Book Review of 'The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton' by Susan L. Tuttle

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Susan L. Tuttle is one of my favorite authors so I couldn't wait to get my hands on her newest release! I hope you enjoy my thoughts on The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton and please do not forget to scroll to the bottom to enter a great giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton by Susan L. Tuttle, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton
Series: The Treasures of Halstead Manor
Author: Susan L. Tuttle
Publisher: Kregel
Release Date: January 16, 2024
Genre: Women's Fiction / Romance

In her search for a rare gem, will Everleigh end up uncovering the true treasure of her heart?

Personal care nurse Everleigh Wheaton knows it only takes a few well-placed lies to ruin a reputation. She's experienced it time and time again. But there's a silver lining to repeatedly proving herself: she's confident and self-reliant.

When she loses yet another job and an enigmatic stranger offers her a potential way out, she's game. After all, she loves a good mystery, and an invitation to visit the legendary Halstead Manor is irresistible. But she's not about to let her guard down--especially with the other women who received the same invitation.

A strange voice on the phone tells them he's 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 can't let go of: the Florentine diamond that went missing when the Austrian Empire fell.

With Everleigh's keen ability to solve puzzles, Natalie Daughtry's vast knowledge of history, and Brooke Sumner's connections to the antiques world, they're bound to track down the diamond. Except that Gertie's nephew, Niles Butler, doesn't trust Everleigh's innocent act . . . even if he finds himself falling for her. Worse, Everleigh's walls of self-preservation may doom the entire team.

Hints of real-life historical events combined with contemporary 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 God's love will relish this new series.

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My Review

Susan Tuttle is one of my favorite authors. She has such a talent for creating these deeply immersive worlds with engaging characters and plots that capture your imagination in the best way possible, and I love when I have the opportunity to read one of her novels.

The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton combines mystery and romance with a touch of faith, which just so happens to be one of my favorite combinations! It makes the narrative feel so much more meaningful and captured not only my imagination but my heart as well.

When we first meet Ms. Everleigh, she is having a bit of a bad luck that quickly turns around when a mysterious man offers her my dream job: to help find a much sought after jewel that was lost over a hundred years ago. If it’s found, she will be handsomely compensated, which will help out her situation immensely.

I loved this novel so much! My favorite part of the narrative was the mystery and the hunt for the jewel, but I also loved the relationships that Everleigh cultivated on her journey, especially with Gertie and her hard-nosed nephew, Niles. The character development is flawless, in true Susan Tuttle style, and bonds you to these characters on such a deep level.

The sprinkles of faith throughout the narrative were subtle yet had a powerful impact for me. I found myself thinking about this story even when I wasn’t reading, which just goes to show what a rare jewel this novel truly is. I cannot recommend this novel enough!

My Rating: ★★★★★

About the Author

Susan L. Tuttle is a pastor's wife, mom, and the director of women's 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.

Connect with Susan by visiting susanltuttle.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will win a signed, print copy of The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton + book-themed goodies!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 15, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on January 22, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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