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Summary: Interesting and charming
Review: One of the better romances I have read. Not quite on par with some of the other Donovan series books, but still head and shoulders above most romance novels. I love learning something with my romance so all of the info about rubies and the south is great, but the book might annoy those less interested in real-world background. I agree Faith is not the most fascinating Donovan heroine, but I loved the mob/old family entanglements and she's still pretty funny.
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Summary: First Class with Diamonds
Review: My biggest problem with Elizabeth Lowell, is that she can't write fast enough for me to read!!! I am sure I own every book she has ever written, and they have ALL been EXCELLENT!! I haunt the book stores and the internet looking for the newest releases. Her series are a beautiful mix of suspence, humour, action, superb storylines, and of course steamy but tasteful romance.(Extreme high praise for the Donovan series,and the historical, Only... series) Ms. Lowell is number ONE on my exclusive list of only five favourite authors. Thanks for enriching my life, and PLUEEEEZZZZEEEE hurry up with the rest of the Donovans!!
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Summary: Well, at least the hero is a keeper
Review: I must be in a minority of one, if E. Lowell's books are so very popular. What does she or her readers have against a female protagonist with strength, depth or any kind of character? Granted, these books are fantasy and can't be taken as anything other that fantasy, but do women really fantasize about being morons with no spine? Is there a heroine in any one of Lowell's books who doesn't have a phobia due to one incident in which they were in danger in their past? Honestly, do most women really dream about being weak kneed, lily livered cowards? I guess they must, since books like Lowell's seem to be all the publishers will toss off the assembly line. However, I'm writing this review (and giving the book 2 stars) because there was one bright spot in it. For once, Lowell has written a hero with charm, humor and appeal, unlike the cardboard cutouts in the other books in this series. Man, was that guy sexy and cute. Of course, it wouldn't be a Lowell book if the hero didn't protect the heroine without her knowledge (because, every one knows women are not to be trusted to protect themselves, they don't have the brain power and are too emotional to deal with a stressful situation with any kind of toughness). In spite of that, I like Walker and wish Lowell would try to flesh out other characters as well. And please, if you're reading this, Elizabeth, please try to get beyond the damsel in distress syndrome. It's so very tired, and surely you and your publishers realize there are women like me in this world. Women who actually fantasize about a man who can fall in love with a strong, skilled and confident woman.
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Summary: I LOVED THIS BOOK
Review: I read the first three in this series and absolutely loved them. This 4th book was just as good as the first three. Loved the mystery combined with the love story. Men never know what's good for them, do they?
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Summary: I love Owen Walker!
Review: This was the perfect ending to the Donovan series. Faith and Walker both had to overcome past hurts to find love within each other. I loved the way that the entire Donovan family from all 3 previous books were woven into the plot. I loved hearing about Honor & Jake's daughter, Lianne and Kyle's twins, and Archer and Hannah's pregnancy. Having read all of the other books prior to this one I could appreciate every aspect of the plot.
I am enthralled by the way that Lowell uses characters from different backgrounds, like Seattle and South Carolina and makes them fall in love and they each cherish their culture and learn to respect the others.
I have already read each book in the series at least a dozen times each and I will keep reading them for a long time to come. I do wish that Lowell would write about Justin and Lawe though. I feel like part of their family is missing not knowing about them.
All in All... a MUST HAVE for your romance collection.
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