Forbidden Treasures — Jackie Dalton

When Larissa Bowman was a little girl, her Russian grandmother gave her a beautiful uncut diamond. It was a very special gift, her grandmother explained; a “fire stone,” which would bring its owner wealth, friends, and luck. It was just the beginning of Larissa's fascination with gemstones; now, at twenty-six, she has a PhD in geology. And so far, her grandmother's prediction has held true. The one thing Larissa is missing in her life is love. But she's about to get more than her share!

Larissa never dreamed that two men would be vying for her affections, least of all brawny Trevor MacBryde and her coworker Keith Simmons, whom she's worshipped for years. But even this drama puts in comparison to what she finds in an abandoned mine shaft. If she not mistaken, she has uncovered a potential diamond mine -- in Michigan! Larissa can't believe her good fortune. But she's about to discover that the “fire stone” has a darker side…