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Worst Nora Robert's Book Ever

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1 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
1 out of 5 stars
Historia
1 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 04-21-25

Qualifier: I haven't read her books in some time and this one sounded like a good one. Had just finished The Witness and enjoyed it.
Wow, this one was soooo predictable and OTT with soooo much description unnecessary to the plot. The FMC wasn't the sharpest. Really disappointed in NR. Disjointed and not well done. I'm a Texan and used to various twangy speech patterns but I was cringing as I listened to the narration. HATED the child voice.
And as a woman who has experienced marital abuse from a master, you don't need a *friend* doubling down with more of the same. I wanted to reach into the book and strangle Emma Kate. Yes, she was such a friend. "Don't tell me", she says repeatedly to Shelby as she berates her.
The romance just wasn't there for me either.
All in all, a waste of time and money.

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Rosalyn Landor = Excellent

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3 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
3 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 04-09-25

The narration was terrific as always with Rosalyn. However, the story did drag on and on and on. Not a fan of instalove scenarios and the whole thing about Jaspar's brother and the parents was not well developed. Too many missed opportunities for character development. I didn't love this one. I will try the book about Temple because it did win a RITA. Not sure if that's a recommendation though.

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Engaging

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3 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
3 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 03-01-25

Interesting writing style. Characters developed incrementally. Hard to put away. However, as the story progressed, the FMC became a bit hard to buy. Annoying really. Spoiler alert: Her sister, Kacey, blames her for taking over the care of Thomas. In fact, the whole extended family blames Mickey for 'taking' the child. I am wondering- where were these hateful people when a drug addicted baby was born?
I thought I would love this book but found it mostly unfulfilling. The serial killer angle wasn't as developed as it needed to be either. Just disappointing.

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Formulaic, at best

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2 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-16-25

I had hoped that the book would be better. It will definitely be the last one of this author I bother with. I hate reading a historical fiction with anachronistic allusions. The story line might have been good but it fell apart quickly. Why did Sarah believe Peter was a murderer when the police clearly didn't? Who would have wanted his wife dead? The whole story just got dumber and dumber. I was so disappointed in the book. Just a waste of time. So mad that I wasted money on this.

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Boring

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2 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
3 out of 5 stars
Historia
2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-07-25

So sad that this character's story was a miss. Have enjoyed others by the author. Not this one. Can you say slooowwwww? Won't bother with this author again.

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ANNOYING HEROINE

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2 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-05-25

As noted, Lucy is just beyond the pale. Her neurodivergent behavior didn't deliver the best romantic moments. Found it difficult to understand the reason why the MMC would fall in love with her. The constant Raynaud's reminders finally got to me. Couldn't get it. Why would he find Lucy attractive with all the other stuff thrown in? Lucy just became incredibly annoying. DNF at 60%.
Save your time. Other books do a much better job with this topic.

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Sense of Meh

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1 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
3 out of 5 stars
Historia
1 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-18-25

Just not Wiggs best. Couldn't grasp a bit of romantic excitement, thrills. Just wandered through the expected trope without any engagement. Very disappointing.

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A waste of time

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1 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
1 out of 5 stars
Historia
1 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-08-25

I hated,hated,hated the ridiculous misuse of children's antics and the portrayal of a woman doctor as an idiot. While I have enjoyed some of this author's works, obviously this one totally missed the mark. I wanted to pull my hair out so many times whilst reading/listening to this twaddle. Finally, at 60% I gave up and skimmed to the end. I am still steaming at the wasted time and money.
Do yourself a favor and don't buy this. Beg, Borrow or Steal is worth the time.

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Over the top narration

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2 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
2 out of 5 stars
Historia
2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-05-25

Unfortunately, listening to this story was too difficult. The narrator came off as florid and melodramatic. Ruined the listening experience.
I am reading the book now but again, wish the author had a better grasp of character development. So boring and I'm slogging through the beginning.
Hope it gets better or it will be DNF for me.

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Great story, fantastic performances

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 11-15-24

The attention to historic details makes this story shine. What a wonderful love story too! Can't wait to continue the 2nd book.

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