You just cannot get through the dog days of summer without a fabulous read. I love a great story with love and excitement in its core and this new release I was able to review hits the mark with the tale of 3 friends who band together and intersect through life.
The Last Treasure by Erika Marks
Publisher: NAL (August 2, 2016)
ISBN-13: 978-1101990841
As students with a shared passion for shipwrecks, Liv, Sam, and Whit formed a close bond searching for the mysterious Patriot, a schooner that disappeared off the Carolina Coast in 1812 with Aaron Burr’s daughter Theodosia aboard. But as the elusive ship drew them together, love would bring them even closer—and ultimately tear them apart
It’s been nine years since Liv left Sam to be with Whit, and the once close-knit trio went their separate ways. Liv has given up her obsession with Theodosia Burr to focus on her career as a salvage diver and her passionate but troubled marriage to the reckless and hedonistic Whit. But when a diary of Theodosia’s is discovered in a collector’s estate, she is pulled back to the world of the Patriot, this time with startling new clues to what might have really happened.
Diving back into the lost history of the Patriot could be just what Liv needs to find closure to a mystery that still haunts her. But when she and Whit reunite with Sam for one last salvage in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, buried romantic tensions begin to resurface, and once again Liv must choose between two men with very different hearts.
My Thoughts on The Last Treasure by Erika Marks
This book was a wonderful discovery. Filled with history and maritime facts, it is a delightful read that takes you on a journey of self-discovery through the eyes of Liv. Obsessed with the story of Theo, the three friends bonded together for years over what Liv thought was the search for the answer to what happened to Theodosia. But in reality it was Liv that kept them bonded.
With amazing in-depth history and facts from the time, the author weaves a story for the ages. With passion and love for the sea at the center of the story, the return of Sam changes how Liv sees her life and the passion she has had for years. Then she begins to wonder how can it continue as change is inevitable.
Three lives bound together but as everyone knows, a third wheel makes it a difficult connection. The author uses a woman presumed missing at sea in the 1700’s and correlates it to life today for an engrossing read that begs you look inside for the answers. Deep and thought provoking. A wonderful summer read to enjoy anytime!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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2 thoughts on “The Last Treasure by Erika Marks”
Chris, thank you so much for taking the time to read my novel and to give it such a gorgeous review! It means the world!
Thank you Ericka. It was my pleasure!