I savor Nora Roberts books like the little mini-vacation they are.

In this story, Thea & her brother end up staying with their grandmother longer than anticipated when their parents are murdered - & even though Thea was hundreds of miles away, she witnessed it. Her psychic abilities allow her to bring her parents’ killer to justice, but unfortunately the homicidal psychopath has the same gift she does (he just chooses to use his in a twisted way). Over the years Thea builds a life for herself, but consistently has the shadow of that imprisoned murderer in her mind - & eventually she’ll have no choice but to face him…

Thea’s Grammie is the kind of woman I aspire to be when I’m her age, & I love how NR can make anyplace she decides to set a story a destination I’d love to visit. The paranormal aspect of this book was very interesting, & I loved all the dogs running about (a constant I can count on in NR stories). I very much enjoyed the way that video games were featured in this story, & the unexpected aspect of Thea getting to live many a teenage girl’s dream (you’ll see what I mean if you read it, no spoilers!) was a fun addition.

Thank you very much to NetGalley & St. Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thea and her brother love spending time every summer at Grammie Lucy's house out in the country. But when Thea and her Grandmother have the same dream, they know something terrible has happened. This is the gift that generations of women in the family have had and Grammie needs to help teach Thea how to use it. After helping the police find their parents killer and putting him in prison, everything should be better, but it isn't.

This is fast paced page turner that keeps your interest from the first page to the last. A very interesting plot with wonderful characters! I highly recommend this one.

Thank you the Publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.

Nora Roberts is the queen of storytelling.
How good, you ask?
Well, we don't meet the hero until nearly 50% in the story....and I wasn't even mad about it!
I was engrossed in the heroine's backstory, the tragic family history, the fleshing out of the creepy villain.

When our hero and heroine finally meet, it felt like a sigh, like coming home to all of our Nora Roberts' books.

I loved the hero's son. I loved his dog. I loved it all.

Another win for Nora Roberts. She showed us, again, why she is simply a master at her craft.

This novel has a complicated and absolutely compelling plot dealing with two children who lose their parents to a senseless and horrible murder. Thea and Rem were visiting their Grammie in the hills of Kentucky when their parents are brutally murdered back home in Virginia. Thea has the “sight” to see and lead the police to the killer but although he is in prison, he has a thirst for revenge that will not be quenched. The story meanders through the lives of Thea and Rem as they grow up, finish their education and start their own careers. It’s fascinating that Thea’s career is designing video games since she seems to use part of that angst from her parents’ murders to create games about seeking truth and justice. The plot is fast-paced at first, slows down some in the middle as they establish their independent lives, and then picks up the pace again as the killer gets closer to Thea. The premise isn’t exactly believable but it is very entertaining. The characters were very relatable, and my heart broke for the kids who lost their happy family too young and had to make choices to move forward without their loved ones. Grammie, I think, was a favorite character because she is so wise and rock solid during the whole ordeal even though it was her daughter who was murdered. She remained a strong and steadfast presence in the lives of Thea and Rem. I enjoyed the complexities of the story and the way the psychic abilities of Thea and the killer added an extra layer of mystery and some gripping suspense-filled moments. With heart and hope, this is a tale of overcoming adversity and using one’s strengths to ultimately defeat evil. Great and memorable story!
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In "Mind Games," siblings Thea and Rem spend summers with their grandmother in Kentucky. Thea has psychic abilities that help solve a tragedy. Following Thea's journey from loss to growth, the book blends family, mystery, drama, and romance.

Nora Roberts' storytelling captivated me, especially in Thea's development and psychic gift. The characters, like Grammie, add depth with their wisdom. The audiobook enhances the experience with great narration.

Overall, "Mind Games" is a captivating read, well-written and engaging. Thanks to St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for the ARC!

WOW!!! This was so good!! I loved Thea and Rem and Lucy!!! I didn't want to put it down. The monster that was Riggs was horrible. Ty and Bray were fun. My only knock, is the misunderstanding that separates Thea and Ty. I felt like there needed to be a little more development of Ty's character or a different reason for the break. But other than that it was amazing!!

I am a long time Nora Roberts fan; I have read many, many of her books and have yet to find one that I didn’t like. This one was no exception! It’s a traditional Nora Roberts, but with a paranormal twist that I enjoyed. It was definitely suspenseful and I really enjoyed the main character, Thea. I am a sucker for a strong woman finding love through adversity, and this one fit that bill perfectly!

Mind Games pulled me in from the very first page. Thea is a smart, strong, capable woman who has lived through tragedy. She finds strength from her family and friends. Tyler has a young son he's raising on his own and has come to his great grandmas house to decide if it's where he wants to put down roots. When he meets Thea and her mountains a dog those roots start to take hold. Romance that makes your heart sigh, the cutest little boy that will make you laugh and the suspense of what is stalking Thea will have you turning pages to the very end! I loved every minute of it.

This was a totally amazing and enthralling story! Ms. Roberts has a way of making the fantastical into reality that is easy to roll with and is so enjoyable. She is a wonderful writer and I enjoy her wide variety of books.

Thea had special gifts that she had used sparingly throughout her life, especially after the deaths of her parents when she and her brother were young. She grows up to be a highly successful video game designer, who had a teenage crush on famous singer Tyler. They meet as adults and their relationship slowly grows, with ups and downs long the way. In the meantime, she also continues to deal with the man who murdered her parents. The climax is so fitting and well-done, totally befitting a Nora Roberts book! Highly recommended.

A must read from Ms. Roberts.
I’m a huge fan of her books and I love how her books develop. I love the suspense.
Thea suffers a traumatic loss that bring her and her brother and grandmother closer together.
I love how Ms. Roberts makes you feel and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
A definite page turner.
Can’t wait to see what’s next from Ms. Roberts.

Reading Nora Roberts is like sitting down in a comfortable armchair in front of a roaring fire. You know you can relax and settle in.

I really liked Thea and the entire supporting cast, the small town Kentucky setting. The whole thing is just so competently constructed, I sunk into the story and hundreds of pages just flew by.

My one niggle is that I always hate reading Villain POV so I skimmed those sections.

Note: I received an ARC of this book from the publisher, via NetGalley.

I finished this in the early morning hours as this cute pup thought it was breakfast time.

I used to gobble up Nora Roberts book like they were life affirming air but as I get older I like to take my time with them. Reading a few chapters a night was my reward for doing the hard things throughout the day.

Mind Games has quickly become a favorite NR book. I adore the setting of Appalachian KY. I love my home state and enjoy when writers do it justice.

Thea is the strong heroine we want in life. The kick butt and take names later female. Family is everything to her whether that be blood or ones she has picked. You mess with family and she will take you down like sticks in a windstorm.

A few scenes will take your breath away at the gruesomeness of a serial killer’s mind. A few scenes will leave you smiling from ear to ear with love. A perfect 4.5 star read.

I have really come to enjoy the new direction Nora Roberts has taken in her last few standalones. They aren't the typical romantic suspense formula and I have enjoyed the change. In fact this is more suspense to me than romantic suspense, but I'm here for the change. In Mind Games we have Thea, who has the sight and on a particularly horrifying night when she was 12 she ends up seeing her parents murder. Because of what Thea saw she is able to give police enough information to locate the killer and put him behind bars. The killer also has the same ability so they have a connection of sorts that Thea spends most of her life working to block out.

As Mind Games progresses we watch Thea (and her brother Rem) grow up in the mountains of West Virginia. We see them grow and change and I loved these glimpses into how they because the adults they are now. As we enter the final phase where Thea is being bombarded by her parents killer she is also falling in love with former boy band extraordinaire Ty, who has an adorable son. Thea and Ty's relationship was fun to watch unfold and you can easily seem them being pulled to each other.

Mind Games felt like the older Nora Roberts books that I used to devour. Thea is a strong and stable through all the adversity that is thrown her way. I can see myself right there in the Applachians with Grammy making special candles and soaps and all the baking. I felt the ending was a bit flat for how long Thea and her parents killer went head to head. Then it was over so quickly from all the build up. I feel the romance in her books now really fall flat. But compared to her recent last 4-6 books I felt this has been closer to her previous work. I enjoyed the dog and the little boy and how Ty was her childhood boy band crush. Now that would be something to end up dating/marrying your boy band crush. Hanson brothers anyone?

MIND GAMES is a must-read for fans of suspense, romance, contemporary and, of course, Nora Roberts!

Reviewed by Annetta Sweetko

Complete review: https://freshfiction.com/review.php?id=86724

Once again Nora roberts knocked it out of the park with this book. I love how she weaves her stories and how descriptive she is when describing the places. Definitely a great read.

This book is fascinating and keeps you invested from start to finish. They are when she is young and visiting her grandmother with her younger brother while her parents spend time together. Sophia has a gift which allows her to see things when her parents are being killed. Her grandmother knows about her gift and convinces the police that the Knows who the killer is and gets him arrested and convicted. What’s most fascinating is later when Thea is an adult she realizes that the killer also has the same gift as her and can be in her mind as well. It’s fascinating and interesting to see how she is trying to get with her when she meets Ty , who is a single father. I really liked the characters in the book and the plot itself was fascinating.

Nora Roberts does it again with her romantic suspense novel. I will read anything that Nora Roberts writes because I just know it’s going to be good.

Thea has a special sight just like her grandmother and when tragedy strikes she is forced to come to terms with how powerful this sight can be. As she gets older she struggles with the monster inside her head and wonders how she can get rid of him.

This was a different concept than other novels I’ve read by her but I enjoyed it just the same. I felt a wide range of emotions throughout this book. It sucked me in from the first page and didn’t let go until the end.

Overall rating of this book is 4.5/5 stars!

Mind Games by Nora Roberts has slid right into my top favorites of 2024 and beyond! I loved the interwoven storylines, the different points of view, and being able to read and experience the main character's life from childhood to adulthood. The underlying gifts Roberts blesses her characters with played right into and exceeded my love of intuition and the unexplained. Once you read this, you'll know what I mean - and read this you should! If you love HEA, with full circled storylines, fully formed characters, and connection then Mind Games should be added to your TBR!

Thank you to the author, publishers, and Net Galley for my advanced copy of this title in exchange for my honest review. I loved it so much that I even purchased it in hardback and audio! This review has been left on Good Reads and Amazon.

good mystery and i loved the friends too. I really enjoyed the romance and how it solved . I also loved reading this author. Really enjoyed her friends. Great book.