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Priceless

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Renowned underwater salvage expert Gordon Chandler asks marine archeologist Dr. Sam McGowan to join his team. In the past, Sam has rejected such offers, but this time the job entails salvaging a sunken paddle boat that his great-great grandfather used as a blockade runner during the Civil War. Desiring to learn more about his family tree and to work with the great Gordon, Sam accepts the job. In 1864, his ship sank off the Carolina coast due to a nasty storm. Since Gordon is busy on another project and his son Jared is also tied up elsewhere, he places his daughter Rachel in charge.

When Sam realizes that Rachel runs the project, he becomes upset. However, he soon realizes that she is more than just a nepotistic selection. She proves she is an expert in her own right. Soon, Sam and Rachel begin to fall in love with one another. However, when they uncover an allegedly unknown treasure on the sunken ship, they find their lives in jeopardy. If they survive, they may learn that their hearts contain the greatest treasure of them all.

Fans of romantic intrigue will find Mariah Stewart's latest novel to be a PRICELESS gem. The story line is fast-paced and filled with action. However, it is the tidbits on underwater salvaging and the Civil War blockade running blended within the plot that provide an exciting authenticity to the tale. Sam and Rachel are a wonderful couple and the secondary characters help propel the story forward. Ms. Stewart remains one of the sub-genre's leading lights.

Harriet Klausner

This book was good. I enjoyed reading it. When I read the back, I had high expectations of it being like "The Reef" the treasure hunting and all, But it was typical. I will try and read some of Mariah's other books though, I think she might be pretty good.. the ending just didn't make me sigh... awwwww. You know they are good when you can ~sigh~

The Enrights are one of the most real and loving families in romance(herMOON DANCE is the best), but for some reason Miss Stewart didn't put them in this book. This book is OK, but not vintage Stewart. She tried too hard to make a mystery and didn't spend enough time with the hero and heroine. Plus, I'm from the same area where the story is set, and she made it feel like a travelog, not a real place, which isn't like her usually. Come down and visit, Miss Stewart! Better yet, bring back the Enrights in your next book!

I must admit that this is my first book by Mariah Stewart and it was excellent. I really enjoyed the story and the little bit of history that the book entailed. It was different from the typical love story in that it had a bit of mystery. I must also admit that the mystery did not stump me. I had it figured out after a couple of chapters, but it was still fun to read and see if I was right. The only thing that I would have wished for was a little more/better description of the physical settings in the book, such as the house that was being restored and the "plain" ancestor who comes back as a ghost. On the whole, it was a good book, which I finished in one day, if that tells you anything. I couldn't put it down!!!!! Recommended very highly!!!!

Have enjoyed all of Mariah Stewart's books. Best to read them in order though. Three characters in this book are mentioned in "Moondance", also a good book.

I received my books in exactly three days, and was amazed at the delivery time. It is just wonderful to have such expediency.
I order from Amazon as I find the books I want to read at a reasonable price, and I always, get them on time.

What more could you ask for in a story? There are likable characters, a treasure hunt on a sunken ship from the Civil War, a ghost, an old antebellum house, a story of a mistress and an illegitimate child plus a love story. Throughly enjoyed the treasure diving on old ships and all the information involved. North Carolina has many old wrecks that are explored often. Sam and Rachael fall in love while working the site for the owner of Eden's End. When They spend a week-end there, Rachael sees a ghost and valuable old family dairies are found. It's a fun read and it held my attention. Good work. This is a keeper!

I bought this book based on the reviews I read here, but must say that I found nothing in this novel that made my believe my money was well-spent. The writing was flat, the characters uninteresting and under-developed, the mystery a bit lame. I skimmed two-thirds of the novel,(there was nothing to hold my eyes on the words!) and still managed to get the gist of a story that left me wondering where all these excellent ratings had come from. I hope this doesn't represent the best of Mariah Stewart.

The mystery in Priceless by Mariah Stewart was interesting but the characters seemed shallow and unrealistic. This was the first Stewart book I have tried---I'm not sure I'll try any others. The conversation of the characterters were extremely stiff and unreal. They constantly repeated each other's name in conversation---which was irratating! However, the mystery was entertaining.

Mariah Stewart has done it again! As you open the cover, she beckons you to enter a world of adventure, intrigue, and romance of the best kind; good to the very last page! I look forward to joining her on her next journey.