What does a businesswoman from Chicago want with a bait shop in northern Minnesota, willed to her by her grandfather? How will the reclusive, current owner convince the woman to sell out her half of the shop to him? For Cassandra Thompson, a Marilyn Monroe look-alike, it could mean a well-needed change in life. For Leif Halverson, a handsome man of Ojibwe extraction, and co-owner of the shop, it could mean disaster-falling love. Leif hates this city woman invading his territory so he challenges her to a wilderness survival contest where the winner takes all.

Eight DISTINCTIVE AUTHORS offer new, short, exciting Tales from the Treasure Trove—each featuring a sparkling jewel! Eight COMPELLING COUPLES discover romance, suspense, forces of nature, or the supernatural. Eight ENTERTAINING SITUATIONS feature destined lovers, wild men of the past and present, deadly gems…or even creatures of fantasy come to life! Christine DeSmet (Dame Moonstone) Carrie S. Masek (Dame Topaz) Nancy Pirri (Dame Sapphire) Jane Toombs (Dame Turquoise) Cassie Walder (Dame Bloodstone) Janet Lane Walters (Dame Amber) Karen Wiesner (Dame Amethyst) C.J. Winters (Dame Tanzanite)