A Literary Escape to Ireland: Teagan's Treasure

Leslea Wahl calls Colleen Marie's debut novel "the perfect story for teens searching for the path God is leading them on."

Teagan's Treasure (Emerald Isle University Series Book 1)

by Colleen Marie

Review:

Teagan's Treasure is the debut novel by Catholic novelist Colleen Marie and the first book in her Emerald Isle University series. I thoroughly enjoyed Teagan’s story, her growth through the story, her strong faith, her love of horses, and the intriguing mystery that surrounds her. I look forward to the future adventures set amid the rolling green hills of Ireland. 

Teagan has just graduated high school and is thrilled for the opportunity to attend a summer research program in Ireland — something she has been dreaming of for years. She is determined to make the most of this chance of a lifetime but imagine her surprise when she discovers that Finn, the boy she has never completely gotten over, is also enrolled in the program.  

How will this unforeseen complication affect her future? Will she be able to stay focused on her goals or will her feelings get in the way? Add to the mix the legend of a buried emerald and the financial troubles of the family farm where Finn and Teagan are staying, and you have a story that keeps the reader turning the pages. This is the perfect story for older teens searching for the path God is leading them on. 

Summary: 

Teagan O'Reilly has one goal upon graduation — to be accepted into Emerald Isle University's Science Research Internship and spend the summer in Ireland competing for a spot in the university's coveted research program. When her acceptance letter finally arrives, Teagan is more determined than ever to win a spot into the program. She's prepared for everything until she learns her partner is none other than Finn Connolly, her first love and the boy who broke her heart. 

Past feelings reignite as Teagan and Finn travel to Brigid's Crossing in the small town of Cloverdale, Ireland, to begin their internship. Their research project quickly comes to life on the Kavanaghs' horse farm, bringing new life to the farm and Teagan's dreams. Teagan soon discovers that the farm is in financial trouble, jeopardizing her meticulously planned research, and needs a miracle to be saved. The rolling hills of the Irish countryside are hiding a secret, and the answer may lie in the legendary tale of the missing Kildare Emerald. When a plot to steal the emerald from the Kavanaghs' land is uncovered, the safety of farm and the chance at the research position lies in the balance. As time begins to run out, Teagan is torn between winning the research position and helping the Kavanaghs save the farm. Teagan is forced to decide where her heart lies, but will her choice make her lose everything she's always dreamed of, or will she gain more than she ever imagined? 

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