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Nightshade
He delivers street justice. She upholds the law. To protect the innocent, they’ll set aside their differences—and uncover undeniable common desires in Nightshade, a Night Tales novel of romantic suspense from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts.
Colt Nightshade has no patience for the bureaucratic red tape that entangles law enforcement and sets the guilty free. Lieutenant Althea Grayson believes in the rules and procedures that help keep order over the chaos that threatens society. Together, they are a teenage girl’s only hope of survival against a ruthless criminal. Their methods couldn’t be more dissimilar, but Colt senses a kindred rebellious spirit simmering beneath Althea’s tough cop exterior—and a passion waiting to be ignited.
Colt Nightshade has no patience for the bureaucratic red tape that entangles law enforcement and sets the guilty free. Lieutenant Althea Grayson believes in the rules and procedures that help keep order over the chaos that threatens society. Together, they are a teenage girl’s only hope of survival against a ruthless criminal. Their methods couldn’t be more dissimilar, but Colt senses a kindred rebellious spirit simmering beneath Althea’s tough cop exterior—and a passion waiting to be ignited.
195 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 1993
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Nora Roberts
1,209 books59.7k followersNora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including Hideaway, Under Currents, Come Sundown, The Awakening, Legacy, and coming in November 2021 -- The Becoming -- the second book in The Dragon Heart Legacy. She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series written under the pen name J.D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.
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June 29, 2020
4.5 Stars
The suspense is okay, nothing spectacular but the romance is deliciously hot and fun. Althea and Colt are one of the best couples ever. Their banter was hilarious. And hot, so, so hot...
The suspense is okay, nothing spectacular but the romance is deliciously hot and fun. Althea and Colt are one of the best couples ever. Their banter was hilarious. And hot, so, so hot...
January 3, 2024
"You had something horrible happen to you and you used it to make yourself beautiful."
Okay, easily my favorite couple I've read by Nora in a while. Althea and Colt fit so seamlessly together, understood each other so quickly. I love softer romances so much because it brings the focus to the trust that develops between your couple. This was such a good read. I loved finding out what was in Althea's past that had her all knotted out, and I loved that she felt comfortable enough to share it with Colt. That he didn't have to bully it out of her, she just shared. There was so much honesty between them.
When he told her he thought he might be in love and then said "For all I know it's a touch of the flu" I swear I laughed out loud, because how cute is that? Just imagine, I love you, but it might be the flu, we'll see. So cute!
I loved getting even more about Cilla and Boyd. Their family just gets sweeter with every book. I loved the friendship between Boyd and Colt, and that it was present for almost the entire book. I just, I really liked this one. I liked the story. I liked the couple. I liked the characters. But my favorite part has to have been Colt's persistence on him and Althea getting married and the scene at the end when she finally agreed. He was so shocked, and I melted right into the floor.
Thank you, Nora, for perfect little romances like this.
Okay, easily my favorite couple I've read by Nora in a while. Althea and Colt fit so seamlessly together, understood each other so quickly. I love softer romances so much because it brings the focus to the trust that develops between your couple. This was such a good read. I loved finding out what was in Althea's past that had her all knotted out, and I loved that she felt comfortable enough to share it with Colt. That he didn't have to bully it out of her, she just shared. There was so much honesty between them.
When he told her he thought he might be in love and then said "For all I know it's a touch of the flu" I swear I laughed out loud, because how cute is that? Just imagine, I love you, but it might be the flu, we'll see. So cute!
I loved getting even more about Cilla and Boyd. Their family just gets sweeter with every book. I loved the friendship between Boyd and Colt, and that it was present for almost the entire book. I just, I really liked this one. I liked the story. I liked the couple. I liked the characters. But my favorite part has to have been Colt's persistence on him and Althea getting married and the scene at the end when she finally agreed. He was so shocked, and I melted right into the floor.
Thank you, Nora, for perfect little romances like this.
March 4, 2024
This is the first book in this series I have actually liked. Great romance, wonderful mystery/suspense and, unfortunately, a trigger issue (rape). The issue is very well written and a testament to Nora's skill as a writer even at this early stage in her career. Also, a point to note is that this book is 30 years old and, tech issues aside, it doesn't show its' age.
Cole Nightshade has had wide range of experiences and had finally settled down on a ranch in Wyoming. He is in Denver, CO on the trail of the runaway 15-year-old daughter of friends. He turns to an old friend with the Denver police for help in finding the girl.
Althea Grayson is a Lieutenant with the Denver police department. She is the cop assigned to keep Cole in line and out of trouble. Not exactly what Thea has in mind while trying to find the runaway girl, but she soon discovers that Nightshade has his uses.
When an informant is murdered the trail takes a sinister turn and Cole and Thea find that even though they have vast differences in how to conduct the investigation, they also have great respect and trust in each other that they will find the girl.
Cole Nightshade has had wide range of experiences and had finally settled down on a ranch in Wyoming. He is in Denver, CO on the trail of the runaway 15-year-old daughter of friends. He turns to an old friend with the Denver police for help in finding the girl.
Althea Grayson is a Lieutenant with the Denver police department. She is the cop assigned to keep Cole in line and out of trouble. Not exactly what Thea has in mind while trying to find the runaway girl, but she soon discovers that Nightshade has his uses.
When an informant is murdered the trail takes a sinister turn and Cole and Thea find that even though they have vast differences in how to conduct the investigation, they also have great respect and trust in each other that they will find the girl.
June 6, 2020
"I'm in love with you. Big-time. No, don't pull away from me." He tightened his grip before she could. "I've never said that to another woman. I used alternate terms." He smiled a little. "I'm crazy about you, you're special to me, that kind of thing. But I never used love, not until you."
"Nightshade" is the story of Althea and Colt.
What a WONDERFUL book and what a LOVELY COUPLE!
A suspense, drama, angst and oodles of love filled book, with a kickass lieutenant heroine and a determined ex-Air force troubleshooter hero. They meet when a roadside shooting puts him on the spot, and soon start working together to locate a trafficked child. Their journey is perilous, filled with kidnappings, plane ditches, shootings, bloodshed- but it is also filled with romance- the pursuit, the equality in their roles, the sweet declarations by the hero, the oh so sexy lovemaking, the comfort and so much angst.
The hero and heroine were one of the best characters I've read in a long time- well drawn out, brave, independent and capable of so love much, forgiveness and surrender. She had a scarred past, he had seen enough tragedy. Together, they incinerated yet healed each other. She was a badass that loved babies, he was a tough guy who serenaded her. But they best part was that they made me laugh with their insane banter, and his puppy eyed devotion. And that they did not give up on each other.
"Is this an interrogation or an engagement?" she demanded.
"Both, but this is the last one. Why are you going to marry me?''
"Because you nagged me until I broke down. And I felt sorry for you, because you seemed so set on it. Besides, I love you, and I've kind of gotten used to you, so-"
"Hold on. Say that again."
"I said I've kind of gotten used to you."
The book is also connected to previous in the series, with familiar characters recurring in their HEA.
Ah my heart *Swoon*
Safe
100/5
"Nightshade" is the story of Althea and Colt.
What a WONDERFUL book and what a LOVELY COUPLE!
A suspense, drama, angst and oodles of love filled book, with a kickass lieutenant heroine and a determined ex-Air force troubleshooter hero. They meet when a roadside shooting puts him on the spot, and soon start working together to locate a trafficked child. Their journey is perilous, filled with kidnappings, plane ditches, shootings, bloodshed- but it is also filled with romance- the pursuit, the equality in their roles, the sweet declarations by the hero, the oh so sexy lovemaking, the comfort and so much angst.
The hero and heroine were one of the best characters I've read in a long time- well drawn out, brave, independent and capable of so love much, forgiveness and surrender. She had a scarred past, he had seen enough tragedy. Together, they incinerated yet healed each other. She was a badass that loved babies, he was a tough guy who serenaded her. But they best part was that they made me laugh with their insane banter, and his puppy eyed devotion. And that they did not give up on each other.
"Is this an interrogation or an engagement?" she demanded.
"Both, but this is the last one. Why are you going to marry me?''
"Because you nagged me until I broke down. And I felt sorry for you, because you seemed so set on it. Besides, I love you, and I've kind of gotten used to you, so-"
"Hold on. Say that again."
"I said I've kind of gotten used to you."
The book is also connected to previous in the series, with familiar characters recurring in their HEA.
Ah my heart *Swoon*
Safe
100/5
March 3, 2019
A really enjoyable re-read. Althea I really liked as a character – she’s smart, confident and kick-ass.
The chemistry between Colt and Althea manifests well overall, and didn’t feel false.
Colt’s initial thoughts when it comes to Althea made me want to give him a slight/gentle slap on the head to say come on really. Initially Colt seriously underestimates Althea:
If a man had to have a partner, she might as well be easy on the eyes. In any case, Colt didn’t instead to work with Althea so much as through her. She would be his conduit to the official end of the investigation. He’d keep his word – he always did, except when he didn’t – and feed her whatever information he gathered. Not that he expected her to do much with it.
There were only a handful of cops Colt respected, with Boyd topping the list. As far as Lieutenant Grayson was concerned, Colt figured she’d be decorative, marginally helpful and little else.
The badge, the bod and the sarcasm would probably be useful when it came to interviewing any possible connections.
This had me rolling my eyes, a little, whilst simultaneously smiling in glee since I knew sooner or later Roberts would ensure Colt would be eating his words/thoughts, one way or another. Luckily, we only see this from Colt really early in the book and Colt quickly comes to appreciate the fabulousness that is Detective Althea Grayson.
There were some characteristics of Althea and Colt, as well as some of their interactions which seriously reminded me of Eve and Roarke from the author’s In Death series.
Some of the interactions between Colt and Althea mid-way through the book and in the second half of the book, had me smiling in delight.
It was also nice seeing Boyd and Cilla (from book one in the series) pop up in this book, with their kids.
The chemistry between Colt and Althea manifests well overall, and didn’t feel false.
Colt’s initial thoughts when it comes to Althea made me want to give him a slight/gentle slap on the head to say come on really. Initially Colt seriously underestimates Althea:
If a man had to have a partner, she might as well be easy on the eyes. In any case, Colt didn’t instead to work with Althea so much as through her. She would be his conduit to the official end of the investigation. He’d keep his word – he always did, except when he didn’t – and feed her whatever information he gathered. Not that he expected her to do much with it.
There were only a handful of cops Colt respected, with Boyd topping the list. As far as Lieutenant Grayson was concerned, Colt figured she’d be decorative, marginally helpful and little else.
The badge, the bod and the sarcasm would probably be useful when it came to interviewing any possible connections.
This had me rolling my eyes, a little, whilst simultaneously smiling in glee since I knew sooner or later Roberts would ensure Colt would be eating his words/thoughts, one way or another. Luckily, we only see this from Colt really early in the book and Colt quickly comes to appreciate the fabulousness that is Detective Althea Grayson.
There were some characteristics of Althea and Colt, as well as some of their interactions which seriously reminded me of Eve and Roarke from the author’s In Death series.
Some of the interactions between Colt and Althea mid-way through the book and in the second half of the book, had me smiling in delight.
It was also nice seeing Boyd and Cilla (from book one in the series) pop up in this book, with their kids.
May 1, 2019
Me decidí a leer este libro porque no era demasiado largo (253 páginas) y porque estaba protagonizado por la teniente Althea, a la que conocí en Turno de noche, otra obra de la autora. Althea allí me resultó simpática y tenía cierto interés en saber qué ocurriría con ella, pero aquí me ha decepcionado. Aunque realmente el principal problema ha sido su “enamorado”.
Un confidente de Althea ha muerto y la llegada de Colt Nightshade hará que descubra que detrás de ese asesinato puede haber más de lo que parece. Colt no es policía, va por libre y ahora quiere ayudar a unos amigos a encontrar a su hija, una joven que escapó de su casa y que actualmente podría estar siendo sometida a abusos y en peligro de muerte.
Colt es un hombre cuyo comportamiento podría ser considerado obsesivo en determinados instantes. Le encanta Althea porque es guapa, carismática y porque siente una atracción desmedida por ella. Es un auténtico pesado insistiendo en que se enrollen y queriendo casarse con ella cuando apenas se conocen. Althea dice querer mantener las distancias porque no desea meterse en una relación, pero supuestamente Colt le despierta sentimientos especiales (no digo yo que no le gustara, pero más bien creo que lo que la hacía ceder era la insistencia de él). El romance, más allá de lo apresurado que es, falla principalmente por lo de Colt. Tal vez haya gente que piense que exagero, pero a mí me parecía que su actitud era agobiante y agotadora. No sé cómo Althea no mostraba más rechazo o incomodidad a lo que él hacía/decía.
La parte de la investigación es aburrida, me costaba creerme el interés de los protagonistas porque daba la impresión de que su prioridad era el tonteo que tenían. Y por si esto fuera poco, luego la resolución del caso se da con demasiada facilidad.
No hay ninguna parte de la historia que sea especialmente trepidante, lo mejor fueron las menciones sobre Cilla y Boyd (los protagonistas de “Turno de noche”, que me cayeron mejor aquí que en su propio libro). Precisamente por sus apariciones y porque la lectura de esta novela no es 100% soporífera, le doy un 2/5 y no un 1/5.
Un confidente de Althea ha muerto y la llegada de Colt Nightshade hará que descubra que detrás de ese asesinato puede haber más de lo que parece. Colt no es policía, va por libre y ahora quiere ayudar a unos amigos a encontrar a su hija, una joven que escapó de su casa y que actualmente podría estar siendo sometida a abusos y en peligro de muerte.
Colt es un hombre cuyo comportamiento podría ser considerado obsesivo en determinados instantes. Le encanta Althea porque es guapa, carismática y porque siente una atracción desmedida por ella. Es un auténtico pesado insistiendo en que se enrollen y queriendo casarse con ella cuando apenas se conocen. Althea dice querer mantener las distancias porque no desea meterse en una relación, pero supuestamente Colt le despierta sentimientos especiales (no digo yo que no le gustara, pero más bien creo que lo que la hacía ceder era la insistencia de él). El romance, más allá de lo apresurado que es, falla principalmente por lo de Colt. Tal vez haya gente que piense que exagero, pero a mí me parecía que su actitud era agobiante y agotadora. No sé cómo Althea no mostraba más rechazo o incomodidad a lo que él hacía/decía.
La parte de la investigación es aburrida, me costaba creerme el interés de los protagonistas porque daba la impresión de que su prioridad era el tonteo que tenían. Y por si esto fuera poco, luego la resolución del caso se da con demasiada facilidad.
No hay ninguna parte de la historia que sea especialmente trepidante, lo mejor fueron las menciones sobre Cilla y Boyd (los protagonistas de “Turno de noche”, que me cayeron mejor aquí que en su propio libro). Precisamente por sus apariciones y porque la lectura de esta novela no es 100% soporífera, le doy un 2/5 y no un 1/5.
March 7, 2018
Though this story held as much intensity as the previous two in the Night Tales series (maybe even a little more of it, thanks to the topic), it was also thinly veiled with humor, thanks to the hero, Colt Nightshade, and his "shenanigans".
It wasn't made humorous to mock the topic of abuse and violence, but to keep it from sinking under its weight. And I guess that's what Colt's character was all about. He was an intensely passionate man, but kept it all hidden under a veneer of light banter and jokes. Needless to say, I loved the man.
He was, IMO, perfect for Lieutenant Grayson, balancing her our, creating a perfect couple. I loved the two separately, and I loved them together. They were good for each other...and for the case.
And though this was yet another great NR suspense story, I felt it also concentrated more on the romance aspect of the plot. Neither of the two took over, but complimented each other, the first adding weight, the other adding some much needed "lightness". A perfect balance.
And a perfect score.
It wasn't made humorous to mock the topic of abuse and violence, but to keep it from sinking under its weight. And I guess that's what Colt's character was all about. He was an intensely passionate man, but kept it all hidden under a veneer of light banter and jokes. Needless to say, I loved the man.
He was, IMO, perfect for Lieutenant Grayson, balancing her our, creating a perfect couple. I loved the two separately, and I loved them together. They were good for each other...and for the case.
And though this was yet another great NR suspense story, I felt it also concentrated more on the romance aspect of the plot. Neither of the two took over, but complimented each other, the first adding weight, the other adding some much needed "lightness". A perfect balance.
And a perfect score.
September 3, 2016
Loved catching up with Althea as thought she was fabulous in Night Shift, loved Colt too they were well matched. Great story!
November 8, 2022
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June 28, 2019
We follow a cop named Althea, who is a badass basically and when she is investigating a case about a missing girl, she finds the guy Colt, who also happens to be working for the same cause. So far, good..What could have potentially been an action packed thriller ,crime novel loses it's point and sidetracks into a cringy romance between our main characters. The protagonist Colt Nightshade, after whom the book is titled after starts off by giving an impression of a funny , lively yest mysterious guy, but soon, this fades off into him being recognized by traits mainly like desire ,desperation and being the clingy and pushing sort of guy. He has a pinch of humor in his lines ,but this did not make me overlook his cringy behaviour. The story quicky sidetracks from the main plot and returns to it much later in the book, only to be done with the part that's been built up for so long to end in a short span. The story isn't structured well at all. I could honestly skip most of the middle part of the book and still be able to understand what happens.
December 24, 2011
Rating 2.5
I didn't like it much, didn't dislike it also, it was just okay, nothing special.
The heroine keeps addressing the hero with his surname, is all independent and self-sufficient, the hero makes all the moves, oh and she also has a lot of past baggage(abused as a child).
He's a former air-force guy, lawyer and does a lot of other stuff and is searching for the daughter of a friend, partners up with Thea, who is a Lieutenant and is attracted like hell to her. The romance didn't work that well, the hero starts staying stuff like I think I love you, let's get married etc while she says nothing and has that wth look on her face, so not very satisfying.
I didn't like it much, didn't dislike it also, it was just okay, nothing special.
The heroine keeps addressing the hero with his surname, is all independent and self-sufficient, the hero makes all the moves, oh and she also has a lot of past baggage(abused as a child).
He's a former air-force guy, lawyer and does a lot of other stuff and is searching for the daughter of a friend, partners up with Thea, who is a Lieutenant and is attracted like hell to her. The romance didn't work that well, the hero starts staying stuff like I think I love you, let's get married etc while she says nothing and has that wth look on her face, so not very satisfying.
November 4, 2020
This started out well. Really liked Althea to begin with feisty beautiful took no crap, Colt appeared to be an alpha type hero who might have an interesting past and expected Althea to be something pretty to look at while he did what he pleased in the investigation. The story quickly jumped from colt admiring Althea to worshiping her. This was met with a repeatedly cold Althea rebuking him. I got really sick of Althea and cringed at Colt.
The suspense always takes a back seat for me but I'm always happy when it's good and builds the characterisation of the MC`S. In this case the suspense was worse than the romance.
Writing style good but felt dated.
The suspense always takes a back seat for me but I'm always happy when it's good and builds the characterisation of the MC`S. In this case the suspense was worse than the romance.
Writing style good but felt dated.
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October 23, 2021
I wish this were a much longer book and a series that involved at least 20 books! The chemistry between the two main characters was sizzling, the thrills had me n the edge of my seat, and the plot was intense.Colt Nightshade is a great character. Highly recommend
April 11, 2015
Bascially this is Eve and Roarke V.0 and I just can't get enough :D
December 2, 2020
No sé si valoro esta novela así porque encuentro los romances chorra realmente mal hechos o es mi lado feminista viendo errores por todas partes.
Para empezar, odio el tópico: chica esta peligro, chico la rescata. Entiendo que Némesis sea un justiciero y que ese sea su trabajo pero creo que esta protagonista en particular podría haber sido rescatada por si misma en múltiples ocasiones. También odio que el protagonista masculino le exija a Deborah que deje el caso de las drogas porque se pone en peligro cuando él hace exactamente lo mismo. Por no hablar de las joyitas tóxicas que suelta el protagonista: eres mía, la próxima vez no te dejaré ir (hablando de tener su primer encuentro sexual)... O cuando Deborah le dice que no quiere nada con él por su trabajo y sus valores y él la besa como si nada. Que si señor, la muchacha te tiene ganas pero si te dice que ese NO es el momento NO lo es.
El romance, en general, no hay por donde cogerlo. Se enamora de Némesis después de verlo dos veces y tener conversaciones de 5 minutos y se enamora de Gate dos días después de conocerlo y una semana después ya están comprometidos. ¿Cuándo pasa eso en la vida real? Además, presentan a la muchacha como un personaje fuerte y potente y luego desperdician su papel haciendo que no sea fiel a sus principios. Le dice que no quiere citas con él que esta ocupada y a los tres segundos cede, le dice que no le gustan los hombres insistentes y cae cada vez que él insiste... Encima, el prota le miente múltiples veces sobre su identidad y y ella lo perdona como si nada. ¿Y eso de que el prota sepa toda la vida de Deborah porque la ha investigado? ¿En que mundo te quedas con un hombre que ha roto tu derecho a la intimidad? Uff.... Me pone muy nerviosa la toxicidad de esta pareja.
La única razón por la que he llegado al final de la novela era para saber como acaba el stroyline de la red de droga porque sinceramente esa parte esta bien elaborada y te deja con el misterio hasta el final (con plot twist increíble)
En definitiva, si te gustan las novelas tóxicas este es el libro idea.
Para empezar, odio el tópico: chica esta peligro, chico la rescata. Entiendo que Némesis sea un justiciero y que ese sea su trabajo pero creo que esta protagonista en particular podría haber sido rescatada por si misma en múltiples ocasiones. También odio que el protagonista masculino le exija a Deborah que deje el caso de las drogas porque se pone en peligro cuando él hace exactamente lo mismo. Por no hablar de las joyitas tóxicas que suelta el protagonista: eres mía, la próxima vez no te dejaré ir (hablando de tener su primer encuentro sexual)... O cuando Deborah le dice que no quiere nada con él por su trabajo y sus valores y él la besa como si nada. Que si señor, la muchacha te tiene ganas pero si te dice que ese NO es el momento NO lo es.
El romance, en general, no hay por donde cogerlo. Se enamora de Némesis después de verlo dos veces y tener conversaciones de 5 minutos y se enamora de Gate dos días después de conocerlo y una semana después ya están comprometidos. ¿Cuándo pasa eso en la vida real? Además, presentan a la muchacha como un personaje fuerte y potente y luego desperdician su papel haciendo que no sea fiel a sus principios. Le dice que no quiere citas con él que esta ocupada y a los tres segundos cede, le dice que no le gustan los hombres insistentes y cae cada vez que él insiste... Encima, el prota le miente múltiples veces sobre su identidad y y ella lo perdona como si nada. ¿Y eso de que el prota sepa toda la vida de Deborah porque la ha investigado? ¿En que mundo te quedas con un hombre que ha roto tu derecho a la intimidad? Uff.... Me pone muy nerviosa la toxicidad de esta pareja.
La única razón por la que he llegado al final de la novela era para saber como acaba el stroyline de la red de droga porque sinceramente esa parte esta bien elaborada y te deja con el misterio hasta el final (con plot twist increíble)
En definitiva, si te gustan las novelas tóxicas este es el libro idea.
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July 22, 2025
(3.75) ตำรวจสาว & ทนายความที่ต้องมารับบทนักสืบจำเป็น พล็อตเรื่องเกี่ยวกับการสืบคดีเด็กหนีออกจากบ้านซึ่งไปพัวพันกับแก๊งถ่ายหนังโป๊ พระเอกนางเอกช่วยกันสืบไปเรื่อยๆ สืบไปก็จีบกันไปด้วย ตัวคดีไม่มีอะไรซับซ้อน แต่ก็อ่านได้เรื่อยๆ เพราะดำเนินเรื่องเร็ว ไม่ยืดเยื้อ รู้สึกว่าคนเขียนบาลานซ์ romance กับสืบสวนได้พอดีๆ คือปกติเวลาอ่าน romantic suspense จะชอบงงว่าพระนางรักกันตอนไหน แต่เล่มนี้อ่านแล้วรู้สึกเข้าใจได้ว่าเขารักกันจริงๆ banter ระหว่างพระนางก็น่ารักดี ชอบที่พระเอกชอบเพ้อเจ้อเรื่องแต่งงานให้นางเอกอ้าปากหวอเล่น น่ารักอ่าา
เท่าที่อ่านมาสามเล่มคิดว่าเล่มนี้สนุกสุด นานๆ จะเจอนางเอกตำรวจสักที เป็นตำรวจสาวรักสวยรักงามซะด้วย ไปติดอยู่กลางป่ากลางเขายังมีแก่ใจนั่งปัดแก้มปัดมาสคาร่า ชอบมาก 55555 แถมพอพระเอกบอกชอบตอนไม่ปัดแก้มมากกว่า ชีมีการปัดให้แดงยิ่งขึ้นไปอีก 5555555
แต่ถึงจะสนุกเพลินๆ มันก็มีความดาร์คน่าหดหู่อยู่เด้อ Trigger warning: Rape ตัวโตๆ เลย อ่านแล้วเหม่อไปพักนึง
เท่าที่อ่านมาสามเล่มคิดว่าเล่มนี้สนุกสุด นานๆ จะเจอนางเอกตำรวจสักที เป็นตำรวจสาวรักสวยรักงามซะด้วย ไปติดอยู่กลางป่ากลางเขายังมีแก่ใจนั่งปัดแก้มปัดมาสคาร่า ชอบมาก 55555 แถมพอพระเอกบอกชอบตอนไม่ปัดแก้มมากกว่า ชีมีการปัดให้แดงยิ่งขึ้นไปอีก 5555555
แต่ถึงจะสนุกเพลินๆ มันก็มีความดาร์คน่าหดหู่อยู่เด้อ Trigger warning: Rape ตัวโตๆ เลย อ่านแล้วเหม่อไปพักนึง
February 24, 2021
90-luvun alkuun sijoittuvaa Robertsin perushöttöä. Tämän kirjan avulla nollaa aivot sopivasti työpäivän jälkeen ja samalla saa fiilistellä aikaa ennen älyvempaimia!
Tarinassa näkee loistavasti myös asenteidemme kehityksen; tällaisia sankarihahmoja Roberts ei enää uusiin julkaisuihinsa kirjoita. Colt loistaa historian havinan sivuilla, mutta nykypäivään tuotuna macho-käytös lähinnä puistattaa. Althea on puolestaan hahmona yllättävän yksipuolinen täydellisyys- rankasta menneisyydestään huolimatta. Petyin, kun Althean menneisyys viimein paljastettiin. Hahmosta puuttui jokin syvempi ulottuvuus, joka olisi tehnyt hänestä todellisemman.
Tarinassa näkee loistavasti myös asenteidemme kehityksen; tällaisia sankarihahmoja Roberts ei enää uusiin julkaisuihinsa kirjoita. Colt loistaa historian havinan sivuilla, mutta nykypäivään tuotuna macho-käytös lähinnä puistattaa. Althea on puolestaan hahmona yllättävän yksipuolinen täydellisyys- rankasta menneisyydestään huolimatta. Petyin, kun Althean menneisyys viimein paljastettiin. Hahmosta puuttui jokin syvempi ulottuvuus, joka olisi tehnyt hänestä todellisemman.
August 15, 2024
Je n'ai pas suivi la série auquel se raccroche ce tome, mais ça n'a rien gâché. C'est un romantic suspens un peu court à mon sens car tout va assez vite entre les héros, même si d'un autre côté, on a hâte de pouvoir retrouver la jeune adolescente et la sortir de l'enfer. L'histoire se lit bien, Nora Roberts n'a plus rien à prouver, même si ce n'est pas son meilleur roman. Le sujet est difficile mais l'histoire offre quelques moments d'humour pour alléger, et la tension entre les héros est pleine d'étincelles.
Lecture agréable.
Lecture agréable.
October 27, 2019
Oplæser: Amina Jasmina Jensen. Jeg er ikke en fan. Hendes stemme passer slet ikke til bogen.
Nora Roberts er vor tids Barbara Cartland. Ingredienserne er det samme: en smuk pige, en pragtfuld mand og en ulykkelig omstændighed der bringer dem sammen. Jamen det er da hyggeligt. Jeg vil naturligvis ikke afsløre om de levede lykkeligt til deres dages ende, for så ville jeg jo ødelægge spændingen. Skal læses for det de er: dejlig romantisk hyggelæsning.
Nora Roberts er vor tids Barbara Cartland. Ingredienserne er det samme: en smuk pige, en pragtfuld mand og en ulykkelig omstændighed der bringer dem sammen. Jamen det er da hyggeligt. Jeg vil naturligvis ikke afsløre om de levede lykkeligt til deres dages ende, for så ville jeg jo ødelægge spændingen. Skal læses for det de er: dejlig romantisk hyggelæsning.
January 1, 2025
I loved this book from the Night tales series! After reading a story and becoming vested in the character, the end of the story is something bittersweet. One of my favorite parts of Nora Robert’s series is the inclusion of characters from previous stories in the series!
September 24, 2019
Home sick for the day and I just wanted something to read in bed. It’s an early Nora but she’s reliable as always.
March 12, 2023
Dnf @50%
cliche upon cliche.. I bet i can predict pretty accurately where the plot and their relationship is going.
cliche upon cliche.. I bet i can predict pretty accurately where the plot and their relationship is going.
April 9, 2021
Read this years ago, revisited on audio. Loved it!
November 25, 2022
Para empezar nada mal, enganche garantizado si te gusta el romance, pero muy básico. Muy entretenido justo lo que necesitaba para despejar la mente.
July 30, 2014
A nothing read. There is absolutely no value in this book. The writing style is also very old-fashioned. I detested it. I found myself becoming very irritated with the obsession over the character's looks. In almost every sentence the writer has to stress the beauty of her character. It was such a generic story. Boy meets girl, sparks fly, they don't get along, dark pasts etc. These sorts of books might have worked in the time it was published, but definitely not now, unlike books written by George Orwell, Jane Austen, and many other prominent writers. Some of Nora's other books I have enjoyed, but this one was just awful. Maybe it's time for new writers, with more open-minded, realistic writing.
March 27, 2015
Colt Nightshade's friends ask for his help in finding their teenage daughter who has run away so he promises to find her. He likes to work alone and doesn't worry about following the rules but his friend, the Captain of the Denver police department makes him partner with Lieutenant Althea Grayson, who always follows the rules. Althea was the captain's former partner. Since he knows them both well he thinks they will work well together. Even though they are opposites and used to handling cases differently, they are very attracted to each other.
I didn't care that this was a very old book; I do love Nora Roberts writing. It was so nice to read about a romance that built slowly and the couple liked each other as people as well as were physically attracted to each other.
I didn't care that this was a very old book; I do love Nora Roberts writing. It was so nice to read about a romance that built slowly and the couple liked each other as people as well as were physically attracted to each other.
May 18, 2020
Muy buena historia!! Misterio con romance, fiel al estilo Nora Roberts.
Althea y Colt tienen mucho en que trabajar para desenmascarar una red de prostitución, pedofilia, secuestro y asesinato. Como si la situación no fuera lo suficientemente difícil, también toca algo muy personal para cada uno de ellos.
Es una historia de suspenso pero focalizada en el romance balanceando perfectamente ambas partes. Atrapante de principio a fin.
December 27, 2021
"In falling they had suffered the torments of love. She had never been certain the joys balanced those torments."
I was screaming the entire time, because this was basically Eve and Roarke!❤️😭
Well, at least the backbone of them. But everything that makes them what they are, everything was there. And it was too much for me to stay objective and not compare and imagine it wasn't actually Eve and Roarke.
Sooo, I'm not sure if I actually loved the book or was just fangirling the whole time about characters that weren't technically even in the book.
""An attractive man," she thought objectively, "nicely polished on the outside, a pity he was so ordinary on the inside.""
Althea was giving me such an Eve vibe. The job always coming first, threatening men and generally being uninterested in their pathetic attempts to woo her. That's my girl.
She totally had that no nonsense attitude, getting things done and not having any time for distractions. Well, until a very good looking distraction came along.
"If a man had to have a partner, she might as well be easy on the eyes."
"Cole liked families, other peoples, in any case."
While not crazy billionaire rich, Cole still had some streaks of Roarke. Like the shady, thieving side and the charming, adoring side towards Eve, in this case, Althea. There were some little things too that just could not go unnoticed.
Like, giving her aspirin for her headache, feeding her and fussing over her, calling her darling...😍
I did not know what I was signing up for when I started this book.
Also, unlike Roarke at least he could cook. 🤭
"For death always drew them (spectators), (..) greedy, Althea knew, for a glimpse of death to reaffirm that they were alive and untouched."
Starting with a dead snitch? Sounds familiar as well.
This book just made me so happy with flashbacks of Naked in Death. Because while Althea was a more feminine version of Eve, she and Cole just had that crazy chemistry Eve and Roarke has. Not to mention the case was very similar to the one in the first book in the In Death series as well.
It felt like going over all their firsts again and it made me way too nostalgic for the good old days.
Although, I have to say, not the first kiss at some place used to make porn. Underage porn at that.😬
While this book was filled with pretty serious topics, it also had its humor in just the right places and in just the right amount. Here are some of my faves:
"People talked around him cause he looked like his brain would fit in a tea cup but he was smart."
"He had to admire her driving. He had no choice since she was behind the wheel and his life was in her hands."
"One of the major problems of having kids, as he saw it, was that parents were forced to go back to school."
"You're too good looking to be selling something I don't want."
" I can't please everybody, so I please myself." Amen to that, Cole.🤣
""Who the hell are you, Nightshade?"
"Why, I'm the answer to your prayers."" ☠️😂
For all the laughs, there were plenty of tears too. The case was heavy and personal, and very similar to what Eve had to go through. Still, Althea's character development in just one book instead of 50 was interesting to see. Maybe it did feel rushed but it was still wholesome.
""I still feel so empty inside, like a part of me is not there anymore."
"You'll fill it with something else. You can't let this block off your feelings for other people. It can make you strong, Liz, but you don't want it to make you hard.""
"When you're a child, you do nothing. You're at the mercy of adults and the reality is, the great many adults have no mercy."
Her nightmares and what she said about being the victim made my heart ache. How what happened to her only made her better understand what it is to be a victim and I think it only made her better at her job, because she knows and she cares. It has always awed me how hard and distant she can make herself to be and appear for other people, as well, when actually she's so empathetic and compassionate.
"Old scars. They only ache at odd moments."
"I'm the same person I was before I told you. The trouble is, after people hear a story like that, they change."
The main storyline, at least for me, was, you guessed it, the romance. I could not get enough of those two. The banter was so good and so witty, them both trying to outsmart each other when really it just showed how similar they were.
"All those layers. Can't say I've ever run into a woman that had me just as interested in peeling the layers of her psyche as peeling off her clothes."
"I wouldn't want to hurt her but I can't promise it won't happen. The thing is, Fletch, for the first time I've run into a woman who matters enough to hurt me back."
When he told her that he thought he loved her and she would have been less shocked if he pulled a gun on her. So Eve.
I, honestly, could go on and on but the bottom line is, they were the best.
"He wanted her to let go, to tumble with him wherever the moment took them, to yield to him even as he yielded to her. To gamble when she wasn't sure of the odds."
Favorite quote: "You've had enough coffee."❤️❤️❤️
In case someone missed it, yes, I loved this book. The characters, the plot, everything was great and full of heart. It was strange at some points, like two worlds colliding but, ultimately, it was an amazing reading experience.
4 stars because, well, it wasn't Eve and Roarke.
"Too many lives get lost in the cracks, it means something when you can pull one out."
P.S Emergency landing would send Eve in a frenzy.
P.P.S Althea and sugared almonds ❤️ (I know I'm too deep into this)
P.P.P.S That cover is atrocious.
I was screaming the entire time, because this was basically Eve and Roarke!❤️😭
Well, at least the backbone of them. But everything that makes them what they are, everything was there. And it was too much for me to stay objective and not compare and imagine it wasn't actually Eve and Roarke.
Sooo, I'm not sure if I actually loved the book or was just fangirling the whole time about characters that weren't technically even in the book.
""An attractive man," she thought objectively, "nicely polished on the outside, a pity he was so ordinary on the inside.""
Althea was giving me such an Eve vibe. The job always coming first, threatening men and generally being uninterested in their pathetic attempts to woo her. That's my girl.
She totally had that no nonsense attitude, getting things done and not having any time for distractions. Well, until a very good looking distraction came along.
"If a man had to have a partner, she might as well be easy on the eyes."
"Cole liked families, other peoples, in any case."
While not crazy billionaire rich, Cole still had some streaks of Roarke. Like the shady, thieving side and the charming, adoring side towards Eve, in this case, Althea. There were some little things too that just could not go unnoticed.
Like, giving her aspirin for her headache, feeding her and fussing over her, calling her darling...😍
I did not know what I was signing up for when I started this book.
Also, unlike Roarke at least he could cook. 🤭
"For death always drew them (spectators), (..) greedy, Althea knew, for a glimpse of death to reaffirm that they were alive and untouched."
Starting with a dead snitch? Sounds familiar as well.
This book just made me so happy with flashbacks of Naked in Death. Because while Althea was a more feminine version of Eve, she and Cole just had that crazy chemistry Eve and Roarke has. Not to mention the case was very similar to the one in the first book in the In Death series as well.
It felt like going over all their firsts again and it made me way too nostalgic for the good old days.
Although, I have to say, not the first kiss at some place used to make porn. Underage porn at that.😬
While this book was filled with pretty serious topics, it also had its humor in just the right places and in just the right amount. Here are some of my faves:
"People talked around him cause he looked like his brain would fit in a tea cup but he was smart."
"He had to admire her driving. He had no choice since she was behind the wheel and his life was in her hands."
"One of the major problems of having kids, as he saw it, was that parents were forced to go back to school."
"You're too good looking to be selling something I don't want."
" I can't please everybody, so I please myself." Amen to that, Cole.🤣
""Who the hell are you, Nightshade?"
"Why, I'm the answer to your prayers."" ☠️😂
For all the laughs, there were plenty of tears too. The case was heavy and personal, and very similar to what Eve had to go through. Still, Althea's character development in just one book instead of 50 was interesting to see. Maybe it did feel rushed but it was still wholesome.
""I still feel so empty inside, like a part of me is not there anymore."
"You'll fill it with something else. You can't let this block off your feelings for other people. It can make you strong, Liz, but you don't want it to make you hard.""
"When you're a child, you do nothing. You're at the mercy of adults and the reality is, the great many adults have no mercy."
Her nightmares and what she said about being the victim made my heart ache. How what happened to her only made her better understand what it is to be a victim and I think it only made her better at her job, because she knows and she cares. It has always awed me how hard and distant she can make herself to be and appear for other people, as well, when actually she's so empathetic and compassionate.
"Old scars. They only ache at odd moments."
"I'm the same person I was before I told you. The trouble is, after people hear a story like that, they change."
The main storyline, at least for me, was, you guessed it, the romance. I could not get enough of those two. The banter was so good and so witty, them both trying to outsmart each other when really it just showed how similar they were.
"All those layers. Can't say I've ever run into a woman that had me just as interested in peeling the layers of her psyche as peeling off her clothes."
"I wouldn't want to hurt her but I can't promise it won't happen. The thing is, Fletch, for the first time I've run into a woman who matters enough to hurt me back."
When he told her that he thought he loved her and she would have been less shocked if he pulled a gun on her. So Eve.
I, honestly, could go on and on but the bottom line is, they were the best.
"He wanted her to let go, to tumble with him wherever the moment took them, to yield to him even as he yielded to her. To gamble when she wasn't sure of the odds."
Favorite quote: "You've had enough coffee."❤️❤️❤️
In case someone missed it, yes, I loved this book. The characters, the plot, everything was great and full of heart. It was strange at some points, like two worlds colliding but, ultimately, it was an amazing reading experience.
4 stars because, well, it wasn't Eve and Roarke.
"Too many lives get lost in the cracks, it means something when you can pull one out."
P.S Emergency landing would send Eve in a frenzy.
P.P.S Althea and sugared almonds ❤️ (I know I'm too deep into this)
P.P.P.S That cover is atrocious.
March 9, 2016
Audiobook: 2016
First read: 2012
Gefällt mir noch immer ganz gut, auch wenn man merkt, dass die Geschichte bereits 1993 im Original veröffentlicht wurde: keine Handys und Videorekorder ;) :D
Auf jeden Fall mag ich Thea: selbstbewusst, stark, schön, aber eigentlich einsam und von ihrer Vergangenheit geprägt.
First read: 2012
Gefällt mir noch immer ganz gut, auch wenn man merkt, dass die Geschichte bereits 1993 im Original veröffentlicht wurde: keine Handys und Videorekorder ;) :D
Auf jeden Fall mag ich Thea: selbstbewusst, stark, schön, aber eigentlich einsam und von ihrer Vergangenheit geprägt.
February 10, 2011
I read this years ago. I think the TV show Bones is based on this storyline. Strict Ice Princess with a cowboy cop can be explosive. This one is not too bad. It is Ms. Roberts who still wrote sweet contemporary w/o the edge.
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