A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson

ABOUT THE BOOK

Best friends Penelope and Tucker have faced their share of challenges. But finding a lost treasure in time to clear his family's name and win him an election may uncover something they never expected.

Quote from the book: “Because this wasn't about the plans she made but the ones God had in store for her. Knowing she could trust him with her future was better than any list she could make, any task she could check off.”

MY BOOK REVIEW

Liz Johnson blew it out of the park with her book "A Dazzle of Diamonds".  This is book 3 of the Georgia Coast Romance series. I have not read the first two books and was able to follow along really well. The first two books of this series are on my list to read since I really enjoyed book 3 in the series.  

Johnson takes us into Caroline's diary from the Civil War days and cleverly put present-day throughout the book with Penelope and Tucker's life. Caroline's diary helps give Penelope and Tucker clues to help prove his family wasn't a traitor.  Penelope and Tucker have been friends for twenty years. 

 Johnson is amazing at making the characters seem real like it actually happened. One of my favorite characters in "A Dazzle of Diamonds" is Tucker's quirky, Aunt Shirley who brought strong will, southern sass, and charm. She was the wisdom. We see Tucker's struggles and overcoming his struggles of not being good enough. I was really hoping Tucker and Penelope would end up in a relationship not just being friends because they would be perfect for each other.  Hint hint Liz Johnson.  LOL. Tucker is so protective of Penelope. Maybe next book. 

Her location descriptions and the history she put into the book was spot on. The flow of the book at times was slower then I would have liked it, but it didn't make me dislike the book.   Johnson put enough inspiration in it but didn't overdo it. It wasn't preachy. It was so cool how she weaved the Civil War and today together. 

I highly recommend reading "A Dazzle of Diamonds" book 3. I am looking forward to her next book. 

"Received book from @Revell books for the free copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

By day Liz Johnson is a marketing manager. She makes time to write late at night—that’s when she thinks best anyway. Liz is the author of more than a dozen novels, a New York Times bestselling novella, and a handful of short stories. She’s a Christy Award finalist and a two-time ACFW Carol Award finalist. She makes her home in Phoenix, Arizona, where she enjoys exploring local music, theater, and doting on her nieces and nephews. She writes stories of true love filled with heart, humor, and happily ever afters.

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