Trace O'Hurley, the first of the O'Hurley children but last in the line of books, finally gets his story told in this very satisfying book. Not a straight romance by any means, there is plenty of intrigue and excitement to entertain the most distractable of readers.

Trace, at odds with his family for a dozen years now and tired of his world-travels and work as a spy, is ready to throw in the towel when he is sought out by Dr. Gillian Fitzpatrick, a scientist whose brother and niece have been kidnapped by a radical terrorist group. He agrees (for a large sum of money) to help Gillian recover her family, but underestimates the bond that he quickly forms with her. Believing for so long that he is not meant to love or be loved, Trace is reluctant to give his heart to someone and even more reluctant to let anyone love him, lest he hurt them the way he did his family.

The terrorist kidnapping plot certainly moves this story along, although some of the details were a bit too easily resolved once the final confrontation is in place. The romance was extremely well-written and believable, and things did not just neatly "fall into place" there -- you knew they would wind up together but it wasn't overly convenient for them to get there, just like real life! The reunion of the O'Hurley's after all is said and done really provides a satisfying end to the "quadrilogy".

I feel that she has written an enjoyable romance that is very true to life. The suspence keeps this story moving. I couldn't put it down. This is a suspenseful romance in the true Nora Roberts fashion.

This book was really good. I had things I needed to do, but kept on reading. It keeps you on the end of your seat.

i enjoyed this book. this is the first nora roberts ive read in 5 months and it was a nice comeback. the relationship that mitch develops with rad is one that any single mom would hope for. i just love happy endings ::smile

Adorable early Nora Roberts that compares well with her more recent novels. Hester is a single mom who relocates to a new city for a better paying job. She learns her downstairs neighbor, Mitch, is the artist/author of the comic strip her son adores. Hester is nervous about starting a new relationship, but Mitch soon convinces her and proves to be a great role model to her son. Very cute story; really enjoyed it!
Excerpt from the back of the book:
"Single mother Hester Wallace already had one man in her life; she didn't want or need another. But how could she stop her nine-year-old son from making a father figure out of the sexy man downstairs? Mitch Dempsey, creator of her son's favorite comic-book hero, was qucikly becoming a hero himself-one Hester wanted to call her own!"

Who was that masked man...? When Mitch Dempsey appeared in Hester Wallaces doorway bearing gifts, she knew she should beware. She'd just moved and didn't need trouble in the form of an all-too-attractive downstairs neighbor. Her nine-year-old son had no such qualms. When he discovered Mitch was the creator of his favorite comic book hero, he was sold. Though Mitch was no Superman Hester made him as if he could leap tal buildings in a single bound. But could he convince her she needed a hero to call her own?

i really do enjoy her current stuff (rivers end, the reef) but it is always great to pick up one of the older books by nora roberts that read in a day. sometimes i just dont feel like thinking that much when trying to relax with a book, (bag of bones by stephen king is/was getting on my nerves) so taking a break and tearing thur one of noras has brought me back to relaxation ::smile

Absolutely adorable book with a feisty heroine that just won't quit! The next review down gives an excerpt from the back of the book; I just wanted to add that Cody Johnson, who is Nathan's business partner in this book, gets a book of his own in "Best Laid Plans". Jack and Nathan come to visit Cody in that book, so if you enjoyed this one, read that too. Also, the book that Jack is writing here is Nora Roberts own book, "Lawless", so you may want to check that one out as well.

What was a man to do when he came home and found a strange woman in his hot tub wearing nothing but exotic jewelry? If he was conservative architect Nathon Powell, he suggested she get dressed and tried not to notice that Jackie M. MacNamara was the most alluring female he'd ever seen. To "Jack" life was one mad glorious adventure. And when the dashing hero of her romantic fiction suddenly materialized before her very eyes, she knew she'd found her greatest thrill. Falling for the adorable Nathen was the easy part. The challenge would be to make sure that, come tomorrow, he was loving Jack right back!

The Playboy Prince by Nora Roberts is the third book in the Cordina Royal Family series. This title tells the tale of Prince Bennett, the youngest child of Prince Armand. Known far and wide as The Royal Rake, Prince Bennett is a handsome young man attracted to women and also found equally attractive by women as well. While Prince Bennett fills his days with courtly duties, it is his nights and loves which fill the gossip columns. Then plain Lady Hannah Rothchild joins the royal family as a companion to Bennett's pregnant sister-in-law and eventhough she's clearly not type he thought he liked, Prince Bennett finds himself falling head over heels in love with her. Hannah, knowing she is not what she appears contains her feelings for Prince Bennett lest her true position at the Royal Palace is revealed. For Hannah is neither an ordinary companion, plain or demure woman.

Nora Roberts is perhaps the most prolific romance writer today. With over 140 titles to he name she is well known as a writer of romantic suspense novels, trilogies, family series as well as futuristic romantic mysteries written under the name JD Robb. Whie I have read books from each of her genres, it is her trilogies and series which I enjoy the most. Its always with a feeling akin to coming home when I pick up a book in one of Nora's series and learn more about a family member or friend. And The Playboy Prince is no exception. Now I look forward to reading Cordina's Crown Jewel which was published this year and continues the story of yet another royal family member.

LADY OF MYSTERY Prince Bennett of Cordina had been making gossip headlines since his teens-but the prim and proper Lady Hannah Rothchild wasn't his usual choice in women. Something in her eyes intrigued him, and he was determined to discover what she was trying to hide. Hannah knew Bennett could easily jeopardize her safey, so from the moment they met she should be on her guard. Yet despite all her attempts to avoid him, she was falling under his spell, making them both more vulnerable to the dangers that surrounded them. She'd lost her heart to a man she forced to deceive-but then love knows right or wrong.

I enjoyed ending this series with a fun, witty couple who had more in common than they ever thought! Proves that hidden layers can be fun and surprising. This story satified my need to bring the Cordina family together happily ever after.

The last thing Amanda needed was a man in her life, particularly a man who seems to hate her sister, Suzanna. But love waits for no master plan. The mystery of the missing jewels and the story of the ill-fated romance of the past continues. This is a good story, although not as well-defined as COURTING CATHERINE.

After listening to the audio cassette recording of Nora Robert's Courting Catherine and loving it I listened to this audio cassette recording of A Man For Amanda and I really liked it and I liked the characters a guy named Sloan O'Riley and a lady named Amanda Calhoun and I loved the continuing story of everyone trying to find the lost necklace in the old mansion. This audio cassette is a keeper and I'm hoping to find the rest of the books and audio cassette recordings for this series about the remaining Calhoun sisters

This was the first Nora Roberts books that I read or rather listened to. I thought it was wonderful and I am now addicted to Ms. Roberts writtings. I actually drove 45 minutes out of my way just so I could finish the book before getting home.

Irish Rose was a quick read. Nora Roberts rarely writes something I can't read. The book was about a girl raised in Ireland, who comes to the U.S. to work. She falls in love with her boss. I recommend this to any fan of Nora.

i have read her book and really enjoyed it i think she is a good writer I would like to know if she has any more books I would enjoy

Megan's Mate was a great ending to the Calhoun series. It was fun to see how everyone in the first books were doing (C.C., Trent, Amanda, Sloan, Lilah, Max, Suzanne, Holt, and you can't leave out the kids, CoCo and Colleen!). Megan and Nate were perfect for each other and enjoyable to read about. I also was glad to see that CoCo finally found her someone to love (it was about time, after all she was the matchmaker for all the girls!). If you haven't read the first four books, read them before reading this book, it will make it a lot more enjoyable.

i loved this book most out of the series. the relationship between and aunt and the cook was terrific! ::smile

I actually liked this book even though by looking at the cover I would have thought this book was going to suck. but amazingly it didn't. I'm surprised. normally I wouldn't read what I call a " b book" I gave it a try because I like nora roberts books. And alot of her "b books" are pretty good.

the older books are always a nice treat ::smile

"Nightshade" was the best of the four stories offered in "Night Tales." Thea and Colt were interesting enough as partners and as lovers. I hope to see more about them in future installments of the "Night" series.

TROUBLE IS HIS BUSINESS Colt Nightshade: Professional trouble-shooter. A damm good man to know-if you know he's on your side. Althea Grayson: That's LIEUTENANT Althea Grayson a hell of a cop, and heavon in his arms... Colt Nightshade made his living facing danger-alone. But his search for a runaway girl through the seamy side of the city was the one time he had to have help-whether he liked it or not. And if a man had to have a partner, he could do a whole lot worse than Althea Grayson. She was all business...and embodied his every pleasure. Soon, trouble became a for-letter word called LOVE.

Her Serene Highness Gabriella de Cordina, called Brie by friends and family, doesn't remember anything about her life. She was kidnapped, and the shock of her experience, as well as the drugs that were used on her, left her without any memories about herself or the people she knew. Her father, Prince Armand, knows that she is still in danger, so he asks ex-cop Reeve MacGee to be her bodyguard until those who took her are captured.

I only just finished reading Nora Roberts' _The Right Path_, and I found this book to be a relief. Whereas _The Right Path_ didn't seem to have any real romance, this book had just enough. The mix of mystery and romance was perfect. Brie's amnesia was a great introduction to Cordina and the royal family: as she rediscovered them, I learned about them, too. Reeve was great, although not as wonderful to read about as some of Roberts' other heros (Roarke from the In Death books is, for me, a great favorite) - part of the reason why this book got a four instead of a five. Brie, although prone to haughtiness, was very likeable, and I enjoyed reading about her and Reeve's romance. The mystery element, "who kidnapped the princess?", was also fun, but pretty predictable. There aren't too many possibilities for who could have done it, and I had the answer figured out quite a bit before the book ended - another reason why the book got a four. I'm not usually very good at solving mysteries, so I figure this must have been a pathetically easy one to figure out. However, this is mostly a romance, not a mystery. This is still a highly enjoyable read, and I definitely recommend it.

This the first book of the Cordina's Royal Family series. It doestn't have the usual deep that Ms. Roberts puts in her books, but never the less, it is a very enjoyable book.

If one were to ask me who writes good romance books there might be many names I could offer. But if someone were to ask me who is a wonderful romance writer, surely Nora Roberts would be the first name I would think of to suggest. In addition, when it comes to writing family series, there are no other authors who even compare to this author.

Affaire Royale was originally published in 1986. But time has done little this this engrossing read. From the first page when we meet Her Serene Princess Gabriella we are swept away by her, other members of the royal court and the small country of the fictitious Cordina.

The book opens in a hospital room where we learn that Brie, as she is commonly known, was recently kidnapped, returned but is suffering from amnesia. With her kidnappers still not known, Bride's father Prince Armand has hired Reeve McGee, a family friend and former private investigator to protect his onyl daughter. But Bride ghas other plans for Reeve and instead of dogging her every step as a bodyguard, wants him to help her remember her past. Add a dose of mystery, political intrigue, smoldering passion and romance and once again you as the readers are captivated by the writing and characters Nora Roberts presents.

The first book in the Cordina Royal series, this series was continued with Command Performance published in 1987 and The Playboy Prince published in 1988. Then just this past year Cordina's Crown Jewel, the 4th title was published which I'm
sure was greeted with great happiness by Nora's many loyal fans.

While Nora Roberts has written sevevral trilogies and the 11 book MacGregor series, each book stands alone on its own as well as beckoning to readers. Each time we close the book we are grateful to enter the worlds which Ms. Roberts writes about in such detail and characters who we come to feel we know personally.

Now I am looking forward to reading all of the books in this series.

They couldn't be more different: she was an automobile mechanic with no tolerance for Italian loafers; he was a driven businessman with a liking for sophisticated women who didn't expect marriage. It was hate at first sight, but the sparks were flying. C.C.'s aunt just knew they were perfect for each other. Roberts begins a quartet of romances about the Calhoun sisters, tying the books together with an ill-fated romance from the past and a missing necklace to find. C.C. was the type of heroine I most enjoy: a woman who works with her hands, feisty and sure of her own self-worth.

I loved listening to this audio book recording of Nora Robert's Courting Catherine, it is about a young lady named Catherine Calhoun who is called C.C. by everyone, she is a mechanic and meets a wealthy guy named Trenton St. James when he comes into her garage, it is a great story and as some spooky moments while they are looking for the lost necklace in the spooky old mansion and talk about the ghost and there is also a sinister villain who is up to no good! This audio book is a keeper!

Loved the characters, the reader and the plot of the story. I loved it all!