Amber Beach

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Summary: Experience makes the difference...
Review: They don't come much better than this writer! Elizabeth Lowell has been around for a long time which makes her one of the more experienced writers in the suspense romance genre...AND THE BEST! If you haven't read one of her many novels this one is a perfect place to start!

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Summary: LOVE THE DONOVANS AND JAKE TOO!
Review: This is the first book of the 'gems' series. Though there is a good mystery, the development of the chemistry between the lead characters did not keep my interest--as other Lowell novels have. The best thing about this book is that it does introduce some interesting characters that Ms. Lowell better developed in the other novels of this series. My recommendation--get through this one fast and move on to the others--they do get better and 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: I'm addicted to the Donovans!!
Review: I read this book because I picked it up on vacation to pass the time. I ended up being completely in love with the Donovan family. I immediately had to read Jade Island. I now have all the Donovan books and wait in anticipation for Elizabeth to decide finish the series by writing about the twins!! Great book! Very interesting and suspensful. The characters are so well developed!