He’s a little bit country. She’s a whole lot of rock and roll. Can these two opposites meet in the middle or will secrets from the past rob them of their second chance at romance?Fiery Meg Stark might be tiny, but she’s tough. She’s managed to raise her adorable little girl, Harper, all on her own. The last thing she needs is a man to get in her way.Levi Ryan left their quaint hometown to pursue … left their quaint hometown to pursue his dreams as a country singer in Nashville. Now he’s returning to Brunswick Bay Harbor without making it big, and the last person he wants to face is his lifelong crush, Meg.
When a horrific school bus crash brings Meg, Levi, and their entire coastal Maine town together in ways they never could have imagined, will these delightful characters find a way to heal and move on from tragedy, or will their secrets destroy them?
Find out now in Shimmering Emeralds.
Fans of Marie Force’s Gansett Island Series and Bella Andre’s Sullivans Series are sure to enjoy this page-turning romance series.
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Another interesting and engaging book in the Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems series. It is emotionally deep, well written, and well-developed with intrigue, drama, suspense, and twists and turns. The characters are strong, deep, and have amazing chemistry between them. An on the edge of your seat read that is very enjoyable and will hold your interest from start to finish. I look forward to reading the next installment. Definitely recommended!
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Great story line with wonderful characters. I love Ann Omasta.
Meg, the protective sister and awful, acusing sister in law…
When you got know her a little bit more, you also see a loving mother with a broken heart who tries to protect herself from more heartache as her former boyfriend Levi.
During and mostly after an accident at a field trip she gets a second chance to happiness.
A warm story that made my stomach heavy more than one time. A beautiful story.
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Another great book to the Brunswick Bay Harbor series. This book focuses on Meg and Levi. Even though they are total opposites in most things they just fit together. It was good to read all about Meg as she was a little nasty with a lot of feisty in the other two books. Meg and Levi have to overcome some obstacles but it is worth the read.
Shimmering Emeralds is the third book in The Brunswick Bay Harbor series by Ann Omasta and I could not put this book down! It is a wonderful read and it keeps your attention. This book is explores the past and present life of Claire’s sister Meg Stark. Meg is a single mother to a daughter Harper and they both are on a bus to a field trip when the bus has a accident. Levi Ryan is the bus driver and is back in town after pursuing a singing career in Nashville. The relationship between Meg and Ryan was a secret in high school and Ryan went to Nashville to be country singer. This book is intense, heartwarming and a enjoyable read. Wonderful edition to the series and I highly recommend reading this book and series. I received this book as an Arc for an honest review of it.
This is book three in the Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems series. The series steam rolls ahead with show casting another couple, Meg and Levi, while keeping previous book characters current. Meg is a single mom, she has a daughter named Harper. Levi has left the small town to try his luck at being a country singer and returns home to Brunswick Bay. Meg and Levi have a past that needs to be addressed before a present or even a future is possible. A bus crash in town spurs everyone into turmoil but also provides some clarity to some and spurs them into realization that time is not endless and one just never knows. Can Meg and Levi find their HEA?
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The small, sleepy town of Brunswick Bay Harbour is anything but dull. Ann Omasta’s Shimmering Emeralds is the third book in her current series. It is both a small-town drama and a second-chance romance.
Two strong willed people—Meg let Levi go to fulfill his dreams of country music stardom
One with a secret—Meg is keeping a life-changing secret
When one horrific accident brings Meg and Levi together again, the drama ramps up! Ms. Omasta has written another
emotional and compelling story. She creates a lot of empathy through her character development, and in this installment, Meg’s vulnerability makes her more likable. Shimmering Emeralds filled with suspense and great characters.
I love small-town stories, and the world building in the Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems series creates the perfect atmosphere to get lost in the story and the town.
Levi fell in love with Maggie when they were both in high school, but Maggie set him free to follow his dream to become a star in Nashville.
When he realizes stardom without Maggie is empty, he returns to his hometown. They are thrown together again when the school bus he drives has an accident and Maggie’s daughter gets severely injured. Opening up and understanding their love for each other despite all odds, is what this book is about.
It is a sequel to “Shattered Diamonds” , but can easily be read as a stand alone.
A good book, mostly believable characters and an engaging, albeit partly sad plot.
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I’ve read a lot of books written by Ann Omasta; she has done a great job at writing another good book; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
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I received an advance reader copy of this book free for an honest review.
Meg Stark, a single mother to Harper, has managed fine on her own, but will Levi’s return and a school bus accident bring all her secrets out?
Levi and Meg get all the children out of the bus, when Harper makes them aware that her cousin Hannah is missing and then she collapsed.
Meg has guarded her secrets and her heart for so long, will she survive her daughter’s injuries when she long kept secret is revealed? Will Levi ever forgive her? Grab this to see!
A great story line involving Levi, Meg and Meg’s daughter Harper. The characters are strong and well developed and the story line is fantastic. Secrets have been kept and betrayal has happened but can Levi and Meg overcome and have a second chance at love? Can the betrayal and deception be forgiven when the truth is forced to come out?
A warning comes with this book that you won’t be able to put it down until you read the last word.
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Second chances are The best kind of read and Ann does not disappoint in Meg and Levi’s but surprises are in store and they both must work thru those surprises to find what is worth keeping…their love
Shimmering Emerald is a well written, heartbreakingly beautiful story that left me breathless. I absolutely loved Meg and Levi’s story and I was captivated by every twist and turn in their story. This is a great addition to the series and I can’t wait to read the next book by this amazing author.
Shimmering Emeralds is the third book in the Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems series. I loved this second chance romance story set in Brunswick Bay Harbor. The characters are well developed and have a lot of love and hurt from the past come back to haunt them as a new tragedy unfolds. The storyline is well written, with drama, suspense, heartbreak, secrets, and a wonderful second chance at romance.
I cannot wait for the next book in this delightful series.
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This is a book that will have you reaching for the tissues
Meg and Levi are childhood sweethearts but she knows she can’t hold him back from his dreams so she sends him on his to Nashville where he hopes to become a star what she doesn’t tell him is that she is pregnant and when he finds out she tells him that father was a tourist passing through which breaks his heart. Now he has returned back to their town and he is the local buss driver when he has an accident and Megs daughter is on board the secret will come out Can he forgive her do they have a future together how badly is his daughter Harper hurt You will have to read to see
Meg was hypocritical and overly judgmental about her brother-in-law’s child with his daughter’s nanny by calling him a bastard when her daughter is too. This story was action packed with a bus crash, a crazy man on the loose, the police and Meg’s mother wildly accusing the bus driver Levi of crimes without a proper investigation, and multiple intense medical issues.
Meg is feisty, forthright and perhaps rude.
Levi is handsome- a talented up and coming Nashville star.
And when the man who had kidnapped her sister stepped in front of the bus their kids were on, Levi was the driver.
Harper is the center of the universe for Meg. Meg and Levi were close friends and secret lovers from back in the day. Can past secrets and present fears keep them apart now? What about their families and years of distrust?
The scarred and damaged Kevin is a haunting specter for this town and this circle of friends and family. Can they bring down this demon of the past and present, or will his warped power continue?
Suspense filled stories!
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This was an intensely heartwarming story. It continued from the previous book in the series seamlessly. It was written with immense skill. I will be reading this entire series repeatedly. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
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This book should come with a warning that you won’t be able to put it down until you’ve finished it (i.e. it’s 5:28 a.m.). You’ll love Meg and Levi as they are reunited after he had left to pursue a musical career. However, one of the first things they face is being involved in a school bus accident in which her daughter Harper suffered a traumatic brain injury. As always you’ll feel like you’re right there with them as Ms. Omasta adroitly draws you into her web (story). A great addition to this series, and I’m anxiously awaiting the next book!
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A wonderful second chance romance story with great characters and good story line.
Highly recommend.
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