A review by stacyroth
Summer on Lovers' Island by Donna Alward

3.0

I received this book as a FirstRead.

Lizzie Howard has always held herself to high standards, as the daughter of a highly esteemed doctor. After her dad's death, she throws herself into her work, burning herself out and making a mistake that leads to a baby's death. When her boss (and ex-boyfriend) tells her to take a leave of absence to sort herself out, she agrees to take over her friend Charlie's position at a family practice in Jewell Cove, Maine while Charlie is on maternity leave.

Josh Collins came back home to Jewell Cove after his wife's death in the Army and is regarded as a favorite son in the community. He is attracted to Lizzie, his co-worker while Charlie is on leave, but will he keep things professional or let her in to his heart?

This is the third book of the Jewell Cove series, although it can be read as a stand-alone. While the book follows a predictable path for a romance novel, this is a light read that would be perfect for taking along to the beach.