisiera, solo necesitaba creer en si misma.
Haley se crío con sus abuelos unos malditos hdp, que no merecían una nieta tan buena y tierna como es Haley, a pesar de tener dinero, la mantuvieron con ellos, pero menospreciándola todo el tiempo, sin darle nada de cariño, solo maltratos psicológicos.
Es una linda historia, tenemos mas de los Anderson, que es una familia increíble, lo único que me confunde son los tiempos, la primer nieta ya tiene 15 años, o sea ya pasaron tantos años entre el primer libro y el ocho, pero bueno, me gusto, y quiero saber mas de todos los hermanos Storm.

[Rough Draft Book Blog]

Unexpected Treasure by Melody Anne

Crew & Haley

UNEXPECTED TREASURE INDEED!

Well, what can I say? Ms. Anne did it again! My heart is once again full of so much needed Anderson love! This book, this start to The Lost Andersons series takes me back to the movie Maid To Order where Ally Sheedy is a spoiled, bratty rich kid and forces her wealthy father to wish he never had her. Poof... now she's faced with the "real" world and "real" problems. So looking forward to seeing how all the Storm kids turn their greedy lives around and make something of themselves without Daddy's money! Well, let's hope they turn it around! LOL!

Now Crew Storm... holy hunka munka! He made me swoon more than once. I just love a man with obscurity and that's exactly what you'll find in Crew Storm! A man with a head for business and a bod for sin. What more could a girl ask for? Oh yeah, maybe how to teach her how to acquire all that and more!! Haley was crackin' me up, I mean sheesh, askin' the holy hottness to educate her in how to be a seductress! What a trip! I was a little skeptical, but... well... you'll see! So so so awesome to see the return of Joseph and George. Those two are my favorite Andersons by far. Crazy meddlers! Remarkable supporting characters in the hotel staff. Marlin to be exact was one of my favorites!

This story is virtually effortless to read and if you've ever read any of the preceding Anderson books, you'll know what I mean when I say you'll be sucked in from the get go! It's 281 (Kindle version) pages long and took me a little over a day to read. Melody Anne has a unique approach to her writing where there doesn't need to be any swears or crude talk to make a sex scene hot and steamy. I love that about her!

There weren't exactly highs and lows to speak of, but I will say this, the story itself was an entire high point for me! Of course the climax was just right and left me feeling satisfied, fulfilled, and dreaming of the next installment!

5 Stars!

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story on how they found each other

[Paula Legate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just read all the books in The Billionair's Bachelors series for the second time. Each book was so good. They can be read as stand alone's, but It's better to start with book one, The billionaire wins the game. I fell in love with the Anderson family. Joseph, and George are twin brothers. They have fun playing match maker, melding in their sons life's.. They want grandkids and want their sons to find true love. Each book is a romance. I found each of the books to be a wonderful journey of love, and what each couple had to go through before they knew they couldn't run from love.

In this book Richard is a brother to George, and Joseph. His wife left him to raise 5 kids. He worked long hours, and the kids were raised by nanny's. Now that the kids are grown, he wants only the best for them. He too played match maker to his son Crew.

Here is a sample of chapter 3, that will sum up how the story starts out. ("I know this seems weird, and maybe I should have eased into it, but I am in love with man who doesn't know I'm alive and my phych professor suggested that I ask him out as a way of getting over my fears, but I get all tongue tied around him, which just can't happen. I want you to teach me how to make him want me - desire me - need me! )



Here is the list of the books. The Billionaire Wins the game, The Billionaire's Dance, The Billionaire Falls, The Billionaire's Marriage Proposal, Blackmailing the Billionaire's, Runaway Heiress, The Billionaire's Unexpected Treasure, Hidden Treasure, Final stand, Holiday Treasure.

[Neena Christianson Martin]

Another hit

I have never been disappointed in one of Melody Anne's books, and this one didn't disappoint either. There are twists and turns galore, really hot sex, and such romantic gestures. It is a great read, and well worth the time and money.

[Donna Porter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the story of Crew and Haley. I can hardly wait for the next one. This was a good story that held my interest. Good Job Melody Anne

[Samantha Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book.. I can't wait for the rest of the series now! You can't go wrong with a Melody Ann Book... Expecially when it comes to the Andersons... :O)

[tinkerliz82 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm so glad she's continuing the series I wasn't ready to let go of the Anderson's yet..

[MamaBear2019 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!! Just like all the others in this series :)

Merged review:

Loved it!!! Just like all the Anderson books!!! Cant wait for the next one!!

[Raine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the previous books. This one was kinda boring, though I did like the end where it is revealed how they really meet.

[Aitana Martín · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entretenido y rápido de leer, un libro perfecto en época de 'no tengo vida por la universidad'.

[Michelle Quintana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book. So far, this branch of the Anderson family is different from the original branc. The patriarch, Richard, is like his brothers Joseph and George. All three are into the matchmaking business for their children. Richard went about his in a different approach. Crew, his oldest son, is tasked to turn around a failing resort located on the Catalina islands. On the day of the grand opening, he is approached by Haley, who offers to pay him on how to seduce someone. He turns her down, thinking she is just some crazy woman. However, this crazy woman ends up staying on his mind. Haley is disappointed but not deterred. She has won a two week stay at the same resort the Crew has just opened. When Crew runs into her again, he thinks she is following him. He also doesn't like how she has already moved onto someone else to be her teacher. He decides that he will give her pointers on how to seduce someone, hoping that she will forget all about the one she originally plans on seducing. Being with Crew is an eye-opening experience for Haley in more ways than one. She learns that everything that her grandparents told her was wrong and that she has more confidence in herself that she originally thought. When the lessons go to far, Crew decides right then and there that Haley belongs to him only. He just needs to convince her that they have something real that will last once they leave the island. Told from both Crew and Haley's pov, it wasn't one sided in telling their stories like how some her other books. I just hope the rest of the books in this series stay the same way

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book couldn't put it down. While eating breakfast Joseph and George were discussing what to do that day with the grandkids, but when George was reading an article in the newspaper his face turned white when he saw the picture of Richard Storm. After going through their birth papers they had a theory of what might of happened with their family. When both Joseph and George were walking in to Storm Corporation offices they felt nervous and the employees couldn't stop starring, and when Richard Storm saw them in his office he looked stunned. Richard Storm has five kids Tanner, Ashton, Crew, Lance and Brielle, and they are spoiled so to teach them a leason he took their inheritance away, but to get their inheritance back they have to prove to him by rebuilding failing businesses that he bought. Crew Storm picked the failing resort and after two years he successfully finished his project. On the resort openning day Haley Sutherland who has won two free weeks at the resort is looking for Crew with an unusual request. Haley wants Crew to teach her how to seduce a man, Crew is speachless and thinks that she's crazy. After Haley explains to him her reasons he declines, but Haley decides to look for someone else. When Crew sees Haley getting close to an employee of his he doesn't like it. When Crew starts helping her he starts to like her a lot, Haley starts to fall for Crew, but she is afraid to open up to him because she would be leaving soon.

[Busybeth76 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Welcome the incoming Storms

Joseph and George Anderson discover a new branch of the Anderson family. Richard Storm is actually their triplet brother. They, of course, immediately reach out to accept Richard and his four son's and daughter into the Anderson Clan. But the main story is about Crew Storm, Richard's eldest son. Crew has been restoring a dilapidated resort on Catalina Island, at his father's behest. Nearing completion of the now glorious and spectacular resort, Crew has become an accomplished, mature and hard working man. He's no longer the spoiled, vain and immature boy of his past. Enter Haley Sutherland. She's looking to improve her life, especially sexually. Having won a two week vacation at Crew's stunning resort, she's determined to get Mr. Storm, a known womanizer, to teach her to woo men to her. She's lived a lonely, sheltered and cold existence growing up and she finds, based on her research, that Crew is the man to help her. Why waste a two week vacation sitting around when she can learn to live? What follows is Crew becoming fascinated by this quirky, smart and beautiful woman. Her confusing ideas and determined quest amuse him and he decides to humor her. What results in an awakening for both our protagonists that provides new life for them both. Well written and, ultimately, another excellent Anderson Family tale.

[SandyL · Rating 3 out of 5]

Richard Storm is fed up with his kids - he's spoiled them and now realizes he needs to do something drastic if he wants them to live up to their potential. So, he cuts them off then offers each of his five kids a failing business to restore - if they are successful they get their inheritance back. Fast forward two years and Crew Storm has taken over a resort on Catalina Island and it's getting ready to open up. His dad is really proud of him - the only thing missing is a wife for Crew.

Haley Sutherland was raised by her grandparents, but they were emotionally and verbally abusive so her confidence, especially with men, is rock bottom. A professor in one of her classes gives her an assignment and she ends up winning a vacation to a new resort on Catalina. She's going to take the opportunity to find a man to help her recover her confidence so she can ask a classmate she's been crushing on out. She sets her sights on Crew!

In the meantime, Joseph and George Anderson see a news article with a man who looks eerily like them - they do some digging and suspect he might be their brother (hence, the Lost Anderson series.) This was the most interesting part of the story, but the also the smallest part. I didn't really like Haley much, but I did like Crew.

[Ravina Mehta · Rating 3 out of 5]

all in all it was good but there were a few things that completely turned me off from this one...
Let's start from the beginning -
Although I liked the basic concept about the father treating his children with tough love, I didn't like the fact that Crew was the oldest and 30+ in age and yet was spoiled rotten. And suddenly 6 months into hard life and 2 years later he is a completely changed man, on his own, like without any guidance from anyone he suddenly found himself through 1 project... felt unbelievable
Heroine's character was another pathetic character and her reasons for approaching Crew seemed off... again felt unbelievable (she can't even manage to get her love interest's attention but she propositioned one hot shot Crew Storm...
After reading half of the book I let go the irritation regarding their 'reasonable' behavior for the sake of moving on.
The story plot also felt a bit empty... there were lots of thoughts and descriptions but for me their actual story moved at snail's pace... I didn't feel any relationship developing between them... (Hero thinks she is crazy, bam! hero wants to sleep with heroine, bam! hero is falling deep in love) It was like we are told their feelings again and again instead of us feeling that way.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Refreshing!!!

In my the Storm Family will certainly pick you up and take you by storm for sure. Crew Storm and his four siblings were given a very strong ultimatum by their Father Richard Storm who has just found out several things. First, he has cancer. Second two men who look identical to him are claiming they are brothers...triplets to be exact. Well Richard wants to make sure before he dies he can see his spoiled kids turn their lives around. He provides them all with failing businesses, while he has taken their trust funds. He wants them to be the loving adults and siblings they can be then to marry and give by him grandkids. Crew is propositioned by a very pretty petite blond woman. Haley's proposition makes him choke and definitely becomes intrigued.

A missing billionaire who reunites with his triplet brothers. What mischief can they come up with? This list Storm Family is so related to the Andersons. Great start to this new series that is intertwined with the Anderson's series.

Such a great story t

[Irene Marshall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good start

A good start to introduce a new section of the expanding Anderson family, Joseph and George have discovered Richard their triplet they never knew about who was stolen as a baby, Richards children became spoilt and lazy and he sets each one a challenge to rescue a failing business or lose their trust funds he is also scheming to get them married and producing children as he believes that he has little time left. This first book features Crew the eldest son and the lovely Harley these two burn red hot for each other and soon love develops. A good read with lots of interest.

[Cindy Senn · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a Melody Anne book. Enough said !

Every book in the Anderson's saga is full of love. Laughter, and a little misunderstanding to add interest.
I have every book in the series including spin-offs and have enjoyed each and every book.
One thing I really enjoy is the lack of grammatical mistakes commonly found in many self-published books today. Some errors have been so severe it's almost impossible to read the book. Editing is not a common word to be found in some authors vocabulary. That is laziness as far as I'm concerned
concerned.
Ms. Anne's writings are a joy to read and I look forward to years of reading her well-written books.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crew Storm

This is probably the best of the Andersons family books I’ve read so far. Crew and Haley, though flawed, seem to be a well rounded couple. They get to know each other in an oddball kind of way, but that’s okay. There was no highhandedness. No whiny people on either side. There were a couple of great side characters. All in all, I couldn’t ask for a better book.

Definitely helpful to read in sequence if you’re interested in Joseph and George’s exploits, otherwise, this book could likely stand on its own as a great start to a new series.

[Fernanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

gostei sim, mas acabou por ser uma leitura meio previsível e sem grandes desenvolvimentos em termos de personagens.
o romance é breve, não foi empolgante e quiçá meio apresado... ficando o leitor "á espera de algo" (eu fiquei!).
mas no contexto de ser uma serie e claro que com a inclusão de cenas com os personagens de histórias anteriores dá um nadinha mais de animação.
apesar de tudo, é uma história levezinha e dá para entreter.

[Mauaqui · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow, a whole new family to matchmake

George and Joseph find out through a news article that they had another brother, Richard, who looked just like them. Instead of twins they were triplets.
Richard was also a matchmaker like his brothers. His latest project was Crew, his eldest, who is marrying Haley, a lost soul who was perfect for his son. He has 4 more children to matchmake with his new brothers help.

[Christine Jalili · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book.

I loved this book and couldn’t put it down. Loved how Haley approached Crew about teaching her how to be seductive to catch the attention of someone else. But is he falling for her? Can he get her to stay? Is there some matchmaking from the Anderson’s? Loved how they find out there’s more family out there. Looking forward to reading more of this series. Loved their happy ever after. I highly recommend this book.

[Ferbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

It never gets old to hear these stories about the Andersons and the entire branch of the family. They are all so much fun to read. Joseph is such a sweet, meddelsome old man. He always has something up his sleeves.

You will find romance, laughter, mistakes, discipline, consequences and redemption. I read this and others in the series four years ago but I enjoyed re-visiting the story again by listening to the audio.