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Authors: Donna Alward
“I'll take it, if you make an honest woman out of me.”
Josh leaned back so he could see her fully. She loved the shock on his face. He hadn't expected that, but it felt right. And one thing hadn't changed about Lizzie: when something felt right, she made the decision and went for it. Just like she had the day Charlie had asked her to move to Jewell Cove. It had been the best impulsive decision of her life.
“An honest woman ⦠are you talking about marriage?”
“If you're interested in marrying again. I know the first time didn't go so wellâ”
“Wait.” He stared at her. “Lizzie. Are you saying you would marry me if I asked you?”
“Why don't you try it and find out?”
He didn't miss a beat. “Will you marry me, Lizzie Howard?”
“Yes.”
“Just like that. No conditions or rules?”
“Just like that. But there are rules, Josh.”
He groaned.
She cupped his face in her hands. “Rules like for better or worse. Richer or poorer, and all that jazz.” She felt her heart constrict as she threw caution to the wind and went all the way. “And there are children to consider. I think I'd like to have a few.” Emotion rushed over her as she said the words. She knew what kids meant to Josh. The idea of being mother to his was so big and so perfect she wasn't sure what to do with all the feelings.
He pulled her close. “Easiest rules in the world to follow,” he murmured.
Lizzie snuggled deeper into his arms, listened to the breakers on the sand, and for the first time in her life felt like she was exactly where she belonged.
Home.
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A busy wife and mother of three (two daughters plus the family dog),
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“Oh, my silly heart, be still. This is a wonderful romance, packed with family drama, a sexy hero, an incredible old house. You'll fall in love from the very first page.”
âDebbie Macomber, #1
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“A wonderful, witty, and memorable book!
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's
The House on Blackberry Hill
is a heartwarming, delightful debut to an engaging new series. Readers will love discovering the richly layered stories and enticing secrets residing in Jewell Cove.”
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“A wonderful story with plenty of sizzle and the perfect hint of mystery.
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Donna Alward
writes warm, memorable characters who spring to life on the page. Brimming with old family history, small-town secrets, and newfound passion, you'll want to pack up and move to Jewell Cove, Maine!”
âLily Everett
“A promising, creative, and deeply emotional homecoming journey that will captivate readers.”
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“Old family secrets, a bitter tragedy, and a restless spirit add mystery and an eerie touch to this compelling story that is steeped in small-town New England flavor so rich you can taste it and beautifully launches the author's new series.”
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book and I loved it! The romance was sweet, the characters were quirky, and the town of Jewell Cove was amazing. It sounds so enchanting; I would love to live there!”
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Badass Book Reviews
“A lovely contemporary romance with historical ties and a strong feeling of roots and family connections. Every once in a while I am lucky enough to find a book that has such wonderful atmosphere that it transports me from the world I know to the same place the characters are in. This is one of those books. The descriptions are perfect. I could smell the scent of blackberries in the air and feel the breeze upon my skin.”
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“Well-written, well-thought-out, and definitely worth the read! It will make you want to visit Jewell Cove over and over again! Looking forward to her next installment of the Jewell Cove novels.”
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“Jewell Cove is a far cry from the overly cheery village found in some booksâit sounds like an actual town, where people are friendly, nosy, and well aware that bad things do happen. I definitely enjoyed it.”
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This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.
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SUMMER ON LOVERS' ISLAND
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