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The Diamond Secret
"Nothing can bring out the evils of man like the lust to possess a particular jewel." -- Sylvie Montague
Some coincidences gemologist Sylvie Montague might buy. But she could not swallow the notion that, by a random baggage mix-up, she was holding the very jewel that Paul Maigny, her rogue of an ex, coveted most.
Sylvie didn't want to believe that Paul would involve her in a jewel heist -- especially when she'd been deputized by the Glasgow police to assess this very gem. But Paul wasn't talking. And between Scottish mobsters, fiery car chases and a seductive stranger with as many facets as the cursed diamond, Sylvie sensed that finding the legendary stone's rightful owner was a matter of life, death -- and age-old justice.
Some coincidences gemologist Sylvie Montague might buy. But she could not swallow the notion that, by a random baggage mix-up, she was holding the very jewel that Paul Maigny, her rogue of an ex, coveted most.
Sylvie didn't want to believe that Paul would involve her in a jewel heist -- especially when she'd been deputized by the Glasgow police to assess this very gem. But Paul wasn't talking. And between Scottish mobsters, fiery car chases and a seductive stranger with as many facets as the cursed diamond, Sylvie sensed that finding the legendary stone's rightful owner was a matter of life, death -- and age-old justice.
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 2006
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February 9, 2017
Normally I love the January TBR Challenge because I tend to collect category novels like crazy. At their best, the storytelling is usually streamlined and top notch. This month was a little tricky for me. Unwilling to settle for a so-so read, I DNF-d a couple of Harlequin Intrigues before unearthing The Diamond Secret, a 2006 release from Ruth Wind(aka Barbara Samuel.) I figured a novel from a tried and true author whose work I’ve loved in the past wouldn’t fail me, and I was right. This suspenseful caper centered around a fabulous jewel heist ended up being a thrilling read, even with a couple weak spots.
This novel reminded me all over again why I miss the Silhouette Bombshell line. I know the line had its detractors, but I was instantly drawn to it by the promise of strong, heroine-driven stories. If you love action movies, the best books in this line were pretty much the book equivalent.
Our heroine in this case is gemologist Sylvie Montague. Sylvie has been hired by authorities in Glasgow to assess some previously stolen jewels. Upon arrival in Scotland, Sylvie plans to visit some family (she is the daughter of an American father and Scottish-French mother) before getting to work. However, her plans change when she meets a very sexy stranger – and finds herself in possession of a legendary stolen diamond. It’s obvious early on that plenty of folks want to get their hands on the gem and so the chase is on.
This is a partial review. You can find the complete text here: http://allaboutromance.com/tbr-challe...
This novel reminded me all over again why I miss the Silhouette Bombshell line. I know the line had its detractors, but I was instantly drawn to it by the promise of strong, heroine-driven stories. If you love action movies, the best books in this line were pretty much the book equivalent.
Our heroine in this case is gemologist Sylvie Montague. Sylvie has been hired by authorities in Glasgow to assess some previously stolen jewels. Upon arrival in Scotland, Sylvie plans to visit some family (she is the daughter of an American father and Scottish-French mother) before getting to work. However, her plans change when she meets a very sexy stranger – and finds herself in possession of a legendary stolen diamond. It’s obvious early on that plenty of folks want to get their hands on the gem and so the chase is on.
This is a partial review. You can find the complete text here: http://allaboutromance.com/tbr-challe...
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