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Avg. Rating: 4
Another Lowell gem.
Elizabeth Lowell's latest installment in the Donavan series is like the rubies she describes so lovingly: interesting, sexy, and full of fire, but not flawless. The story focuses on Faith Donovan, the talented jewelry designing twin of Honor from _Amber Beach_. Faith has recently dumped her abusive boyfriend and is understandably wary of men. The hero is Owen Walker, a valued employee and trusted friend of Archer Donovan, Faith's overprotective older brother. Walker has commitment issues of his own, but has always been attracted to Faith. These characters both carry emotional scars from events in their pasts that inform their actions and reactions. The plot that surrounds these two as they fall in love (it *is* an Elizabeth Lowell book, after all!) is somewhat convoluted, involving the Russian mob, aging Jersey wise-guys, and the local Southern gentry from Walker's youth. Despite the implausibility of the plot, I enjoyed reading about rubies and revisiting the Donovan clan. I also really liked Walker. Often Lowell's heros are hard and bitter and the heroine has to prove herself time and time again. In this case, Walker is kind and open to Faith from the very beginning, and it is her reserve toward men that has to be overcome. Overall, the book kept me interested in both the relationship between the characters and the outcome of the plot. I'm looking forward to the next two books about the mysterious Justin and Lawe, the other Donovan brothers.
Fantastic ending to the series
Like countless others, I have loved the Donovan stories from the first book. Midnight in Ruby Bayou was a fitting end to this great series. The book kept you hooked from the beginning. The story line flowed and the interaction between the two main characters, Faith and Owen, was great. I loved both characters. The pain from past mistakes was evident in the relationship yet the romance kept building! I also loved the glimpses into the other Donovan siblings and the introduction of the next generation of Donovans. The book was the perfect blend of government plots, assasins on the loose, family secrets and romance. If you have not read this series by Lowell go out and get it. Start from the first book, Amber Beach, and let yourself fall in love with this family. I hope sometime in the future Ms. Lowell considers finishing this series with the stories of Lawe and Justin. But I look forward to her next book in a whole new series.
Interesting and charming
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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