Join a geocaching adventure in the spectacular Lake of the Ozarks wilderness, with Lyssa, the reluctant volunteer whose former nemesis is now her chief sponsor; Madison, a city girl paired with an outdoorsy guy who gets on her very last nerve; Hadley, who doesn't know enough about guys to realize she's met a womanizer; and cautious Reagan, who meets an equally cautious guy. Will they find the treasure they're looking for ... or something else entirely?
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It's been a while since I read an anthology where the stories were related by a event set in a small town rather than family ties. They do link the stories though the characters in one small way or another but they all feature the geocaching hunt.
I have to give this book 4.5 stars and say this is one of the best anthologies I have read from this publisher.
Rainbow’s End is a collection of four stories that run concurrently, written by four different authors presenting a very intriguing setup. The stories occur in the Missouri Ozarks at Lake of the Ozarks. All the stories occur during a geocache contest set up by a church that runs over two months. A geocache contest is when teams compete in attempting to locate a series of caches with only the longitude and latitude of the location, along with a poem to help pinpoint the location after arrival. The teams use handheld gps devices to track the exact longitude and latitude. The first three stories are simple romance stories while the fourth has some suspense included. All four stories were worth reading as above average clean romances, and the geocache contest added some fun sideline interest.
(Glenajo Shambeck Eclectic Reading 20120423)I had fun taking a stroll through the lives of these people as they joined in the very first Rainbow’s End Treasure Hunt, and whether or not this group takes the stories a step further by reconnecting in a new collection on the second annual treasure hunt, I’m walking away with a sense both of satisfaction and of a broader world where other stories could be told. To me, this is the measure of success.
(Margaret Fisk Tales to Tide You Over 20120508)
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A geocaching adventure in the spectacular Lake of the Ozarks area of Missouri is the setting for a new Romancing America four-in-one. Readers will laugh and cry with four women who set off to find one thing … and discover something else entirely!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Lori B
Format:Paperback
I've read many collections but this one is near the top of the list. each story was well written, with compelling plots and likeable characters. Valerie Comer's Topaz Treasure was a refreshing take on the 'guy from the past' theme and the the twist at the end was a nice surprise.
Beneath the Surface, by Annalisa Daughety's is a sweet and touching story that everyone will relate to. Cara Putman's Love's Prize and Nicole O'Dell's Welcome Home won't disappoint.
One of the most fun parts is the way the characters all make cameo's in each story.
Rainbow's End is a great summer read. One book for the hammock, one for the beach, one for the pool and one for the road. The only minor issue is that all four stories deserved to be full books.
Beneath the Surface, by Annalisa Daughety's is a sweet and touching story that everyone will relate to. Cara Putman's Love's Prize and Nicole O'Dell's Welcome Home won't disappoint.
One of the most fun parts is the way the characters all make cameo's in each story.
Rainbow's End is a great summer read. One book for the hammock, one for the beach, one for the pool and one for the road. The only minor issue is that all four stories deserved to be full books.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By CDeesBooks
Format:Paperback
First story: Topaz Treasure by Valerie Comer
Lyssa can tell a stranger the health benefits of abandoning their soda in favor of water, but she's scared to death to share her faith in Jesus. Even with those she knows. She's determined to conquer that fear, however, and signs up to help her church with their summer geocaching outreach. Unfortunately, her first attempt to get a sponsor for the event brings her face to face with her former college professor. The man who made classroom-sport of her best friend's very vocal faith.
I loved the salvation message in this story, and the fact that it is an integral part of the character's story. The hero is pretty cool, too. :-)
Second Story: Beneath the Surface by Annalisa Daughety
Madison isn't thrilled about going home--too many bad memories. But she's lost her job and needs a place to stay until she finds a new one. Geocaching is not her idea of a good time, but she reluctantly agrees to make her sister happy. But when an emergency calls her sister out of town, Madison is stuck with Grant as a partner--the fishing guide who looks down his nose at her Jimmy Choo shoes. Can these two reluctant partners learn to see beneath the suface?
Another delightful story with a wonderful message about forgiveness woven through.
Third Story: Love's Prize by Cara C. Putman
While Reagan searches for hidden treasure in the Ozarks, a stalker is searching for Reagan. Can her brother and his annoying roommate, Colton, keep her safe?
This story had a suspense twist and was a fun change of pace from the other stories.
And last but not least...
Forth Story: Welcome Home by Nicole O'Dell
Hadley is fighting to lose the self image that tells her she's still the overweight, unconfident girl she was 96 pounds ago. If she wins the geocaching contest, maybe she'll have proven to herself she's not the same person. And it sure doesn't hurt that one of the contestants is constantly flirting and complimenting her. But Noah--the man who dumped her for her best friend years ago--is bent on destroying any chance she has with the guy.
The book ended on a high note with Welcome Home. I loved Hadley's character and her determination to get healthy and active. And Noah? He's a great big softy! Loved him.
Geocaching, summer, and the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks country? Rainbow's End had me at hello. I have never participated in geocaching (beyond the fact that my work placeshappens to be the location for a geocache--which I think is totally cool), but I grew up exploring Missouri's countryside, so the outdoors, hiking, exploring aspect of this book really drew me in. And since the stories happen over the course of a Missouri summer, and it just happens to be summer time now, I felt like I was exploring and geocaching along with the characters.
(Does virtual hiking count as exercise? Because I sure burned a lot of virtual calories! :-)
Rainbow's End is a great read, and the wonderful, bite-size stories are perfect for a busy summertime schedule.
Happy Reading!
Lyssa can tell a stranger the health benefits of abandoning their soda in favor of water, but she's scared to death to share her faith in Jesus. Even with those she knows. She's determined to conquer that fear, however, and signs up to help her church with their summer geocaching outreach. Unfortunately, her first attempt to get a sponsor for the event brings her face to face with her former college professor. The man who made classroom-sport of her best friend's very vocal faith.
I loved the salvation message in this story, and the fact that it is an integral part of the character's story. The hero is pretty cool, too. :-)
Second Story: Beneath the Surface by Annalisa Daughety
Madison isn't thrilled about going home--too many bad memories. But she's lost her job and needs a place to stay until she finds a new one. Geocaching is not her idea of a good time, but she reluctantly agrees to make her sister happy. But when an emergency calls her sister out of town, Madison is stuck with Grant as a partner--the fishing guide who looks down his nose at her Jimmy Choo shoes. Can these two reluctant partners learn to see beneath the suface?
Another delightful story with a wonderful message about forgiveness woven through.
Third Story: Love's Prize by Cara C. Putman
While Reagan searches for hidden treasure in the Ozarks, a stalker is searching for Reagan. Can her brother and his annoying roommate, Colton, keep her safe?
This story had a suspense twist and was a fun change of pace from the other stories.
And last but not least...
Forth Story: Welcome Home by Nicole O'Dell
Hadley is fighting to lose the self image that tells her she's still the overweight, unconfident girl she was 96 pounds ago. If she wins the geocaching contest, maybe she'll have proven to herself she's not the same person. And it sure doesn't hurt that one of the contestants is constantly flirting and complimenting her. But Noah--the man who dumped her for her best friend years ago--is bent on destroying any chance she has with the guy.
The book ended on a high note with Welcome Home. I loved Hadley's character and her determination to get healthy and active. And Noah? He's a great big softy! Loved him.
Geocaching, summer, and the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks country? Rainbow's End had me at hello. I have never participated in geocaching (beyond the fact that my work placeshappens to be the location for a geocache--which I think is totally cool), but I grew up exploring Missouri's countryside, so the outdoors, hiking, exploring aspect of this book really drew me in. And since the stories happen over the course of a Missouri summer, and it just happens to be summer time now, I felt like I was exploring and geocaching along with the characters.
(Does virtual hiking count as exercise? Because I sure burned a lot of virtual calories! :-)
Rainbow's End is a great read, and the wonderful, bite-size stories are perfect for a busy summertime schedule.
Happy Reading!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
These Four Authors Bring the Perfect Blend of Adventure, Romance, and Faith!!
May 2, 2013
By K. Grant
Format:Paperback
Topaz Treasure is such an enjoyable read! Lyssa is a Christian, but is incredibly shy when speaking about her faith. Then she comes across Kirk Kennedy, her college professor who was cruel to her best friend. Could he possibly be the same guy she remembers from college? Or has his heart finally changed for the better? If only she didn't feel a connection whenever she sees him, she would happily bring up this uncomfortable conversation and get closure. There's an unexpected surprise in the story that makes it the perfect light-hearted read and there is indeed a treasure that gets found.
Beneath the Surface brings a story of opposites attract, with just the right amount of tension and sweetness. From hostility to humbleness, from heartbroken to healing; when Madison returns home after several years of being mostly absent she doesn't expect to make amends with her family. With the help of her sister's neighbor, adventures in geocaching, and lots of prayer, Madison realizes there's so much more than what appears on the surface.
Love's Prize took a little longer to get my interest, but I really enjoyed the romance here as it unfolds and the story overall adds perfectly to this book. Reagan is an accountant having some trouble at home so her brother invites her to stay with him for the summer. His friend and fellow law student, Colton, happily joins in the hopes that he will win the treasure hunt of geocaching while looking after Reagan. I completely relate to Reagan in bringing her camera along to capture the beauty and essence of looking for caches on their excursions. An unexpected twist in the story totally changes everything!
Welcome Home, Love (written by Nicole O'Dell) is dedicated to all the women--old, young, and in between--who struggle with low self-esteem and a poor body image. Having camped there most of my life, I know the stronghold well. May you rise up with wings of beauty and take flight with your Savior as He gazes upon one of His most beautiful creations--you.
With dedications like that, my heart is won over immediately. Hadley has recently lost A LOT of weight and is in the best shape of her life physically. However, her mind is still catching up to this new image. She still sees herself as "the fat girl" instead of seeing how beautiful she has always been. She has difficulty taking compliments, she is determined to prove herself and her new strength by winning the geocache treasure hunt, she has invested thousands of dollars to make this trip in the hopes that NO ONE will recognize who she was before, and she immediately catches the attention of two men. One that broke her heart in the past and the other an obvious player. Will Hadley come to realize how beautiful and special she is in the eyes of God? There's also a slight twist in this story and an adorable marriage proposal that goes wonderfully wrong!
Each of these stories beautifully convey messages of starting over, starting fresh, forgiveness, healing, adventure, romance, friendship, and love in the midst of one GREAT treasure hunt. I cannot pinpoint which one was best because each of them have amazing characters and obstacles to overcome. I highly recommend this book as it gives the perfect amount of clean romance, hope, fun and faith that will definitely enhance any booklover's bookshelf!
Beneath the Surface brings a story of opposites attract, with just the right amount of tension and sweetness. From hostility to humbleness, from heartbroken to healing; when Madison returns home after several years of being mostly absent she doesn't expect to make amends with her family. With the help of her sister's neighbor, adventures in geocaching, and lots of prayer, Madison realizes there's so much more than what appears on the surface.
Love's Prize took a little longer to get my interest, but I really enjoyed the romance here as it unfolds and the story overall adds perfectly to this book. Reagan is an accountant having some trouble at home so her brother invites her to stay with him for the summer. His friend and fellow law student, Colton, happily joins in the hopes that he will win the treasure hunt of geocaching while looking after Reagan. I completely relate to Reagan in bringing her camera along to capture the beauty and essence of looking for caches on their excursions. An unexpected twist in the story totally changes everything!
Welcome Home, Love (written by Nicole O'Dell) is dedicated to all the women--old, young, and in between--who struggle with low self-esteem and a poor body image. Having camped there most of my life, I know the stronghold well. May you rise up with wings of beauty and take flight with your Savior as He gazes upon one of His most beautiful creations--you.
With dedications like that, my heart is won over immediately. Hadley has recently lost A LOT of weight and is in the best shape of her life physically. However, her mind is still catching up to this new image. She still sees herself as "the fat girl" instead of seeing how beautiful she has always been. She has difficulty taking compliments, she is determined to prove herself and her new strength by winning the geocache treasure hunt, she has invested thousands of dollars to make this trip in the hopes that NO ONE will recognize who she was before, and she immediately catches the attention of two men. One that broke her heart in the past and the other an obvious player. Will Hadley come to realize how beautiful and special she is in the eyes of God? There's also a slight twist in this story and an adorable marriage proposal that goes wonderfully wrong!
Each of these stories beautifully convey messages of starting over, starting fresh, forgiveness, healing, adventure, romance, friendship, and love in the midst of one GREAT treasure hunt. I cannot pinpoint which one was best because each of them have amazing characters and obstacles to overcome. I highly recommend this book as it gives the perfect amount of clean romance, hope, fun and faith that will definitely enhance any booklover's bookshelf!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
So Much Fun!
I had so much fun virtual geocaching! I want to do it in the real world :) But haven't been able to yet. Isn't that what novels are for? Read more
Published 6 days ago by Angela Breidenbach
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Topaz Treasure" is One of the Best Novella's I've Ever Read!
"Topaz Treasure" -- It's Fresh, Interesting & Addictive!
I loved, loved, loved it!
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Published 3 months ago by Vincent W. Mooney
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Very Enjoyable Read
I liked the characters and how they struggled and overcame obstacles in their spiritual walk with the Lord. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kathy Dressel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Romance, Sweet Stories
This book is a fun read and each story contains characters you grow to care about. I loved each premise and the emotion and romance were very well-blended as was the humor. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Cheryl Wyatt
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Solid Set of Inspirational Romances
Topaz Treasure
Lyssa knows that to be a Christian she should be able to speak up for her beliefs but there is just something about that attacking atheist Humanities Professor... Read more
Lyssa knows that to be a Christian she should be able to speak up for her beliefs but there is just something about that attacking atheist Humanities Professor... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Regina E. Hott
5.0 out of 5 stars
These authors really complimented each others work.
This was a fun book to read. Last year for school my high schoolers had a geocaching club. It was fun to figure out where the caches were. Read more
Published 9 months ago by June
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy read.
This was an interesting book; four stories, four different authors in one book. Kinda unfair that they all get lumped into one rating. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Teresa E. Snyder
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Read
As I have said before the Romancing America series has fast become one of my favorites to read. This book is no exception. Read more
Published 10 months ago by weatherlover1
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exciting geocaching, romance novella
Rainbow's End is a collection of four stories that run at the same time, written by four different authors presenting a very captivating story. Read more
Published 12 months ago by kenziekylanmom1
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and romantic :)
NOTE: I received this book from Netgalley in return of an honest review.
Okay, so this isn't a YA book, although there's no reason why a teen shouldn't read it. Read more
Okay, so this isn't a YA book, although there's no reason why a teen shouldn't read it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Vanya Petkova
