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Summer on Lovers' Island A Jewell Cove Novel Donna Alward Books

In all honesty, I have really enjoyed this series and I waiting for Summer on Lovers' Island to be released. The story line was fun. It read well. I was pleasantly surprised about one of the characters in this series. I hadn't liked him before. I enjoyed the way in which the story unfolded in regards to this character. I don't want to say much more than that about the character. I could see the place where the story is based on easily. It was a great read.


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Summer on Lovers' Island A Jewell Cove Novel Donna Alward Books Reviews

This is a lovely, feel-good romance with an ambitious heroine burnt out by grief and a small-town hero who has unresolved emotional issues of his own. I really enjoyed this book, it was an easy read that pulled me in right from the start. Lizzie is an ER doctor who wants to be the best. She’s always worked hard and pushed herself harder, determined to be every bit as good as her legendary father was. But his unexpected death and the deterioration of her mother’s mental health have pushed her into working harder than ever. Until she made a terrible mistake. Perhaps a summer in Jewell Cove will help straighten her life out.

I liked Lizzie. Yes, at times she’s a bit too formal and socially awkward, but she’s been through a rough year and she’s struggling to adjust to the change in her life. I did think her decision to work in Jewell Cove was a bit sudden, but I liked how she changed throughout the book, relaxing and reassessing her life, and likewise how she never kids herself (or anyone else) about what she really wants from life. The scenes with her mother and the cruelties of Alzheimer’s were heart-wrenching, explaining so much about her and her continuing grief.

Then there’s Josh, a man who seems laid back and friendly, the cornerstone of his family, but is hiding a whole host of problems beneath his smiling face. I liked how he opened up to Lizzie, while at the same time offering her support. I also enjoyed how he pushes and challenges her constantly, but in small ways – taking her out on the boat to go fishing, letting her cry on him, talking things through – and how she was able to push back a little bit too. They got to know and understand each other so well, while at the same time managed to make such a mess of everything. It made their romance both endearing and frustrating, because they’re both so caught up in their own issues that they often miss the most important bits – not just about the other person’s feelings, but often their own emotions too.

Surrounding their relationship is a host of small town characters, most of which are related to Josh in some way. I have to admit the constant pressure he faced from his mother and sisters about his dating life would have driven me nuts, especially considering his marital history, but I had to admire the way he handles them. Josh is a good guy, even if he doesn’t always handle his emotions particularly well. There’s also a cute treasure tale and the wonderful escape of Lovers’ Island offering a hint of mythical romance to it all.

Easy, feel good and really enjoyable, this romance is full of small town meddling, emotional tangles and a nice touch of heat. Yes, there were times when I wanted to shake the pair of them, but on the whole the romance is a sweet, steady grower with plenty of lovely touches. If you need a bit of comfort or a gentle escape, Jewell Cove seems like a lovely place to visit for a while.

(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
Summer on Lovers' Island is another excellent outing to Jewel Cove, Maine. Since I visited Maine coast in the summer, the description of place and people is right on target bringing a smile to my face. Through Donna Alward’s writing I feel as if I am transport back again to my summer vacation. She describes this small town just as I remember some of the ones we traveled through on our trip to the north.

The plot is interesting with two main characters I enjoyed getting to know. Josh and Lizzie are two doctors who are carrying around a lot of baggage with in their black bags. Most of it is personal from family and past relationships, but in Lizzie’s case it has spilled over to her professional life too. While their struggles are real and soul-searching, this is a hopeful story by having all the babies being born. I loved that; the subtle reminder that life is good and it does go on.

The history of the area tying in with the present added to my enjoyment of this story. I live in a place where pirate stories are common, (think Blackbeard and his peers) but none of those are any more interesting than Arseneault and his abolitionist lover. Just loved this added element to the plot.

Also loved catching up with those couples from previous books, they are the baby makers now. If someone has not read the earlier books, their appearances in Summer on Lovers' Island are supportive but not necessary to understand Josh and Lizzie’s story. However, I didn’t remember Summer Arnold but now I really hope that she gets her own HEA in the future.

Much to love in Summer on Lovers' Island, so for a follower of the series this is a must read. For someone new to the series this will make you fall in love with the town and people of Jewel Cove. Highly recommend.

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LOVE THE ENTIRE SERIES!!
Good book.
Good read. Liked connecting with characters from other two books. Believable characters and good plotting. Nice to find new author.
In all honesty, I have really enjoyed this series and I waiting for Summer on Lovers' Island to be released. The story line was fun. It read well. I was pleasantly surprised about one of the characters in this series. I hadn't liked him before. I enjoyed the way in which the story unfolded in regards to this character. I don't want to say much more than that about the character. I could see the place where the story is based on easily. It was a great read.