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Summary: Best Trilogy I've read! Don't miss these: they *grab* ya
Review: Though I don't care for the title, knowing Nora could've done much better, this book quickly overcame that fault. Sea Swept is a novel written about a family of 3 adopted brothers-Cameron, Ethan, and Phillip, 11 year old Seth, and his social worker, Anna. The book is Cam's story, the famous daredevil son who likes fast boats, cars, and women. Cam has just won a famous boat race as he's notified his Dad is in a coma. As he returns, his Dad becomes coherent long enough to ask his sons to care for Seth. At the time of the accident, he was adopting Seth. The scene is set for shocking discoveries, as rumor has it Seth is Ray Quinn's child. Clearing their Dad's name uppermost in their minds, the three brothers take turns falling in love with young Seth. Each sees part of his past in the boy. You're caught up in the war of love and conflict here, and Nora Roberts makes sure you can step inside each character's shoes. The story unravels in surprising directions. I found the book exciting and captivating, the seaside a perfect backdrop for the tranquility needed during the tempestuous times and impending scandal. Anna is the center of attention, along with Seth, as she's surrounded by three virile, single brothers. You discover her heart-wrenching past as you're already her biggest fan. Taken in by her feisty, sexy, independent and honest to a fault personality, you are indeed *seaswept*...Watching Cam and Anna fight their obvious attraction, the the ways their love for Seth sneaks up on them both is genuine fun. Caught between their tangling and clashing one moment - and fiery passion the next, you are sucked in to Sea Swept without an ounce of resistance!
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Summary: SeaSwept is perfect summer reading!
Review: SeaSwept is my favorite Nora Roberts' book. Actually, the entire Quinn Brothers trilogy is an excellent read (Inner Harbor, Rising Tides). SeaSwept introduces you to the Quinn family and in particular, Cameron Quinn. Ms. Roberts' male characters are always strong, sensitive men with an incredible sense of family and morals. Upon meeting Cameron in the opening pages of this book, he's what one would call a "player." But when called upon by his siblings during a family crisis, he comes through shining. It has always been the three Quinn brothers but a family tragedy brings about the possibility of there being a fourth Quinn that they had no knowledge of. SeaSwept is a familial story of strenghth and love and of the ties that bind fathers & sons and brothers to each other. As with each of the Quinn boys, they must come to face their past demons and ultimately, their present, as they each make their way into the future and join to affect the future of their youngest brother, Seth. It is an excellent read and is enchanced by the story setting of the eastern seaboard town in which it takes place.
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Summary: It doesn't get any better than this.
Review: I read Chesapeake Blue first and when I realized that it was one of four, I finished that book (excellent too!) and began at the beginning. It was wonderful getting to know Anna and Cam and find out what their story was after reading CB. I read almost this entire book in one sitting. I started Rising Tides last night and am sure it will consume the rest of my day today, nevermind the housework I could be doing. Don't start these books unless you've got a lot of free time on your hands because they're hard to put down and they'll drag you in from the very first page! Wonderful writing by a wonderful author.
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Summary: One of Nora's Best Trilogies!
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: A touching and wonderful story!
Review: "Sea Swept" is the first book in the trilogy revolving around the Quinn brothers of Cheseapeke Bay. The entire trilogy is a must read, although each book can stand on its own.
The Quinns are three brothers who were all taken in by Ray Quinn and his wife as abused and neglected juvenile delinquents. Because of the love and understanding of their adopted parents, the Quinn boys turned their lives around and they became a true family.
This is the story of Cameron, the eldest, who is called back home from his life of sailing and adventure after his father is injured in a car accident. As Ray Quinn dies, he asks his three sons to raise Seth, the boy he has just recently adopted. Cam struggles to deal with his father's death and tries to reach Seth's guarded heart. He also meets Anna Spinneli, Seth's social worker, and begins to develop a relationship with her.
The romance between Cam and Anna is realistic and very passionate. The relationship that Cam and his two brothers, Ethan and Phillip, develop with Seth is truly touching and is perfectly written by Nora Roberts.
As the brothers struggle to solve the mystery of who Seth really was to their father, and at the same time try to convince the government that they are capable of raising a child, there are all kinds of funny, heart-warming, and poignant scenes. In the midst of all this, Cam and Anna develop deep feelings for each other and try to figure out where those feelings will take them. The result is an absolutely superior book that you won't soon forget. Trust me, you will love these brothers!
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Summary: Moving!
Review: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts was such a moving story. A powerful family of brothers. Fun series. Look forward to the next in this series.
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Summary: You get swept up
Review: I am an avid Nora Roberts fan. I loved this whole trilogy. Not only is the story absolutly believable, you completly fall in love with all the Quinns. I was caught up in the push and pull between Anna and Cam. This a book that I simply could not and would not put down. Watching the relationship between the older Quinns and Seth go from obligation to sincere love was heartwarming. Rising Tides and Inner Harbor are must reads.
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Summary: It doesn't get any better!!!
Review: Sea Swept, Rising Tides, Inner Harbor and Chesapeake Blue are 4 of my favorite Nora Roberts Books. The story line, characters, warmth and romance are all captivating. I fell in love with all of the Quinn brothers (althought Cameron really stole my heart!) This is the first book of 4 and some of Nora's best work ever!!!
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Summary: Wow. Just simply WOW.
Review: Have you ever read a book where you could swear that the characters jumped out of the book, plopped down on the couch next to you, and told you the story themselves?? This trilogy about the Quinn brothers felt exactly like that. From Cameron to Ethan to Phillip and their respective ladyloves, I felt like I knew them, personally, cared about them and yes, even wanted to smack them upside their heads when they were being "boys." But in any case, I loved them...their stories, their loves, and these books. Some of her best, in my opinion. From the first of the trilogy all the way to Chesapeake Blue (Seth's story), you will NOT be disappointed.
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Summary: Perfect beginning for the family
Review: I absolutely loved this whole trilogy! I started out by reading Chesapeake Blue first, and was so swept away by that book, that I had to read the other three. Each book is unique, and this one about Cam and Anna was certainly very interesting to say the least! I enjoyed getting to know each of the characters, and meeting Seth as a young boy, instead of the young man that I started out reading about. If you don't already have these books, and you enjoy a good story, then you would be doing yourself a great favor by purchasing these four books!
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