Treasured Tears

4.5<b>★</b>s<br /><br />As eight-month pregnant Rosalina was spending time with Nonna, Ginger and Alessandro, Archer and Jimmy were on the other side of the world, fulfilling a contract which had danger in its title. The three thugs on Archer’s yacht were making both Archer and Jimmy angry, but the dive they were going to do was on the orders of Diego, and both treasure hunters didn’t want to get on the wrong side of him. So with gritted teeth, they did the dive they were hired to do – and were beyond shocked when they realized what was on board the ill-fated airplane. But when the thugs blew up the yacht and escaped on <i>Evangelina</i>’s tender, leaving Archer and Jimmy in the ocean, surrounded by sharks, they had no idea if they’d see their loved ones again. <br /><br />Danger was also hovering around Rosa, Nonna, Ginger and Alessandro in the form of an old enemy – someone they’d thought was dead. His determination to kill before he escaped the fate his life had descended into, meant they were all in danger, totally unaware how close it was coming. Would Rosa’s baby see out the four weeks until it was due, until Archer arrived home for the birth of his child? Would he even arrive home at all?<br /><br /><i>Treasured Tears</i> is the 6th and final episode in the Treasure Hunter series by Kendall Talbot and I really enjoyed this one. With plenty of action-packed drama, ruthless bad guys and sweet moments with Nonna, Helen (Archer’s mother) and Rosa, the tying up of ends was well done. An entertaining series, <i>Treasured Tears</i> – the final - is one I recommend.<br /><br />With thanks to the author for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.<br />

This is another action packed story in this wonderful series, if you like yours stories with suspense and danger and with characters that are just the best people to be friends with, in the love and support they show each other, then this is the book and series to read, I loved it and being back with Archer, Rosalina, Jimmy, Alessandro and Ginger as well as Nonna and Helen was fabulous.<br /><br />Rosalina is eight months pregnant and has stayed at home with her Nonna while Archer and Jimmy are off in the Caribbean searching for a plane that has gone down and it is not a dive that they are happy to be doing but it must be done to save everyone and complete the contract they made, it is a dangerous dive, in shark infested waters and what they discover makes things even worse.<br /><br />As time ticks by and a madman decides he wants revenge on this group of people, who in his mind have caused nothing but pain for him, he arrives in Italy to do what he must and this puts them all in real danger, big danger will he get his revenge? Rosalina is so concerned about the birth of their baby and what their life will be like if they are still hunting treasure, will Archer even be there for the birth of their baby? <br /><br />This is the final book in this fabulous series and I will miss hunting treasure with them all and hearing about the beautiful artifacts they find and spending time with them on their beautiful yacht, the fabulous meals they eat, I will miss the excitement and the love that Archer and Rosa share, times spent with Alessandro and Ginger and Jimmy, there have been many good times too Nonna is such a fabulous character and Helen Archer’s mother.<br /><br />I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish there were some nail biting moments and some where I was cheering them on, it is a story that I would highly recommend it. <br />

The last book, Treasured Hopes, left me long after the read with a racing heart and a spinning head. Archer and Jimmy forced to work a job for Diego, a South American criminal. Rosa, Nonna, Ginger and Alex all back in Italy awaiting the baby and thinking their safe. And, did Massimo really die when the plane went down? I wasn’t even out of the first few pages of Treasured Tears when I was back in the clinch of this adventuresome Treasure Hunting world and flying through the pages for what gripping, breath-stealing event would come next. So much comes at the crew and the author doesn’t pull punches. So, this was one grandest finale of them all.<br /><br />Rosa is four weeks away from giving birth and she is on the far side of the world at her Nonna’s home in Italy from Archer who just missed his daily call. She knows he is hip deep in danger with South American criminals and she is forced to wait. <br />Like the evil Energizer Bunny, Massimo has survived to stab at Rosa and the others from the dark. His near death experiences, losses, and survival only fuel his fury and need to destroy in the most painful way possible those he has made his enemies. And, they don’t even know he’s coming for them this time.<br />Archer and Jimmy have to do this diving job for Diego because of the deal that kept their group alive in the last adventure. He is separated from Rosa and when the stunner in that plane at the bottom of the sea and a shipwreck leaves him and Jimmy alone and at sea, he wonders if he can ever get to his Rosa. And, will he ever find a treasure that they get to keep and not lose to a ruthless adversary?<br /><br />The whole series is one long adrenaline rush and loaded with villains who just will not die, but the romance, exotic locales, and the lure of treasure make it one strong whole so that I crave each new entry- oh, and a chance to eat Nonna’s cooking. This is the last and I had every plan of savoring it, but no, I couldn’t slow down to save my soul. There was no good stopping point once it got rolling and I had to find out how they were going to pull through. The pace felt choppy at times due to quick changes in perspective and there being cut off scenes that get explained later. I didn’t exactly get lost when this was happening, but I couldn’t get settled properly into the story, either.<br /><br />While there is human drama involved, after all Archer gets Rosa miffed when he puts other matters ahead of them and the child they are awaiting and Ginger lied a few times among other examples, the focus of the book skates over this and gets straight to the surviving and fighting bits. It can be moderately gruesome and the villains are as capable and scrappy as the heroes so the action is riveting. Nothing is too easy and the wins are hard-fought. There were closures to loose plot strings and a surprising late series character introduction and some emotional heart tugs, which paired with the taunt action plot, left me exhausted and limp after reading this last one.<br /><br />In summary, this was the last of a must-read-in-order adventure romance series set in the Treasure Hunter world of points all over the world, colorful characters, a plot grips the reader, and I was eager to see how it would be brought to a satisfying conclusion and sad to see the last page when it did come after the time and emotions invested in this series. I would definitely recommend it to armchair adventure and romance junkies.<br /><br />

This is book 6 in the treasure hunter series. Archer and rosalina have a lot of trouble. The storyline has suspense danger and drama. this is an amazing series that you will definitely love.<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

In Treasured Tears, treasure Hunter Archer Mahoney was forced to make a deal with a powerful drug lord. In exchange for guaranteeing the safety of Rosalina, his pregnant fiancé, and his fellow treasure hunters, Archer and his friend Jimmy must locate a plane that went down in the Caribbean. The plane contained a shipment of drugs but they also find evidence of human trafficking. Diving in shark-infested waters is dangerous enough, but they are also accompanied by members of the cartel who do not plan on Archer and Jimmy returning to their loved ones.<br /><br />Back in Italy Rosalina is nearing the end of her pregnancy. Archer promised to be there for the birth, but they have lost contact and she begins to worry whether their work as treasure hunters will fit with raising a family. Archer’s nemesis Massimo has also arrived in Italy and intends to exact revenge for his losses, which he blames on Archer’s team. Without Archer and Jimmy the treasure hunters once again find themselves in danger.<br /><br />This is the sixth book in the Treasure Hunter series and Kendall Talbot has created a crew that has become a family. Living aboard the yacht Evangeline, they have traveled the world in search of the Calima Treasure from the 1300s, discovered an Egyptian tomb and retrieved stolen art from WWII. Talbot’s books are filled with action, adventure and the romance between Archer and Rosalina. Narrow escapes and beautiful locales guarantee an exciting read and the ending revelations will please fans of this series. I received a copy of this book from the author and was more than happy to give a review.

Our hero is on another hunt, but this time it is not entirely of his own choosing. Part of him would really like to get back to his heroine, who is a world away and wondering if it will ever end.<br /><br />This is book six in the series and the conclusion of the second story arc (and perhaps the series). While the book is written as a standalone and does well in the regard, there are a lot of references to past events including wrapping up different threads. So be aware if you choose to start here.<br /><br />This series is filled with action and adventure with a dose of romance on the side brought on by the perilous adventure, making for great romantic suspense stories. This story is all that with an intriguing plot full of twists and turns, clues revealed and puzzles solved. This one is full of even more action, if that is possible, as all the different pieces come together in this dramatic conclusion. It has been an enjoyable ride and I look forward to seeing what our author comes up with next.<br /><br />Highly recommended.<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.

From the title of this last book in the Treasure Hunters series, I feared a heart would be broken. Mine to be exact if in Treasured Tears by Kendall Talbot something terrible happened to Rosalina, the expected baby or Archer. Some might ask why since these are only book characters. For me they have become dear friends who I could live vicariously through their thrilling and often dangerous adventures in colorful exotic settings. Each book has been a visit with them even when sharing the making and mind of the villains that they bravely faced. <br /><br />Still this was the most anticipated book for me to read in the new year. It lived up to all expectations. Yet I did shed some tears while reading. Not all sad tears mind you, some were for sweet, touching moments too. While treasure is found surely it is the treasure of family and friends who became family, that is invaluable and uniquely irreplaceable. This last book in the series has the despicable villain, the danger, the thrilling roller-coaster of emotions but it also has a lot of heart. This is what Archer has been seeking since the very beginning book. I highly recommend this series with Treasured Tears being a fantastic finish. <br /><br />The publisher/author gave me a complimentary ARC of the book through Booksprout which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.<br />

I have really enjoyed this series, but was not as taken with book as I have been for the first 5. It took me while to get used to the jumps in plot and the left out bits that were backfilled later. It felt a lot more disjointed when the story covered multiple settings and complications and you had to wait for characters to tell each other what had happened after the event. Villains continue to be too invincible which probably isn’t necessary when you have other nasty characters in the wings who could take over. I also thought the hunt for treasure was just a little too easy in this book. I think if Kendall had followed the original drug story line and worked it into a full story on its own it would have been better a great story. This felt like multiple plots integrated into one. I will await number 7 and hope that I can love the storyline as much as the characters.<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Will Archer and Rosalina’s relationship be in trouble? Will they be able to solve the danger. Once again, such strong characters that will draw you in. Don’t miss out once it’s released.

This book was mind blowing, so much happens and you have to keep turning the pages to find out what is going to happen next. This author keeps your interest from the start and keeps it till the end and what an ending! I truly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to all. The bad guys keep coming back, I think they have nine lives! The good guys win in the end. There are a few surprises especially what happens to Massimo and Rodrigo. Didn’t see that coming. You will not regret picking up this book. I recommend the whole series.<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.