Accidental Treasure

“Accidental Treasure is an action packed book that had me hooked from the start. I like the fast paced action and how realistic the book is. My two favorite things about the book were that it took place in an area near where I live and that it taught me about epilepsy. I like how Kate pushes herself and how she is self confident. This is definitely one of my favorite books!!!”

-H. Wherry

“Accidental Treasure was a fast read for me. I was caught up, unexpectedly, in young Kate’s world and wondered what would happen to her next. Circumstances kept moving her into new, unchartered courses in life. Every young reader should meet Kate and experience the twist and turns of her adventures with her.”

-L. Long

“Reading Accidental Treasure is an experience I will treasure. Kate Taylor provides a glimpse into a young girl’s mind that captures the essence of adolescence. The book provides a delicate balance between high adventure and real world challenges that leaves the reader longing for more.”

-K. Serrell

“My husband and I are both in our 70′s and found “Accidental Treasure” a fascinating read. Kate Taylor is just the kind of spunky young girl that catches and holds the reader’s interest. I was raised on Nancy Drew Mysteries and Lora Rials has succeeded in bringing new characters into modern times. With the thrills and chills in her story, along with the family values and goodness of America’s young people, she has managed to write a book that will have a wide audience of readers waiting for Kate’s next adventure. I found it simply captivating!”

-N. Leake

“Growing up in South Florida, Accidental Treasure allowed me to daydream about undiscovered opportunities of my own youth. I found myself captivated by the twists and turns that Kate Taylor faced, and I look forward to her further adventures in my own back yard. I believe that Lora Rials has stumbled upon quite a treasure indeed!”

-J.W. Warren, IV

“The novel “Accidental Treasure” is a great idea for any age level and includes a unique plot that keeps the reader’s interest long after finished reading. Detailed and direct without slowing the fast pace, with insights that provoke thought and mystery. Well researched and done; wanting and waiting for the next exciting sequel.”

-D. Leake

“What a good read! I really enjoyed Accidental Treasure. I have been an avid reader my whole life, though the (thriller) genre isn’t something I read a lot of. This book might change my mind on that. It grabbed my attention right from the beginning and was hard to put down. You really become attached to Kate and her family. I was disappointed when the story ended. I wanted more.”

-N. Slaybaugh

“This action packed first novel is filled with adventure and intrigue. Lora Rials sustains her character with clever dialogue and mature thinking. Set in a hurricane shredded paradise, I was drawn to Kate as she makes critical decisions which define who she is. Contemporary in setting, yet timeless themes of valued friendships, family loyalty and first love made this book impossible to put down. I look forward to more novels about Kate.”

-L. Mayhew

Children By Design

“I like to think I can figure out the plot in a novel rather quickly. Lora Rials caught me short on this feat. In her novel Children by Design, I was intrigued with the plot from the outset…wondering where and how this story would end.  Then, when Rials finally revealed the answers, two words came to mind—clever and original. With Children by Design, Rials proves that imagination is indeed a gift she owns. I surmise young readers will zoom through this one…and will anticipate the sequel. This was another enjoyable and quick read for me. Thank you, Lora. Please keep writing.”

-L. Long