I am always up to read any Nora Roberts! Whether she is writing mystery, suspense, sci-fi, or romance they are always good. This one was no exception to that. It was everything a good Nora Roberts always is. Enough romance to keep it interesting and enough suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Mind Games by Nora Roberts
Genres: Romantic Suspense

The #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Identity presents a suspenseful new novel of tragedy and trauma, love and family, and the evil that awaits.

As they do each June, the Foxes have driven the winding roads of Appalachia to drop off their children for a two-week stay at their grandmother’s. Here, twelve-year-old Thea can run free and breathe in the smells of pine and fresh bread and Grammie’s handmade candles. But as her parents head back to suburban Virginia, they have no idea they’re about to cross paths with a ticking time bomb.

Back in Kentucky, Thea and her grandmother Lucy both awaken from the same nightmare. And though the two have never discussed the special kind of sight they share, they know as soon as their tearful eyes meet that something terrible has happened.

The kids will be staying with Grammie now in Redbud Hollow, and thanks to Thea’s vision, their parents’ killer will spend his life in supermax. Over time, Thea will make friends, build a career, find love. But that ability to see into minds and souls still lurks within her, and though Grammie calls it a gift, it feels more like a curse―because the inmate who shattered her childhood has the same ability. Thea can hear his twisted thoughts and witness his evil acts from miles away. He knows it, and hungers for vengeance. A long, silent battle will be waged between them―and eventually bring them face to face, and head to head…

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Mind Games by Nora Roberts absolutely blew me away. I always look forward to her books, but this one exceeded every expectation—I devoured it with my heart in my throat and tears in my eyes. Roberts once again proves she’s a master of emotional, layered storytelling, effortlessly weaving suspense, family bonds, heartbreak, healing, and yes—mind games—into one unforgettable novel.

The story follows siblings Thea and Rem Fox, who spend idyllic summers at their grandmother Lucy’s house in the Appalachian mountains. It’s a place filled with love, freedom, fresh bread, handmade candles, and the simple joy of childhood. But one summer, everything changes. After Thea and Lucy share a chilling, identical vision, it becomes clear that something terrible has happened—and the lives of these children are forever altered. Thanks to Thea’s rare gift, justice is served, but their grief is just beginning.

What follows is a story about resilience, growing up in the aftermath of tragedy, and the deep, unshakeable bond between siblings. I fell in love with Rem and Thea—watching them grow up together, tease one another, and always have each other’s backs. And Grandma Lucy? She stole my heart. Fiercely loving, a little sassy, and the kind of grandparent everyone wishes they had. Her animals, with their adorable names and quirky personalities, were the cherry on top of an already emotional and immersive story.

Mind Games is dark, twisty, deeply emotional, and unexpectedly beautiful. It made me laugh, broke my heart, and reminded me of the strength of family and the power of love. Nora Roberts has created something truly special with this story—these characters will stay with me for a long time. If you haven’t added this to your TBR yet, do it now. Just be warned: you’ll need tissues.

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