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Promise at Refuge Point
Summer Arnold is the sweetheart of Jewell Cove. There isn’t a job she hasn’t worked or a life she hasn’t touched. But Summer has a secret. No one in town knows the truth of her early childhood, nor the disgraceful ancestry that she hasn’t acknowledged. Her shame is an emotional wall keeping the world from getting too close. Now, her latest job—working on a documentary about the history of Jewell Cove—is threatening to unearth her secrets.
It's one disaster after another for Jax Brodie’s documentary, until he hires Summer Arnold. His personal assistant’s knowledge of Jewell Cove and insight into his production problems are invaluable. She works her way into her personal life too, teaching the chronic overachiever how to trust those around him and helping him to realize that the man he’s become is… enough.
While a relationship wasn’t in either of their plans, Jax and Summer find themselves growing closer. Little by little, Summer’s emotional walls begin to crumble, That is until Jax learns the secret of Summer’s heritage. Now Summer must choose between running from the past and trusting the man she’s come to love.
It's one disaster after another for Jax Brodie’s documentary, until he hires Summer Arnold. His personal assistant’s knowledge of Jewell Cove and insight into his production problems are invaluable. She works her way into her personal life too, teaching the chronic overachiever how to trust those around him and helping him to realize that the man he’s become is… enough.
While a relationship wasn’t in either of their plans, Jax and Summer find themselves growing closer. Little by little, Summer’s emotional walls begin to crumble, That is until Jax learns the secret of Summer’s heritage. Now Summer must choose between running from the past and trusting the man she’s come to love.
329 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2024
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Donna Alward
286 books693 followersSince 2006, New York Times bestseller Donna Jones Alward has enchanted readers with stories of happy endings and homecomings that have won several awards and been translated into over a dozen languages. She’s worked as an administrative assistant, teaching assistant, in retail and as a stay-at-home-mom, but always knew her degree in English Literature would pay off, as she is now happy to be a full-time writer. Her new historical fiction tales blend her love of history with characters who step beyond their biggest fears to claim the lives they desire.
Donna currently lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, with her husband and cats. You can often find her near the water, either kayaking on the lake or walking the sandy beaches to refill her creative well.
Find out more at www.donnajonesalward.com
Donna currently lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, with her husband and cats. You can often find her near the water, either kayaking on the lake or walking the sandy beaches to refill her creative well.
Find out more at www.donnajonesalward.com
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March 4, 2024
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Valentine’s Day marked the release of the much anticipated and long-awaited final installment in Donna Alward’s Jewell Cove series, Promise at Refuge Point. It was also a well-timed snow day here in Nova Scotia and it enabled me to binge-read this contemporary Summer Fling, Small Town Romance. The sixth in a series set in a fictional coastal community in Maine, this novel, as with the rest in the series, can be read as a standalone. But a word of warning: like potato chips, once you read one, you will want to read the rest.
Jewell Cove is not only picturesque, but it has a rich and colourful history, which is what brought Jax Brodie – a lecturer and historian at Penn State and owner of a small production company — to the cove to do a documentary. His company produces lesser-known stories of American History and brings them to life. His interest is in the three founding Fathers of Jewell Cove, their treasure, the blockade-running these men were engaged in, and bringing their story to the world. Logs of names and dates of those who traveled the underground Railway and those who helped them were found hidden in the caves of Aquteg Island and this is where they are filming at the beginning of the story.
Jax grew up surrounded by privilege. His mother is a world-class surgeon, and his father owner of Brodie Biotech. He refuses to follow in the family’s footsteps, wanting to follow a different path from his parents. He suffers guilt about not continuing the family legacy. He also has survivor’s guilt as his older brother by 18 months died of cancer 3 days after his 12th birthday. He idolized his brother — he was his hero.
Summer Arnold has led a very different kind of life from Jax. She has lived in Jewell Cove since she was eight years old. High School Graduate (barely that), she isn’t educated or well-traveled, she has hardly been out of Jewell Cove. She is a people pleaser and has worked at just about every low-end job in Jewell Cove. At 38 she wants to improve herself and study in the fall to become a paralegal. She needs a job after her lunchroom monitor and afterschool program finishes for the summer so she applies to become Jax’s assistant.
Her mother was addicted to drugs and died of an overdose, and her father was killed shortly after being released from jail. Orphaned, she was put in the foster system and eventually came to live with her father’s parents in Jewell Cove. Summer has trust issues because it feels like everyone always left her. She also has a secret heritage — the piece that is missing in Jax’s documentary — a secret she is keeping because she doesn’t want the town to know about her past. Will it ruin their relationship?
Promise at Refuge Point is a story chock-full of suspense, mystery, and secrets. It’s about two lonely characters with deeply held hurts, unresolved issues in their pasts, and some amazing chemistry. If you are a fan of Happily Ever Afters, then this is a story for you.
Valentine’s Day marked the release of the much anticipated and long-awaited final installment in Donna Alward’s Jewell Cove series, Promise at Refuge Point. It was also a well-timed snow day here in Nova Scotia and it enabled me to binge-read this contemporary Summer Fling, Small Town Romance. The sixth in a series set in a fictional coastal community in Maine, this novel, as with the rest in the series, can be read as a standalone. But a word of warning: like potato chips, once you read one, you will want to read the rest.
Jewell Cove is not only picturesque, but it has a rich and colourful history, which is what brought Jax Brodie – a lecturer and historian at Penn State and owner of a small production company — to the cove to do a documentary. His company produces lesser-known stories of American History and brings them to life. His interest is in the three founding Fathers of Jewell Cove, their treasure, the blockade-running these men were engaged in, and bringing their story to the world. Logs of names and dates of those who traveled the underground Railway and those who helped them were found hidden in the caves of Aquteg Island and this is where they are filming at the beginning of the story.
Jax grew up surrounded by privilege. His mother is a world-class surgeon, and his father owner of Brodie Biotech. He refuses to follow in the family’s footsteps, wanting to follow a different path from his parents. He suffers guilt about not continuing the family legacy. He also has survivor’s guilt as his older brother by 18 months died of cancer 3 days after his 12th birthday. He idolized his brother — he was his hero.
Summer Arnold has led a very different kind of life from Jax. She has lived in Jewell Cove since she was eight years old. High School Graduate (barely that), she isn’t educated or well-traveled, she has hardly been out of Jewell Cove. She is a people pleaser and has worked at just about every low-end job in Jewell Cove. At 38 she wants to improve herself and study in the fall to become a paralegal. She needs a job after her lunchroom monitor and afterschool program finishes for the summer so she applies to become Jax’s assistant.
Her mother was addicted to drugs and died of an overdose, and her father was killed shortly after being released from jail. Orphaned, she was put in the foster system and eventually came to live with her father’s parents in Jewell Cove. Summer has trust issues because it feels like everyone always left her. She also has a secret heritage — the piece that is missing in Jax’s documentary — a secret she is keeping because she doesn’t want the town to know about her past. Will it ruin their relationship?
Promise at Refuge Point is a story chock-full of suspense, mystery, and secrets. It’s about two lonely characters with deeply held hurts, unresolved issues in their pasts, and some amazing chemistry. If you are a fan of Happily Ever Afters, then this is a story for you.
February 12, 2024
WHEN THE PAST AND PRESENT COLLIDE
The story is the sixth in the Jewel Cove series and will read well as a stand-alone. I think the book blurb is an excellent detail of what to expect in this emotional contemporary romance. The two main characters are Summer Arnold and Jax Brodie. Two people who have a strong chemistry but come from completely different social backgrounds.
Summer Arnold has lived in Jewell Cove since she was a young girl after the death of her mother. Taken in by her paternal grandparents, it was a roof over her head and food, but no affection. Summer’s maternal grandparents were dealing with personal health issues at the time. They came to see her a few summers, and then just stopped. Summer has a reputation of always being helpful and friendly, and has worked at so many of the various businesses in town. What a shock when she learns that her summer job at the ice cream shop won’t be happening this year.
Jax Brodie is a man who loves history, and each year does a new documentary of things from the past. This year, he is in Jewell Cove to honor the three men who started the town and the history and mystery behind them. His one downside is that Edward Jewell’s line seemed to end with no present living relatives. Jax is spread thin trying to work on necessary paperwork and at the site of the documentary. He needs an assistant, someone who can also help clean and cook when needed.
The story’s plot will have Summer applying for the jill-of-all-trades position that Jax needs and him hiring her. He is fascinated with her from the time he meets her. She is a great fit and helps keep him and the production in line, especially when the over-control he exerts nearly costs him his film crew.
Summer: It’s clear you care about this project very much and just want it to succeed. I don’t have to know what’s driving you to know this matters to you. But sometimes, relinquishing control is not just necessary, it’s healthy.
Jax: I have a hard time relying on others.
Summer: Oh, you’re preaching to the choir. Anyway, I’m just saying that maybe you keep on top of the production details but trust the people you hired to do their jobs and be a little more hands-off.
Jax: I can try.
The story is full of secrets, issues from their pasts, and handling the future. Summer keeps her past and parentage a secret from people she knows and trusts—worried they would see her in a different light. Jax feels like he disappointed his parents by not following in their respective fields. Then there is the guilt of his older brother’s death that haunts him too.
Summer: I’m not this great person you seem to think I am.
Abby: So? Honey, you are not your parents’ sin. Why would you think that?
Summer: Well, I come from a long line of—not so great people, it turns out. And because—because my mom told me I was a mistake.
Jax: Ah, the old ‘fake it until you make it’ strategy.
Summer: We all handle things in different ways, don’t we? And yet here we are.
Summer knows she should tell Jax about Edward Jewell, but she doesn’t want the people of the town to discover her past—her parents—and the truth about Edward Jewell. What happens when her past and the present come face to face and the truth is revealed? What about the summer fling that is happening between Jax and Summer? Has her secret destroyed the trust that they had developed?
The story does have mystery, suspense, and secrets, along with a summer-fling romance that includes mild scenes of intimacy. While discovery will take place, feelings are fragile, and emotions run deep, love will win the day in the end.
The story is the sixth in the Jewel Cove series and will read well as a stand-alone. I think the book blurb is an excellent detail of what to expect in this emotional contemporary romance. The two main characters are Summer Arnold and Jax Brodie. Two people who have a strong chemistry but come from completely different social backgrounds.
Summer Arnold has lived in Jewell Cove since she was a young girl after the death of her mother. Taken in by her paternal grandparents, it was a roof over her head and food, but no affection. Summer’s maternal grandparents were dealing with personal health issues at the time. They came to see her a few summers, and then just stopped. Summer has a reputation of always being helpful and friendly, and has worked at so many of the various businesses in town. What a shock when she learns that her summer job at the ice cream shop won’t be happening this year.
Jax Brodie is a man who loves history, and each year does a new documentary of things from the past. This year, he is in Jewell Cove to honor the three men who started the town and the history and mystery behind them. His one downside is that Edward Jewell’s line seemed to end with no present living relatives. Jax is spread thin trying to work on necessary paperwork and at the site of the documentary. He needs an assistant, someone who can also help clean and cook when needed.
The story’s plot will have Summer applying for the jill-of-all-trades position that Jax needs and him hiring her. He is fascinated with her from the time he meets her. She is a great fit and helps keep him and the production in line, especially when the over-control he exerts nearly costs him his film crew.
Summer: It’s clear you care about this project very much and just want it to succeed. I don’t have to know what’s driving you to know this matters to you. But sometimes, relinquishing control is not just necessary, it’s healthy.
Jax: I have a hard time relying on others.
Summer: Oh, you’re preaching to the choir. Anyway, I’m just saying that maybe you keep on top of the production details but trust the people you hired to do their jobs and be a little more hands-off.
Jax: I can try.
The story is full of secrets, issues from their pasts, and handling the future. Summer keeps her past and parentage a secret from people she knows and trusts—worried they would see her in a different light. Jax feels like he disappointed his parents by not following in their respective fields. Then there is the guilt of his older brother’s death that haunts him too.
Summer: I’m not this great person you seem to think I am.
Abby: So? Honey, you are not your parents’ sin. Why would you think that?
Summer: Well, I come from a long line of—not so great people, it turns out. And because—because my mom told me I was a mistake.
Jax: Ah, the old ‘fake it until you make it’ strategy.
Summer: We all handle things in different ways, don’t we? And yet here we are.
Summer knows she should tell Jax about Edward Jewell, but she doesn’t want the people of the town to discover her past—her parents—and the truth about Edward Jewell. What happens when her past and the present come face to face and the truth is revealed? What about the summer fling that is happening between Jax and Summer? Has her secret destroyed the trust that they had developed?
The story does have mystery, suspense, and secrets, along with a summer-fling romance that includes mild scenes of intimacy. While discovery will take place, feelings are fragile, and emotions run deep, love will win the day in the end.
February 12, 2024
Donna Alward creates a beautiful love story between two imperfect characters who must overcome difficult obstacles before they can find their happily ever after.
Summer Arnold grew up in a dysfunctional family. Her drug addict mother died of an overdose, and her father died in prison when she was nine-years old. She then moved in with her emotionless, paternal grandparents, who always made her feel unwanted. As a result of that Summer now truly believes that she is not worthy of love.
On the other hand, Jax happily grew up in a very affluent family with his brother who he always idolized. The two brothers were very close and did everything together. Unfortunately, his brother died of cancer when he was twelve-years old. Jax misses him very much and has never gotten over his traumatic loss.
Jax is now a history professor who makes documentaries in his spare time. He has come to Jewell Cove to make a documentary about the founders of the town. He hires Summer as his personal assistant after her unforgettable interview. At that time, she candidly displays her non-stop energy, her unbelievable work ethic, and her in-depth knowledge about Jewell Cove.
Summer immediately works her way into Jax’s mind and eventually into his life. Even though Summer never did well in school, her intuitive observations and insights in Jax’s work and family problems are completely on-target. As a result, she is able to offer invaluable and priceless advice to help him. She helps Jax learn to trust people and believe in himself.
Donna Alward’s story skillfully and realistically illustrates how two insecure and lonely characters gradually begin to rely on each other and eventually fall completely in love. This story is so emotional and eloquent that I must admit that I used a few tissues while I was reading it. Readers will fall in love with these two intelligent, independent and extremely sensitive characters!
I highly recommend this book!
Summer Arnold grew up in a dysfunctional family. Her drug addict mother died of an overdose, and her father died in prison when she was nine-years old. She then moved in with her emotionless, paternal grandparents, who always made her feel unwanted. As a result of that Summer now truly believes that she is not worthy of love.
On the other hand, Jax happily grew up in a very affluent family with his brother who he always idolized. The two brothers were very close and did everything together. Unfortunately, his brother died of cancer when he was twelve-years old. Jax misses him very much and has never gotten over his traumatic loss.
Jax is now a history professor who makes documentaries in his spare time. He has come to Jewell Cove to make a documentary about the founders of the town. He hires Summer as his personal assistant after her unforgettable interview. At that time, she candidly displays her non-stop energy, her unbelievable work ethic, and her in-depth knowledge about Jewell Cove.
Summer immediately works her way into Jax’s mind and eventually into his life. Even though Summer never did well in school, her intuitive observations and insights in Jax’s work and family problems are completely on-target. As a result, she is able to offer invaluable and priceless advice to help him. She helps Jax learn to trust people and believe in himself.
Donna Alward’s story skillfully and realistically illustrates how two insecure and lonely characters gradually begin to rely on each other and eventually fall completely in love. This story is so emotional and eloquent that I must admit that I used a few tissues while I was reading it. Readers will fall in love with these two intelligent, independent and extremely sensitive characters!
I highly recommend this book!
April 7, 2024
Promise at Refuge Point is the sixth and last book of the JewelI Cove series. It’s the first one I’ve read but I hope to start at the beginning and read the others. Set in a small coastal town in Maine, it’s filled with caring characters, lots of small touristy businesses, a documentary of the town’s history being filmed, friends, families and ultimately peace and love.
Jax and Summer could not come from more diverse backgrounds. He grew up privileged and she grew up in poverty and is still trying to make ends meet. She never felt loved and was orphaned young. Raised always feeling like a burden to her parents and grandparents carried through to adulthood and it was difficult for her to let people really know her. When she works as his Girl Friday to keep afloat in the summer while he works on his project neither expected a summer fling to morph into more, but will it?
There are many stories being told and they are woven together nicely. There is a depth to the story and characters along with hard truths and introspection. We get to see how their childhoods shaped them and how it was hard to let others in but how they got each other and how they were often better together. Jax is very caring and wants to make Summer’s life easier, but will she let him? There’s romance, lots of loving along with everyday life and ultimately love and a happily ever after. There is closure with the epilogue that takes place a year later but the story ended abruptly. I didn’t realize I was at the end.
Ms. Alward is an author I enjoy. Her books are heartwarming with characters I would love to be friends with. Give her books a try if you haven’t already. You’ll be glad you did.
I rated the book 4.5 stars but rounded to 5 stars here and on other sites.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Jax and Summer could not come from more diverse backgrounds. He grew up privileged and she grew up in poverty and is still trying to make ends meet. She never felt loved and was orphaned young. Raised always feeling like a burden to her parents and grandparents carried through to adulthood and it was difficult for her to let people really know her. When she works as his Girl Friday to keep afloat in the summer while he works on his project neither expected a summer fling to morph into more, but will it?
There are many stories being told and they are woven together nicely. There is a depth to the story and characters along with hard truths and introspection. We get to see how their childhoods shaped them and how it was hard to let others in but how they got each other and how they were often better together. Jax is very caring and wants to make Summer’s life easier, but will she let him? There’s romance, lots of loving along with everyday life and ultimately love and a happily ever after. There is closure with the epilogue that takes place a year later but the story ended abruptly. I didn’t realize I was at the end.
Ms. Alward is an author I enjoy. Her books are heartwarming with characters I would love to be friends with. Give her books a try if you haven’t already. You’ll be glad you did.
I rated the book 4.5 stars but rounded to 5 stars here and on other sites.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 18, 2024
Promise at Refuge Point by Donna Alward, book six in her Jewell Cove series, is a very heartwarming beautiful love story between two imperfect characters who must overcome difficult obstacles and grief before they can find their happily ever after. This story skillfully and realistically exemplifies how two insecure and lonely characters gradually begin to rely on each other and eventually fall completely in love.
Summer Arnold and Jax Brodie have both suffered major tragedies in their lives and need to learn to trust themselves and allowing themselves to fall in love. They start as boss and employee, but as the friendship grows, a relationship follows. The challenge is accepting help and understanding without disclosing too much information about the past.
This was a wonderful end to a series of founding fathers, intrigue, mystery, and romance in a small town. This story is emotional and moving such that tears fell while I was reading it. Readers will fall in love with these two intelligent, independent and extremely sensitive characters.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Summer Arnold and Jax Brodie have both suffered major tragedies in their lives and need to learn to trust themselves and allowing themselves to fall in love. They start as boss and employee, but as the friendship grows, a relationship follows. The challenge is accepting help and understanding without disclosing too much information about the past.
This was a wonderful end to a series of founding fathers, intrigue, mystery, and romance in a small town. This story is emotional and moving such that tears fell while I was reading it. Readers will fall in love with these two intelligent, independent and extremely sensitive characters.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
April 6, 2024
Different worlds - He's from a world of privilege and wealth. She's from humble beginnings, shameful even in her mind. Two people with vastly different experiences who couldn't be a better fit. When Summer is hired to be Jax's assistant for the season, they never imagine they would fall for each other.
But she has abandonment issues, not trusting that anyone will stay. He's living in his brother's shadow, in his mind not living up to his parents' expectations. Betrayal will cause a divide they will have to bridge to reach their HEA.
An emotional read with very light heat, this story drew me in from the first chapter and didn't let go 'til the end. Summer's angst about her origins are deep-seated from a broken childhood. So sad that she never learned to let go of the hurt, shame and fear. I'm glad she reconnected with her mom's family. Jax finally confronted his real ghosts, making peace with his own family. Communication was key to heal a lot of wounds, even when those hurting refused to acknowledge their pain.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
But she has abandonment issues, not trusting that anyone will stay. He's living in his brother's shadow, in his mind not living up to his parents' expectations. Betrayal will cause a divide they will have to bridge to reach their HEA.
An emotional read with very light heat, this story drew me in from the first chapter and didn't let go 'til the end. Summer's angst about her origins are deep-seated from a broken childhood. So sad that she never learned to let go of the hurt, shame and fear. I'm glad she reconnected with her mom's family. Jax finally confronted his real ghosts, making peace with his own family. Communication was key to heal a lot of wounds, even when those hurting refused to acknowledge their pain.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 29, 2024
It seemed both of the main characters took refuge at Refuge Point in Maine. I was drawn to Summer who had a rough childhood and grew up feeling abandoned and so she was afraid to love.
I liked Summer, her strength, and the happiness she brought to the other characters living in Jewell Cove. I also liked Jaz who had his own demons to overcome from his past. I enjoyed their challenges and surprises as they both came to grips with their past. This was a special story to read and a great last book in the series. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
I liked Summer, her strength, and the happiness she brought to the other characters living in Jewell Cove. I also liked Jaz who had his own demons to overcome from his past. I enjoyed their challenges and surprises as they both came to grips with their past. This was a special story to read and a great last book in the series. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
February 15, 2024
Two people who've suffered great tragedy in their lives must learn to trust themselves and the process of falling in love. They start as boss and employee, but as the friendship grows, a relationship follows. The challenge is accepting help and understanding without revealing too much information about the past. A wonderful end to a series of founding fathers, intrigue, mystery, and romance in a small town.
The author provided a free ARC ebook but all thoughts and opinions are my honest opinion.
The author provided a free ARC ebook but all thoughts and opinions are my honest opinion.
March 13, 2024
Donna Alward creates such good romantic stories and this is no exception. This book seems to bring the past history of Jewell Cove into the present through Summer Arnold. Unbeknownst to the residents, and her boss Jax Brodie, she is related to Edward Jewell, one of the three men who established the town. She is ashamed of her family’s history from her mother’s side of the family, as Edward Jewell was not the man as he had been portrayed. She also keeps this information hidden from Jax, who is frustrated in not being able to find a living relative of Edward Jewell to aid in his historical documentary on the town. To complicate matters, Summer and Jax are beginning to fall for each other as their working relationship develops into a more personal relationship through sharing their personal experiences. A book you will really love to read and never forget.
April 1, 2024
Jax's job offer during school break is just what Summer needs to pay the bills between her part time teaching job but leads to soo much more.
Both Jax and Summer are hiding from their pasts but catching feelings for each means in order to move forward they need to make peace with the past and that is going to cause them both some heartbreak. But there is also some sweet moments and I loved learning more about the history of the families of Jewell Cove.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Both Jax and Summer are hiding from their pasts but catching feelings for each means in order to move forward they need to make peace with the past and that is going to cause them both some heartbreak. But there is also some sweet moments and I loved learning more about the history of the families of Jewell Cove.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 2, 2024
I was hooked from the start. This book is so well written, the story had me turning page after page. It will carry you away on an emotional adventure of secrets, suspense and love in a small town. You'll fall in love with the strong characters who feel they are not enough and then rely on each other to find themselves. A delightful and heartwarming book. I would definitely recommend this book and the entire series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 3, 2024
Lovely story
I loved the last story in this series. It is a small town community and it was go thod to see them all together again. Summer's story is a little sad but understandable. Jax lived a privileged life and they didn't have a lot in common. I'm glad they acted on their attraction to one another and figure out a plan for the summer fling they would have together.
Cool premise to have a documentary done exploring the founding fathers of Jewell Cove and how Summer was the missing link. Loved the happy ending.
I loved the last story in this series. It is a small town community and it was go thod to see them all together again. Summer's story is a little sad but understandable. Jax lived a privileged life and they didn't have a lot in common. I'm glad they acted on their attraction to one another and figure out a plan for the summer fling they would have together.
Cool premise to have a documentary done exploring the founding fathers of Jewell Cove and how Summer was the missing link. Loved the happy ending.
April 5, 2024
This is book 6 in Alward's Jewell Cove series, I believe this is the final in the series and can be read as a standalone. Our main characters are Summer Arnold and Jax Brodie. Both have suffered tragedies in their lives that keep them from falling in love but as these two come together and their relationship evolves walls start to erode and trust if formed. A wonderfully well written romance and a beautiful conclusion to this series. I loved it!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 17, 2024
An author I've come to love...
This was the best of the series. This last book that tied it all up yet might have stood on its own. Meeting these two people and seeing them go through the getting close, the initial healing, the crisis, the final healing. There was the final story of the history. And the treasure reveal. All this Donna Alward made into such a beautiful story. I laughed and cried with them through it all. The whole series was great, but this was the best. Recommended.
This was the best of the series. This last book that tied it all up yet might have stood on its own. Meeting these two people and seeing them go through the getting close, the initial healing, the crisis, the final healing. There was the final story of the history. And the treasure reveal. All this Donna Alward made into such a beautiful story. I laughed and cried with them through it all. The whole series was great, but this was the best. Recommended.
March 22, 2024
This is a well written book with strong characters in Summer and Jax. The author brings two insecure people together and gives them obstacles to overcome. I loved watching their relationship grow and with them falling in love. She does a beautiful job bringing the story to life and delivers a terrific read.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and are freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and are freely given.
March 20, 2024
Sweet romance read in a beautiful vacation worthy setting. Great story. I love reading about couples who work out all their baggage. Some spice, but fairly mild- leaves lots to the imagination. I read for rest and escape, and this book did not disappoint. It was like a refuge at the end of each day.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 4, 2024
This is a heartwarming and beautiful story. It i about two lonely people who have past hurts, trust issues and unresolved pasts Neither was looking for love but found it when least expected. The story developed very nicely and I love the characters. Jax and Summer are great for each other. This is an emotional and feel good read.
April 26, 2024
An emotional journey that brings the heartache of life and hope of second chances. Howard digs deep into the soul and delivers enduring pain and the light of redemption. Promise at Refuge Point is the final piece of a puzzle that has been waiting to be solved. Beautiful, broken, enduring and heartfelt come together with explosive results.
May 9, 2024
A well written perfectly paced story pulling you in from the start. Summer loved the small town of Jewell Cove and the history of the town. She has to overcome her own demons and finally finds friends to help her. Jax comes to the town to do a documentary on the three founding families of the town. With demons of his own Summer helps point out a different path they both take.
April 2, 2024
I've read several books written by Donna Alward; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books.
This is the sixth book in the Jewell Cove Series; it is a stand-alone book. The story is about Summer & Jax.
This is the sixth book in the Jewell Cove Series; it is a stand-alone book. The story is about Summer & Jax.
April 2, 2024
Jewell…
Summer is out of a job, she does all sorts of seasonal work to make rent. She goes to work with Jax, who is doing a documentary on the town founder. Summer has a secret, though. And she is in relationship territory with Jax.
Summer is out of a job, she does all sorts of seasonal work to make rent. She goes to work with Jax, who is doing a documentary on the town founder. Summer has a secret, though. And she is in relationship territory with Jax.
April 9, 2024
Can one unimaginable Secret break a relationship? Interesting characters that have to work through a huge issue. Can they do that or not? Like the setting of the story and the premise. Good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 27, 2024
Summer will make you have so laugh, cry, sad ,and happy all at once. I couldn't put it down until the end . I wanted more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 31, 2025
Lovely Romance
Donna Alward did not disappoint in this continuation of the Jewell Cove series. The interesting characters, unique story, and tieing up of lose ends was a very enjoyable read.
Donna Alward did not disappoint in this continuation of the Jewell Cove series. The interesting characters, unique story, and tieing up of lose ends was a very enjoyable read.
February 19, 2024
Summer gives her whole heart to the small town of Jewell Cove. She was raised their by her paternal grandparents, but she never felt welcomed by them. She's worked at low level jobs her entire life, but now she's decided to go back to school to become a paralegal. However she needs a summer job. And she gets referred to a well paying job to be an assistant to a wealthy man who is a college professor and who is making a documentary film on the early history of Jewell Cove.
They are instantly attracted to each other and decide to have a summer-only fling. He's going back to his job and she's taking college classes online to better herself. Each has deep held hurts and secrets that keep them from fully falling in love. Then something really momentous happens.
Great love story with some sex, but not overly explicit. Complex individuals are at the center of the story. You do not need to have read the previous books in the series to fully enjoy this book, but there are references to what came before.
They are instantly attracted to each other and decide to have a summer-only fling. He's going back to his job and she's taking college classes online to better herself. Each has deep held hurts and secrets that keep them from fully falling in love. Then something really momentous happens.
Great love story with some sex, but not overly explicit. Complex individuals are at the center of the story. You do not need to have read the previous books in the series to fully enjoy this book, but there are references to what came before.
February 27, 2024
Heartwarming
A wonderful love story. Got to know summer through the other books in the series. What a wonderful end for her.
A wonderful love story. Got to know summer through the other books in the series. What a wonderful end for her.
March 26, 2024
Not my favorite of the series but I liked having the storylines wrapped up. The book is well-written, I just found myself annoyed with Summer. Was a good poolside read.
April 6, 2024
Good story
Another good book by an amazing author. I would recommend this book for a nice read. Good characters and good storyline,
Another good book by an amazing author. I would recommend this book for a nice read. Good characters and good storyline,
April 9, 2024
My favorite
This was my favorite of all in the series! I didn't want it to end. I loved watching Jax and Summer's love blossom as they exposed their fears to each other.
This was my favorite of all in the series! I didn't want it to end. I loved watching Jax and Summer's love blossom as they exposed their fears to each other.
February 18, 2025
Good read
Liked the premise of book and the characters.
At first hard to get started but worth the read very entertaining
Liked the premise of book and the characters.
At first hard to get started but worth the read very entertaining
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