No Greater Treasure [Paperback]

Ellen Kelley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1998

On a Colorado expedition, two archeologists discover the greatest treasure of all--buried deep within their own hearts... When Kacey O'Reilly's father introduces her to Rafe Assante, she dismisses him as a shallow ladies' man. And when her father invites Rafe to join them on an archaeological expedition, she is outraged. But Kacey and Rafe have more in common than they think. And before she knows it, Rafe has unearthed a burning desire buried deep within her heart--and for Kacey, it is the discovery of a lifetime...

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Jove (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0515124087
• ISBN-13: 978-0515124088
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,762,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Award-winning author Ellen Kelley's debut novel, NO GREATER TREASURE, was nominated for the Romance Writers of America coveted Rita Award. Since that time, Kelley has earned a reputation among readers, critics, and booksellers as a talented writer and compelling storyteller. Adding wisdom and wit, she creates believable characters that continue to live on in the minds of her readers. A sixth generation Kentuckian, Kelley resides in West Paducah. In the old southern manner, she still considers the noon meal, dinner, and the evening meal, supper; and prefers to enjoy either at any restaurant in town.

She has been married to the same man for "many years." That situation has not always been easy considering the competition with three Yorkshire Terriers, the true apples of her husband's eye. Ellen has two wonderful children, a son and a daughter, and a lovely daughter-in-law, who is the mother of two very special grandchildren.

Ellen is a member of Heartland Writers Guild, Kentucky State Poetry Society (past president), and a former, long-time member of Romance Writers of America.

To contact Ellen, go to www.ellenkelley.net

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A refreshingly light-hearted romance novel!, January 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: No Greater Treasure (Paperback)

The dream of every serious archaeologist is to make that big discovery, and Kacey O'Reilly' dream was on the verge of coming true, and nothing was going to get in its way, not even her own father's wishes for her happiness.

Schooled in the field of her father, who raised her and who is her biggest role model, Kacey has come to judge her own self-worth by the value of her archaeological finds.

The reader soon learns that the self-reliant Kacey is somewhat of a rarity among women of her lifetimes (the late 1880's) since finding a husband is not on her agenda.

The story develops from her father's plan to have his "pick" for his daughter accompany them, along with a party of their associates, on a dig out West.

True to the real world, many unexpected "turns in the road" make the reader anxious to know what the next turn in the journey brings.

Rafe, the young Frenchman who is the victim of infatuation with the spirited Kacey, is as tenacious in his pursuit of her as she is in her pursuit of hidden relics.

The reader is left with a subtle notion about the real treasures in life - the intangible ones which cannot be weighed and measured - something the captivating Rafe knew all along.

Ellen Kelley certainly proves herself as a romance writer in this refreshingly light-hearted, cleverly-done novel!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Historical romance with a mystery that readers will dig, October 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: No Greater Treasure (Paperback)

In 1887, archeologist Colin O'Reilly invites a former student, Rafe Assante, on an expedition in Colorado. Colin's daughter Kacey does not relish having the French ladies' man on the dig. On the contrary, Rafe enjoys the thought of working with the cool woman. Colin feels that Rafe is the right man for his brilliant, but obstinate daughter.

While on the train West and at the dig site in the mountains, the two young archeologists begin to fall in love with one another. A rash of accidents occur that makes it seem as if the Indian ruins are cursed. Thefts also have happened, leaving no doubt that mortals are involved. However, before love can be explored, Rafe and Kacey need to uncover the identity of the individual who is behind the problems besetting the dig.

Award winning poet Ellen Kelley scribes her debut novel, a lyrical and appealing historical romance that will exhilarate fans of the Americana sub-genre. The story line moves quickly, especially the subplot involving archeology. The characters are all exciting, especially Kacey. Though the mystery lacks red herrings, it adds much to the overall historical flavor of the book. Ms. Kelley has entered the romance world in a big way that will leave her with many fans desiring more and bigger historical romances from her.

Harriet Klausner 10/19/98

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Historical romance with a mystery that readers will dig, October 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: No Greater Treasure (Paperback)

~<p~ rash of accidents occur that makes it seem as if the Indian ruins are cursed. Thefts also have happened, leaving no doubt that mortals are involved. However, before love can be explored, Rafe and Kacey need to uncover the identity of the individual who is behind the problems besetting the dig. <p~ especially the subplot involving archeology. The characters are all exciting, especially Kacey. Though the mystery lacks red herrings, it adds much to the overall historical flavor of the book. Ms. Kelley has entered the romance world in a big way that will leave her with many fans desiring more and bigger historical romances from her.

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