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Stolen Obsession (Annalisse Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Marlene M. Bell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Manhattan antiquities valuator Annalisse Drury isn't one to believe in curses - but that's before her best friend is discovered in a shallow grave upstate with an ancient Persian bracelet suspiciously missing from her wrist.

Now, a second item from that same collection has turned up at the opening of a glamorous art gallery in Lower Manhattan, and Annalisse is convinced that its new owner - wealthy socialite Generosa Zavos - will also be in danger as long as the necklace remains in her possession.

Generosa's son, devastatingly handsome Alec Zavos, initially dismisses Annalisse's concerns - but when his parents are brutally removed from their luxury yacht while sailing the Aegean Sea, he and Annalisse embark on a race against time for them—before the cursed jewelry claims even more lives.

Thrust together in the unlikeliest of circumstances, Annalisse soon discovers there's much more to Alec than his womanizing reputation had suggested - but with Generosa's life at stake, and the crosshairs of a killer on both their backs, they don't have time to explore the attraction growing between them. They've got to unravel the mystery of this 500-year-old curse - before the two of them become its latest victims!

Stolen Obsession is the first in Marlene M. Bell's thrilling Annalisse series - an explosive romantic suspense mystery sure to delight fans of Kathy Reichs and Dan Brown.
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In STOLEN OBSESSION--Marlene M. Bell's first eighteen words: "A ground fog shrouded investigators while they unearthed her roommate from the black dirt of a farmer's field." creates the edgy atmosphere that will pervade the story, despite scenes set on a sun-dappled Greek island. Annalisse is a real, round character with a fearless personality--4 stars--Indie Reader

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Marlene M Bell is an acclaimed artist and photographer as well as a writer. Her sheep landscapes grace the covers of publications such as, Sheep!, The Shepherd, Ranch & Rural Living and Sheep Industry News. Ewephoric, her mail order venture, began in 1985 out of a desire for realistic sheep stationery. A color catalog of non-fiction books and sheep-related gifts may be requested at www.marlenembell.com or www.texassheep.com. Marlene and her husband, Gregg reside on a wooded ranch in East Texas with their 50 head of Horned Dorset sheep, a lovable Maremma guard dog named, Tia, and 3 spoiled cats who rule the household.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0794B81QG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ewephoric Publishing (March 20, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 20, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3851 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 099953940X
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Mystery at a killing pace

Marlene M. Bell is an award-winning writer, artist, and sheep breeder who resides in wooded East Texas. Her renown sheep photographs grace the covers of many livestock magazines.

The fourth book in the Annalisse Series, Copper Waters, is a New Zealand sheep station mystery with light touches of romance. Stolen Obsession, Spent Identity, and Scattered Legacy, books one through three in the series, have received numerous awards including the Independent Press Award for Best Mystery and two FAPA President's Gold awards. Her work can be found at marlenembell.com.

Marlene also writes children's books. Her picture book, Mia and Nattie: One Great Team is based on true events with a bottle lamb from Ewephoric ranch. It's a touching story of compassion and love between a little girl and her lamb. Mia and Nattie is suitable reading for ages 3 - 7 years. A Mom's Choice Gold Award winner and Eric Hoffer Award Grand Prize Short List winner.

Marlene shares her life with her husband and a few dreadfully spoiled horned Dorset sheep: a large Maremma guard dog named Tia, and cats, Hollywood, Leo, and Squeaks. The animals and nature are the cornerstone for Marlene's books.

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Meet a Heroine with Strong Convictions
Stolen Obsession, book 1, of the Annalise Series, by Marlene M. Bell, is a fast-paced, Romantic Suspense that delivers thrills, intrigue, and delightful characters readers will enjoy. The main heroine, Annalise Drury, is an accomplished antiquities appraiser in New York. She recently lost a dear friend Samantha Freeman.When Annalise attends the launch of her friend Generosa Zavos’ SoHo gallery, she feels anything but social. Even the spark of attraction she feels for Generosa’s son Alec escapes her when she discovers a distinctive gold horse on display. The necklace is related in style and constructs to the bracelet her friend Samantha wore until her murdered body got found.Annalise conducted extensive research on the 500-year-old jewelry tracing it back to a Persian royal family. She believes the pieces are cursed and the cause of Samantha’s death. Fearing the curse will deliver a curse to Alec and his mother, she begs them to get rid of the item and never wear the piece. A trip to the island of Crete changes the course of the journey when someone who wants the necklace threatens the trio. Alec works with Annalise to save his mother and themselves and uncover the truth. Will they win and find justice from the threat attached to the gold horses?The tension and suspense ramp, even as Annalise and Alec’s attraction evolves into a relationship where trust is critical. The twists and turns powered by hatred and curses culminate into a stunning, unexpected ending. For readers who enjoy a thrilling adventure across multiple continents with an undertone of romance, this is a book and series you should consider.
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Anita Lock
5.0 out of 5 stars The first in a captivating and nail-biting series.
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2018
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The sudden death of Annalisse Drury’s boss, Harry, during the opening of an art exhibit of her favorite client, Generosa (Gen) Zavos, leaves her unnerved. Moments before his demise, Annalisse notices an Iranian horse necklace—one of two identical pieces; the other in Crete—in one of the display cases. Sam, her longtime friend, wore a bracelet with the exact design at the time of her grisly death six weeks earlier. Convinced that the jewelry is cursed, Annalisse, alongside Chase, another longtime friend, investigates its connection to the deaths of Sam and Harry. Alec, Generosa’s son who is sweet on Annalisse, eventually gets involved. While romance builds between Annalisse and Alec, the trio’s sleuthing gets quite convoluted to the point that Gen’s life is in danger.

Award-winning artist, nature photographer, and shepherd extraordinaire Marlene Bell creates a spine-chilling debut steeped in mysticism and vengeance. The first book in the Annalisse series, the narrative combines directed and misdirected dialogue with succinct but vivid descriptions that not only set the flow of Bell’s fast-paced thriller but also helps in shaping her characters and scenes. Plenty of twists, turns, red herrings, and chapter cliffhangers punctuate a tale steeped in ancient Middle Eastern charms and curses underlined with sexual tension. Bell balances unnerving moments with Annalisse and Alec’s burgeoning relationship. Closing on a satisfying note, Stolen Obsession sets the groundwork for the next in her captivating and nail-biting series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Stolen Obsession
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In Stolen Obsession, book one of the Annalise Series, author Marlene M. Bell transports the reader between Manhattan and the Greek Island of Crete for a Romantic Suspense story that will keep the reader guessing and turning the pages.

Annalise Drury is an antiquities appraiser at Westinn Gallery in Manhattan. While attending the launch of client Generosa Zavos' SOHO gallery, Zavos Art, Annalise sees a beautiful gold horse necklace that matches a bracelet that Annalise's friend Samantha Freeman had worn until it went missing after she was found murdered. Annalise had researched the jewelry and found that they are a part of a 500-year-old artifact collection that carries an ancient curse, one that unleashes evil upon anyone who dares to wear the jewelry created for the Persian royal family.

Annalise tries to convince Generosa and her son Alec to destroy the artifact before the curse is unleashed on their family, but they dismiss her warning until a trip to their home on the Greek Island of Crete leads to tragedy, and suddenly Annalise and Alec find themselves fighting to save Generosa and their own lives from someone who wants the artifact.

Author Marlene M. Bell weaves a fast-paced and suspenseful tale written in the third person narrative that follows Annalise and Alec's dangerous adventure to save his family and uncover the truth behind the curse of the Persian artifacts, and bring justice to the tragedies that stem from the cursed artifact.

I loved how in the middle of their dangerous adventure, Annalise and Alec give into the romantic attraction that is sparked between them, and how their connection gives them a chance to build trust that allows them to work really well as a team seeking to uncover the hidden truths.

I loved reading this action-packed story. Annalise and Alec kept me intrigued as their investigative teamwork was put to the test. The reader will be easily drawn into this well written story with its richly descriptive plot that will keep them guessing as secrets, possible motives, and clues are uncovered, while unexpected twists and turns, and a surprising conclusion will leave the reader simply stunned.

Stolen Obsession has enough drama, tension, action, dark secrets, intrigue, a touch of romance, and unexpected twists and turns that will take the reader on one heck of a thrilling roller coaster ride.
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Amy
3.0 out of 5 stars Solid three stars!
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2018
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Part murder mystery, part romance novel, Stolen Obsession was an easy read. Though it tended to lean a bit more towards the romance end than I’d anticipated, I still found it enjoyable. If you’re all about the romance, definitely check it out.

Annalisse is an antiques appraiser, reeling from the horrific murder of her best friend. When she spots a connection to the murder at her client Generosa’s gallery opening, she’s sure things are about to get worse. Not to mention, the gallery owner’s playboy son Alec has taken an interest in her and is more distraction than she needs. Reluctantly, Annalisse teams up with Alec as the mystery unfolds...

From the first page, you’re dropped right into the action with little to no build up. It was a bit disorienting, but the book soon finds its stride. The only other thing I wasn’t a huge fan of was the almost total lack of subtlety in the building of the relationship between Anna and Alec. It was not a slow build but rather blatant from the first introduction, which just felt a bit abrupt. The author managed to throw in a few twists I definitely didn’t see coming, and the Greek backdrop was great atmosphere.
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Ravin Tija Maurice
3.0 out of 5 stars There were elements of this book I liked a lot
Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2018
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There were elements of this book I liked a lot. The beginning was a bit scattered and seriously needs some tightenting up, but after the first few chapters the story picks right up and takes off with a bullet. There were some times when I felt like this was a second novel because of the way the backstory was presented, but beyond that its a very entertaining read. Lots of thrills, well crafted characters and action. I'm not sure if this is going to be a series, but I am curious where the writer is going to go with this in the future. I would be interested in reading more by this author. The only reason I did not give it 4 stars is because of how scattered the beginning is.
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