Amber Beach (Donovan)

by Elizabeth Lowell
Amber Beach (Donovan)
published
October 1st 1998 by Avon
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binding
Mass Market Paperback, 384 pages

isbn
0380775840   (isbn13: 9780380775842)

description
When her brother Kyle vanishes, along with a fortune in stolen amber, Honor Donovan settles into his cottage in the San Juan Islands of the Pacific N...more





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Gina
Gina rated it: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
04/21/08

Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in November, 2006
There wasn't enough substance to the book, I was disappointed. It sounded so good... I thought for sure I'd get the rest of the series (so Crystal, let me know what you think when you read the rest). I, too, liked the way they kept dodging each other, and the banter was slick, but other than that, it was lacking... hugely. And the ending... What the hell was that? Sure, they find Kyle, but the suspense and the climax left me saying: "What? That's it?!" The last few pages where the char...more
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Jaime
Jaime rated it: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
06/03/08

bookshelves: 2006, romantic_suspense
Read in December, 2006
I thought this was just all right. I went into it expecting just a romance, so I wasn’t expecting much out of the plot. However, I was *so* glad when they finally had sex, because I was getting a little tired of the constant mention of the sexual tension. I really didn’t feel like reading about how tight his pants were every time he looked at her. What an easy guy! Really, this was very thin on plot, and the conclusion was too neat and tidy for my tastes.
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Pioden
Pioden rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
08/05/07

bookshelves: fiction-i-p, lowell-elizabeth, romance-contemporary, romantic-suspense
Read in July, 2007
recommends it for: Those who like Lowell's writing
Bk 1 of 4 related books about the Donovans.
If someone is interested in espionage, romance and murder mysteries related to gem dealing, it's a good enough book to enjoy.
It is typical of Lowell's writing, similar main characters, plot is ok, seems well detailed and thought out, with decent twists, and supporting/antagonistic characters.
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Crystal Anne
I absolutely adored this book. The first two are my favorites, but after that, they seem to go down hill. My least fave being Midnight in Ruby Bayou. Though I'm still hoping (crosses fingers) that she'll change her mind and write Justin & Lawe's stories.
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Deborah
Deborah marked it as to-read
10/21/07

bookshelves: to-read
Chi suggests that I read the first in "The Donovans" series.

Amber Beach (1997)
Jade Island (1998)
Pearl Cove (1999)
Midnight in Ruby Bayou (2000)
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Kathy
02/12/08

Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in January, 2008
Fictional drama, love story between a strong man & woman. I did learn alot about the history of Amber and what it means to the Russians. Easy, entertaining read.
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Annette
Annette rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
08/06/08

bookshelves: mystery--romantic-mystery
Read in January, 1998
This Donovan family is my favorite of her series- I think they still have a few family members she could write about. Wish she would--
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Jason
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06/18/08

Read in May, 2008
Some interesting plot twists kept this one interesting.
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Robin
08/31/07

bookshelves: 2007, fluffystuff
Read in September, 2007
A thriller/romance, not worth reading.
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colleen
colleen rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
11/14/07

bookshelves: romance, scpl, suspense
Read in April, 2007
read 04.24.07
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Cws
09/11/08

bookshelves: adult-fiction
F Low
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Christee
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10/10/08


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10/08/08


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Missy
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10/05/08


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Tori
Tori marked it as to-read
10/03/08

bookshelves: to-read

Mb
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10/02/08


Shelly
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09/29/08


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09/29/08



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avg rating (all editions): 3.93 (183 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.91 (174 ratings)
number of reviews: 11







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Amber Beach (Hardcover)
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