Saturday has rolled around again like it is wont to do, and that means the Long and Short Reviews Saturday Seven blog is up. Today, I’m telling you about seven of my absolute favorite books from my all-time favorite author ( and her doppleganger. – Don’t worry, I’ll ‘esplain it, Lucy!)
Eleanor Marie Robertson, aka Nora Roberts and JD Robb, 
is one of the most prolific writers ever to pick up a pen or tap letters on a keyboard. From the very first book of hers that I read, Irish Thoroughbred, I was sold on her as a writer. She’s pretty remarkable as a woman, too!
In no particular order, these are my 7 favorite Nora Roberts/JD Robb books.
NEW YORK TO DALLAS JD Robb.
Beleive it or not, this was the 33rd book in the series and the first to make me bawl my eyes out. The last 15 pages are so chock full of emotion, love, and devotion that I’m weeping a little just thinking about it right now! The words Roarke says to Dallas – “you are the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen,” – make me tingle and weep every single time I read the book.
RISING TIDES Nora Roberts.
Book 2 in the Chesapeake Bay Saga tells the story of Ethan Quinn, a man who survived a horrible childhood of abuse and neglect to grow into the most swoon-worthy of waterman ( fisherman). The moment he holds a tiny baby girl in his arms you simply melt – from the inside and out!
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS Nora Roberts
When the twin boys of a single dad ask Santa for a mom for Christmas, well, you just know you’re in for an emotional, joyful, and absolutely darling ride!
BLACK ROSE Nora Roberts
Book 2 of the In The Garden Trilogy gives us an older-than normal heroine in 47 year old, divorced Rose Harper. The mother of 3 boys and the owner of her own thriving nursery, she has to deal with a ghost invading her family home, a vengeful ex, and a charming genealogist who’s seriously capturing her heart. I lovelovelove this story because it featured a woman NOT in her 20’s! but one who’s lived a life and still has a long, long way to go before she’s put out to pasture. Love that. The sensuality of the scenes between her and Mitch ( the genealogy guy) are some of the best-written emotional intimacy scenes I’ve ever read.
SAVOR THE MOMENT Nora Roberts. Book 3 in the Bride Quartet, Savor the Moment gives us the love story of wedding baker Laurel McBane, a girl who didn’t grow up in the lap of luxury or wealth and Ivy leaguer to his toes Delaney ( Del) the brother of Laurel’s best friend. Opposites not only attract here, they meld together for life! And I love a story about baking and weddings, any day of the week.
IMMORTAL IN DEATH JD Robb The 3rd book in the InDeath series and one of my favs because it’s the book where Eve and Roarke get hitched. Eve’s reactions, thoughts, and angst about weddings, commitments, and even such mundane things like gifts, makes for some of the best banter and introspection in the early In-Deaths!
CHASING FIRE Nora Roberts. This book introduced me to the term SMOKE JUMPER and the brave men and women who literally jump into roaring flames to help save people and property. Aside from the fabulous chemistry between the H’H, there’s a secondary story of the heroine’s unmarried father and a woman he falls in love with. Both are in their 50’s and the way Robert’s portrays them, their love, and the physical aspect of their intimacy, I felt like she was writing about me or one of my friends ( we are all in our 50’s!) Love that!
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