Suspicious

Rating:
Summary: #1 author world-wide for a very good reason!
Review: "Suspicious," by world-famous Nora Roberts is a wonderful read that had me swiftly turning the pages of this to-die-for book! Buy it and see for yourself what makes this lady #1 world-wide!

Rating:
Summary: 2 out of 3 not bad
Review: "Suspicious" is a re-release of some earlier books from Nora Roberts; all three stories were originally released back in the 80's. Roberts is somewhat distinctive, in that most of her stories do not have as much of a dated feel to them, but are somewhat more up-to-date than re-releases from other authors.

In "Partners," rival news reporters Laurel and Matt end up involved in a murder investigation after the a woman approaches Laurel with suspicions that her sister's "accident" wasn't an accident at all. This was a decent story. There's some biting repartee between the two, which adds an element of fun, and their attraction is steamy. I enjoyed it, but thought it nothing particularly distinctive.

In "The Art of Deception," renowned artist Adam Haines is invited to the estate of an eccentric artist, and sparks fly with the artist's daughter, Kirby Fairchild. But does Adam have ulterior motives for his visit? I didn't particularly enjoy the suspense element of this one, which was a bit unpleasant, and I didn't appreciate Adam's deception. Luckily, for much of the story, the "suspense" takes a back seat to characterization and relationship development. Kirby and her father are wonderful, charming characters, and I laughed out loud throughout this story. Thoroughly enjoyable.

In "Night Moves," famous celebrity Maggie Fitzgerald moves to a small town and ends up hiring landscaper Cliff Delaney. Sparks fly between the two of them, but then the landscaping work uncovers a ten-year old skeleton, and tensions rise, both in the town, and between Maggie and Cliff. This was the weakest story of the three. The relationship development between Maggie and Cliff was weak, and Cliff was sort of a jerk to Maggie. In addition, the "mystery" wasn't all that threatening, even at the end.

All in all, this is a decent collection of older Roberts stories, for her major fans. If you're not a Roberts fan, though, or you're reading her work for the first time, you may want to stick with her newer stuff. I highly recommend "Three Fates" and "Birthright."

Rating:
Summary: Decent Nora
Review: "Suspicious" is a re-release of some earlier books from Nora Roberts; all three stories were originally released back in the 80's. Roberts is somewhat distinctive, in that most of her stories do not have as much of a dated feel to them, but are somewhat more up-to-date than re-releases from other authors.

In "Partners," rival news reporters Laurel and Matt end up involved in a murder investigation after the a woman approaches Laurel with suspicions that her sister's "accident" wasn't an accident at all. This was a decent story. There's some biting repartee between the two, which adds an element of fun, and their attraction is steamy. I enjoyed it, but thought it nothing particularly distinctive.

In "The Art of Deception," renowned artist Adam Haines is invited to the estate of an eccentric artist, and sparks fly with the artist's daughter, Kirby Fairchild. But does Adam have ulterior motives for his visit? I didn't particularly enjoy the suspense element of this one, which was a bit unpleasant, and I didn't appreciate Adam's deception. Luckily, for much of the story, the "suspense" takes a back seat to characterization and relationship development. Kirby and her father are wonderful, charming characters, and I laughed out loud throughout this story. Thoroughly enjoyable.

In "Night Moves," famous celebrity Maggie Fitzgerald moves to a small town and ends up hiring landscaper Cliff Delaney. Sparks fly between the two of them, but then the landscaping work uncovers a ten-year old skeleton, and tensions rise, both in the town, and between Maggie and Cliff. This was the weakest story of the three. The relationship development between Maggie and Cliff was weak, and Cliff was sort of a jerk to Maggie. In addition, the "mystery" wasn't all that threatening, even at the end.

All in all, this is a decent collection of older Roberts stories, for her major fans. If you're not a Roberts fan, though, or you're reading her work for the first time, you may want to stick with her newer stuff. I highly recommend "Three Fates" and "Birthright."

Rating:
Summary: #1 author world-wide for a very good reason!
Review: "Suspicious," by world-famous Nora Roberts is a wonderful read that had me swiftly turning the pages of this to-die-for book! Buy it and see for yourself what makes this lady #1 world-wide!

Rating:
Summary: #1 author world-wide for a very good reason!
Review: "Suspicious," by world-famous Nora Roberts is a wonderful read that had me swiftly turning the pages of this to-die-for book! Buy it and see for yourself what makes this lady #1 world-wide!

Rating:
Summary: Key of Light
Review: As usual a GREAT book by Nora Roberts.
I can't wait to read the other two, I read all her books as fast as they come out!
Another great hit Nora!

Rating:
Summary: 2 out of 3 not bad
Review: I am a new comer to reading Nora Roberts books. I have only been reading them since May of 2003, but I have read over 40 to date. I have definately made up for lost time. The first and the third stories are typical Roberts( in other words awesome). The second story was ok, I didn't feel the characters were as well developed as in the other two stories. It fell into the rare category of acceptable for her. I hope she will finish off with the Mcgregor clan there are still 3 more grandchildren lives for Daniel to intefer with.

Rating:
Summary: Another of Her Best Works!
Review: I am an avid reader of Ms. Roberts, and enjoy most everything I read. I am not too fond of mysteries or books which are suspenseful. This triple-play is among her very best!

Each story is better than the last; I have trouble putting the book down. Even if this is your first Nora Roberts work, you will be glad you purchased this book and will come back for more.


Rating:
Summary: Wonderful and compelling
Review: Nora roberts is a prolific writer of romance,mystery/suspense novels- many o f her earlier works are being re-released into brand new collections. Suspicious is one of these collections--it contains 3 of her earlier novels: Partners, Art of Deception and Night Moves.

1. In partners, fellow reports Laurel and Matt are working together (reluctantly) to solve a high society murder. Laurel has famiy ties to the victim's family and was once infatuated with the prime suspect. Matt tries to be objective, but his feelings for Laurel color his judgement. Laurel and Matt try to work thru their feelings for each other as well as solve the mystery in time to prevent other murders.

2. In art of Deception, Painter Adam has come to stay with sculptor Kirby and her eccentric father. But Adam has not come only as a friend, he has come to investigate forged art pieces. Art of Deception shows Nora Robert's great flare for characterization- Kirby is unique and eccentric with a refreshing outlook in life. Her fathers, servants and even pets, are equally fascinating and amusing. Adam, like the readers, becomes entranced with them and their world, but his secrets may come between him and Kirby. The identity of the villain is surprising.

3. Night Moves is about composer, Maggie who has moved into the wilderness. She hires landscaper Cliff and they soon find an old skeleton in her property. They also find out long buried secrets that are decades old. Despite this, maggie finds herself in danger.

All 3 novels are romantic mysteries with each couple vastly different from the other. Even early on, Nora Roberts shows great promise as she effectively combines romance, mystery, suspense and humor. For Nora Roberts fans, Suspicious is one of her better collections.

Rating:
Summary: More Nora Roberts classics.
Review: Nora roberts is a prolific writer of romance,mystery/suspense novels- many o f her earlier works are being re-released into brand new collections. Suspicious is one of these collections--it contains 3 of her earlier novels: Partners, Art of Deception and Night Moves.

1. In partners, fellow reports Laurel and Matt are working together (reluctantly) to solve a high society murder. Laurel has famiy ties to the victim's family and was once infatuated with the prime suspect. Matt tries to be objective, but his feelings for Laurel color his judgement. Laurel and Matt try to work thru their feelings for each other as well as solve the mystery in time to prevent other murders.

2. In art of Deception, Painter Adam has come to stay with sculptor Kirby and her eccentric father. But Adam has not come only as a friend, he has come to investigate forged art pieces. Art of Deception shows Nora Robert's great flare for characterization- Kirby is unique and eccentric with a refreshing outlook in life. Her fathers, servants and even pets, are equally fascinating and amusing. Adam, like the readers, becomes entranced with them and their world, but his secrets may come between him and Kirby. The identity of the villain is surprising.

3. Night Moves is about composer, Maggie who has moved into the wilderness. She hires landscaper Cliff and they soon find an old skeleton in her property. They also find out long buried secrets that are decades old. Despite this, maggie finds herself in danger.

All 3 novels are romantic mysteries with each couple vastly different from the other. Even early on, Nora Roberts shows great promise as she effectively combines romance, mystery, suspense and humor. For Nora Roberts fans, Suspicious is one of her better collections.