3.5. Probably my favorite after the first one.

Overall the series was quite enjoyable. But I have to say the second book that covers Ethan and Grace is my favorite. This fourth book took me several pages to really get into the plot. However, Nora Roberts is a consistent writer and delivers a decent read. Although Dru's character was a bit flat for me. For me the uptight, wealthy female routine was a repeat of Sybill in book three. I was hoping for a bit more variety and depth for Dru. Also, the reappearance of an old foe was a bit over done and mildly irritating. However, this series has delivered great beach reading for me this summer. It was a welcomed break from boring academic readings from grad school. Nevertheless, I still highly recommend this series for anyone looking for a good romantic series.
adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
challenging emotional funny hopeful fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Reread: February 2014
emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I hadn't read the others, but I really love this! The characters were fun with more complex pasts. There was the standard 'he is beautiful, she is beautiful, they are rich and talented' but I can forgive this. There was even a fun little twist at the end
emotional lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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
fast-paced