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Emeralds in the Snow |
Author: Maggie Bishop
Published: 2004-01-15 |
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 review of Emeralds in the Snow
I really liked the story. I had a hard time putting the book down. Good plot with almost believeable characters. It was a bit overdone on the sex.
 Appreciate your ski patrol
I read "Emeralds in the Snow" right after reading "Appalachian Paradise" and found "Emeralds..." to be a vastly more interesting book. I love mysterious anything! The prologue does a good job of setting up how and why the story unfolds.
I found the first few chapters a bit sappy but I am a fan of mystery not romance so my opinion reflects that preference. For the most part, the story flows well and keeps the reader interested.
As the story concludes I was left wondering why, with the rediscovery of an emeralld mine on family property, there were still financial concerns. The mine had once provided millions, why not again?
Tne author does a good job of describing the beginning ski experience and give an informative, appreciative look into the world of Ski Patrol.
 Emeralds in the snow
Maggie Bishop's Emeralds in the Snow is an extrordinary read. The characters are well developed and interesting. They make for an unlikely match, but the reader finds themself hoping that they will work out their differences throughout the story. The later part of the book has an unexpected twist. A great love story combined with murder mystery, I would recommend this to anyone.
What a ride!
I truly enjoyed this adventure/love story. The characters ring true and you never lose your interest in them. It takes place in a ski area and the descriptions of the area and the knowledge of the ski patrol are right on the mark. I have visited the area she talkes about and in reading the book, I felt as if I were there again. There is much sexual tension as the couple struggles to understand each other and fight their way past their different upbringings, not to mention a murder which touches them both, to discover a love blossoming between them. It is an exciting, passionate and heartbreaking read. I'd definitely recommend it.
Reviewed for Midwest Book Review
Lucky Tucker, member of the Sugar Mountain Ski Patrol, rescues Emerald Graham from a fall while skiing, and the two are instantly attracted to one another. Emerald is the granddaughter of recently deceased Everett Graham, a well-respected, wealthy businessman, and has lived a privileged life. Raised in a family that never seemed to have enough money, especially after his grandfather disappeared, Lucky has had to struggle to make ends meet. He is unsettled that Emerald has a doctorate in math while he only attained a high school education, yet this does not seem to matter to Emerald. Despite their diverse backgrounds, the two cannot deny their feelings and enter into a relationship. They discover a treasure map belonging to Emerald's grandfather, which guides them to land Lucky inherited from his grandfather. Lucky and Emerald hope this will lead them on a path that will bring good fortune; however, the secret they uncover threatens to separate them forever.
Maggie Bishop once more unveils a treasure-trove of information about the Appalachian region as well as the sport of snow skiing. The familial connection between characters from Ms. Bishop's first book, Appalachian Paradise, and this one will, for some readers, feel like visiting old friends. The author skillfully builds the story, with enticing characters and sweet romance, then offers impending doom to a relationship the reader has been rooting for, leaving a spiraling sense of anticipation until the end of the story. An engrossing read, one the reader will not want to put down.
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