Review: The House on Blackberry Hill – Donna Alward

When a young woman inherits a rundown mansion, the last thing she expects to find is the key to her heart…

Abby Foster is a fish out of water in the Maine coastal town of Jewell Cove. The crumbling Foster estate, left to her by a relative she never even knew, has everyone’s eyes on her—an eerie reminder of the long-buried family secrets that have haunted her…forever. Single, stunning, and sometimes too strong-willed for her own good, Abby’s plan is to sell the house and hightail it back to Nova Scotia. But another part of her is intrigued by the idea of starting over somewhere new—and finally learning the truth about her heritage.   

The House On Blackberry Hill

Enter Tom Arseneault. The best contractor in Jewell Cove, Tom is determined to restore the beauty and prestige of the Foster mansion—and maybe even work his charms on its beautiful new heir. The attraction between him and Abby is undeniable, and the more time Tom spends on the house the more he wants to be in it with her. But Abby’s not sure she can trust him—or anyone in Jewell Cove who seems to know more about her family history than she does. Home: Is it really where the heart is after all?

Series: Jewell Cove #1
Release Date: April 29th 2014
Publisher: St. Martin’s Paperbacks
Source: Provided by Publisher
Reviewer: Susan
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

This is the first book I have read by Donna Alward and it most certainly won’t be the last. I loved the setting of a small town and the closeness of small town life. Abby an elementary teacher from the big city inherites a large old house from an aunt she has never met and plans to fix and sell it. Enter Tom a carpeter in the town who wants to restore the old house to original. Both have baggage from the past that they are dealing with that will challenge the relationship between Abby and Tom.  I love reading a good romance that holds your interest without all the sex/sexual situations.  I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to read a good romance that pulls you in and makes you feel the characters are your own friends and family.  I plan to read more about Jewell Cove.