Amber Beach

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Summary: Gripping
Review: A frightfully gripping suspense thriller. How can you beat a hunt for a fortune in stolen jewelry? I just finished Craig Furnas's THE SHAPE that deals with the same thing, and then this one...two home runs in a row. Like Sammy Sosa against Mike McGuire...AMBER BEACH is ripping good fun.

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Summary: Needed more romance and less history
Review: I am a avid fan of Elizabeth Lowell and this book was not up to par. Thank God I did not buy it in hard cover. I would have been very disappointed to have paid such a price for this book

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Summary: Not what I expected from Elizabeth Lowell
Review: Like other reviewers, I have read many if not most of Elizabeth Lowell's works. This book was not up to her usual standard. The plot was labrinthine, the romance limited, and the characters boring. I'd rather reread the "Only" series than this tripe. Get it from the library rather than shelling out good money.

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Summary: Wonderful new Lowell is one of the best
Review: I have read nearly all of Lowell's books under this name and Maxwell. And this has got to be the best of the lot. I will admit that it follows a similar format to several others she has written, but that is secondary. In this story, we learn a great deal about amber, and hopefully in the sequel, we will lean just as much about jade. Her characters have a loveable quality that keeps me turning the pages long after I should have the light out. The only problem I have with recent authors, and Lowell is included in this, is the unnecessary use of certain swear words. Now, I am not a prude by any means, but I do feel that certain things don't have to be in print when they belong in the trash! I am counting the weeks until Jade Island is released. I only wish I could review books like this for the publishers.

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Summary: An Elizabeth Lowell style book this is not!!
Review: I have loved Elizabeth Lowell and her writing for years and have every one of her books except for one that is out of print. What was she thinking?? This is the first hard back book I have EVER bought and could not wait to spend my $22.00. What a disapointment!! The characters are shallow and the plot is tiresome. When I buy an Elizabeth Lowell novel I expect romance and unique love scenes, this book is lacking on both accounts! Please Elizabeth write what we have come to love and expect, instead of going "main stream" to please the mass market. If you want a true Lowell love story pass on this and go for the "ONLY" series, you'll have your socks knocked off and spend less money.

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Summary: I found E. Lowell's newest book "Amber Beach" refreshing!
Review: I've read several of Elizabeth Lowell's books, and I'm pleased to see she tried something different. She used humor with suspense. The dialog brought the character's (Honor and Jake) personalities in tune with one another. I can't wait for her to write another book about Kyle or one of Honor's other brothers. I'll be looking for it! Great Job!

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Summary: What happened here?
Review: I am hopeless college student and have been an Elizabeth Lowell fan for almost five years. I usually can't put down her books. I bought this book about a month ago and still haven't finished it. There is definitely something wrong here. I am used to her characters being deeper more mature than these characters were. Hopefully, her next one will be a lot better than this one.

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Summary: Pleasant enough, but not her best.....
Review: Ms. Lowell has constructed a complex thriller with a large cast of possible suspects. The problem I have with the book is her dialogue. Instead of her characters just coming out with it they phrase everything strangely. Once or twice a book would be alright but it occurs through the whole book and I find it tiresome. I think her book " Tell Me No Lies" and the "Diamond Tiger" (written as Ann Maxwell) were far better.
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Summary: Excellent romantic suspense novel
Review: If you are a fan of romantic suspense novels and you haven't read Elizabeth Lowell's Donovan series, you're in for a treat. "Amber Beach" is the first in the series, and it's a fun, quick read. The plot is full of twists and turns, and it keeps you guessing right up until the very end. The lead characters are compelling, and the love scenes are sufficiently steamy to keep romance fans happy. The book is set in the San Juan Islands, and Lowell does an excellent job integrating the setting into the story. She is also an expert at weaving interesting background research into her books. Here, she not only educates you about all facets of amber and the amber trade, but she also makes the lesson very entertaining and a crucial part of the story. It's all a lot more interesting than you might have assumed. My only complaint is that I would have liked to see more interaction between Hope and Jake, the lead characters. Nevertheless, the chemistry between them is great and their witty banter makes for a fun read.

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Summary: Cool characters, good romance
Review: Two of the better romance characters I have discovered--and they have actual real conflicts and reasons not to trust each other as opposed to the usual vague commitaphobia. Not as good as Jade Island or Pearl Cove, but still excellent. Much better suspense crime plot than the vast majority of romances. And the boat/fishing stuff was even interesting.