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Summary: Romance the way we love it.
Review: Nora Roberts understands the intricacies of writing romance novels as well as anyone ever. The setting, the interaction, the depth and breadth of expression, the flow of the storyline, is all masterfully done. She adds just enough background to the characters to give them a soul and uses humor to make them come alive. This is why we read romance novels and she delivers the classic treatise of romance as advertised every time.
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Summary: A Great Conclusion to the Quinn Saga
Review: A great ending the the story of the Quinn's. I could not put in down. It was great reading about the Quinn's grown up with families, seeing how they turned out.especially how Seth grew, etc. Read it you will love it. Thank You Nora Roberts!
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Summary: I loved this book!
Review: This book was an awesome book. I was so happy when I heard that Nora Roberts was going to be writing Seth's story. I waited for months to get the book, and I was not disappointed. Seth turned out to be an excellent, and caring man. It was great reading about Cam, Ethan, and Phillip again. Seth and Dru made a great couple, and I'm happy that in the end he finally stood up to Gloria. Roberts is a great writer. I was really surprised that she referred to Darcy Gallagher....from the Irish trilogy's (also a great family serie). My advice is to pick up this book and the others with Cameron, Ethan, and Phillip. Nora is the best and there isn't a book from her that I wouldn't read.
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Summary: Nora does it again
Review: CHesapeake Blue is the story of the youngest Quinn brother. What a treat to go back to the Eastern Shore. One of my favorite parts are the conversations that Seth has with Stella, they are great. Nora Roberts once again writes a great story and I for one, enjoyed it immensely.
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Summary: I Wish I Could Give It 10!!!!!!
Review: WOW!!! What can I say about this book "Chesapeake Blue" We waited 8 years for Seth's story to be told and the wait was sure worth it. I loved it!!!! I loved catching up with Ethan, Philip and Cam, he is still my favorite brother. Reading Seth's story, made me want to wrap my arms around him and tell him everything is going to be OK. Seth has it all he has a family that means the world to him. he is an artist, and he's in love with Dru, who owns a flower shop. Seth's Mom Gloria comes into down and wants more money from Seth, since he moved away from Chesapeake Blue, he has paid off Gloria, with the money he has made with his paintings, he will do anything to protect his family from her but he's afraid that by protecting his family he will lose them at the same time. He has to find within himself to be the man that his brothers brought him up to be, it is such a touching story. I know that Nora Roberts is pleased with herself knowing that Seth's story has been finally told. But I know that people including myself now want, Aubrey story, No matter how long it takes I know it will be worth the wait.
Happy Reading Lisa
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Summary: Awesome! Great sequel
Review: I've been reading Nora Roberts' books for a while now, and my favrite series was the Quinn brothers trilogy. I was very excited to find this book--a sequel to the first 3. We get to find out what happened to the 3 Quinn brothers and to Seth, their "brother". This is an excellent continuation of the original 3 stories. Read this book--you'll love it!
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Summary: thought provoking contemporary romance
Review: Seth Quinn would never have grown into the fine man he has become if it wasn't for his grandfather who'd taken him in as a child. When his grandfather died, his surrogate uncles gave him a loving and stable home and in doing so they were the ones who were rewarded. After years abroad studying and honing his skills as an artist, Seth returns to the family home in St. Chris where he is welcomed as the prodigal son.When he goes into the local flower store to buy flowers for his female kin, he meets the owner and immediately wants to paint her. Dru is very wary of men and tries not to get involved with Quinn but he finally persuades her to give him a chance. Just when it looks like they have the makings of a solid relationship, Seth's blackmailing mother comes to town, threatening to ruin all he holds dear. The hero of CHESAPEAKE BLUE is based on the premise that environment (nurturing) not genetics (nature) plays the major role in personal morality. The growing relationship between Seth and Dru is tenderly and realistically portrayed. As a result of that believability the audience roots for them. Nora Roberts is at her best in this thought provoking contemporary romance. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: first class
Review: After reading all the other books I thought that they were fantstic, but since reading 'Chesapeake Blue' I don't think that it can get any better than this. It was first class and I highily recomand it. This is a book that you want to keep and read every now and again. It leaves you with a good feeling. Wouldn't be wonderful if every lost soul could find a family like this one?
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Summary: Not surprised by the story's plot, but enjoyed the read
Review: OK, Roberts style prevailed once again in Chesapeake Blue and I've always admired her style. I read every one of the Quinn Brothers trilogy and was anxiously waiting for this book. I purchased the book right off the bat for my collection. I brought it home and started reading immediately. This is a typical Nora Roberts story. Seth, the young grandson of Ray Quinn has grown into manhood, he's a famous artist, having traveled to Europe for his fame and fortune. And as expected, he is being blackmailed by the villian, his mother, for more money to feed her nasty habits. And on his return home, the scenes with his family are emotional and well-described, as Roberts knows how to do so well. So if I expected the story to read along the plot lines that it did, why am I giving it a four rating? It was Roberts' style of writing, which I've always admired. The book held my interest even though I had the ending figured out. And it made me cry. If a book keeps me wanting to turn the page, it deserves at least a four. Grant it, this isn't one of her best, especially like the other three, but it was worth my effort and my money. The story is heartwarming and predictable. I think she left enough characters to go on with a sequel with this one, Aubrey, Will, etc. We'll see. Like I said, it has her (Roberts) style and I like that.
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Summary: The inimitable Ms. Roberts does it again.
Review: The fourth installment of the Quinn brothers' (or Chesapeake Bay) series is finally out, and well worth the wait of two and a half years. Seth, the youngest of the four brothers, should not be a stranger. From Sea Swept to Inner Harbor, fans of the series have witnessed his slow transformation, from a belligerent, battered child to a balanced and quick-witted teen with a smart mouth. In Chesapeake Blue, he has come into his own. A world famous artist aptly titled "The Young Master" by the Italians, Seth finally returns home to St. Christopher for good. While the books serves as a welcome reunion with the Quinns for her hordes of readers, the story revolves mainly around Seth. Gone is the undisciplined cacophony of a thousand and one family members a la the O'Hurleys and the Stanislaskis. Ms Roberts has managed to strike just the right balance this time round, between developing the newest couple and catching up with the older characters. Seth and Druscilla more than amply hold their own against the previous three couples; the banter, buildup and intimacy of their relationship is no less intense or heartwarming. Seth is the quintessential Nora Roberts hero, while Dru, his perfect complement. The former is hard-headed, charismatic and arrogant (just so) while the latter is reserved, strong willed and passionate. Watching them take stumbling steps towards each other is a pleasure, even with an anticipated fallout courtesy of an old threat. Other characters are drawn just as vividly, with the spunky Aubrey heading the list. The lip-lock scene was unexpected, hilarious and wholly unexpected. Seth's two childhood buds, Dan and Wil, who used to hung around him uninvited, also return for interludes. Not to forget too, the precocious sons of Cam and Anna, the elder of whom looks set to follow the illustrious "woman in every port" habits of his father in his heydays :) . But for me, the most simple and stunningly written part was the first introduction of Stella Quinn (Seth's Grandma) and Foolish (Seth's dog). Paranormal sightings aside, those few pages were a bona fide scene stealer. Not only did it bring Stella to readers, it also subtly reminds us of the love and continuity that is family. And that perhaps, is what Chesapeake Blue is all about.
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