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A review by tessiekat
The Heart of Devin MacKade by Nora Roberts
3.0
I've been waiting for Devin's story since we were first introduced to him in Rafe's book. Seriously swoon worthy. He was made even more swoon worthy by my favorite narrator, Luke Daniels. His voice is seriously dreamy. (I listened to the Audible Audiobook read by Luke Daniels)
The story itself was interesting. Devin has loved a woman he can't have for over 12 years. He's loved her through her getting married, watching painfully when he couldn't do anything to help her while she was beaten by her husband, and then having to further wait until she was ready to move on from her ordeal. Plus, he loves her two kids just as much as he loves her. Plus, her abusive husband is plotting to get out of jail, her emotionally abusive mother is trying to help him and Devin can't do anything about it. The entire book I had the strong urge to give the poor man a hug. He really needed one for a good chunk of the book, too.
Nora Roberts did a good job with the mental state of the kids and Cassie having come out of an abusive home and having started building a better one. I liked that Cassie didn't just heal up and move on in a paragraph or two. I like that she was a work in progress the entire book. I really do like heroines that are strong in their own way, that are a work in progress, that grow and make mistakes but aren't neatly tied up in a bow and perfect by the end of the book. Connor's relationship with Devin was great too. I liked Devin's character and how he was unapologetic about his personality. They've been building to the conflict in this book since the first one with Joe. It is sort of set up from the beginning that Joe will escape and confront Cassie and/or Devin. The ending really got to me. Connor and Emma talking to Devin after the big climax of the story had tears in my eyes. It was so sweet!
I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys [a:Nora Roberts|625|Nora Roberts|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1265820113p2/625.jpg]. Fans of men in uniform (Devin's the sheriff) romances and fans of sweet family romances will also enjoy this one. If you have trouble hearing about spousal abuse, rape and emotional manipulation, even though it happened in the past, you might want to skip this one. Also, while the sex is steamy and oh-so-sexy, those under 17 and those who don't like sexual situations in books, might want to steer clear as well.
I'm a bit apprehensive about starting Shane's story ([b:The Fall of Shane MacKade|396836|The Fall of Shane MacKade (The MacKade Brothers, #4)|Nora Roberts|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1381076632s/396836.jpg|1612544]), mostly because she hasn't really given us an insight into his personality other than "Womanizer." But, I can't wait to read it!
♥Tessie
The story itself was interesting. Devin has loved a woman he can't have for over 12 years. He's loved her through her getting married, watching painfully when he couldn't do anything to help her while she was beaten by her husband, and then having to further wait until she was ready to move on from her ordeal. Plus, he loves her two kids just as much as he loves her. Plus, her abusive husband is plotting to get out of jail, her emotionally abusive mother is trying to help him and Devin can't do anything about it. The entire book I had the strong urge to give the poor man a hug. He really needed one for a good chunk of the book, too.
Nora Roberts did a good job with the mental state of the kids and Cassie having come out of an abusive home and having started building a better one. I liked that Cassie didn't just heal up and move on in a paragraph or two. I like that she was a work in progress the entire book. I really do like heroines that are strong in their own way, that are a work in progress, that grow and make mistakes but aren't neatly tied up in a bow and perfect by the end of the book. Connor's relationship with Devin was great too. I liked Devin's character and how he was unapologetic about his personality. They've been building to the conflict in this book since the first one with Joe. It is sort of set up from the beginning that Joe will escape and confront Cassie and/or Devin. The ending really got to me. Connor and Emma talking to Devin after the big climax of the story had tears in my eyes. It was so sweet!
I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys [a:Nora Roberts|625|Nora Roberts|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1265820113p2/625.jpg]. Fans of men in uniform (Devin's the sheriff) romances and fans of sweet family romances will also enjoy this one. If you have trouble hearing about spousal abuse, rape and emotional manipulation, even though it happened in the past, you might want to skip this one. Also, while the sex is steamy and oh-so-sexy, those under 17 and those who don't like sexual situations in books, might want to steer clear as well.
I'm a bit apprehensive about starting Shane's story ([b:The Fall of Shane MacKade|396836|The Fall of Shane MacKade (The MacKade Brothers, #4)|Nora Roberts|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1381076632s/396836.jpg|1612544]), mostly because she hasn't really given us an insight into his personality other than "Womanizer." But, I can't wait to read it!
♥Tessie