Wow! This book was something. The story will stick with me for some time for sure.

The book is about Thea who is 12 and her family. Every year Thea and her little brother spend part of the summer with her grandma in Kentucky. The kids absolutely love it and look forward to it every year.

Thea and the women in her family have some sort of "gift" that has been passed on for generations. It's not always a blessing. They can see things that no one else can. Visions of sorts. The first night at grandma's, Thea and her grandmother both wake up after seeing the most awful thing happen - her parents being murdered. The story progresses as Thea grows up and learns to live life with her grandma but without her parents, The guy who murdered her is in prison and can never hurt anyone again. The thing is... he has the "gift" too and he's haunting Thea in these mind games they are both playing.

At the same time Thea and her family all are living life. Thea and her brother both grow up with grandma and their parent's murder isn't the only sad thing they go through. The book follows the kids as they grow up and finish their educations, become adults, and start living their own lives. There is so much more than the death of their parents. It's not just a mystery, it's a love story, suspense, and more. A little of everything.

I have never read anything like this. Ever, It was so good and kept me invested. Page after page I thought I knew what was coming but I never expected that. Great read for sure. 100% recommend if you like a good thriller.

Excellent, excellent, excellent

I loved this tale by Nora Roberts. It hit all the right notes for me. I'm sure it'll be one I reread many times in the future.

Thea Fox and her younger brother Rem spend part of every summer in Redbud Hollow, Kentucky at their grandmother's place. It's their favorite thing to do. This summer will end in tragedy, though, and life will never be the same for any of them.

This story takes the reader through all the different emotions - happiness, sadness, grief, love, betrayal, and so much more. There is strong, strong family ties throughout.

There's a strong paranormal thread running through the story. The women in Thea's family have always had second sight and Thea's is the strongest yet.

I just loved this story...even the scary parts...because there are scary parts throughout the book. There is a serial killer.

Get this book and read it...you won't be sorry.

I received this Digital Review Copy through Net Galley and St. Martin's Press in exchange for an honest review. This is that review.

Fantastic read from Nora Roberts! Totally sucked me into the storyline and I enjoyed the read so much I forgot about everything else around me!

Nora roberts standalone novels are among my favorites by her. This particular novel had a slight paranormal element, which added to the suspense and drama. As always, she writes amazing characters,

I usually enjoy Nora Roberts' books, and Mind Games had some of the things I like—strong characters, a bit of mystery, and a touch of the supernatural. The story started off well, but somewhere along the way, it lost a bit of its momentum. Some parts felt slow, and a few twists were easy to see coming. It wasn’t a bad read by any means, just not one that really stuck with me. Fans of her style will probably still enjoy it, but it didn’t quite wow me.

The title fits perfectly with this story. A battle of the minds that kept me reading. I know many who will enjoy this read and will recommend it to them. Thank you for allowing me to read an ARC of Mind Games.

As with almost all of Nora Roberts books, I loved it! The depth of the characters and the gambit of emotions I felt while reading were amazing! The storyline was addicting and I couldn't get enough.

A spellbinding blend of heartbreak, hope, and just a touch of spooky.
Nora Roberts delivers again with a story that’s as devastating as it is uplifting. While the psychic angle isn’t usually my jam, this one isn’t really about the supernatural—it’s about people. Love, friendship, family… and no one writes those better than Nora.

It does get a little bogged down in the tiny everyday details—those moments dragged a bit for me—but once the story picks up, it really takes off. I was hooked, guessing until the final chapters, and absolutely loved the ending.

The beginning hit me hard. As a mom, it made me stop, reflect, and even sparked some real changes in my own life. That’s powerful storytelling.

A little eerie, a lot emotional, and impossible to put down.

4 ⭐️ —definitely recommend!

Classic Nora Roberts, you can spot them a mile away from storyline, to phrasing, to ending. That isn’t a bad thing at all. This was a satisfying scratch to a Nora Roberts itch

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.

Nora Roberts does it again! Mind Games is masterful in that it combines a mystery, a serial killer, telepathy, family dynamics, and a romance in one book. On occasion, it felt like extra information was given when the story could have been a little tighter, but overall, well written and paced. Fans will appreciate this stand alone mystery and for those who choose this book as their first Nora Roberts will be impressed by the plot’s complexity, as long as they are comfortable with the idea of mind reading and ESP.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley and have written an objective review.

Whenever I need a story I will love, I know I can go to NR 🫶🏻 and her romantic suspense are some of my absolute favourites!!!

And this one was no different 👏🏻👏🏻 the characters, the story, everything was spot on & kept me engaged from page 1!! So so good!!

Thea was strong, proud of herself, & willing to help anyone. She had her self conscious times, but that only made her more relatable. And the strong family bonds she had, and craved, felt very real to me. I loved her interactions with her brother, Grammie, Ty, and Bray 💕💕💕

If you’re looking for a romantic suspense that’s bingeable, gripping, centred in a small town, and sprinkled with some psychic abilities, then maybe check this one out!!

Thank you so much @netgalley @stmartinspress for the gifted copy!

I will preface this review with the fact that I love Nora Roberts book. Her romance book specifically, she jut has a great way with pulling the reader in. This one isn't a "romance" per se but really intrigued me so I read it. It was really good. There i heartache and romance but there is also growth, understanding, strength and a strong ability to make a life worth living despite the trials and intrusion. Watching Thea struggle to live a normal life while accepting her gifts and fighting against Riggs evil was fascinating. Going through this book, seeing people with the same gift use it in different ways and really feel like what's going on in the mind is "real" was great writing. Definitely check it out.

I really enjoyed this. Solid romantic suspense from queen Nora. I felt like the suspense was well done, not too much time with the villain. Loved the relationships, as always.

I really enjoy Roberts's standalone. This one was good. The mystical aspect of "knowing things" wasn't my favorite, but seeing how certain scenes played out was interesting. Mind Games wasn't as suspense/thriller as I wanted, but I enjoyed the relationships, romance, and growth between characters.

Nora Roberts is an oldy but a goody. Until Mind Games, I had only read her romance novels. This was a whole new world for me! I always enjoy reading books with a little bit of mysticism. Thea's gift of mind/soul reading was so interesting to read. I felt so terrible for her as a child witnessing her parents murder in her dreams, but was happy that she uses her gift to help solve the murder-AND the police believe her! The suspense of Thea and the killer entering each others minds kept me wanting to read more. I read this one really quickly and enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's press for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

Was this my favorite Nora Roberts book ever? Probably not. But it was okay. I'm not so into spirits and ghosts and this book had a bit more of that than I might have liked. It still flowed in that way all of Roberts' books do and it certainly wasn't bad....just not my favorite.

This is a little different from the normal Nora Roberts in that you know who the bad guy is from the beginning but that in no way takes away from the intrigue of the book.

I love the characters and their family bonds after terrible tragedy. The chemistry between the hero and heroine is perfect even with his little boy added in. Getting to meet the teenage heartthrob and falling in love makes it a little sweeter.

I highly recommend this book. Very entertaining and I've already read it twice and know I will read it again.

Thea and her brother have stayed with their grandma for two weeks every SUmmer. THis year is different. Thea learns she has a special ability passed down from her Grandmother. With this ability her and her Grandmother see the same thing. As Thea deals with this she learns alot more about herself.


This was a fast paced book. It was definitely different for a Nora Roberts book, which I loved. I would love to see more books like this from Nora.

I love Nora Roberts' work and this one doesn't disappoint. This is another of her combined romance and thriller/mystery stories, and I didn't want to put it down. It is a little spooky, but I liked it! Many thanks to the author, St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.