A Dazzle of Diamonds

I've loved Liz Johnson's contemporaries for a long time and this one was no exception...it's full of vibrant characters (even the side characters are full of color and are memorable–my favorite being the aunt). The leads are truly delightful; Penelope and Tucker have been best friends for forever, but until life gets in their way, they don't really consider each other as possible matches. It simply wasn't on their radar at all until...well, just a few things happen in the story! And circumstances make them suddenly see each other with new eyes.

The historical thread is truly interesting as well. It's about the invasion toward Savannah during the Civil War and a young heroine whose family is worried about what will happen when the soldiers reach town. This didn't get a ton of screen time and the story focused more on Penelope and Tucker unraveling things than on the young lady; her story is pieced together bit by bit through journal entries and letters.

Anyway, treasure hunts are always fun! I wish there were more stories in this series...

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.