The series begins with stories involving the children of Daniel and Anna MacGregory, two people who seem to be an unlikely pair. After a serious car accident that puts Daniel in the hospital, he takes us back in time through his dreams to recount how he and Anna first met and their rocky journey to marriage.
I’ve had my issues with the series to date but this is the story I have waited for without knowing it. Up until now, Anna has seemed a bit opaque, which contradicts who she is on her resume. I couldn’t imagine how she ended up Daniel whose traditional views about marriage couldn’t be more diametrically opposite of who she is so I’ve been intrigued about their history. Well, their romance far surpassed my expectations with both of them staying true to their characters.
I hoped that Daniel and Anna’s courtship wasn’t easy and, to put it mildly, it was extremely tempestuous for that era. I admired Anna for her quiet strength, fortitude and passion in pursuing her medical degree in the midst of barriers presented from family and Daniel. I respected how he persisted and actually struggled to understand and embrace her needs. He never gave up and she never gave up on him. This story puts the whole series into a better place for me and I enjoyed it immensely.
Book Info
- Release Date: May 1, 2012 (originally January 1, 1987)
- Series: The MacGregors #5
- Page Numbers: 305
- Publisher: InterMix
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No one writes relationships like Nora Roberts. I’m so glad it exceeded your expectations. It sounds incredible!
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Thanks, Tessa💜 The first three books in this series didn’t read like the NR we’re used to. This one was quintessential Nora!
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Ah, another of your fav authors, glad to hear Nora got this one right for you.
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Thank you, Alexandra💜 This is the first in the series to date that read like the Nora I know.
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Maybe she was trying something different then? But happy she came through for you in the end. I guess it’s difficult for an author like her who has written so many books.
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This is one of her most earliest works (1987), when she was pumping out material based on prescribed tropes for Silhouette. This feels like her finding her own voice.
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I read this soooo long ago. I do remember enjoying this series and especially this book. So glad it was a success for you, Jo.
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Thanks, Carla💜 I’m trying to read her backlist and our group is doing this series.
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Wonderful review! xx
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Thanks, Yvo💜
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Glad this book made you your like the series more, Jo. Fine review!
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Thank you, Marialyce💜
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I don’t think I’ve ever read a Nora Roberts book!
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