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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: Are Nora Roberts' men REAL??
Review: Nora Roberts has 4 brothers and several sons. She loves men, she says, and no reader could say that her men are anything short of amazing. But are they real? Or are they Nora's fantasy of what men should be like? Who cares - I love all of her male heroes but especially these Quinn men. In Nora's latest book Chesapeake Blue, all the Quinn brothers appear: trigger-tempered, protective Cam (my favourite), soft-spoken Ethan and eternally well-dressed, financial wizard Philip. And guess which mouthy, bad-a$$ attitude kid is all grown up here and the centre of this story? You guessed it - our ever-beloved Seth. I truly enjoy having characters I've loved from previous books re-appear in sequels and here Nora does not disappoint. Cam, Anna, Ethan, Grace, Philip and Sybill are all still living in St Christopher with children of their own. Their wonderful personalities are still intact ( thank goodness!) even after 18 years. There was so much family reunion going on in the first section of the book, however, that I wondered if Seth's story was ever going to get off the ground! But I should never doubt this author. Seth and Drusilla's story is as special as the other 3 brothers, even drawing a few tears from me near the end. The fabulous brotherly banter, especially between Seth and Cam, is enjoyable and often hilarious if not 100% believable. (Have you EVER heard REAL men talk like this??) But nothing beat the "kissing" scene - one of the funniest I've ever read. (It would translate really well on the movie screen.) Anyway, go back and re-read the trilogy so all the wonderful characters are fresh in your mind and then sit back and enjoy Seth's story. Thank you, Nora.
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Summary: Captivating Series! Best of the 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: Average Read....
Review: Chesapeake Blue is the fourth in Nora Robert's Chesapeake bay trilogy, and, in my opinion, it is the weakest of the series. I will probably received many negative votes for this review, (especially in a forum of so many positive votes), but, here's the deal: Chesapeake Blue was an average read for me. The plot seemed contrived, the characterization forced, and the story suffering from the forced inclusion of too many characters from previous books. Chesapeake Blue is the story of late 'twenty-something' Seth Quinn. Seth has decided to return to the small water front town, this time to stay, and hooks up with rich girl Drusilla Whitecomb. Both Seth and Dru have 'issues' they need to work out before getting together. Seth: I had a great deal of difficulty envisioning Seth as a romantic lead from the way he is written. He still seems to be a little boy running away from his problems. (Personally, I really wish Nora had chosen to write about Aubrey, she was much more interesting as an adult). In Nora tradion Seth is a 'super rich, fantastically talented artistic bachelor', who can't seem to take no for an answer. He seemed to be very immature, and was really pushy with his relationship with Dru. I disliked the way he manipulated Dru to do things she didn't want to do, by using his art and artistic talent as a weapon, and I found his vocabulary and mannerisms.... Somewhat childish. (And I'm not referring to the cussing, that didn't bother me). Dru: Dru was a much more interesting character, but was oodles more mature than Seth. Although her dysfunctional relationship with her parents was touched upon, this was never resolved to my satisfaction, and I failed to see that Dru and Seth had much in common as a couple aside from sexual chemistry. The highlight of this story was NOT Seth and Dru's relationship, but seeing what had happened to the rest of the Quinns- but even there, Nora takes few risks. She portrays the Quinn extended family, as too perfect, a little too cohesive and a little too good to be true. I have come to expect a little more realism from Nora. Also, the Quinn's have lost a bit of their 'blue collar feel' which I really liked. So, overall, I felt CB was an average novel with few surprises. Perhaps Aubrey's tale will be better?
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Summary: Emotional story of growth
Review: Seth Quinn is back in St. Chris on Maryland's eastern shore. After a couple of years in Europe, he's a rich and celebrated artist. But now he is home--with his family, the family business, and the curse that has followed him over the years since he was a young boy. His mother is blackmailing him, doing her best to spoil everything for him--and for the family that gave him everything. Although he's all grown up now, he'll still pay her off, do just about anything to protect the brothers who raised him. Drucilla Whitcomb Banks has fled a cheating fiance and the life of the outrageously rich in Washington D.C. to strike out on her own in St. Chris. She owns a flower shop and does her best to fit into the community. Given her experience with men, she doesn't want to fall in love--doesn't even want to date. But Seth Quinn can be as convincing as any of the Quinn men and Dru finds herself spending time with Seth despite what she promises herself. Author Nora Roberts writes a compelling emotional story. Both Dru and Seth are damaged by their families and upbringing--damaged in ways that make it hard for either to commit, and in ways that make it hard to open up and trust anyone. Even supernatural help from Seth's adoptive grandmother (who had died before he was adopted) seems unable to do the job. Yet only if the two can overcome their upbringing can they find happiness with each other--or with themselves. Fans of the earlier novels in this series will joy in seeing Cam, Phil, and Ethan again--each with a growing swarm of children who are now growing up. Nora Roberts can't write a bad book and CHESAPEAKE BLUE is a page-turning read. I would have liked to see a little more threat from Gloria--after all, one woman doesn't have a chance against the entire Quinn clan--ghosts and all--and I would have liked to see more of a resolution of Dru's issues. Still, BLUE works as a story and delivers an emotional wallop.
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Summary: Wonderful continuation
Review: How many ever wondered what happened after the Quinn trilogy? Well now we know, once again Nora Roberts has written an excellent book.
Seth has always been an artist, and grew up with the Quinn's. Now he is a man of his on and an acclaimed artist through out Europe. But something is sending him home to the security Chesapeake Bay and family.
Not long after arriving home he meets the newest member of the area Dru Whitcombe banks, and is instantly drawn to her. But his past is still haunting him. Can he take care of all his problems from the past alone or will he need the help of his brothers and Dru?
Once again we are taking to the Bay, for an excellent read. Nora Roberts truly writes the intriguing books that bring the Characters to life right in your mind as you are reading.
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Summary: Amazing!!!!
Review: Nora Roberts has the ability to make you fall completely in love with her characters! I was thrilled when I heard that she had decided to write Seth's story as well. This books is just as good as the previous ones in this series. I love the fact that we also get to meet Cam, Ethan and Phil's families. Nora Roberts has become one of my favorite authors, and because the first NR books I read was the Quinn books, they will always be my favorites from her.
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Summary: LOVED IT!!
Review: This was the first of the Chesapeake Bay trilogy that I read and I could not put it down! IT made me go and get the previous three so that I could read more. I love the Family and the story. It touched me to my heart! Another great Nora Roberts Book, she is the best!
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Summary: Why are these two even together???
Review: Since I'm an owner of all three other books in this series, I was very excited about getting to finally read Seth's story. However, halfway through the book I was already disappointed. The chemistry between the main characters just wasn't there. In fact, I didn't like the heroine (Dru Whitcomb Banks) at all. All she does is whine about her life and make rude comments to the people around her (especially Seth). It just was NOT believable that these two were in love. The only reason why I finished the book was becasue I wanted to know more about what happened to the other Quinn brothers. Nedless to say, the book was very anticlimactic and Seth definatly deserved better...maybe someone more like his very interesting, very loving niece/cousin/sister: Aubrey
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Summary: From Tangier to Little Choptank...for lunch
Review: I confess that I want to complain about this trilogy/quadrilogy largely because of my un-PC affection for it. These books offer brief (and, alas, imaginary) fulfillments of three of my long-cherished wishes: close extended family, a job that lets me have evenings off (maybe with a beer in hand) and both of the above in Chesapeake country. (I already have the great relationship, but one of the sorrows of adult life is finding that even spectacular relationships don't fill every gap.) Okay, so Roberts doesn't know Chesapeake country as well as people seem to think--no, you CAN'T sail in a fifteen-foot skiff from Tangier Sound to the Little Choptank before lunchtime, and if Ethan's really a waterman he'd know you haul up your heavy stuff with winches, not wenches. Okay, so the real reason the Brothers Quinn all have to be self-employed is because the lower Shore's economically depressed. So the Quinn family, despite its tormented background, is just a little too perfect: what, NO learning disabilities, sexual dysfunctions, drug problems, power struggles, school cutbacks, or marital struggles for dominance? Everybody survives those heinous childhoods without any therapy at all and comes out more mentally healthy than anyone has a right to be? (Incidentally, that's why we probably won't get Aubrey's story; as the eldest of the first generation of Non-Conflicted Quinns, she has no childhood betrayals to overcome.) And who took care of all those kids anyway while Anna was working long hours in Princess Anne and Cam was at the boatyard? Even Grace might blanch at the prospect of nursemaiding seven kids. These are all genuine flaws in the books, including Chesapeake Blue, but as an exilt from Chesapeake and extended family alike, I'm eerily forgiving of this series. Imagination and memory fill in the gaps: if Roberts implies that Phillip (my fave--pity he has no speaking part in this novel) drives off the Bay Bridge into pristine salt marsh, ignoring the development that's scarring the Shore from Cecil to Accomac, I just shake my head and sniffle onwards. I still love this series as much as it's possible for me to love formula romance. The bottom line? Family plus location, location, location. The sex is pedestrian (I mean, COULD the orgasm be described in nonviolent terms a bit more often?), the romance plot predictably predictable, but the idealized family and the idealized Shore together are a sentimental powerhouse, at least for readers like me.
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