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May 30, 2006
"In the Garden" trilogy by Nora Roberts
Reading select romance authors is one of my guilty pleasures. I'm not into the bodice-rippers or the modern day equivalent - not enough substance with the sex - but Nora Roberts' work has yet to fail me as a source of light, entertaining reading with actual plot, characters with personality and a healthy dose of passion. Her "In the Garden" trilogy is a satisfying read, especially for anyone who has interest in either gardening or ghosts. One of Roberts' trademarks is her ability to efffectively mix reality-type romance with supernatural twists. She doesn't fail in this series, in which a trio of women work together in a nursery and deal with the hauntings of the "Harper Bride," the ghostly ancestor of the nursery owner. Roberts doesn't neglect the romance angle either. Each heroine finds her mate and the group of them form a warm family that bonds together to solve the mystery of the Harper Bride. For a good summer read, try "Blue Dahlia," "Black Rose," and "Red Lily" by Nora Roberts.
ISBNs:
Blue Dahlia: 051513855X
Black Rose: 0515138657
Red Lily: 0515139408
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Posted by jnardine at May 30, 2006 10:04 AM