Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amber Beach | 1997 | Donovans (Elizabeth Lowell) | Buy |
| 2 | Outpost | 2018 | Donovans (Elizabeth Lowell) | N/A |
| 3 | Abandoned | 1998 | Donovans (Elizabeth Lowell) | N/A |
| 4 | Jade Island | 1998 | Donovans (Elizabeth Lowell) | Buy |
| 5 | Pearl Cove | 1999 | Donovans (Elizabeth Lowell) | Buy |
| 6 | Pariah | 2019 | Donovans (Elizabeth Lowell) | N/A |
| 7 | Midnight in Ruby Bayou | 2000 | Donovans (Elizabeth Lowell) | Buy |
| 8 | Unreconciled | 2020 | Donovans (Elizabeth Lowell) | N/A |
| 9 | Adrift | 2021 | Donovans (Elizabeth Lowell) | N/A |
| 10 | Reckoning | 2022 | Donovans (Elizabeth Lowell) | N/A |
The Donovans series centers on a family whose members each specialize in different precious gems and minerals. Amber Beach (1997) launched the original run, followed by Jade Island, Pearl Cove, and Midnight in Ruby Bayou, each named for the stone at the heart of its story. The series then returned in 2018 with Outpost, beginning a second arc that continued through Reckoning (2022).
Elizabeth Lowell uses the gem trade as a backdrop for stories that combine romantic tension with genuine danger. The Donovan family connections add depth to each installment, creating a world where expertise in rare stones brings both beauty and risk.