This gives us the back, back story of the MacGregors and it's a great read and a real change of pace for Nora Roberts. Historical romance is not her uThis gives us the back, back story of the MacGregors and it's a great read and a real change of pace for Nora Roberts. Historical romance is not her usual thing but she does not disappoint. Set in Scotland in 1745 against the backdrop of Culloden, we get the first Serena MacGregor and her love story. It's fun to read about the ancestors of characters we've come to love. I highly recommend this book for lovers of the series but it can be read as a stand alone book. Enjoy, I did....more
I'm adding some thoughts about books that are true treasures for me. This one is near the top. I don't know if this is underrated Jane Austen but if yI'm adding some thoughts about books that are true treasures for me. This one is near the top. I don't know if this is underrated Jane Austen but if you aren't as familiar with this book as you are with Pride and Prejudice or Emma, I highly recommend giving it a try. If you've read it you already know what I mean. There is something about getting a second chance at a love you thought was lost to you that moves me to the core. These two characters are older, more experienced. They are no longer the people who fell in love all those years ago. But what they end up with is something deeper, stronger and, for the reader, infinitely more satisfying. I envy anyone who is reading this book for the first time. You have a real treat to savor....more
It's called a classic for a reason. If you've only seen one of the many movie versions do yourself a favor and read the book, you won't be sorry.It's called a classic for a reason. If you've only seen one of the many movie versions do yourself a favor and read the book, you won't be sorry....more
What to say? I really liked this book but it is different from the others in the series so be aware. Love the heroine but it took me a while to decideWhat to say? I really liked this book but it is different from the others in the series so be aware. Love the heroine but it took me a while to decide if I bought in to the reason she couldn't be with the hero. Yes, it is a farfetched, but if you love a story and it's characters and the author is as skilled as Lisa Kleypas you can suspend a lot more disbelief than usual. There is some hot sex and a real love story. And one of my favorite things? (This is just a bit spoilery). The relationship between the heroine and her mother doesn't have a big, unbelievable, happy resolution. Some things are unforgivable. Read and be happy, I am....more
I'm reading this series too quickly. The first book in the series is my favorite but I gave this one 5 stars because it hit me quite hard emotionally.I'm reading this series too quickly. The first book in the series is my favorite but I gave this one 5 stars because it hit me quite hard emotionally. I'm on to book 4, this one I will try and take a little slower. Or maybe not....more
I liked this book, it is the middle book in a trilogy about three sister. I think how you feel about each book depends on how you connect with each woI liked this book, it is the middle book in a trilogy about three sister. I think how you feel about each book depends on how you connect with each woman. For some reason Queen my least favorite, though it was still an above average read. I do suggest reading the books in order and enjoying the ride these women go on that circles back to where it began, the strength of sisters love....more
Third in the trilogy about three sisters who split up after their father's death. They lose touch, a part of the books I didn't buy. Why didn't they mThird in the trilogy about three sisters who split up after their father's death. They lose touch, a part of the books I didn't buy. Why didn't they make arrangements to keep in touch. This was before everyone had a cell phone or was on Facebook but still there had to be a way. But it made it more emotional when they finally find each other. Lucky is the baby of the family and a gambler like her father, though much better at it. A really good book in the series, my second favorite after Diamond. ...more
Have you had a book that you read years ago, you didn't keep it but every now and then you think about something that happened in the book. The probleHave you had a book that you read years ago, you didn't keep it but every now and then you think about something that happened in the book. The problem is you can't remember the author or the name of the book. Diamond was such a book for me. I knew the basic story but there was one scene towards the end of the book that I just couldn't get out of my head. Lucky is an aspiring country singer. She falls in love with a country superstar and he falls in love with her. He wants to help her obtain her dream but his manager is a manipulative creep who resents Diamond's relationship and influence over his star client. As you can imagine things go to hell in a hurry. There are misunderstandings, though not so cliched that you want to yell at your book. But the scene that stuck with me takes place on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Our hero, Jesse, is determined to win Diamond back and the way he goes about was one of my favorite scenes in any romance I've read. Lovely and romantic and tear inducing. Obviously I found my book and it is the first of a trilogy, Queen and Lucky follow. They are good books too, especially Lucky, but it is Diamond that remains my favorite and I'm so happy that it was even better than I remembered....more
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