“The Curiosity Keeper” by Sarah E. Ladd review and *GIVEAWAY*

The Curiosity Keeper (A Treasures of Surrey Novel) by Sarah E. Ladd

Camille works at her dad’s “curiosity shop” (in todays world it would be know as an antique shop) taking care of the books and selling rare items and treasures. After a violent attack one night at the shop, she is rescued by a handsome stranger passing by named Jonathan. As Camille gets to know Jonathan and his family, she can’t help wonder who she can trust and why someone is after her. As family secrets and deceit come to light, Camille and Jonathan have to work together to solve the mystery of the missing ruby called the Bevoy, and why someone would want to kill for it.

This book was a little long and it took me a couple of chapter to get into the story line, but once I did, I found it very enjoyable and intriguing. Jonathan was a great, strong character who only wanted to protect Camille against harm, and to do the right thing. Even though they were from a different social status, he was very caring towards her. The family dynamics were very interesting with both families, but despite that, Jonathan and Camille start to have romantic feelings towards each other.

This story shows that love, and Faith in others and God, can triumph over greed and deceit. The truth will always come out!

This was a romantic, clean, Christian mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. It was well written and kept my interest. This story was set in England during the early 1800s.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from LitFuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.

About the book:
“It is not just a ruby, as you say. It is large as a quail’s egg, still untouched and unpolished. And it is rumored to either bless or curse whoever possesses it.”

Camille Iverness can take care of herself. She’s done so since the day her mother abandoned the family and left Camille to run their shabby curiosity shop. But when a violent betrayal leaves her injured with no place to hide, Camille must allow a mysterious stranger to come to her aid.

Jonathan Gilchrist never wanted to inherit Kettering Hall. As a second son, he was content to work as the village apothecary. But when his brother’s death made him heir just as his father’s foolish decisions put the estate at risk, only the sale of a priceless possession—a ruby called the Bevoy—can save the family from ruin. But the gem has disappeared. And all trails lead to Iverness Curiosity Shop—and the beautiful shop girl who may be the answer to his many questions.

Caught at the intersection of blessings and curses, greed and deceit, these two determined souls must unite to protect what they hold dear. But when a passion that shines far brighter than any gem is ignited, they will have to decide how much they are willing to risk for their future, love, and happiness.

About the author:
Sarah E. Ladd received the 2011 Genesis Award in historical romance for The Heiress of Winterwood. She is a graduate of Ball State University and has more than ten years of marketing experience. Sarah lives in Indiana with her amazing husband, sweet daughter, and spunky Golden Retriever.

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