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A Treasure Worth Seeking

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This was an excellent suspense story about a missing person and bank embezzelment. I was spellbound to learn what happened to Ken and the money. The friendship that developed between Ken's wife Melanie and his long-lost sister Erin was very endearing, as they comforted and supported each other through the crisis. These storylines should have been better developed as the main focus of the story.

However, as a romance novel, there was nothing romantic at all about the male protagonist. Upon first encountering Erin, Lance treated her with such brute force that it crossed the line into to abuse of his power as a law enforcement official. The way he interrogated her, spoke down to her, searched her personal property without a warrant, physically man-handled her, and held her against her will was surely a violation of her civil rights (I kept wondering why she didn't insist on having a lawyer or other advocate present.) He also forced himself upon her in more intimate ways, in almost rapist fashion. I was repulsed to read about Erin's physical attraction to him in spite of his abusive man-handling of her. Yes, Lance did have moments of tenderness in the second half of the novel, alternating with obnoxious behavior, but it was impossible to imagine that Erin would even consider entering into a relationship with him, regardless of how sexy and attractive he was. Yuck!

First off what man in their right mind kiss someone only minutes after you meet them, oh wait what am I talking about? Besides that further into the story Erin needs help zipping up her dress and of course Lance is the only one around to help her. He does more then zip up her dress he fondles and gropes her and then comes to his senses and helps her with her dress.
He knew pretty much from the beginning that she wasnt helping her long lost brother with the robbery yet he keeps her around to mess with her sexually.
The end of the book was even worse. Lance comes to see her at her office and she doesnt even bother to tell him she is pregnant with his child. Then of course some who they live happily ever after. blah blah blah
dont waste your time

It's true- there are 2 Sandra Brown's, there are the SB books that are full of suspense and relationships and then there are those SB books that have some story with them focusing on love relationships. She does a good job with both types. This book is a good "day" read for those that don't have the time to get real involved.

Erin, adopted, discovers who her brother is and flies to CA to introduce herself to him only to discover that he is involved in a bank theft and is not to be found anywhere. She literally walks into a sticky situation of undercover men scoping out the house and phone waiting to track him down. Lance, the fed cop that is over this case, takes Erin in thinking at first that she might be involved in the theft, giving her a difficult time. As he spends time with her his hard heart weakens while she discovers that she is missing something in her life as well. A sweet love story.

Like other reviewers, I thought the romance in this one was too little and too late. The mystery was never really explained and had an unpleasant resolution. Not exactly what I'm looking for in a book primarily marketed as a romance book. But Brown's later suspense/romance novels Chill Factor, Envy, Slow Heat in Heaven, and White Hot are unsurpassed.

This storyline was really lame! I can't even say anything good about the characters because they were all really annoying! I am a huge Sandra Brown fan, but this one is one I wish I had skipped!

I read this book some years ago and the fact that I can still remember the story line speaks to its memorability (if there's such a word). A nicely flowing story line fraught with sensual tension and the sizzling love scenes we expect from Sandra Brown. Not gripping, but an easy, relaxing novel.

A Treasure Worth Seeking finds it's way into the category of pretty good. Not every book can be the best, and as usual, people tend to forget that. This was one of Sandra Brown's books that was written before she became popular and was written under a pen name. Of course she has improved over time. That happens with everyone. It's the old practice makes perfect line.

This book was a good read. It's not anything heavy and it's not a book that's going to keep you up all night. It's only 256 pages long and the print is pretty large. This is a great book for a plane ride or while sitting on the beach. Sometimes you want to read something that's nice and light, and this book suits that.

Take the time and read this one. I don't think anyone will be really disappointed. I know I wasn't.

Veteran narrator Joyce Bean spices A TREASURE WORTH SEEKING: a thought-provoking audio story of Erin, who has searched for the brother she'd never known and at last finds some clues to his whereabouts - only to find herself confronting family lies, secrets, and even new romance. Her love and discoveries about her family will shake her world and change her life in a moving romance which comes alive in audio under Bean's practiced voice.

I just read this book and absolutely loved it! It was a mystery and a love story that was full of passion. You'll fall in love with Erin O'Shea and Lance Barrett! The only sad part of this book is that it ends! If you love Karen Robards, you'll absolutely appreciate this one!

I just recently discovered Sandra Brown. I had no idea what I was missing. I enjoyed this book very much. Just finished "Above and Beyond". Highly recommended!