Treasures of the Heart Series

Samantha Avery holds the very old piece of paper in her shaking hands. The treasure map terrifies her. From Dawson City, Yukon, her brother Finn sends her a map and letter, something he wouldn't have done unless he was in trouble. Without a second thought the successful fashion magazine editor packs her bags, leaves Chicago and heads into the vast wilderness of the Yukon.   Hunter Gray, local outfitter and guide, waits at the airport expecting to pick up Sam Avery. His instructions were clear—a trip up the river heading to the old Charlie Avery cabin. But he doesn't expect Sam to be a Samantha. Sparks fly between the two, and Hunter knows she is not prepared for a weeklong horseback trip into the mountains. Upon discovering Finn Avery is missing and that there is a possibility of truth behind the one hundred and ten year old tale of hidden Avery gold, Hunter agrees to take the job.   The kidnappers also believe there is hidden gold and discovered it was sent to Samantha—now she's their target. Each day Samantha and Hunter grow closer and closer together, but the problem is Hunter doesn't believe in love after his parents left him at an early age. Samantha, on the other hand, will do anything for the ones she loves.   Will they find the treasure and save her brother? And will her heart survive if she can't convince Hunter to believe in love.

Emma Taggart is a headstrong determined woman who knows exactly what she wants. That would be Finn Avery—not because he's a wealthy millionaire with a mountain of gold…literally, but because all her life she's had a crush on him. He also happens to be her best friends brother.   When Emma finds herself in the small town of Dawson City, Yukon, for a second time she realizes the beauty of the wilderness has grown on her. Granted the place is a far cry from the glamorous city of Chicago. Her job was to film and produce a special story for the prominent Chicago magazine, Fashion, Flare and Style featuring a local native's boutique. It seemed a perfect way for her to spend time with Finn.   Trouble begins when Finn's best friend and partner passes away. Finn blames himself for the death and turns away from those who care. Emma knows he cares for her, the heated moments spent together spoke the truth, but now she can't seem to break through to him.   When the pompous billionaire Marco Bishop comes parading into town offering to buy the Avery Gold Mine, Finn is furious. The man has little respect for the town and its heritage, even worse he has come to fancy Emma and is determined to have her as his next conquest. Not only does Marco want the gold mine but he's certain he knows where to find diamonds. Marco drugs Emma and takes her on his quest in search of the diamonds and by the time she wakes she realizes she's in trouble.   Upon discovering Emma is gone, Finn suspects she's been taken against her will. Finn is determined to find her and bring her home. Along the way he unexpectedly finds some interesting clues cast in the stones.   Come hell or high water, he refuses to let anything happen to her, but finds himself wondering if he might be too late to save the only thing that truly matters to him.

Jenny Silver Willow knows all to well how the lust for gold and money can drive people crazy—literally. Dawson City, Yukon, was rich with that history. The recent opening of the Charlie Avery Gold Mine, brought attention to the historic town and with it a stream of people thinking they too would strike it rich.   Dante Carella was new to Dawson City, coming straight from Italy. What she hadn't expected was to have this stranger break her heart and then in the next moment steal it. He certainly hadn't arrived in town like the others in search of gold and gems.   Dante had the worst task ever—deliver news of his best friend's death to a woman named Jenny, who lived halfway across the world. He expected tears, anger and questions, but what he hadn't anticipated was to feel the instant connection between Jenny and himself. Dante decides to leave town sooner than later, believing it will be best for everyone—especially Jenny.   Despite Dante's attempts to separate himself from the beautiful woman, a band of professional thieves throw them together where they end up prisoners caught up in a life and death heist escapade.   Jenny believes in her animal spirit guides and this time her owl has been revealing more than one important message—but what exactly was that message? She hoped she could figure it out because their lives would depend on it.