In "Mind Games" by Nora Roberts, twelve-year-old Thea and her grandmother Lucy share a special connection that allows them to see into minds and souls. When they both awaken from the same nightmare, they realize something terrible has happened. The children will stay with Grammie in Redbud Hollow, and thanks to Thea's vision, their parents' killer will be brought to justice. However, Thea's ability to see into the minds of others becomes a curse when she discovers that the killer, now in supermax, shares the same ability. As Thea builds her life, the silent battle between them intensifies, eventually leading to a confrontation that will test her strength and resilience.

I really thought I knew how this book was going to end and I was completely wrong. Great story, amazing characters, beautiful setting. I want to be Lucy when I grow up or at least live next door to her! Mind Games is everything I love about a Nora Roberts book and more.

What if you could see into someone’s mind and know what they are thinking, or doing, or what is going to happen before it does? All the women in Thea’s family have this gift. But for Thea this gift can also be a curse.
I really liked how Nora Roberts portrayed the antagonist and pitted him against Thea. I could feel the evil emanating off of him. I loved how strong the bonds of family and friends surrounded Thea, more than she realized.
Evil can come at you from anywhere, but when it plays with your mind it is not a game.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and St. Martins Press. These comments and review are my honest opinion.

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Every summer Thea and her brother go stay with grandma for two weeks. The first night grandma and
Thea have a nightmare that really happened. Their parents were murdered. Each girl in the family has the sight - is that a curse or a blessing? The killer also has the site so at times there is a war of mind games between him and Thea. Who will win these?
Ty moves there with his son and a sweet romance begins with Thea. Can they make it work? Who will win the mind game Thea or the inmate? Nora Robert’s always writes a great book!

A very interesting premise for a novel - a young girl with the gift of second sight witnesses her parents' brutal murder. The begins a lifelong pursuit between her and the killer, using their minds.
The setting and romance aspect of the story were very good and I loved the characters and how they interacted with one another.

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc!
The synopsis of this book sounded so good! A little bit of a thriller type story with romance. I did enjoy this book, towards the end, it sort of lost my attention some, but otherwise it was very interesting. Kept a fairly quick pace and besides the end losing me some, it kept my attention wanting to know more! Overall, this was a pretty quick and easy read. Although it may not have been a hands down favorite book, it was good and I would recommend!

I loved this book! I loved the story elements and the storyline. I loved the characters, they had depth and character growth. The villian got his just deserts. The story was fabulous!

3.75 Stars ✨

Well, I need to start this off by saying that I am a HUGE fan of anything that Nora Roberts writes. Whether it is as Ms. Roberts or J.D. Robb - I love everything. This is probably the first time that I can remember, NOT being blown away by one of her books and that honestly just kind of makes me sad. I know, I know, she has written HUNDREDS of books and not every one is going to be great, but I was really looking forward to reading this ARC and well, maybe my expectations were too high.

With that being said, the book was still okay. I really loved the storyline - it was different and intriguing. The problem comes in the fact that we get bogged down in so much of the every day minutia. We meet the FMC - Thea Fox - when she is 12 years old and the first half of the book goes into huge detail about her life. Yes, there are some traumatic events that occur and yes, that part of the book is hard to put down. But then, we spend A LOT of time following Thea as she grows up.

The hook in this book is the fact that Thea has a unique gift, a psychic gift that has been passed down through the maternal line of her family. Where things get interesting is when it is discovered that the man who killed her parents also has a gift and somehow the two of them open a connection. THAT is interesting.

But then we do not meet the MMC - not going to mention his name....because.... - until the latter part of the book, well over halfway. Yes, the family aspect of this book is wonderful. Grammie and Rem are strong and wonderful characters full of depth (because SO much time is spent developing them) but the story tends to lag in the middle and it FEELS longer than it is.

Then, there is an event between the FMC and the MMC near the end of the book that felt WAY to out of character. I just could not buy the reaction of the MMC to the actions of Thea. It didn't make sense. Talk about blowing something out of proportion......

So, yes, I enjoyed this book but it is not one of my favorites. The storyline is resolved and there is a HEA, but even that too felt abrupt.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. The opinions above are mine and mine alone.

Thea has inherited the family gift of second sight. Sadly she is able to watch her parents murder but ultimately is able to identify him and aid in his capture. He, however, has a similar gift. They can see into each other’s minds. Can Thea break free before he breaks her?
An entertaining novel, 3.5 stars for me only because so much of the book is about Thea’s childhood and Ty, the romantic character, isn’t even introduced until the last half of the book.

La Nora is comfort for me. I was hitting a slump and this book saved me from sliding in. This has the perfect amount of paranormal and trauma without it overwhelming the story at the heart.
I loved the setting and the family and the way they thrive after such a devastation. Thea is strong and slightly knicked but determined. Ty is the perfect foil with his adorable son and not so trusting soul.
The balance of romance and thriller is just what I wanted.

When you fall in love with characters you’re reading a book by Nora Roberts. When you think of the development of a family Nora Roberts knows how to do it. When there is a plot to drive you to nonstep reading devouring the story, Nora Roberts has once again excelled. Mind Games is added to my list of favorite novels by Roberts, and to my list of all time favorites. The characterization of Thea, Lucy, and Rem Fox is heartwarming as individuals and as a wonderful family unit. They move on with their lives after their tragic loss, growing, and moving forward in a positive way strong as a unit and as individuals. The Appalachian setting adds so much to the story, you feel like you are there watching the plot develop. Adding in the paranormal and second sight and Thea’s ongoing battle with the man who upended their lives, adds the suspense to move the story and bring it to a battle of minds ending. Thank you St. Martin’s Press and Net Galley for the ARC.

I really loved this book, Mind Games and it is exactly as the title says. Every June Thea and Rem spend 2 weeks with their Grammie .Their parents take them ,stay for a short while and then head back to Virginia. A few nights later, Thea and Grammie are awakened to the same nightmare. Thea sees the whole thing . Grammie's is the same thing but not quite as strong,. Grammie calls the sheriff and Thea tells him the whole story. He calls the authorities in Virginia , they check it out and find it to be true. Thus the story begins and it is a page turner. A GREAT READ.

I say this time and again and will do it once more, Nora Roberts cam write a hell of a book.

This book was not only heartbreaking, it was heart warming.

Mind Games was equal slices mystery thriller, and romance. It had this interesting topping of psychic abilities and a battle of will.

The scenery, food descriptions, the intricate family bonds were beautifully written. I loved all the characters from "the ladies" to the actual humans.

Quick read, not very light hearted at times. This book will keep you turning the page. Please check any content warnings before reading.

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Nora is a master storyteller. She doesn't waste time on filler, which truly makes me happy. There were many layers to this book, and I truly enjoyed the escape it gave me.

Nora Roberts does it again!!!
This book sucked me in from the beginning. I could not get enough and did not want it to end. It was a different type of story than I have read from her before. One thing I really liked about it was that we got to follow the 2 main characters from the time they were children up to through their 30's. It was great to watch the story play out over all of that time and see how they built great lives despite the terrible thing that happened when they were young.
If you are looking for a great book to read, pick this one up. You will be glad you did !

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.

Nora Roberts.....Mind Games.....HOLEY MOLEY!!! Anyone who is a Nora Roberts fan knows that she's going to mess with you a little bit. She's going to throw in a few plot twists, a couple of bad characters and a hot romance. It all seems very predictable. But Roberts is never predictable. I can't fathom a mind that works like hers. Mind Games is the perfect title for the book because it will mess with your mind. Throw in video games, a teen heartthrob and a beautiful mountain setting and you will read this book well into the night. One other thing about Nora Roberts writing is her beautiful choice of words to describe the surroundings. I am there in the beautiful mountains of Kentucky and listening to music from the sexy neighbors. On top of that the anxiety that she uses to build up the inevitable confrontation with the evil that lurks on every page is crazy. The conversations between the characters seem so normal. But you know something is coming. And it's not going to be good!
I voluntarily received a copy of this book from Netgalley.

Initially, I was a little apprehensive about a protagonist who has visions. But Nora handles it so well, mixing her contemporary romance with some supernatural thriller elements. The supernatural, while there, never overwhelms the heart of the story.

Family and home are at the core of this story and made it feel like a cozy cup of tea. The connection between the Fox family is solid and Nora writes a matriarch you'd want in your corner.

Romance wise, it's a rockstar star/single dad romance. Which if it's your jam, I'd recommend. It’s a lot of things, but it balances it all out. Like a handful of Nora thrillers in the past, you watch the protagonist grow up from child to adult. It takes until she is an adult to introduce the romance. It was well worth the wait. My only bump was that I wish we had a bit of her love interests story weaved in early on.

Thank you, St. Martin's Press, for an advanced reader's copy.

Mind Games by Nora Roberts
I don't know how Nora does it but she grabs me and keep in the story until the end. The family, the feelings, the love, laughter, tears, horror, add in the "mind games". Thea and Ty are wonderful and so are the rest of the family, the boy, the dog and friends. I am just saying if you like Nora Roberts you will love this book.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Informative Witty Happily Ever After Tear-jerker Scary Romantic Great world building Page-turner Action-packed Haunting Twisted Entertaining Easy-to-read.

Nora Roberts can do no wrong! I loved this story and nearly devoured it in one day.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I don’t know how Nora Roberts continues to come up with amazing plots and such likable characters. Mind Games features a psychic cat-and-mouse game between a young woman and her parents’ murderer. Yet it is still a highly satisfying romance. I had not read a Nora Roberts novel in quite a while and, after reading Mind Games, I have been asking myself: why?