The Heart's Treasure (Steeple Hill Women's Fiction #44) (ISBN 037378581X)

Very enjoyable journey:
15 years ago, Kitt and Michael married right out of school against their parents wishes. They were happy and expecting a child. Then without cause, the baby was lost. Michael took off and joined the military and Kitt worked through her grief and went to school. Now Kitt is an archaeologist and Michael is a free lance writer. In their journey, Kitt turned from the Lord and Michael found the Lord. Michael was sent to do a story of an archaelogy site in New Mexico where they were moving an ancient grave yard. There is a mystery surrounding an Indian named Black Dove. When he shows up to get the interview they are both SHOCKED to see each other. They are still attracted to one another but there is still a lot of hurt that lies between them. He is anxious to talk with her and settle the past but she is very anxious to have him go (to protect her feelings). This story is their journey in dealing with hurt, pain and forgiveness. Will they be able to work through the emotions of the past, mend the broken pieces and come together? This story is also a mystery about an Indian named Black Dove. He seems to be buried in two different places. Then there is the question about where the Gold is buried. You will meet some interesting characters along the way. So join Michael and Kitt as they journey from New Mexico to Mexico seeking the answers they're looking for, both professional and personal. One thing I really enjoyed was the chemistry between Kitt and Michael. You could really feel the pull. I thought the book was a great read. I think you will too.

Palmer Plagiarizing Herself:
Basically, if the premise of this book sounds interesting: an estranged couple that were torn apart from the results of a pregnancy and being unexpectedly reunited and forced to work together to solve an age-old mystery sounds interesting to you, go read A Whisper of Danger by... Catherine Palmer. I was amazed that Palmer basically plagiarized herself! While The Heart's Treasure is set in the United States and deals with the discovery of human remains from some 200 years ago, A Whisper of Danger is set in Africa and deals with a treasure from some 200 years ago. The tension between the estranged married couple is nearly identical and so is its cause. This book is simply a poorer version of A Whisper of Danger. A Whisper of Danger I recommend, The Heart's Treasure I surely do not.