Photographer Autumn Gallagher is visiting Aunt Tabby at her inn when a murder occurs. A huge storm knocks out the power and the police can't come right away. Did one of the guests commit the crime - and does Autumn have a picture of the murderer? Fun Nora version of the classic Agatha Christie mystery.
Excerpt from the back of the book:
"One of the guests at the inn was a murderer! Someone was dead and many had motives-including the mysterious Lucas McLean. Could the man Autumn Gallagher once had loved be a coldhearted killer? Lucas had committed a crime in the past-he'd hurt Autumn and lost her love. Now he was her number one suspect for murder. Should she follow her head...or her heart?"

Jovilette Wilder is a lion trainer at a small circus. Keane Prescott is a big city lawyer who inherits ownership of the circus from the father he has not seen in years. Keane comes down to inspect the circus and falls for Jo, but their very different lifestyles present a problem. Can they work it all out?
Read this book and see!
Excerpt from the back of the book:
"Jovilette Wilder had thought her sedate but sexy boss was as gentle as a lamb-until she heard him roar. And for a woman who tamed lions for a living, Jovilette had a feeling that the untaming of temperate Keane Prescott would be far more dangerous..."

I have been a fan of Nora Roberts for some time now and recently read Dual Image. This book is an older title by Nora Roberts first published in 1985 as part of her Language of Love series. It is a rather typical romance book. Boy meets Girl and they fall in love but their is an obstacle to their love. Finally they are able to overcome the obstacle and true love reigns. Despite the fact that we know the ending will be a happy one, the author does a fine job of taking us on both the journey and the final destination.

Dual Image is set in Manhattan and I particularly enjoyed reading about this city's landmarks as the couple travel around. But it was a bit eerie when the Twin Towers were mentioned.

I do recommend this book and many others by this author. Today Dual Image has been reprinted along with Local Hero, which is also set in Manhattan, in the one volume book, Truly Madly.

One of Nora Roberts earlier works, Dual Image is the story of a soap opera actress, Ariel, who wants the role of a lifetime in a movie. The handsome screenplay writer, Booth, is reluctant to use her in the part. Ariel proves her talent to him and wins his respect and love. Soap fans will especially enjoy this book.
Excerpt from the back of the book:
As "Amanda Jamison", Ariel Kirkwood suffered through the daily traumas of a popular soap opera. Booth DeWitt had written his greatest script from the pain of his bitter marriage. Ariel knew that she wanted to play the scheming wife-a complete change from her sweet daytime heroine. But Ariel awoke the ghosts of Booth's past with her eerily perfect portrayl of his ex-wife. Could Ariel tempt him to love again?

This novel is one of my favorite of Nora Roberts early work. The sexual tension is present early on and never fizzles out. The family issues that she often adds to her are also present in this one. Tension abounds the entertainment industry is well portrayed and the characters are well rounded and well drawn.KUDOS to NORA ! macanne@gte.net

Overall, it is a pretty good story.

Adam learns many important things from Kirby about life and love, and Kirby learns that those close to her are not what they seem to be.

The back cover's blurb reads:

Who had the missing painting?

Adam Haines was visiting the Fairchild mansion under false pretenses and, although he'd worked undercover before, he didn't enjoy it. He preferred to be straightforward, but you didn't catch many thieves that way. Moreover, Adam also wouldn't be able to make love to his chief suspect's fascinating daughter if he told her he was investigating her father!

Kirby had a disturbing fluid sense of right and wrong--one completely at odds with Adam's own code of ethics. But he knew she would see his deception as betrayal. What would it take for her to forgive him?

This is the third book of the Macgregor's that I have read. What an interesting family! I generally prefer historical novels and found this latest installment enjoyable if a tad short on plot. The one thing that irks me is when I read a series out of order and some of the characters become confusing. This can easily happen with The Macgregor series as the "clan" is so large. I would have rated the book, and series, higher if the scenes moved forward with a bit more action and a little faster.Also, I tend to like longer novels and sometimes feel a bit stranded at the end of a short story. All in all, Ian's story is important to understand the patriarch's psyche as well as his motivation to involve himself in his children's and grandchildren's lives. The Macgregor series is definitely worth the time.... light,compassionate,and well written stories. I recommend reading them in order of the family generational chart printed in the front of each book. Start with "DANIEL-IAN" and move on. If you like contemporaries you won't be dissappointed as all the other books in the series remain in the 20th century.

I truly enjoyed both the stories in this book. I have noticed a lot of criticism regarding Daniel's chauvanistic ways, but I thought it was an important part of the story to show that Daniel had to change his views and grow as a person in order to find happiness with the feisty Anna Whitfield. "For Now, Forever" is a lovely romance and I found it to be both touching and amusing. "In From the Cold", the second story in this book, goes back a few hundred years to tell the story of one of Daniel's ancestors, Ian MacGregor. I thought this story was wonderful! Ian and Alanna made a great pair and I really enjoyed the historical aspect of it. I would have happily read a much longer story about these two, but as it was it was still great!

If I know the MacGregors in real life, I'd probably hate their guts. Beautiful, successful, charismatic, a 100% success track record, and money to put Bill Gates to shame. Oh well, but they are fun to read nonetheless.

I'm initiated to the MacGregors when I first read "The MacGregor Brides". Hence I've waited for Daniel's story to be reissued. My verdict? It's enjoyable, but it definitely shows its age. Daniel is the quissential chauvinistic arrogant hero so ubiquitous in the romances of the 80s. It's enjoyable, but not a keeper.

"In From The Cold" is slightly better, but it's too short to really make an impact.

It is telling that despite its age, I enjoy "For Now, Forever" much more than the 1999 MacGregor book "The Perfect Neighbour".

I am a fan of Nora Roberts' mainstream fiction, but I had never read one of her romance books. A friend insisted I read this since she considered it not only a great romance but also because of the interesting aspect of time travel. After reading all 505 pages, some highly interesting and some not so interesting, I think I will stick with her mainstream work.

Now, don't get me wrong. The book was enjoyable. If you can accept the idea of time travel and believe that two men from the 23rd century find their way to 1990's Oregon, you are in for a treat. The humor of their situation is played beautifully. Their inability to manipulate a stove, recognize a radio, or understand current phrases is comical. The sexual tension is great with many, many pages devoted to sexual attraction and union, the cutting edge of erotic writing that has made Nora Roberts beloved by millions.

The book appears to be a compilation of two previous works. In the first, "Time Was," Caleb Hornblower is sucked into a black hole and finds himself at a mountain cabin in Oregon, the residence of one Liberty (Libby) Stone. The attraction is immediate, the sex passionate,and the ending extremely romantic. In the second book,"Times Change," Caleb's brother Jacob comes to fetch him home. Since Caleb and Libby are on vacation, the only person he finds at the cabin is Libby's sister Sunbeam (Sunny) who is spending some time alone and deciding what to do with the rest of her life. Jacob and Sunny have a feisty yet passionate affair that will probably come to an end when he leaves to return to the 23rd century. Or will it? Can two smart and savvy women find love with men who will be born long after the women will die? Can flying in and out of black holes and going from century to century really be possible? Can the reader accept any of this and find the story satisfying? To a great extent, yes. My only complaint is that there is much repetition and the story goes on about 200 pages too long. Nora has been blessed with better editing and tighter writing in her later books. However, this one is definitely worth reading if you are a fan of her romances.

This book was much better then expected! I am not a real big sci-fi reader, or time travel. I do however, love Nora Robert, and JD ROBB. This book actually reminds me more of the In Death series as far as the format then it does Nora's usual romance.

Caleb in some strange way ends up traveling from the future to our time. The lovely, self sufficient Libby helps him thinking he's a plane wreck victim. The way Caleb reacts to everyday items in this century is funny. I found myself laughing through this story and the ending is great!

Jacob travels through time in search of his brother., Caleb and to bring him home. While Jacob is waiting for his brother to return from a trip with Libby, he slowly begins to fall in love with Libby's sister. Sunny. The ending of this story is better then the first and it will surprise you!

These two story's are reprints combined to one great book. Even if you are not a big time travel reader, if you like Nora Roberts you will not be disappointed.

I can't believe how many negative reviews there are about this book! I have nothing but good things to say about it.
I am a big Nora Roberts fan, but I still always approach each book objectively, and the bottom line is, this book was highly enjoyable.
Both stories are romantic and quite funny at times. I found myself laughing out loud at Caleb and Jacob's reactions to the twentieth century.
I certainly wouldn't call this novel one of Nora's very best, but it was original and it was lots of fun to read. I did not get bored by it, nor did I find the love scenes too long.
So don't listen to all these critical people, just sit back, relax, and join Libby & Caleb and Sunny & Jacob on their incredible journey through time to find true love.

yet it was a good one. if youre on the look out for strictly romance with nothing other than that going on, this is the one for you ::smile

Eden Carlbough is the owner of a girl's summer camp. Her hunky neighbor, Chase Elliott, owns an apple orchard that her campers love to trepass in. Eden falls out of a tree and right into Chase's arms...and so, the love story begins. Very cute book.
Excerpt from the back of the book:
"Temptation...it was an orchard away for socialite-turned-camp counselor Eden Carlbough. Orchard owner Chase Elliott was maddeningly attractive, irritatingly self-assured -and strictly hands off! Eden had enough to worry about with a camp full of preteen girls. But her heart knew where her preference lay...with forbidden fruit!"

I love Nora Roberts and this is a good story - but not one of my favorite ones.

The back cover reads: "She was a success. Hillary Baxter had been only twenty-one when she left rural Kansas to pursue a New York modeling career. When Bret Bardoff, owner and publisher of fashinable Mode Magazine, offered her a prestigious six-month contract, the sky was the limit. There was only one problem. Hillary fell in love with Brett. But he appeared to be interested only in her glamorous image. Could he learn to love the woman whose face had haunted him from the first instant he had seen her photograph?"

This is a sweet, simple story about Hillary Baxter, a New York model with small-town values and Bret Bardoff, the magazine owner who hires her for a fashion photography project. I enjoyed it more than the other reviewer apparently; it's a nice book to curl up with on a rainy afternoon.
Excerpt from the back of the book:
"Model Hillary Baxter was every photographer's delight! In front of the camera, her perfected loveliness allowed her to be anyone she wanted to be. Yet behind the high-fashion trappings, she was simply a small-town girl-and certainly no match for her new boss, Bret Bardoff! Could he learn to love the woman whose face had captured his imagination...and haunted his dreams?"

I love Nora Roberts, but this book asked for too much suspension of belief. The young and lovely B.J. Clark is the manager of a historic inn in New England. The new owner, Taylor Reynolds, comes in with plans for renovation. Taylor and B.J. spend the entire book arguing, since B.J. is resistant to any change whatsoever in her beloved inn. Taylor is surely the most benevolent boss ever, since he tolerates B.J.'s attitude and doesn't suggest she seek alternate employment. After spending 200 pages arguing bitterly, they decide to get married. Good luck, you two.....
Excerpt from inside the book:
"When handsome new owner Taylor Reynolds brought a pocketful of renovation plans for B.J.'s beloved inn and a blueprint for her seduction, the course of true love did not look smooth!"

Choosing a new jam for her homemade muffins was as progressive as B.J. Clark got. As manager of a small old-fashioned inn, she refused to let new owner Taylor Reynolds modernize the place! She'd just have to show this jet setter how true love and a tender touch made things cozier.

I realize that this was one of Nora Roberts' earlier books, so the fact that the writing was not as good did not surprise me. However, I was very dissapointed that she speant almost no time letting the readers see Seth's thoughts until the very end and then, in a very uncharacteristic move for Roberts, allows her heroin to forgive him without too much changing or apoligizing on his part. I think this was an interesting book to read because of the fact that it was so early into Roberts' career but as a novel, I was just not impressed.

What did Lindsay Dunne know about dating? A ballet dancer, her life had been rehersals and recitals-now dangerously handsome Seth Bannion wanted to teach her the lessons of love. Seth's orphaned niece was enchanted with her ballet teacher, and Seth understood why. But if he risked letting Lindsay into their lives, would she one day dance right back out?