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laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
The Heart of Devin MacKade
4 Stars
Devin Mackade has been in love with Cassie Dolin ever since he can remember, but the timing has never been right for them. Now that her abusive husband is behind bars and Cassie is discovering her inner strength, the opportunity for the romance that alluded them is finally presented. Can Devin and Cassie overcome their reticence to be together?
Devin is the most patient and caring of the MacKade brothers, and Cassie is a sweetheart. While it is impossible not to root for their well-deserved happiness, their romance falls short precisely due to the nature of their characters. Devin is far too self-possessed and accommodating in his interactions with Cassie, and she is too timid and apprehensive around him. Consequently, it is difficult to suspend disbelief and accept Devin's eventual demands for more and Cassie's sudden willingness to fight for what she wants.
The minor suspense plot does ratchet up the tension and the inclusion of more details concerning the ghosts is intriguing.
In sum, a heartwarming romance, but my preference is for heroines with more backbone and heroes with more daring. Shane's book is next and it will be interesting to meet the heroine who can put an end to his womanizing ways.
4 Stars
Devin Mackade has been in love with Cassie Dolin ever since he can remember, but the timing has never been right for them. Now that her abusive husband is behind bars and Cassie is discovering her inner strength, the opportunity for the romance that alluded them is finally presented. Can Devin and Cassie overcome their reticence to be together?
Devin is the most patient and caring of the MacKade brothers, and Cassie is a sweetheart. While it is impossible not to root for their well-deserved happiness, their romance falls short precisely due to the nature of their characters. Devin is far too self-possessed and accommodating in his interactions with Cassie, and she is too timid and apprehensive around him. Consequently, it is difficult to suspend disbelief and accept Devin's eventual demands for more and Cassie's sudden willingness to fight for what she wants.
The minor suspense plot does ratchet up the tension and the inclusion of more details concerning the ghosts is intriguing.
In sum, a heartwarming romance, but my preference is for heroines with more backbone and heroes with more daring. Shane's book is next and it will be interesting to meet the heroine who can put an end to his womanizing ways.
marbles66's review against another edition
4.0
This series is really good and I am not even a Nora Roberts fan.
morellomel's review
emotional
funny
sad
fast-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? Yes
4.0
Good story in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Religious bigotry, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Blood
cristina0194's review
4.0
Yes! I knew it! Since I read the first book, I knew Devin would end up with Cassie.
The third book in the series was different. I was getting used to women with a strong temper, but Cassie was like a sensitive butterfly. Until the end. It's impressive how love can change a person's attitude.
I hated Constance! Damn it. How can a woman be so stupid?! Or better said, how can a mother be so selfish and blind?
Connor... poor boy. I totally understood his confusion and actions. He had a hard childhood and he acted like it. But everything is fine when the story has a happy ending right?
The third book in the series was different. I was getting used to women with a strong temper, but Cassie was like a sensitive butterfly. Until the end. It's impressive how love can change a person's attitude.
I hated Constance! Damn it. How can a woman be so stupid?! Or better said, how can a mother be so selfish and blind?
Connor... poor boy. I totally understood his confusion and actions. He had a hard childhood and he acted like it. But everything is fine when the story has a happy ending right?
lauribooks's review against another edition
3.0
Es un 3.5 en realidad.
Ya sabía antes de empezar la novela que me iba a gustar más que las anteriores, ya que en los dos primeros libros la protagonista femenina era nueva (no era una vecina ni una amiga de la familia, aparecía en su libro por primera vez) pero en esta ocasión ya conocemos a Cassie, su historia, qué le ha pasado... y también sabemos que Devin lleva años perdidamente enamorado de ella sufriendo en silencio. El hecho de que ya conociéramos a los personajes ha hecho que la autora pudiera centrarse más en desarrollar su historia de amor que en introducirnos a los personajes. Por supuesto, en este libro los conocemos mejor y vemos cómo Cassie se convierte va recuperandose poco a poco de un gran trauma y la vemos cambiar.
Como he dicho en las reseñas de los libros anteriores, me hubiera gustado que la autora hubiera metido más páginas para profundizar en más aspectos, como por ejemplo por qué la madre de Cassie no es capaz de entenderla, cómo acaba la relación entre ambas, cómo era la vida de Cassie cuando vivía con sus padres, etc.
En resumen, no es el mejor libro de la autora pero entretiene mucho. Por el momento es el que más me ha gustado de la saga. Se puede notar el estilo claro de la autora. Es el libro más corto de los cuatro y se puede leer en apenas tres horas.
Ya sabía antes de empezar la novela que me iba a gustar más que las anteriores, ya que en los dos primeros libros la protagonista femenina era nueva (no era una vecina ni una amiga de la familia, aparecía en su libro por primera vez) pero en esta ocasión ya conocemos a Cassie, su historia, qué le ha pasado... y también sabemos que Devin lleva años perdidamente enamorado de ella sufriendo en silencio. El hecho de que ya conociéramos a los personajes ha hecho que la autora pudiera centrarse más en desarrollar su historia de amor que en introducirnos a los personajes. Por supuesto, en este libro los conocemos mejor y vemos cómo Cassie se convierte va recuperandose poco a poco de un gran trauma y la vemos cambiar.
Como he dicho en las reseñas de los libros anteriores, me hubiera gustado que la autora hubiera metido más páginas para profundizar en más aspectos, como por ejemplo por qué la madre de Cassie no es capaz de entenderla, cómo acaba la relación entre ambas, cómo era la vida de Cassie cuando vivía con sus padres, etc.
En resumen, no es el mejor libro de la autora pero entretiene mucho. Por el momento es el que más me ha gustado de la saga. Se puede notar el estilo claro de la autora. Es el libro más corto de los cuatro y se puede leer en apenas tres horas.
anovelstart's review
5.0
A fantastic read, Roberts has shocked me yet again with the brilliance of her writing! This is such an emotional story, but well worth the read.
Happy reading!
Happy reading!
lumbermouth's review
2.0
The Heart of Devin MacKade, OR, Romantic Protagonist and Domestic Abuse & Rape Survivor Cassie Dolan Goes From One Frying Pan to Another, Sexier Frying Pan.
I can't even call her a romantic heroine because I did not give two shits about her, she just happened to be one of the lead characters. It's great that you and Devin can finally bone after like 15 years of him creepily pining for you, but maybe you should spend some time examining what you want, what you really really want, and not just be like "oh this hot sheriff dude says he loves me and looks like he will be a good dad, sounds good."
Also, Devin, when you say stuff like "I've waited 12 years, I can wait a few nights longer" and then a couple chapters later say "I've waited long enough" and write your resignation letter because you have to leave town because Cassie said she needed time to deal with what you dumped on her, you are being dumb and a jerk. BLERGH.
I can't even call her a romantic heroine because I did not give two shits about her, she just happened to be one of the lead characters. It's great that you and Devin can finally bone after like 15 years of him creepily pining for you, but maybe you should spend some time examining what you want, what you really really want, and not just be like "oh this hot sheriff dude says he loves me and looks like he will be a good dad, sounds good."
Also, Devin, when you say stuff like "I've waited 12 years, I can wait a few nights longer" and then a couple chapters later say "I've waited long enough" and write your resignation letter because you have to leave town because Cassie said she needed time to deal with what you dumped on her, you are being dumb and a jerk. BLERGH.
moseyrosie's review
4.0
Devin MacKade has been in love with Cassie for as long as he can remember. Cassie got married to a horrible man right out of high school and suffered for years in an abusive marriage. Now divorced, Cassie is trying to rebuild her life as a single mother with her own career. She thought her love life was long over but Devin reawakens desires she barley remembers having. A story about recovery and childhood sweethearts. To hear a full discussion of The Heart of Devin MacKade listen to Season 4, Ep. #3 "Nora Roberts' The MacKade Brothers: Devin and Shane" of Romancing the Shelf, a Nora Roberts podcast: https://romancingtheshelf.libsyn.com/
alilianaraquel's review against another edition
3.0
3,5 estrelas
Opinião: https://a-lilianaraquel.blogspot.com/2019/05/opiniao-literaria-nora-roberts-uma.html
Opinião: https://a-lilianaraquel.blogspot.com/2019/05/opiniao-literaria-nora-roberts-uma.html
jojos_bookhoard's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75