Bøker av Donna Alward

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?

An adorable mutt and heartwarming characters captivate readers in this third installment in Donna Alward's Darling, VT series. When town social media maven Oaklee Collier accidentally hits a stray dog, she turns to Rory Gallagher, Darling's local vet and her big brother's best friend. Rory patches up the pup, but his suggestion that she foster the dog through his recovery puts her off her stride. Oaklee isn't into commitments of any kind, not since she was left at the altar during a secret elopement. She refuses to let the dog-or the sexy veterinarian-into her heart. Rory knows he should be hands off where Oaklee is concerned. She's his best friend's little sister, and it's his job to look out for her - not try to get her into bed! They fight their attraction, but when Oaklee faces heartbreak, attraction turns into something much deeper. But Rory has his own hidden scars, and unless he can come clean with Oaklee about his past, their future together is at risk.

Amy Wilson is sick and tired of the gossip in Cadence Creek-particularly when she's the subject of it. When her good intentions to play matchmaker backfire, CEO and rancher Jack Shepard comes to her rescue...and with one dance and a soul-shattering kiss, Amy realizes her life will never be the same. She's determined to step out of her comfort zone to build a life she wants-and the sexy former athlete-turned-millionaire makes her an offer she can't refuse. She wants out of her small town, and he needs some temp help at the ranch during a corporate retreat. There doesn't have to be more to it than that. But as the snowy mountain lodge weaves its magic, Jack and Amy find themselves battling a sizzling attraction that threatens everything they've been working toward...

Next in the Jewell Cove series... a story of secrets, summer flings, and two survivors who find solace in each other...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.

Come to Cadence Creek for the wedding of the season...Event Planner Taylor Shepard makes a point of not organizing Christmas weddings, but she can't turn down her brother's request for her first-class services. She leaves her home of Vancouver behind and journeys to Cadence Creek to plan the big event and finds herself falling for the small town's holiday charm. It doesn't help that she keeps running into reticent rancher and reluctant groomsman Rhys Bullock-not her type at all. So why can't she stop thinking about him?Rhys has seen Taylor's type before. The bossy city girl will plan the wedding, take in the scenery, and high-tail it back to the west coast as soon as the holiday is over. But as the Christmas spirit begins to take over the town, he glimpses a side of her he never expected. The connection between them is surprising and strong, an unexpected gift Rhys never knew he needed. But how can their romance last beyond the season, when their lives are so far apart?

Three siblings. One ranch. And they all must agree to abide by the terms of their grandfather's will or Crooked Valley's future is at risk...Ex-soldier Duke Duggan isn't looking forward to returning to Crooked Valley Ranch...or being forced into taking control of the operation now that his grandfather's passed on. He's a soldier, not a cowboy, and he's feeling mighty out of place until he sees ranch foreman Carrie Coulter, a face from the past.Carrie's both relieved and annoyed to see Duke, but when he threatens to sell the ranch, she soon realizes that her livelihood is at stake. Still, nothing will be decided until after Christmas, which means there's ample time for them to find a solution and explore their sizzling chemistry. Until a fierce winter storm threatens everything...

Amy Wilson is sick and tired of the gossip in Cadence Creek-particularly when she's the subject of it. When her good intentions to play matchmaker backfire, CEO and rancher Jack Shepard comes to her rescue...and with one dance and a soul-shattering kiss, Amy realizes her life will never be the same. She's determined to step out of her comfort zone to build a life she wants-and the sexy former athlete-turned-millionaire makes her an offer she can't refuse. She wants out of her small town, and he needs some temp help at the ranch during a corporate retreat. There doesn't have to be more to it than that.But as the snowy mountain lodge weaves its magic, Jack and Amy find themselves battling a sizzling attraction that threatens everything they've been working toward...

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Her daughter deserves justicebut someone wants to stop her… Seven years after the murder of Andi Wallace's daughter, new evidence reopens the case. And this time RCMP officer Ryan Davenport is determined to catch the killer. Ryan hasn't forgiven himself for the crime going unsolved, and Andi needs closure. But getting too close to Andi could jeopardize his involvement in the case…and land them both in danger!

Mariella Ross has rebuilt her life from scratch just the way she likes it. As the acting manager of the Fiori Cascade Resort in Canada's Rocky Mountains, she knows what it takes to provide top-notch service to their exclusive clientele. So when Luca Fiori arrives from corporate with plans to revamp the hotel, Mari is ready to fight for the rights of the staff and the hotel she considers home.Luca arrived in stunning Banff ready to prove himself within his father's empire, but going toe-to-toe with the gorgeous hotel manager is a perk he didn't expect. The chemistry between them sizzles, but Mari is cautious with her personal relationships and Luca is only at the hotel until the refurbishment is complete.As time ticks down to his departure, what was meant to be a flirtation becomes a matter of the heart. But how can they have their happy ending when he is set to return to Italy, leaving her behind?