A summer in Jewell Cove leads ER doctor Lizzie Howard to discover there’s more to life than living up to expectations in this small town romance by New York Times Bestselling Author, Donna Alward. When Lizzie Howard’s best friend asks if she will cover her maternity leave in a small-town medical practice, Lizzie almost refuses. But with her career as a top ER doc in jeopardy and a failed relationship in her rear-view mirror, maybe a change of pace is exactly what she needs. It doesn’t matter how hot her boss is—Lizzie vows she’ll never date a co-worker again. Josh Collins returned to Jewell Cove after his wife was killed on deployment. Now he runs the town’s medical clinic and puts up with his family’s meddling in his love life. The sexy new doctor is a complication, but she has no plans to stick around. That’s fine. If Josh falls in love again, he’ll do it at his own pace and on his own terms. Then a trip to Lovers’ Island on a summer afternoon changes their relationship from summer fling to something deeper. But Josh doesn’t trust Lizzie to stay, and Lizzie can’t let go of her dream to return to her life-in-progress. When an opportunity arrives in the form of her old boss and lover, will she take it and leave Jewell Cove—and Josh—behind? "If you like contemporary romance that offers memorable characters and a small town that beckons like home, I recommend you give this series a try." - The Romance Dish "If you're looking for a contemporary romance series that has a fantastic setting and a wonderful group of side characters, you can't go wrong with Donna Alward's Jewell Cove series." - I Wish I Lived in a Library "...heart-stirring and thoughtful romance..." - Miss Bates Reads Romance "A perfect summer read..." - Pretty Sassy Cool "With an amazing supporting cast to give just the right amount of tension relief this novel truly was an intriguing read from page one straight through to the end. " - Romancing the Book "Great characters, wonderful romance and a interesting small town all added to the appeal of Summer on Lovers' Island." - Mixed Book Bag "...a sweet summer book perfect for the beach." - Cocktails and Books Want to read more from Donna?   Jewell Cove Series ·The House on Blackberry Hill ·Treasure on Lilac Lane ·Christmas at Seashell Cottage ·Summer on Lovers' Island ·Christmas at Evergreen Inn  The Darling VT Series ·Somebody Like You ·Someone to Love ·Somebody's Baby ·Deck the Halls ·Merry Christmas, Darling A summer in Jewell Cove leads ER doctor Lizzie Howard to discover there's more to life than living up to expectations in this small town romance by New York Times Bestselling Author, Donna Alward. When Lizzie Howard's best friend asks if she will cover her maternity leave in a small-town medical practice, Lizzie almost refuses. But with her career as a top ER doc in jeopardy and a failed relationship in her rear-view mirror, maybe a change of pace is exactly what she needs. It doesn't matter how hot her boss is—Lizzie vows she'll never date a co-worker again. Josh Collins returned to Jewell Cove after his wife was killed on deployment. Now he runs the town's medical clinic and puts up with his family's meddling in his love life. The sexy new doctor is a complication, but she has no plans to stick around. That's fine. If Josh falls in love again, he'll do it at his own pace and on his own terms. Then a trip to Lovers' Island on a summer afternoon changes their relationship from summer fling to something deeper. But Josh doesn't trust Lizzie to stay, and Lizzie can't let go of her dream to return to her life-in-progress. When an opportunity arrives in the form of her old boss and lover, will she take it and leave Jewell Cove—and Josh—behind? Donna Alward is a New York Times bestselling author of over 70 books and has no plans of stopping anytime soon! While her heartwarming stories of love, hope, and homecoming have been translated into several languages, hit bestseller lists and won awards, her very favorite thing is when she hears from happy readers.   Growing up on Canada's east coast gave her a love of the rugged coastline and the wildness of the Atlantic, so writing the Jewell Cove series is a natural fit! The eerie staircase in The House on Blackberry Hill might even be inspired by personal experience. A fondness for small towns and relationship dynamics is evident in this top-selling series set on Maine's midcoast.   When Donna's not writing she enjoys reading (of course!), knitting, gardening, cooking...and is a Masterpiece addict.