b'The Rare Jewel of Everleigh WheatonSusan L. TuttleTREASURES OF HALSTEAD MANOR #1 In her search for a rare gem, will Everleigh end up uncovering the true treasure of her heart?P ersonal care nurse Everleigh Wheaton knows it only takes a few well-placed lies to ruin a reputation. Shes experienced it time and time again. But theres a silver lining to repeatedly proving herself: shes confident and self-reliant. When she loses yet another job and an enigmatic stranger offers her a potential way out, shes game. After all, she loves a good mystery, and an invitation to visit the legendary Halstead Manorisirresistible.Butshesnotabouttoletherguard downespecially with the other women who received the same invitation.A strange voice on the phone tells them hes gathered the three of them to work together as treasure hunters. The first assignment requires Everleigh to be a traveling nurse for retired FBI agent Gertrude Levine, who has one cold case she just cant let go of: the Florentine diamond that went missing when the Austrian Empire fell.WithEverleighskeenabilitytosolvepuzzles,Natalie Daughtrysvastknowledgeofhistory,andBrookeSumners connections to the antiques world, theyre bound to track down the diamond. Except that Gerties nephew, Niles Butler, doesnt trust Everleighs innocent act . even if he finds himself falling for her. Worse, Everleighs walls of self-preservation may doom the entire team.Hints of real-life historical events combined with contempo-rary characters make this first book in the Treasures of Halstead Manor series a masterful blend of romance, mystery, and strong female friendships. Readers of authors like Denise Hunter and Nicole Deese who enjoy unfolding relationships and the organic discovery of Gods love will relish this new series. Susan L. Tuttle is a pastors wife, mom, and the director of womens ministry at her church near Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her previous work includes the Count on Love series, and the Carol Award finalist Love You, Truly. Learn more about Susan at susanltuttle.com. RELATED TITLESUNIQUE SELLING POINTS Contemporary womens fiction with978-0-8254-4859-1$16.99a healthy dose of both mystery andPaperback5.5 x 8.5320 pagesromance FICTION / Christian / ContemporaryFirst in a new, female-focused series ofKregel PublicationsRights: Worldtreasure hunters January 16, 2024 Will resonate with fans of Nicole Deese, If We Make It Home Suspicious Minds Jennifer Moorman, and Denise Hunter978-0-8254-4495-1$16.99 978-0-8254-2540-0$16.99www.kregel.com 17'