Book #88 - Private Scandals by Nora Roberts

This was a fascinating and fast moving short novel. Again amazing that this story was nothing like any of the others I've read by her. How does she do it? How does she come up with these stories that are from all walks of life, all different genres, and all different types of characters. I often think when I start a new novel by Nora Roberts that at some point, the story line has to be a repeat or very similar to others I've read. I have to say that for the first time, I was on to who the bad guy was....but still wouldn't have bet money on it until I got to the end.

Book #87 - Honest Illusions by Nora Roberts

This book was one of the best of her's I've read for quite awhile. The plot drew me right in, and I was captivated and entranced until I got to find out how it would end. Of course, the hero and heroine wound up living happily ever after, but there were several heartbreaking twists in the plot. Very interesting to weave it around the life of magicians who doubled as jewelry theives. I wonder how she thinks of all of the different plot lines that she writes about. Again, she always makes you feel a connection to the characters and a deep yearning to make sure all will end well. As always, I wanted an epilogue to assure me that all ends well....but, that's just not her thing.

Book #85 - Tempting Fate by Nora Roberts

This is the sequel to the book I read several weeks ago called "Playing the Odds." I really think this was a better overall story than the other one. The main characters, Caine and Diane, are siblings to the lovers from the other book, and its is their story of falling in love and finding each other. It was an easy read and an enjoyable story. As usual, Nora didn't let me down. Can't think of one of her books that was terrible...amazing since she's written so many. The only other author I can think of that has written so many books is Patterson, and he's had several duds in the last few years.

Book #81 - Playing the Odds by Nora Roberts

Another typical, entertaining, easy read from Nora Roberts. Great love story tied with a little bit of a thriller. This book started on a cruise ship, and I couldn't help but think of the cruise my siblings and I took last summer. Cruises are sweet. I can't think of a better, more leasurely way to go and see several different countries in a short time. Plus, the food is fantastic and plentiful. I digress....this would have been a fantastic book to read on a cruise ship. As always, the book ended just as I wanted it to..the lovers live happily ever after.