Rating: Summary: Disappointed Review: I guess I really was looking forward to this book and when I finally read it, I was disappointed. The story lacked something. I finished the book feeling like I was missing something. I really loved the first two and I knew Mia was such strong and interesting character in the other two. I was really looking forward to getting her story; however, in this book she almost seems shallow.
Rating: Summary: Magical Mysterious Romance Review: I've read all 3 of these books. Fantastic! All of Nora's books are terrific! A joy to read...
Rating: Summary: [Bad] ending to a Promising Beginning Review: First 2 books = fabulous.Face The Fire: * Too much stuff thrown into one book. * Sam Logan goes from being hardcore businessman to mega-Pagan Witch man. Too much bi-polarity there for me to get into him. Not as likable as other heroes because of this. * Pacing seemed off (probably because Nora was desperately trying to tie up loose ends). * Mia and Sam get back together WAY too quickly for someone nursing a heartache as long as she has. * Ending is not the tumultuous explosion I had wanted, expected, perhaps even needed. This book didn't deliver . . . great build up in the previous 2 books, but Mia's story (which was the one I had wanted to read the most) I found seriously disappointing. The plot was only so-so, and the writing seemed a bit choppy and jarring at times. Very sad for me! happy reading!
Rating: Summary: skip this book Review: I loved the first two books of the trilogy, in fact, I read them cover to cover in a weekend. The final volume really is lacking in development and flow. There is not much drama, not much suspence, and the characters fall flad. Roberts would have done well to take more time developing the plot and introducing the characters. This was a real disappointment. Do read the first two volumes - they are sexy and saavy and great to read
Rating: Summary: DISTINCTIVE READING OF THIS POPULAR TALE Review: Both a reader and director for Brilliance Audio, Sandra Burr offers a distinctive rendering of Nora Roberts's conclusion to her Three Sisters Island trilogy, "Face The Fire." The setting once more is a New England island where Mia Devlin has rebuilt her life after Sam Logon deserted her. He was, Mia believed, her true love with whom she shared such depth and passion that nothing could separate them. But leave her he did. Now, some years later Sam is the new owner of the only hotel on the island, and he returns to both twist the knife in Mia's heart and resurrect old feelings. As in her previous two novels Roberts peppers her plot with paranormal events: Sam is a witch, spells are cast, and magic holds sway. Fans of this author will relish the final book in her trilogy and wish for more. - Gail Cooke
Rating: Summary: Best of the three, all were great! Review: Never read Nora Roberts before but know I'll be on the lookout for more. I'm not a big fan of witch-crafty type story lines and never would have picked this book out myself. Heaven and Earth was a gift - a gift in more ways than one. After reading all three books, I not only want to read more of her works, I'm more apt to broaden my horizons regarding the subject matter/story lines - I've learned....Reading isn't just meant for mystery!
Rating: Summary: Nora Missed the Boat on this One! Review: It's been awhile since I read the second in this series and was so looking forward to the last. What a disappointment. It almost seems as if I'm reading one of the other two books, sometimes word for word. And my memory isn't THAT good :) I think Ms. Roberts needs to take a break - a total break from any sort of writing for awhile, then maybe she would come up with some fresh ideas. She's had a great following up til' now, don't risk losing it, Nora.
Rating: Summary: Fire starter Review: I've read Nora ROberts before and I've always enjoyed her. I must admit I was expecting....well I don't know but with Mia Devlin involved I guess I was simply exxpecting more. Sam Logan was wonderful as the hero. It seemed as though everyone else and the family dogs and kittens wanted to be more than a bit player in this novel. I expected more of a one on one thing between Mia and Sam. I'm still giving this five stars though. I very much enjoyed this book. It kept me up till late at night. I liked the conclusion, but I must admit it felt a little sudden. Sorta like a giant chunk was cut out that we weren't allowed to see. Either way a marvoulous read.
Rating: Summary: True Romance Review: I am a big fan of Nora Roberts and I absolutely loved this book. To me it was the best of the series. It's stylistically a bit different from the first two because here you have two people who have been so desperately and completely and love, that it overshadowed their lives for 11 years. You're coming into their relationship from the middle, and not the beginning. For me that added so much suspense to their scenes together. The chemistry between them alone is enough to keep you glued to the book. I love Sam as a character--he wasn't portrayed as a perfect hero--he had faults and it just made him more real. Mia, finally, wasn't completely composed or completely controlled--or completely right. It made her more human. There relationship intertwined magic, fate, destiny, and true love--and there's nothing more romantic than that.
Rating: Summary: Not Up To Par Review: I was very disappointed with this 3-book series, particularly the last one. These were not the usual gripping, can't-put-it-down Nora Roberts books that we all love. I saved these books to read until all 3 were available, and read them right after reading Nora Roberts' new book "Three Fates" which was fantastic. Maybe that's another reason these were a real letdown. The story was too far-fetched to be believable and the 3rd book seemed to hurry through tying all 3 stories together.
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