The Secrets of the Montebellis
by Cheryl Colwell
Intriguing & Enchanting!
Description
Lisa Richards has a dream. And a secret. In league with the clandestine Montebelli Corporation, she grasps her one chance to accomplish her plan to help revive the town her ancestors helped settle. It is a huge undertaking, putting all she holds dear at risk. Including her life.
As a stranger to town, Steven Taylor distrusts Lisa's suspicious behavior and sets out to expose her. Instead, he discovers the truth and becomes one of her few allies when her enemies join forces to seize her inheritance—Fire Mountain.
As the Guardian of the mountain, Lisa is privy to secrets that may lead to a fabled cache of precious fire opals, a treasure that could save her dream—if she can find it before she loses the mountain.
As a stranger to town, Steven Taylor distrusts Lisa's suspicious behavior and sets out to expose her. Instead, he discovers the truth and becomes one of her few allies when her enemies join forces to seize her inheritance—Fire Mountain.
As the Guardian of the mountain, Lisa is privy to secrets that may lead to a fabled cache of precious fire opals, a treasure that could save her dream—if she can find it before she loses the mountain.
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Biography
Passionate about all things creative, Cheryl finds inspiration in the countryside of Ashland, Oregon - her family's ancestral home and the perfect venue for her interests in writing, gardening, art, and relationships.
John, her husband, best friend, and chiropractor, keeps her in shape for gardening and writing long into the night. They are delighted to have four unique and talented children and three grandchildren. A smart and playful English Shepherd makes their empty nest a happy place. Cheryl says, "I am blessed beyond measure to know Jesus Christ as my Lord and friend."
She began writing fiction in 2007. Following the theme, "Stunning Suspense," her characters visit stunning locations while they pursue adventurous quests peppered with mystery, suspense, and romance.
John, her husband, best friend, and chiropractor, keeps her in shape for gardening and writing long into the night. They are delighted to have four unique and talented children and three grandchildren. A smart and playful English Shepherd makes their empty nest a happy place. Cheryl says, "I am blessed beyond measure to know Jesus Christ as my Lord and friend."
She began writing fiction in 2007. Following the theme, "Stunning Suspense," her characters visit stunning locations while they pursue adventurous quests peppered with mystery, suspense, and romance.
-For the last decade, numerous wellness articles written by Cheryl have been published in The Silver Pages and the Local's Guide.
-Early in 2013, a story Cheryl wrote about the healing of a family member was included in, "I Believe in Healing" by Cecil Murphey, published by Regal.
-"The Secrets of the Montebellis," a contemporary suspense novel, was published in August, 2013 by Inspired Fiction Books.
-In December, 2013, the first chapter of "The Secrets of the Montebellis," was included in the anthology, "Taste and See, Vol 2."
-Early in 2014, "The Proof," also contemporary suspense, will be released by Inspired Fiction Books.
-The second book in the Montebelli series, "Adriana's Secret," is scheduled for release in April, 2014.
-"The Secrets of the Montebellis," a contemporary suspense novel, was published in August, 2013 by Inspired Fiction Books.
-In December, 2013, the first chapter of "The Secrets of the Montebellis," was included in the anthology, "Taste and See, Vol 2."
-Early in 2014, "The Proof," also contemporary suspense, will be released by Inspired Fiction Books.
-The second book in the Montebelli series, "Adriana's Secret," is scheduled for release in April, 2014.
Cheryl Colwell can be contacted here: http://www.cherylcolwell.com, and https://www.facebook.com/cheryllynn.colwell?fref=ts
My Review ~
Lisa Richards is trapped in a loveless and unhappy marriage, her husband disrespectful and abusive. Miserable, insecure and unfulfilled, she creates a life of her own developing plans to rejuvenate a failing town in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. With the help of the Montebelli Corporation as financiers, a brilliant young architect who strengthens Lisa's vision, and her son part of the design team, Lisa's dream appears hopeful. As enemies surface and questionable circumstances appear to thwart her plans Lisa plummets into a quagmire of events that could destroy her. Her husband's threats cause concern for her life. His greed and jealousy reveal hostility and contempt.
This was a tough book to put down! There are mysteries and secrets that captured my attention throughout the book, and revelations that placed a new spin on the developing story. A mountain containing a mine where fire opals had been harvested, a mysterious tomb in the park at the base of the mountain, and stories of the past create suspense and intrigue throughout. This book contains numerous elements to keep the reader engrossed. Intrigue, mystery, romance, deception, and adventure are only some of the elements that make this a compelling novel.
Cheryl Colwell has brought the landscape to life with her pictorial detailing of the mountains and valleys in this beautiful setting. The characters she has created are credible and imaginative, colorful and mysterious, formidable and fascinating. The plot moves along at a pace that kept me interested and wanting to continue reading to the very end in one sitting. Unfortunately my schedule prevented me from doing that, but the author places enough breaks in the story to give the reader time to lay the book down and come back for more when time allows. I highly recommend this unpredictable, interesting and exciting book, and look forward to more from this very talented author!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.
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