I read my first Nora Roberts book right after my grandmother passed away- more than 20 years ago because my grandmother loved her romances and now I received an ARC of one of her books. I was ecstatic.

This book has everything I enjoy reading. There's drama, growth, romance and supernatural elements. I always loved how Roberts can put magic or supernatural elements to her novels. She does it so well.

This was an easy read and the characters are very likeable.

I would recommend to any one that loves a good romance novel with a touch of suspense!

Going in, I thought it was going to be more thriller-ish based off the blurb. But at the 45% mark, a romance gets thrown in and it definitely leans heavier on the romance aspect during the rest of the book.

Sometimes the pacing was a little too slow, like I wasn't sure where the book was going. Yet the end felt a little rushed.

While there were some downfalls, I did enjoy the book. Probably give it a 3.5 rounded up to a 4.

I received this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This is another amazing book by Ms Roberts combing the paranormal , romance and suspense. I loved both the main characters .
The family relationships were amazing and all the animals especially with the little boy. I am not a animal person loved that interactions
As has been the case with a lot of recent books by Nora the main characters don't meet on page till almost 50% of the book. I am not sure if I would read a "romance" by anybody else if that happened

I could’ve cried when I got the ARC for Mind Games from @netgalley. But when I also got the audio from @macmillan.audio I happy danced.

What’s better than a ebook ARC ? BOTH, so you can tandem read 💃🏼

As one of my all time fav authors I was so dang excited….but this was such a weird book for me. Maybe my expectations were too high ? :/ but I felt like it was a thriller, then a mystery with some magic. Then it was a romance ? It was just too much, didn’t flow great and I’m so so sad I didn’t love it!

Thank you so much to one of my favorite OG authors Nora Roberts for another amazing book! & thank you @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for the ARC to enjoy and binge before releasing!

#macmillanaudio #macmillanpublishers #audiobooks

A human story with a touch of grace and love.. A family with strong unconditional love and support. A woman who believes in her abilities to succeed and conquer the worse that life has dealt her. A slow paced love that has its Hallmark moment, when the guy loses trust in the woman through misunderstanding. It is a gentle read with a dash of tension.

I liked the idea of the story. And I did mostly enjoy it. It felt like a Nora Roberts book, but then it also didn’t. More thriller than romance. I wanted some parts to be shorter and some parts to be longer, some areas felt choppy. Not as much romance or interplay between the two leads as I would normally expect because he doesn’t show up until halfway through. The writing is still good, just not what I was expecting.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press. ~I was given this book and made no commitments to leave my opinions, favorable or otherwise~

Good book! Really makes you think. It held my attention with the thrills and the romance was a perfect mix. This was my first Nora Roberts book in 16 years. I loved reading her books in the past and read all of them and then this was my first one that makes me want to read the ones I’ve missed since then.

I am a huge Nora Roberts fan so when I got an early copy of Mind Games from Netgalley I was super excited! This book was amazing! I couldn't put it down! There were so many things that happened that it kept me on the edge of my seat, devouring the story, while simultaneously trying to read slow so it didn't end. There were twists and turns that I never saw coming. If you enjoy suspense and romance, this is the book for you! (5+ stars)

How does Nora Roberts keep creating such compelling stories?! Mind Games is another winner in a long line of books with strong female leads, relatable characters, romance and suspense. And, there's a bit of the supernatural too!

Grab the tissues and get ready to go on an emotional journey of tears and laughter. Nora Roberts is a master of capturing a readers attention and keeping them turning the pages. There are so many wonderful characters in this story. There is Thea and Rem who lost their parents. There is Grammie who is a force of nature and the glue that holds everything together. The story takes place over almost two decades and is set in the beautiful Kentucky mountains. It covers loss, family, love and resilience. This is a story that will stick with you long after you’ve read the last word.

Mind Games is a stand-alone book by Nora Roberts. I had thought that perhaps it would be the next book in the Lost Brides series, but it is not. Still, it is an awesome read with great characterization and a plot that is realistic with a touch of mysticism. Even the police detectives don’t believe Thea and her grandmother Lucy until the twelve-year-old proves herself and sets them straight. I feared for the family until then, almost shouting out loud, “You go, Thea, You show them what’s for!” However, there is nothing to fear from the police, yet there is another.

Taking the reader from that moment until Thea is grown, we see her grow up, mature and comes to terms with all that has happened. We also see her take control over her own happiness and finding the courageous strength to stand once and for all. There is a lesson there for us all. Mind Games is aptly named and a read that will keep you turning the page until the final scene and song.

4.5 Stars

Nora Roberts is the queen of whatever she writes and her suspense romances are outstanding. Thea and her brother Rem are 12 and 10 when the story begins. They are having their regular summer visit with Grandma Lucy in Kentucky when tragedy strikes. Their parents are murdered in their own home. But Thea and Lucy have the gift or “shine” that runs in women in the family and they see it happen. With Thea’s help the police are able to capture the and convict the killer.

The romance part of the story begins with Thea having finished college and settled into her career. She lives down the road from Grammie and her new neighbor is her teenage crush. He is a single father of an adorable four year old boy. The friendship to romance is sweet and flows naturally. I especially love Robert’s writing in what I call friend speak. The abbreviated way people talk when they really know each other. It isn’t always full out formal writing. I love Thea, her easy confidence and southern kindness. But of course out in the world is the evil man who took her parents' life. And he has found a way to connect to her with his own shine.

I was in love with the romance and on the edge of my seat for how the suspense part would play out. I was thrilled to get an ARC from St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley and I am leaving an honest review.

Another great book by Nora. Has just the right amount of romance to have you wishing for happy ending with just the right amount of gothic mystery. Perfect use of Appalachian folk lore/ mystery.

Suspenseful, page turning and amazing. The journey that Thea went on was a wild ride but showed how strong women can be.

You did it again Nora!! I always look forward to your books, I was able to get it on NetGalley, and get one signed by you in person this past week! This book was very different than your normal ones and I loved it! I highly recommend it to everyone! Keep on bringing us the awesome pieces of work and growing your fan base!

This book was one I both couldn’t wait to finish, and didn’t want to end. Thea is a bright normal 12 year old, until the night she realizes her physic powers by waking up after watching her parents be brutally murdered as she slept. The book then follows Thea throughout her life as she tries to move forward, while struggling to let go of her past and her connection with the man who killed her parents. This book had a love story, a beautiful setting, and so many amazing side characters (I wish we all had a Grammie in our life). The concept of this book and execution were interesting, and the ending surprising. Another fabulous book by Nora Roberts. I received an ARC, and this is my honest review.

5 stars! This book is not a typical Nora Roberts story. It evokes wonderful feelings of generational family warmth and love. The setting in Appalachian Kentucky is beautifully drawn.

Mind Games is everything I hoped it would be. Rich deeply developed characters and an amazing setting are a given with Nora Roberts. She has outdone herself with these characters.
The everyday ordinary life, intersected with such evil and unimaginable is compelling to read. I could not put this story down. I loved to see the growth in the characters.
Mind Games does require you to have an open mind and take an adventure in fiction.
January LaVoy is an incredible narrator.

Wow! This book had me from the get-go. Nora Roberts is a storyteller. At times, I felt like I was in the book watching things unfold. Can’t wait to talk this one up at the library.

The ability to know what the other person is feeling has always intrigued me and scared me at the same time. Do I want to know what others think about me? I would feel I am always looking around to feel how others think of me and always second-guessing myself. Thea has this gift at a young age and it comes with a high price.

The strong relationship that Thea has with her grandmother Lucy and her brother Rem, it’s something that I wish everyone had people like that in their lives. One of the best parts of the book for me was hearing about how Lucy lived her life and how she was able to instill that same ethic into her grandkids. The relationship between Ty and Thea started the way I hope most relationships start, as friends. Having strong friendships is the best way to start any relationship.

The part of the book that I struggled with was the conversations with the villain throughout the book. I found I had to pay attention to make sure what was going on.

I received a complimentary copy of the book from St. Martin’s Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.