Amber Beach audiobook

I fell in love with the Donovan series many years ago and have just replaced my original almost falling-apart paperbacks with hardcover versions from some Amazon resources. It's a worthwhile endeavor, IMHO, because this series is outstanding!! There are four books (Amber Beach, Jade Island, Pearl Cove and Midnight on Ruby Bayou) and each is a sparkling gem! (No pun intended) Elizabeth Lowell has created a family anyone would adore to belong to, and heroes that are studly, gorgeous, talented, human and - occasionally - very funny!! A touch that appeals to me, since I like to know my romances have a sense of humor.Here, Honor Donovan is on a quest for her missing brother Kyle. She's helped by the hunky Jake Mallory, but whether he's actually helping or serving his own agenda isn't always clear. What is clear is the heat building between the two of them, and Honor gives as good as she gets. In more ways than one. The story, as are all the stories in this series, gets super detailed about a valuable gem - here, obviously, it's amber. For me, this is an additional treat, since Ms. Lowell really gets into the history, the physiology and the life of amber. It's a biological gem, one of the few, and the facts/educational passages are woven into the story with great skill, avoiding the "lecture" mode, but becoming an integral part of the plot. I wanted to go out and find my own piece of amber when I'd finished this book.These four novels are the reason I began to adore Elizabeth Lowell's work. Their appeal has never diminished and this summer I retired to sit in front of my A/C with all of them stacked beside me. It's a mini vacation with old friends who are as fun to be with now as they were when we first met so many years ago. I heartily recommend the series; start with Amber Beach. It's a hot romance, an intricate tale of international goings-on and a superb kick-off to the other three books. I don't have a favorite - I love them all. And that's saying something! LOLLOL

I love this family! I'm not big on Ms. Lowell's new suspense/romance novels, but her early works are unbelievably wonderful. The Donovans are such a great family that I hate there are only four. Amber Beach is probably my favorite as the others tend to get bogged down in the jewelry trade details. Jake and Honor are great together, and their struggles can sometimes bring a smile to your face. I love seeing the interaction between the family especially with the sisters! Definitely a keeper!

A mystery, a love story, easy to get into, hard to put down

Like the tone, snappy dialogues, and detailed descriptions

Wow, what a ride. Makes you want your own Donovan brother.

Just when I start to lose faith in romance novels, I read one that’s actually good. I loved the romance in this and was on the edge of my seat waiting to see if they’d find Kyle and find out what actually happened in Kaliningrad. Elizabeth Lowell is definitely one of my favorite romance writers and I will for sure be continuing on with this series.

I was hooked after the first book and read the rest in order.My kind of book. Romance, mystery and learning about the subject in the title. I wish more books were this way!! I love to learn and get tired of the same boring fluff.

Totally awesome Fantastic read, twists and turns makes this unbelievably awesome, just when you think you have figured it out someone else pops into the picture. Hours of good reading, I look forward to the next 3 books.

An Oldie but GoodieWorth and fast paced. Circumstances and politics date the story, but it's still a delicious adventure. I only wish the author had gotten around to letting readers actually meeting Justin and Lawe and writing books for them.

This was a good story. I liked the interaction between the characters and the mystery behind the amber. My only problem was the unbelievable detail, page after page, of operating the boat. Just a little over the top.Having said that, it is an enjoyable read.

The one-liners in this book are both funny and hot. Jake is my kind of hero and Honor holds her own. This is my second favorite in the Donovan series (because nobody can take second place to Archer in Pearl Cove.) You might learn a bit too much about amber, but it's an interesting subject.

Fun, sexy mystery.

A fun and exciting book, love the relationship of the Donovan siblings and Jake!