Treasure Harbor

Series · 3 books · 2016

By Kristen Ethridge, Leah Atwood, Belle Calhoune

Books in series

Some Kind of Wonderful

2016

Treasure Harbor: Eight novellas centered around a quest to find treasure hidden by a notorious pirate, Drake Burton, in the seventeen-hundreds. When Nor’easter Igor unearths gold coins on Bounty Beach in Treasure Harbor, treasure seekers from near and far converge on the town in hopes of finding the treasure of a lifetime. Set in the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the seaside town of Treasure Harbor, this eight book series features heroes and heroines who are dealing with the fact that their beloved town has gone treasure crazy. Lara Callahan is a journalist living in Philadelphia and working for the Philadelphia Times newspaper. When her job sends her back to her hometown of Treasure Harbor, North Carolina in pursuit of a story about centuries old pirate’s treasure, Lara has mixed feelings. Years ago Lara left Treasure Harbor in order to seek a new life away from talk of buried treasure and the hunt for the elusive pirate’s booty. Her childhood was fractured by her parents’ obsession with finding the lost treasure; Lara still feels jaded about the dysfunction she and her sister, Avery, endured as a result. Now that she’s back in Treasure Harbor, Lara finds herself confronted by the ghosts of the past. Ryan Burton, her childhood best friend and the object of her teen crush, is now a gorgeous, kind man who is determined to find the treasure buried by his ancestor, Drake Burton. Although Lara quickly finds herself falling for Ryan, she isn’t sure that she can bear to watch someone she cares about become so consumed with the treasure. Ryan Burton can’t believe his eyes when Lara Callahan walks into Pirate Pizza looking all grown up and gorgeous. Years ago they were best friends before the enmity of their families and the centuries old Burton-Callahan feud tore them apart. Now an executive at the Burton import-export family business, Ryan is struggling to make his family proud of his achievements. Now that gold coins have washed up on Bounty Beach, the town is in a frenzy over the elusive treasure. Wanting to spend time with Lara, Ryan suggests they pool their resources since she’s writing a series of articles about the treasure and he’s officially become a treasure seeker. When romantic sparks fly between them, Ryan finds himself imagining a future with the spunky journalist. But when tensions rise over the treasure in the small seaside town, Ryan begins to realize that he and Lara are at odds over his pursuit of the treasure. Will Lara and Ryan find their way to a happy ending?

The Space Between Us

2016

Avery Callahan, owner of Bounty Books, takes life a bit too seriously. Solid, dedicated, and hard-working, her life revolves around her store. Dating? Who has time for that? When rumors of the legendary lost treasure resurface, she despairs of all the attention it brings. The treasure is what caused an age old rift between her family and the Burtons and nearly tore her family apart. She’d rather ignore the whole mess, but that’s impossible when the town is in a frenzy. When Brody Chance shows her attention, she can’t help but roll her eyes. He’s a grown man working at a pizza joint—not her idea of husband material. He’s the last man she’d ever be attracted to, but her heart has different ideas. As she gets to know him, she uncovers a man of many layers, with more depth than she ever imagined. Maybe the space between them wasn’t so far after all. The Space Between Us is the second book of the Treasure Harbor Contemporary Christian Romance series and can be read as a standalone.

His Timeless Treasure

2016

WHAT YOU SEEK MAY NOT ALWAYS BE WHAT YOU FIND… Dr. Bree Burton has returned to Treasure Harbor, North Carolina, to find a way to set the record straight—even if the record goes back three centuries. As a Burton in a town founded by the Callahans, the bookish history professor has always felt like the black sheep of history in her hometown. By returning to teach at her alma mater, Carolina Harbor College, she hopes she’ll be able to find a way to clear the name of legendary pirate Drake Burton and restore her family’s reputation in the process. But while the whole town’s gone treasure crazy after the Nor’easter Igor unearthed gold bars on Bounty Beach thought to be part of the legendary Burton/Callahan treasure, Bree is determined to remain scholarly and logical—and not get caught up in the craziness. National Weather News’ anchor Reid Knight accepted the fact that he’d been dispatched to Treasure Harbor to put together a pilot for a reality series which would uncover the truth behind the secret treasure that had gripped the town—as long as he was able to keep a secret of his own. He’d spent some time in Treasure Harbor covering the large weather event of Igor last year, and had some theories about Drake Burton, his star-crossed love with Camilla Callahan, and the treasure that had been part of the town’s history for hundreds of years. But in order to connect all the dots, he needs help from the one person in town who can make his show a success. Bree realizes that the access Reid has can help clear her family’s name once and for all. Along the way, though, both Reid and Bree come to find out that there’s truth and lies in all legends—and the same is true in their own lives. When they finally realize things aren’t what they seem, will they risk it all to clear the Burton name and make the mark on their own respective futures, or will unearthing the secrets they’ve found threaten their families and their chance at the most timeless treasure—true love? If you're looking for a complete, satisfying story that has a hint of mystery and a dash of swashbuckling history, buy His Timeless Treasure today—this sweet romance will leave you with a smile.

Authors

Kristen Ethridge

Author · 21 books

USA Today Bestselling Author Kristen Ethridge loves watching waves at the beach, eating the perfect taco, and reading books that leave her with a smile. Some would say her superpower is keeping alive one husband, three children, and six guinea pigs during their adventures across Texas—but that's not entirely true. She actually earned her sparkly cape for writing her signature style of Sweet Escape Romances—stories with hope, heart and happily-ever-after—for Harlequin's Love Inspired line, Hallmark Publishing, and Laurel Lock Publishing. One reader (who wasn't her mother) called Kristen's books "very good escape fiction" and that's pretty much the nicest thing anyone's ever said to her. Kristen always wants to make new book best friends. Receive an exclusive free story by joining her mailing list at www.kristenethridge.com/newsletter. You can also follow her adventures in writing at www.facebook.com/kristenethridgebooks.

Leah Atwood

Author · 55 books

Leah is a small-town girl at heart and currently lives in a rural town in South Louisiana, though Maryland will always be home. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in International Business but gave up a career in sales and marketing to follow love, a decision she's never regretted. Always a dreamer, she loves to think of times gone by and discover what the American West was really like as the frontier was bring tamed. Because time-travel doesn't really exist, she uses her stories as an outlet to transport back in time and experience the days of old. Never one to ignore inspiration, she is also branching out into contemporary romance. Her works have reached best-seller status and have topped the categories of Western and Inspirational Romance. She gives thanks to God for blessing her with the amazing opportunity to share her faith in a way to inspire people and bring a smile to their faces. 10 Random Facts about Leah 1) Her favorite book is A Moveable Feast 2) She was once in a governor's inaugural parade 3) Her daughter and she share the same initials 4) Diet soda is her coffee. Every morning must with a glass of the fizzy beverage. 5) On the day of her daughter's birth, Leah's family was so excited they ran out to the car and locked all the keys inside the house. Her husband had to break in the house through a window before they could leave for the hospital 6) She loves to garden despite her black thumb 7) When Leah was a kid, she and her cousin would write their own songs 8) Her favorite movie is Gone with the Wind 9) Holidays bring out her inner child 10) She has a mild obsession with anything pumpkin

Belle Calhoune

Author · 51 books

Belle Calhoune writes heartwarming, inspirational romance novels set in small, cozy towns. Married to her college sweetheart and living in southern Connecticut, she is the mother of two girls. Born and raised in Massachusetts, she is one of five children. Growing up across the street from a public library allowed her to become an avid reader who aspired to be a romance writer. When she isn't writing, she enjoys reading, spending time in Cape Cod, traveling and enjoying time with friends and family. Belle hopes her books will provide readers with inspiration, entertainment and an escape from day to day life.