Nora Roberts Special Collector's Mixed Prepack: Blithe Images, Untamed, and From This Day

Rating:
Summary: Three Charming Nora Roberts Classics!
Review: As an avid fan of Nora Roberts, I am always thrilled when Silhouette reprints her older tales, and these three were a delight to read. It's fascinating to get a look at Nora's writing from early in her career and to see how much she has grown and evolved. Each of these books is short, sweet, and enjoyable, and any romance or Nora Roberts fan will likely agree.

"Blithe Images" is the oldest of the three and it lacks the maturity and flow of Nora's later work. It tells the story of Hillary Baxter a small town girl who has made it big as a fashion model in New York. And when the owner of the prestigious Mode magazine, Bret Bardoff, hires her to do an extensive layout, she tumbles headlong into love with him. But Hillary lacks the confidence of the sophisticated women in Bret's life, and feels that she will never be able to compete with them. She is oblivious to how alluring her innocence and enthusiasm truly are, although Bret most certainly is not. Will Hillary and Bret find a way to tell each other how they truly feel? Or will Hillary's doubts and Bret's interfering "friend" Charlene keep them from finding a lifetime of love in each other's arms?
This is a quick and fun little story that I really enjoyed, though the writing did tend to jump around in a bit of a disconcerting fashion. Despite this, I still had a great time reading "Blithe Images"

"From this Day" introduces BJ Clark, the manager of a cozy little Vermont Inn, and though it is only a year older than "Blithe Images" it shows a considerable improvement in Nora's style. BJ's Inn has recently changed ownership, and she is sure that Taylor Reynolds plans to destroy her perfect little haven and turn it into another of his fancy resorts. So when BJ meets Taylor, she is prepared to do battle. But what she isn't prepared for is the powerful attraction she feels towards him. Taylor and BJ are a wonderful pair and Nora tells the tale of their romance in a delightful fashion. BJ knows she has lost her heart to Taylor, but will he return her love and fulfill her every dream? Or will BJ lose both her inn and her one chance at happiness?
"From this Day" is a sweet and amusing tale that kept me captivated from start to finish. It's a lovely little gem that any Nora Roberts fan will not want to miss.

"Untamed" is the final book in this 3 pack and definitely my favourite. Jovilette Wilder is the Queen of the Jungle Cats in Prescott's Circus Colossus, and when the beloved owner of the circus dies, he leaves it to his estranged son. So when Keane Prescott, a successful Chicago attorney, arrives to inspect his new acquisition, Jovilette goes at him with her claws bared. And though Jo resents Keane, she can't deny the passion he awakens inside her or the pull he has on her heart. And despite her bravery in the ring with her lions, Jo is terrified of revealing the love she holds for Keane in her heart. Not wanting to be hurt and not knowing what Keane's plans are for the circus, Jo keeps her feelings to herself. And when Keane starts to distance himself from her, it looks like Jo is destined to live her life without the man she loves!
Nora has done a fabulous job in "Untamed" of creating a brilliantly vivid picture of this traveling circus and everyone in it. The romance between Keane and Jovilette is utterly enchanting and readers will undoubtedly find "Untamed" well worth the read!

Each of the books in this 3 pack is filled with the magic of Nora Roberts' writing, and early in her career or not, anything by Nora is sure to entertain and satisfy. "Blithe Images", "From this Day", and "Untamed" deliver exactly what they should, a light-hearted and fun-filled romantic journey that is sure to be enjoyed by all!

Rating:
Summary: Three Charming Nora Roberts Classics!
Review: As an avid fan of Nora Roberts, I am always thrilled when Silhouette reprints her older tales, and these three were a delight to read. It's fascinating to get a look at Nora's writing from early in her career and to see how much she has grown and evolved. Each of these books is short, sweet, and enjoyable, and any romance or Nora Roberts fan will likely agree.

"Blithe Images" is the oldest of the three and it lacks the maturity and flow of Nora's later work. It tells the story of Hillary Baxter a small town girl who has made it big as a fashion model in New York. And when the owner of the prestigious Mode magazine, Bret Bardoff, hires her to do an extensive layout, she tumbles headlong into love with him. But Hillary lacks the confidence of the sophisticated women in Bret's life, and feels that she will never be able to compete with them. She is oblivious to how alluring her innocence and enthusiasm truly are, although Bret most certainly is not. Will Hillary and Bret find a way to tell each other how they truly feel? Or will Hillary's doubts and Bret's interfering "friend" Charlene keep them from finding a lifetime of love in each other's arms?
This is a quick and fun little story that I really enjoyed, though the writing did tend to jump around in a bit of a disconcerting fashion. Despite this, I still had a great time reading "Blithe Images"

"From this Day" introduces BJ Clark, the manager of a cozy little Vermont Inn, and though it is only a year older than "Blithe Images" it shows a considerable improvement in Nora's style. BJ's Inn has recently changed ownership, and she is sure that Taylor Reynolds plans to destroy her perfect little haven and turn it into another of his fancy resorts. So when BJ meets Taylor, she is prepared to do battle. But what she isn't prepared for is the powerful attraction she feels towards him. Taylor and BJ are a wonderful pair and Nora tells the tale of their romance in a delightful fashion. BJ knows she has lost her heart to Taylor, but will he return her love and fulfill her every dream? Or will BJ lose both her inn and her one chance at happiness?
"From this Day" is a sweet and amusing tale that kept me captivated from start to finish. It's a lovely little gem that any Nora Roberts fan will not want to miss.

"Untamed" is the final book in this 3 pack and definitely my favourite. Jovilette Wilder is the Queen of the Jungle Cats in Prescott's Circus Colossus, and when the beloved owner of the circus dies, he leaves it to his estranged son. So when Keane Prescott, a successful Chicago attorney, arrives to inspect his new acquisition, Jovilette goes at him with her claws bared. And though Jo resents Keane, she can't deny the passion he awakens inside her or the pull he has on her heart. And despite her bravery in the ring with her lions, Jo is terrified of revealing the love she holds for Keane in her heart. Not wanting to be hurt and not knowing what Keane's plans are for the circus, Jo keeps her feelings to herself. And when Keane starts to distance himself from her, it looks like Jo is destined to live her life without the man she loves!
Nora has done a fabulous job in "Untamed" of creating a brilliantly vivid picture of this traveling circus and everyone in it. The romance between Keane and Jovilette is utterly enchanting and readers will undoubtedly find "Untamed" well worth the read!

Each of the books in this 3 pack is filled with the magic of Nora Roberts' writing, and early in her career or not, anything by Nora is sure to entertain and satisfy. "Blithe Images", "From this Day", and "Untamed" deliver exactly what they should, a light-hearted and fun-filled romantic journey that is sure to be enjoyed by all!