Birthright

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Summary: A Solid N.R. Book
Review: I was impressed by this new N.R. book. I have been reading NR for many years now and felt her stories were on the decline, but this book was definitely a winner. The story involves an anthropologist/archeologist, and by far their work and the insight into what they do was the best part. The storyline was fairly decent as well - following the female lead as she searched for answers about her parentage. There were actually several strong love stories in this book - the one between the lead characters, the sibling, and even the parents - there was no shortage of romance, and the writing was believable for the lead characters since they were ex's and already had a history together. The only downfall in this book was the ending - particularly the last 3 pages - it was completely fake and didn't flow with the rest of the book at all; the ending was very rushed and didn't seem realistic given the intelligence of the lead characters.

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Summary: Excellente' Nora.
Review: This book is my first hardback by Nora, and what an excellent one. I bought this book at my store, and lo, and behold my other hardback arrived the same day so it took me over a week to read it. Callie is an excellent heroine and Jake a perfect gentleman'through in couple of confused and broken up parents, one who gave her birth,and the ones who raised her, and finally a few confusing bad guys and you have an excellent story. The only wish that I could make for this
would have more one on one with Callie and or Jessie as she was originally and her parents. I was hoping that Nora would include a final chapter on how she was relate to all four of her new family. I also loved how her two mothers responded to each. If you love reading Nora's book this one is a keeper.

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Summary: Nora just keeps getting better....
Review: I liked this book the best of any Nora Roberts I've read - and I've read, and own, them all. I marveled as I read this at how much Nora has grown as an author, how complex and layered the story she told in this great book. Other authors have compared old bones to current suspenseful stories, but none has made me care so much about the current stories.

In Birthright, there are not one but two complete love stories, and a third implied, all woven together with a sophisticated, suspenseful plot that kept me turning pages, absolutely riveted. What I particularly loved about the main characters in this story was the witty irreverent humor, the smart-alec tone, the brains behind the exchanges. "Well that's...fetched," says the hero. "Fetched?" inquires the heroine. "Not quite far-fetched, but fetched." Wonderful, witty stuff. You can tell that Nora's smart, and it's a joy to read these kinds of exchanges.

For anyone who loves an intricate and suspenseful story that never takes its eye off the romance, for those who love brainy characters not afraid to act smart, and for *any* Nora Roberts fan, this is an outstanding book. Buy it! Read it! You'll be glad you did.

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Summary: Vintage Roberts....
Review: Archaeologist Callie Dunbrook has always been fascinated with the past, which is one of the things that makes her one of the best in her profession. When she is called to Antietam Creek, Maryland where a construction crew has found a five thousand year old human skull, she has no idea the turn her life is going to take. Once on site, she gets a visit from Suzanne Cullen, who saw her on the news and is convinced that she is the daughter that was taken from her when she was three months old. Callie is first incredulous and then, when it starts to seem like the truth, devestated. When she feels herself falling apart, she not only has her work to retreat to, but she also has Jake, her ex-husband, whom she never stopped loving.

Anthropologist Jacob Graystone has been called to Antietam Creek, which gives him not only the chance to do the job that he loves, but to win Callie back. When Callie learns the secret that has her world crashing down around her, Jake vows that he will be there for her to lean on, and finally, to trust. Together, Jake and Callie start to unravel the mystery behind Callie's kidnapping when she was an infant. The tale that Roberts' has woven will horrify the reader as it is so easy to imagine it being reality.

Roberts keeps the reader hooked with the danger, sexual tension, and emotion, not only between these two people, but the secondary characters as well. Callie is the heroine that the reader loves to read about, someone who is strong and feels comfortable in her own skin. Jake is the hero that we all want to know, an intensely dangerous man who just oozes sex appeal. Roberts definitely has a hit in Birthright!

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Summary: Best from Nora Roberts
Review: It barely took me two days to read this. I couldn't put it down. From the first chapter she had me hooked once again!!! She keeps getting better and better!!!

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Summary: Not the book it could have been . . .
Review: The characters were very appealing in this book, and it was nice to get a Nora novel that was neither mystical nor Irish, nor the Irish mysticism combination. I'm not opposed to either of those things, but after reading over a hundred books from Roberts it starts to look the same. And the forthcoming "Key" series, god help us, looks to be more of the mystical same. That said, I would say that the main weakness of the book was a totally contrived resolution of the murder plot--- if you buy the motivations here, you're more generous a reader than I am. But I also, as with other recent books, wanted more of the main couple. If I'm going to buy a book in hardback, the couple has to be at the center and the suspense has to be well done. I keep looking for Roberts to return to the glory days of Public Secrets--- one of her best. The Villa began to approach the kind of Nora I like, but yet again, the main couple didn't get enough time. After Montana Sky-- which was great--- she seemed unable to sustain a hardback that placed one couple in the center. So I'm hoping she takes more time to develop her characters and the suspense plot in the future--- two things that have gotten more inconsistent over the years. (And another minor quibble--- as usual, her portrayal of academics, is ridiculous. They are all at the top of their fields by thirty, getting their Ph.D.s in five seconds, and NONE of them like to teach [and in this book, they somehow manage to be academics who never have to be in the classroom]. What do you have against teachers, Nora? While you've had a bunch of them in your books, they are always fleeing from the profession. I know teaching might not be exciting for a romantic suspense novel, but can't you ever have people going happily back to teaching when they are done with the danger and living happily ever after? Yes, I am a teacher, so this is a pet peeve.)

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Summary: Another good one from N. Roberts.
Review: Nora Roberts has written another good romantic suspense mixing archaeology, murder, a stolen baby ring, and, of course, romance.
Something holds me back from giving it 5 stars, though. Perhaps because it would not make my top ten favorite N. Roberts. Perhaps it is a little bit lengthy. Still a good book that I would recommend.

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Summary: Nora Roberts at her best!!
Review: I was quick to complain over Roberts' "Three Fates" book, so I owe her enthusiastic praise for her latest, "Birthright." Roberts is at her best with this story that mingles the discovery of the remains of an ancient civilization in rural Maryland with the heroine's shocking discovery of her true identity. There's history mixed with murder, mystery, love, sex and the question of what makes us who we are. I couldn't put this book down. I loved Callie, she's a tough and tender mix of brains and beauty with a quick wit. Jake Graystone, the love of her life, is a hero any romance reader would admire. The secondary love story is well developed and fun to follow. While there is never any doubt of the outcome between the pairs of lovers, there is a good mystery that twists and turns to the very end. Thank you, Nora Roberts, for a great read.

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Summary: Couldn't put it down !
Review: Wow - just finished and what a great read. Callie, Jake, Lana and Doug and their families are a wonderful treat to share time with. Love, romance, murder, and intrigue. And the story twisted and turned until the end. Click Buy It Now and get started reading this one soon!

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Summary: strong romantic suspense
Review: Archaeologist Callie Dunbrook is called to Antietam Creek to investigate the bones accidentally dug up at a controversial construction project. There she is unhappy to learn that she must work with anthropologist Jake Greystone, a former colleague and her ex husband. Together they must confront their own passions, a town divided about the construction and the very disturbing claims of a local business woman about Callie's own history that deeply affect her.

As usual Nora Roberts weaves a great story that is fun to read. The main characters are well developed and easy to like. There is a perfect combination of romance and suspense and the plot twists keep the reader's attention until the final page.