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Rafe and Kacey make their debut in No Greater Treasure, a Jove Historical Romance.
Kacey O’Reilly is an extraordinary woman by late nineteenth century standards. A graduate from Harvard’s women’s affiliate, she works as an archaeologist... an independent woman who is fulfilled by her work and family and has no room in her life for love. Rafe Assante, a former archaeology student of Kacey’s father, Colin, is a handsome young Frenchman equally devoted to work and family yet irresistibly drawn to the beauty of Kacey’s mind and spirit. When Colin invites Rafe to join them on a dig in Colorado, Kacey is outraged by her father’s presumption. While her father sees Rafe as a potential husband for Kacey, she sees him as an arrogant ladies’ man and vows to ignore him during their entire journey. But as she and Rafe travel and work together, Kacey realizes that they have a lot in common especially a growing attraction for one another. Before she knows it, Rafe has unearthed a burning desire that was buried deep within her heart and for Kacey, it is the discovery of a lifetime...
Reviews "Set amidst the breathtaking scenery of Colorado, Ms. Kelley has created a story of budding love and passion that will please the romance reader. Her first fiction novel cannot be called anything but a success." "Award-winning poet, Ellen Kelley, scribes her debut novel, a lyrical and appealing historical romance that will exhilarate fans of the Americana sub-genre. The story line moves quickly, especially the subplot involving archaeology. The characters are all exciting, especially Kacey. Ms. Kelley has entered the romance world in a big way that will leave her with many fans desiring more and bigger historical romances from her." |
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About Ellen Kelley
Ellen lives in Western Kentucky within 30 miles of where she was born. In the old southern manner, she still considers the noon meal, dinner, and the evening meal, supper; and prefers to enjoy either at any restaurant in town.
Ellen is the mother of two adult children, a son and a daughter, and has been married to the same man for over thirty-five years. That situation has not always been easy considering the competition with three Yorkshire Terriers, the true apples of her husband’s eye.
Ellen is a member of Romance Writers of America, Kentucky Romance Writers, and Kentucky State Poetry Society/past president.
Personal Quotation
"From a very early age I have been a romantic. I can still hear the high-pitched singing of the mice from my lemon-yellow 45 RPM record, circa 1950’s, 'Cinderella, Cinderella...,' and envision the handsome prince and Cinderella waltzing at the ball. And then there’s the silent, beautiful Aurora, her lips waiting for 'the kiss' in Sleeping Beauty. (sigh)"
Awards and Honors
- Romance Writers of America 1999 RITA Nominee
Short Historical Category-- No Greater Treasure - Heartland Writers’ Guild Contest 1994
Historical Romance Category-- No Greater Treasure - Heartland Writers’ Guild Contest 1994
Short Contemporary-- Destiny Is A Stranger - Paducah Community College Fine Arts Festival 1994-- Poetry
- PCC Communications Award-- Newspaper
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P. O. Box 157
West Paducah, KY 42086
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