The Villa

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Summary: One of Nora's Best!!
Review: I strongly disagree with the reviewers who say that this is not one of Nora Robert's finest books. The character development is incredible, and are some of my all time favorite literary characters. Yes, they are human, and have flaws, and are more realistic for it. The Giambelli women are among Nora's finest characters, having wit, sass, class, the right amount of attitude, and still having the small character flaws that makes them agonizingly human. While they all have the Giambelli spirit, all three women are extremely unique and expertly portrayed. Bravo!

The setting is wonderful. Clearly Roberts knows what she is talking about, and it is refreshing to read a book that has such rich background and detail. Some reviewers complained about the detail given to the wine making process. I disagree. The detail Roberts gives simply emphazises that the wine business is central to her characters' lives, and she gives the information in an extremely enjoyable way. Her wit and superb writing style make the words flow together in a seamless rhythm.

Please don't let the few bad reviews keep you from picking up this book, especially if you are a Nora fan! Read it and make up your own mind! All I can say is that I use my local library constantly, and it is rare that I will actually buy a book new. The other day I bought myself a hardback copy of "THE VILLA". Definately a keeper. Enjoy!

Rating:
Summary: More than I expected!!
Review: This is my first Nora Roberts book and I must say I am impressed. My mother has been reading Roberts forever, but I could never get into her. Now I will be. The Villa is wonderful. I'm only half-way through the book, but I can't seem to get enough! I can't wait to get to the end. I'm already on the hunt for other Nora Roberts books. This one has suspense, intrigue, murder, and lots of emotions. Everything I like in a book. I love the way Roberts creates lush scenery. I almost feel like I'm in Napa Valley. The characters read like something from a steamy daytime soap.

I recommend that you run out and pick-up a copy of this book as soon as possible. Make sure you have your own copy. You'll want to keep this one. Nora Roberts has a new fan!

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Summary: LIES, AND DECEPTION IN "THE VILLA"
Review: Two leaders in the wine industries are the Giambellis', and the MacMillan's, and when La Signora, the matriarch of the Giambellis', heads up a merger between the two, she opens a flood gate of betrayals, and murder.

Sophia Giambelli is not happy when she finds out she is working with Tyler MacMillan, but when the dust settles, the two find that together they can make a bright future for their company. But after Sophia's father, Tony, is murdered, the two realize that someone close to them will stop at nothing...even murder, to have control.

"The Villa" is another good outing from bestselling author Nora Roberts, while not as good as "Sanctuary", or "Homeport", the novel does speed along at a fast pace, taking an interesting theme of wine industry, and throwing in a murder mystery to keep readers turning the pages.

Nora Roberts has made a career of writing romantic/suspense novels, and many of her recent bestsellers have been very suspenseful, and although this new book is a little too glossy at times-with it's high fashion settings, and romance, it does maintain a level of suspense to satisfy any reader looking for an entertaining mystery.

Fans should be pleased with "The Villa", which will surely fly to the top of the bestseller list's.