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Nora Roberts – The Lost Bride Trilogy

I finished the trilogy a couple of days ago. A young woman inherits a mansion from a relative she didn’t know she had, and discovers it’s haunted. She and her friends try to rid the mansion of the malevolent ghost who wants the mansion for herself.

I recommend this highly. I liked the people Nora created. Strong, intelligent, talented young woman who don’t shy away from a fight. Caring men who become part of the group help the women in their quest. I would love to know these people in real life. The story compelled me to keep reading – just one more chapter when I should have been doing something else. I just didn’t want to put my Kindle down. I’ve provided a link above to the trilogy on Amazon.

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I have told you about R.G. Ryan, one of my ‘new’ favorite authors. He’s active on X, newly active to Substack, plus has written many books, one series of which is the Jake Moriarity series, about a man ‘who finds people.’ I read six of the books in the series, and then found that R.G. had written a “Prequel,” so downloaded that and read it, and then wanted to re-read the six books again. The first in the series is “Watercolor Dreams.” I’m now re-reading book 2, “Finding Wonderland.”

I am thoroughly intrigued by the main character, Jake Moriarity. He is tough when he needs to be – even ruthless – and yet is brought to tears by situations involving his family and friends. In each book you learn more about him. His friends and relatives are people you would want to know. The group is fiercely loyal to each other. I find the series fascinating. When I finish the six books I have (not counting the “Prequel: The Last Happy Summer”) I will pester RG to provide more.

Happy reading!

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Reading Wealth

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I’m finishing up re-reading a favorite book of mine by Nora Roberts called, Three Fates. Even though I’ve read it once, quite awhile ago, I still have trouble putting it down and getting anything else done.  :0)

Her latest book in the “In Death” series is coming out in paperback at the end of this month. I’ve pre-ordered it. It’s called, Connections in Death.  I really love this series. The main character, Eve Dallas, is a police detective. She’s gutsy and strong, even though she has her quirks. The characters that make up her world are fascinating. I love living in her world for awhile.

As soon as I finish my current book, I’ll re-read the whole 47-book series in preparation for adding the 48th. I’m not sure I can read 47 books before I receive the next one, but the situation makes me feel rich in wonderful books just waiting for me!

I feel the same way when I’m re-reading the books of Robert B. Parker, or Lee Child, or many other incredibly talented authors.  How lucky I am!

 

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Edenville Owls

The Reading Room via Cathy Ruggiero

The Reading Room via Cathy Ruggiero

One of my all-time favorite authors is Robert B. Parker. I finished re-reading all of the Spenser books (there are 36 of them) and just now finished Edenville Owls. This is unlike most of his books, but his strong opinions on what’s important in life come through, even through the eyes and ‘voice’ of the main character, a 14-year-old boy named Bobby.

I was supposed to be doing other things today, but this book called to me from upstairs. I took it to the ophthalmologist’s office where I waited while my husband had his eyes examined, and then tried to put it down when I came home. I made it through the burger we picked up and brought home from the local Sonic, but then I was lost.

As usual, when I finish a well-loved book, I feel a bit let down. I don’t want it to be over. I’m lucky to be surrounded by almost all of the books Robert B. Parker wrote. I love relaxing into his world, the wonderful, unforgettable characters, and his snappy dialogue that makes me snort and grin again from time to time.

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