Penelope Hunter loves her job as the events manager at one of Savannah’s premier historic venues–until her ex-fiancé walks into her office with his new bride-to-be. To make matters worse, a scheming social matriarch is intent on seeing Penelope fired, especially if she insists on being seen with Tucker Westbrook.
Since returning from serving two tours in the Middle East, Tucker has built a thriving security company. His work is nearly as stabilizing as his friendship with Penelope, who has been by his side since childhood. But when the lone candidate for county sheriff goads him, Tucker loses his cool and ends up on the ballot–and on the receiving end of a smear campaign claiming the Westbrooks were traitors to the South.
To clear his name, Tucker and Penelope must join forces to find the truth behind a 150-year-old lost treasure. But the more time they spend together, the closer she comes to losing her job–and falling helplessly in love.
my point of view:
Oh my goodness, I cannot tell you how excited I was to finally get to read this story! I just love the whole series Liz Johnson has done for Savannah – one of my favorite places in the world!
This third installment truly is one of the best! I adored both Penelope and Tucker from the very first page, and they are the sweetest of friends together. The beauty of their shared history and love for one another is just heart warming. They way they would do anything for one another is so special, I can almost see why they’d be afraid to lose this amazing friendship by bringing romance into the relationship, lol! But, hey, this is a romance novel, sooooo…..
Now, add to this delicious mix a real life treasure hunt through historic Savannah! What a treat this novel is! Reading how they explore all the historic streets and squares throughout Savannah makes me want to plan my next trip to this beautiful city! I love history, and I love family ancestral plots, so getting a glimpse of what life was like for a Southern family during the Civil War in the diary and letters they find was almost like getting two books in one.
I highly encourage you to grab this new release as soon as possible, you do not need to have read the previous two in the series, as this stands alone quite well, but they are a treat to read too!
Another to add to my wish list! I LOVE Savannah! I’d love to go back and revisit where I did before, and explore new places, too!!