Nora Roberts - Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy: The Next Always, The Last Boyfriend, The Perfect Hope MP3 CD – Unabridged, May 24, 2016

Classic Nora Roberts. These stories and the common thread throughout it are intriguing, loveable and keep you reading page after page.I took a trip just to see TPP, bought a signed copy of Blue Smoke and stood in front of The Inn at Boonsboro because of these stories.

I've found Nora Roberts to be a reliable writer, with most of her books earning four or five stars from me. Sometimes she writes a book that I absolutely hate, 'Black Hills' and 'The Search' being amongst that small number. Consequently, when I read some negative reviews of this series, I was wary, and almost didn't buy it. However, I am glad that I decided to try it, because I enjoyed it greatly.Each book in the series is a standalone, but they are closely linked with one another. The three heroines are best friends and the three heroes are brothers. There is a ghost that is a central character, but this didn't feel like a true paranormal series to me. That may not make sense, but to me, the series felt more like straightforward contemporary romances that just happened to include a ghost.Straightforward contemporary romances are not my favourite romance sub-genre, so I tend to be a demanding reader. This series engaged me and held my interest; I preferred the first book in the series, but I liked the other two. There was a great deal of tension and conflict in the first book, which made it more interesting. The second and third books concentrated on the unfolding romances and the investigation of the ghost's history, which made for pleasant reading, but did not have the same level of excitement as the first book.Prior to beginning this series, I read how Ms. Roberts based the setting's businesses on her real-life properties, and how she referenced her other books in the stories. Some reviewers were critical of this, while others thought it was cool. I subscribe to the cool factor camp and thought it added a personal touch. The use of real businesses and the references to Eve and Roarke were the sort of in-jokes that add a touch of humour.The pace was leisurely, with the descriptions of the characters' everyday activities slowly unfolding and painting a picture of the lives of the central characters. A few times, the pace slowed a bit too much in the last two books, but each time, it quickly picked up again. Although the books were not fast paced, neither were they too slow or boring. These books are not romantic suspense books, where one expects a fast pace, so readers expecting fast paced excitement will be disappointed. The stories focus on the characters; who are they, what are they like, what is their background, how did they become the people they are, what do they think and feel about things, what are their hopes and dreams, what are their daily lives like, how do they interact with each other and do their jobs, how are their romances progressing, and will everyone get their happily ever after? These books read more like Roberts' well-crafted vintage Silhouette series romances than her later paranormal or suspense books, or her edgier J.D. Robb works.There are a few mild sex scenes in each book, as well as profanity. The books are not clean reads, but neither are they erotica. Readers who are easily offended, however, will probably do well to skip these books.I highly recommend these books to readers who like a traditional, leisurely paced, contemporary romance. They are in the Silhouette style, but with more depth and characterization than usually found in those books.

I am really enjoying the Nora Roberts books. Reading this series that centered around a family of three brothers in a small town made one who comes from a small town feel right at home. The historical aspects were a positive addition to the overall feel. The fact that the brothers were contractors with differing skills that made them stand out was also a positive aspect. One complaint, although I really hate to add anything negative since I did love reading this bundled series, is a complaint I have with most romance novels. All of the brothers are drop dead gorgeous, and their female counterparts surpass being merely attractive. For me it makes the story less believable. I suppose it is the fault of publishers who dictate what makes a romance novel. Young beautiful women, and young virile men. If you want a purely fantasy world, then these people suffice. I would however like to see a mature woman, maybe mid fifties or early sixties who had a bit of age, a lifetime of experience, who knows that men should not be measured by washboard abs and how tall, dark and handsome they might be. I'd like to see an average looking man of the same age. Not typical of the he-man style who maybe has a bit of belly he worries about. He knows how to make love to a woman. He has learned in his lifetime. He never rushes sex and if his partner wants a bit of kink, he knows how to supply that as well. Let two people like that find each other, fall in love, worry what their grown children might think, decide that they have paid their dues, and opt for a life together.That is the kind of romance novel I would like to see.

Now I want to go to Boonsboro Maryland to stay at the inn, eat at Vesta and do breakfast pastries from the bakery. Then a big dinner at MacT’s. Lovely story, gripping and one you can hardly put down from the first book to the end of the third. We’ll worth the time to read it.

From laughter to tears, the beautifully written trio doesn't disappoint! I have been reading the In Death series, this trio was recommended. Each book is wonderful! I want to live with them in the fabulous Inn. I want to be a part of their family! Thank you Nora for bringing this to life!

This is my third time reading this trilogy. I loved it all three times. I love the details, the history, the paranormal instory and the regular story line. I just think everyone needs to read them.

Wasn’t quite expecting the same from this trilogy as I’ve gotten from the Irish tales and trilogies of the impossible. Boy, was I wrong!!! Fantastic storyline kept me reading into the wee hours. Read in 4 days!

Nora Roberts, by merely writing a book or three, promises to deliver a tug on the heartstrings and a happy tear in the eye, each time she picks up her pen (or turns on her computer) to start another love story for us to devour and assimilate into our own lives.

Some of the discs have scratches which impacts on ability of these to play.The stories are very good would recommend these for others. However missed sections did to quality of the products provided.

One of my favourite collections I have read it many times so thought I'd listen in the car this time, the only down side is that most audio books are abridged as is this one but if it's your first time ever reading it you don't know bits are missing I still enjoyed it though.

I buy these for my mother who is blind and so pleased at how quick you get them to me

Nora Roberts always a good read

Love Nora Roberts but this is certainly not one of her best writings. The story kind of gets lost in all the endless construction and over-descriptive decor process. Way too much emphasis on the building and furniture and room accessories and not enough on the characters. I'm about 3/4 through the second book of this 3-book series and I will finish them but was a little bit disappointed and bored to be honest.