Teagan’s Treasure
Christian New Adult Fiction Novel
Emerald Isle University Series
Book #1
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 Kavanagh's 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 it 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 Kavanagh’s land is uncovered, the safety of farm and their 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 Kavanagh’s 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?
Book Trailer
“This family-friendly novel, which are often hard to come by, fills a much-needed gap in literature by appropriately exploring healthy relationships of all kinds, growing in faith as a young adult, pursuing academic passions and friends becoming family. Anyone who loves horses will especially enjoy learning as they read about Teagan and Finn’s research on equine-assisted activities, with children with disabilities, that take place at a beautiful, old, family farm in the Irish countryside. You will feel like you are in Ireland yourself as the characters speak their unique Irish English, pass on their captivating family stories, eat traditional Irish meals, and visit Dublin and the green rolling hills of the countryside."
-Christen Purcell, M.Ed. School Counseling
“Teagan’s Treasure is an engaging story about finding your path in life. I truly enjoyed the wholesome yet intriguing story that included just the right balance of mystery, danger, risk taking, treasure hunting, and young love.”
Mary Jo Puglisi, MS, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
“Teagan's Treasure will take you on a family-friendly adventure along the Irish countryside, filled with treasure hunting, mystery, academic pursuits, choosing life paths and young love. The characters are relatable, strong and driven and the storyline is completely captivating. Colleen Marie writes beautifully and vividly with positive and wholesome messaging about faith, hope and following your dreams. This engaging and heartfelt novel is a must read!”
Tiffany Noone, Writer, Homesteader & Homeschool Mom at Fern Woods Farm
