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Summary: Second one is as good as the first!
Review: Rising Tides is the second book in the trilogy of the Quinn brothers. This second book of the trilogy was my favorite so far! I haven't read the third one yet but I will. This book was very simple with a few twists and turns. I would highly reccomend this novel! Ethan is the eldest brother and a fisherman, still living in the Maryland shore town where he was raised by Ray and Stella Quinn. He is a quiet, seemingly content man but you later learn that he has kept his emotions and such to himself for many years. Ethan shared Ray's loves of the sea, boating, and fishing. Ethan seems satisfied with his life until he comes to face his past demons when youngest brother, Seth joins the family and with a similar past. Ethan is drawn to Seth having realized they both experienced horrific abuse at the hands of their natural parents during their early childhood. Because of this common thread, the story of their relationship is quite an emotional read. Ethan establishes a strong paternal relationship with his youngest brother and together, they are both able to put their past to rest. During the course of this book, Ethan realizes he is worthy of a loving relationship with Grace Monroe and her daughter Aubrey whom you will meet in Rising Tides and fall in love with. Ethan is the strongest of the Quinn brothers and through his love for his family and his job, he is able to give each of this brothers the emotional grounding they need to get through their family tragedy and learn to enjoy their lives once more. I love Nora Roberts books! I like it when she writes something more than a romance or mystery. The real life topic in this book is child abuse and the devastating, life long effect it can have on families and people. Nora manages to get across this very disturbing subject and still write an enjoyable book with a wonderful romance!
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Summary: Rising Tides is a strong, emotional story
Review: Rising Tides is the story of the eldest Quinn brother, Ethan. Ethan is a fisherman, still living in the Maryland shore town where his was raised by Ray and Stella Quinn. He is a quiet, seemingly content man but you later learn that he has kept his emotions and such to himself for many years. Ethan shared Ray's loves of the sea, boating, and fishing. On the whole, Ethan seems satisfied with his life until he comes to face his past demons when youngest brother, Seth joins the family. Ethan is drawn to Seth having realized they both experienced horrific abuse at the hands of their natural parents during their early childhood. Because of this common thread, the story of their relationship is quite an emotional read. Ethan establishes a strong paternal relationship with his youngest brother and together, they are both able to put their past to rest. During the course of this novel, Ethan realizes his dream to be a shipbuilder and also along the way realizes that he is worthy of a loving relationship with Grace and her daughter Aubrey whom you will meet in Rising Tides and fall in love with. I believe Ethan is the strongest of the Quinn brothers and through his love for his family and his job, he is able to give each of this brothers the emotional grounding they need to get through their family tragedy and learn to enjoy their lives once more.
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Summary: Even better than the first in this series!
Review: The first book in this series, "Rising Tides", was a thoroughly enjoyable book, but this one appealed to me even more, possibly because Ethan appeals to me more than his "wilder" brother Cam. I love the stay-at-home, family type than Ethan is and it was evident at the outset that he and Grace belonged together. I don't want to give away all the ups and downs, but this is a roller coaster ride that you will delight in. I'm looking forward to the third book in this series.
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Summary: Captivating Trilogy! Nora's Best!
Review: The first novel, Sea Swept, introduces the story of three adopted brothers and how the deal with the loss of their father and the gain of another adopted brother. Therefore, to fully understand the situation and the developing relationship with the brothers, the series should be read in order: Sea Swept, Rising Tides, Inner Harbor, Chesapeake Blue. The books take place on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Therefore, be prepared to read about the lives that accompany Maryland natives. Each book in the trilogy tells the love story of one of the brothers, beginning with Cameron, the first boy adopted. The brothers have completely different personalities, which allows the reader to better relate to one brother of the four. Cameron, the star of Sea Swept, is extremely outgoing with breathtaking looks. Before the events that take place in Sea Swept, Cameron's heart lied in racing and women. Now, he unexpectantly falls for a woman whose main goal is to make sure the new addition to the family (brother number four) is properly cared for and his biological mother does not interfere. Rising Tides is my favorite book in the series, dealing with the shy but undeniably masculine brother, Ethan. He is the only one of the three brothers who decided to stay on the shores of the Chesepeake and care for his father. His life is immensely simple, spending his days as a fisherman on the bay. The love story that develops between him and his lifetime love is the most romantic of the series. Phillip's story is developed in the third book of the series, Inner Harbor. This book is immensly important in the trilogy because a great number of unanswered questions are resolved during this story. Phillip is a hansome, well-mannered, businessman with a taste for fine wine and beautiful women. Not prepared to ever become a family man, a mysterious woman with a suprising background comes into town and steals Phillip's heart on first site. The last book of the series, Chesapeake Blue, tells the story of the last adopted brother, Seth. Twenty years have elapsed since Inner Harbor. This was the perfect ending to a breathtaking series. In this book, you are able to see how Seth has dealt with his new surroundings and if he has been able to separate himself from his biological mother. The book also updates readers on the lives of Seth's three brothers and their families. Seth unexpectantly falls in the love with a new businesswoman in town. They develop a relationship as friends that blooms into undying love, respect, and compassion. I highly recommend any romance novel fan to read this series. You won't regret the time spent!
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Summary: Makes you want more
Review: This is a book that will put you right there in the story itself. When a book becomes apart of you,that you are right there living very thing that happens,what can one say, you forget your own day to day and become one with the book. What a way to go somewhere for awhile. All three of these a must read.
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Summary: Still waters run deep
Review: This is the second in the Quinn brothers trilogy. I enjoyed it as much if not more than the first. The story of Ethan and Grace finding each other shows the complexity of the characters. Ethan has worked his whole life to overcome the horrors of his childhood before being adopted by Ray and Stella Quinn. But even though he has become a successful fisherman, boat builder, and a great man, he still feels he carries a stigma around from his childhood. Grace works tremendously hard to support her two year old daughter, Aubrey, by cleaning houses and waitressing at a bar. Together Ethan and Grace fight to create a future for themselves and a family for Aubrey. The mystery continues regarding Seth and soldifing his place in the Quinn household. Seth's mom starts creeping disturbingly into the picture...this is a fast read and very enjoyable.
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Summary: very refreshing!
Review: This second book of the trilogy was my favorite so far! I haven't read the third one yet but I will. The relationship between Ethan Quinn and Grace Monroe had more depth than Cam and Anna's. This book was very simple with a few twists and turns. I would highly reccomend this novel!
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Summary: The first of the three was great!
Review: This was the best of the three books. All three story lines were the same and I was bored by the third book. Did enjoy this book and read it on an airplane all at once. I would recommend this book but not all three.
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