Reviews

The Next Always by Nora Roberts

zbmorgan's review against another edition

3.0

I don't love some things about Roberts' writing (too many sentence fragments disguised as sentences) but she gets the job done every time. This story about rebuilding an historical inn is rich with detail, and almost more talk of paint colors, tile layouts, and decor than I like, but she always does her research well. Also, she has the capability of making believable conflict out of nothing. This is a solid book, and while it's not her best, it's enjoyable.

morellomel's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Enjoyed the start to the series, forgot how much I liked this story and the characters in it. Beckett’s scenes with Clare’s boys were the best. Loved seeing him turn into a dad 

erinkolb's review against another edition

1.0

I can say I've read Nora Roberts. I skipped 100 pages to get to the end, but don't feel I missed out on anything. While not my cup of tea, I now understand some elements of appeal for this genre. Will I pick up another romance? Yes. But it will need to be a bit more quirky. I like quirky.

readergrl37's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

kristyloves2read's review against another edition

5.0

I love this book and this series

mrsbooknerd's review against another edition

This book was really awful. The characters were trying too hard to have banter and to be 'lads' rather than grown men. The attraction between Beck and Clare was so sudden that it felt forced and MY GOD, so little happened beyond pages and pages full of descriptions about furniture that I thoroughly gave up even bothering to read.

heidilreads's review against another edition

3.0

Easy, fun, fluff read. Perfect for a flight or vacation.

sidalee15's review against another edition

dark emotional lighthearted medium-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

3.25

jennc's review against another edition

5.0

This is the first book I've read by Nora Roberts and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the wonderful balance of romance, building of the inn and small town life. This was a book that when I was reading it I could become completely involved in and forget everything else. That's a little touch of magic in the normal every day world and any book that does that gets high marks in my book.

aapayne's review against another edition

4.0

Fun and entertaining, although predictable

Will look forward to the next book in the series