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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
mysterious
slow-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Does Nora write romance-thrillers, or does she really write heavily detailed home renovation scores? The jury's still out on that one.
The premise was interesting enough and I highly enjoyed the entire Cooper family but something about the villains fell flat for me. Plus, if I had to read the endearment 'Doll' one more time, I might have thrown myself off a cliff. Overall, this one was just fine for me, and I'd have far rather gotten the last book in <i>The Lost Bride Trilogy</i> instead.
The premise was interesting enough and I highly enjoyed the entire Cooper family but something about the villains fell flat for me. Plus, if I had to read the endearment 'Doll' one more time, I might have thrown myself off a cliff. Overall, this one was just fine for me, and I'd have far rather gotten the last book in <i>The Lost Bride Trilogy</i> instead.
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts is primarily a romance, with a little crime thrown in. The crime came with romance, too, although it was grisly. A couple snatched people who had been brought back to life after dying briefly during some trauma. These people thought their victims had been robbed of the death that was due them and they sought to rectify it. Sloane was the protagonist, if there was one, and the primary investigator. She was at her parents home recuperating from two gunshot wounds she had gotten, not on the job, but while she was trying to buy drinks for herself and her partner, Joel. They were both Natural Resources Police, who had just finished arresting some guys who thought the park was theirs and were accosting all “trespassers.” Joel saved her life that day although the EMT guys and the hospital staff contributed a lot, too. And yes, she had died on the table. She was rehabbing, but it was not going as quickly as she wanted it to. Then, she read about a local woman who just disappeared poof, into thin air. It caught her interest and she started looking into it, between walking and sleeping.
An enjoyable read about a loving family and two brothers who had grown up in an opposite situations. The men, now neighbors, Theo and Nash, had walked away from lucrative careers in the city and moved to this small town to rehab a wreck of a house and start a handyman business. Sloane’s parents, Elsie and Dean, owned all manner of real estate, mostly vacation rentals. Her sister, Drea, worked for them as well. Sloane had walked away to join the police. It was not long before Drea, and one of the brothers, Theo, were an item. All the while Sloane was investigating. When she and Nash became friends, one of the things that solidified that friendship was the fact she could run her ideas past him and he responded intelligently. She had had that with Joel, but she couldn’t keep bothering him. This was an enticing story, full of interesting characters, both good and bad. The plot was mostly simple and predictable, but the crime was challenging and difficult. All in all, it was a terrific read, exactly what one would expect from Nora Roberts.
I was invited to read Hidden Nature by St Martin’s Press. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #StMartinsPress #NoraRoberts #HiddenNature
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The mystery and thrill is not as well thought out and it’s not well flushed out
Plot is very easy to guess
Plot is very easy to guess
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I’m always up for a contemporary mystery. This was my favorite genre years ago.
Sloan is a police officer shot outside the line of duty and the beginning of the book gives readers the opportunity to really get to know her and see what makes her tick. It was an interesting choice to delay delving into Nash, Sloan’s love interest, and their meeting. I liked how their romance evolved slowly and naturally. I enjoyed how they were both fully developed characters before the meshed.
There’s a bonus side romance and a real feel of family between all of the characters. Due to the small town setting that adds richness to the story. There are two families at the center, but also the theme of finding family or your people. Sloan really connects with the characters around her. She also has her flaws almost worn as badges of honor that made her incredibly relatable.
I am usually a fan of getting chapters from the bad guy’s perspective, but I found that I was moving quickly through those sections and wanted more of Sloan and Nash. They just didn’t connect with me, but that gave me more of a reason to root for the good guys.
I’ve read more than my share of police procedurals and this one is a first. Sloan is a natural resources officer. It was fun getting to learn what that entails.
This was an immersive read for me and I was pleased that January LaVoy was the narrator. She is one of my favorite narrators as she always makes the listen great. She nailed bringing a voice to each of the characters. I never lost track of which characters were involved. You can’t go wrong listening to this one.
This should appeal to suspense, mystery and romance readers.
Sloan is a police officer shot outside the line of duty and the beginning of the book gives readers the opportunity to really get to know her and see what makes her tick. It was an interesting choice to delay delving into Nash, Sloan’s love interest, and their meeting. I liked how their romance evolved slowly and naturally. I enjoyed how they were both fully developed characters before the meshed.
There’s a bonus side romance and a real feel of family between all of the characters. Due to the small town setting that adds richness to the story. There are two families at the center, but also the theme of finding family or your people. Sloan really connects with the characters around her. She also has her flaws almost worn as badges of honor that made her incredibly relatable.
I am usually a fan of getting chapters from the bad guy’s perspective, but I found that I was moving quickly through those sections and wanted more of Sloan and Nash. They just didn’t connect with me, but that gave me more of a reason to root for the good guys.
I’ve read more than my share of police procedurals and this one is a first. Sloan is a natural resources officer. It was fun getting to learn what that entails.
This was an immersive read for me and I was pleased that January LaVoy was the narrator. She is one of my favorite narrators as she always makes the listen great. She nailed bringing a voice to each of the characters. I never lost track of which characters were involved. You can’t go wrong listening to this one.
This should appeal to suspense, mystery and romance readers.
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
The narrator did a good job. I enjoyed the story.
Highly addictive and enthralling! Nora Roberts had me from the first page to the last in this unexpected tale! I was first hooked by Sloan Cooper's story as a Natural Resource police officer who walks into a convenience store at the wrong time and ends up fighting for her life. We get to know her well along with her family and the Western Maryland area that she's from. And then the twist comes in that really hooks you. People are disappearing with no sign ever found again and it's caught Sloan's attention. She takes us along for quite the ride as she hunts for answers. Falling for the guy next door just adds to the heart of the story. Loved Sloan, her family and the neighbors! Highly recommend to anyone that enjoys a suspense with romance and heart mixed throughout.
4.5 stars.
I always look forward to this time of year and Nora Roberts' standalone contemporary fiction title.
Hidden Nature was a bit different for me because I didn't fall into the story like I usually do. It took a few chapters for my attention to be properly captured.
Once this happened, there was no holding back, and I devoured Hidden Nature.
As I've come to expect and love, the characters, their relationships, the dialogue, AND an amazing story that is crafted so beautifully are en pointe.
Ultimately, this is another winner from Nora Roberts, and I look forward, as always, to upcoming titles.
I always look forward to this time of year and Nora Roberts' standalone contemporary fiction title.
Hidden Nature was a bit different for me because I didn't fall into the story like I usually do. It took a few chapters for my attention to be properly captured.
Once this happened, there was no holding back, and I devoured Hidden Nature.
As I've come to expect and love, the characters, their relationships, the dialogue, AND an amazing story that is crafted so beautifully are en pointe.
Ultimately, this is another winner from Nora Roberts, and I look forward, as always, to upcoming titles.
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Sloan is shot early in this book and has a long recovery. While she is recovering she stumbles across a missing persons case that peaks her interest. She later finds another one, and another one. She links them together, but can't find what they all have in common. Until her new man helps her find the missing link. This is a creepy, slow burn, with a nice romance.