Mind Games was a fantastic read. It's a scary world we live in. Narration was beautiful! I was totally engrossed with the plot and the characters were all well developed. It was quite long, but it kept me engaged and wanting to finish. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Another hit from Nora! I liked the paranormal aspect to this one- it flowed well and felt believable in the story. I liked the small town and found family and even all the video game stuff. I don’t usually love kids as main characters, but this books little guy was too stinkin’ cute and the audio narrator did an excellent job. Oh, and all the cooking made me hungry while I listened on a 6 mile run. An excellent standalone.

While I wasn't looking forward to this one via the description, it's one of my favorite books this year. Compelling, twisty, sweet and more this one hits all the feels and keeps you captivated. The narrator is fantastic to listen to1!

I really love how Nora always mixes the impossible/ supernatural elements to her suspenses!
I went in blind, and it wasn't what I expected. The plot was fun, I enjoyed the overall storyline. I was a little bummed that the romantic interest didn't show up (minus a blimp at the beginning) until over halfway through. It made their relationship feel a little rushed.
I did like both the FMC and the MMC, the Bad Guy was truly disturbing. I think she wrote him really well.
Overall, not my favorite of hers, BUT still enjoyable.
Thank you@netgalley for this eARC and ALC. the narrator did an amazing job!

I love Nora Roberts books! She has a way of just sucking you in and you're hooked. She has the ability to make the characters so easy to love and her plots are just amazing. This one, however, lost my interest about halfway although I was really enjoying it. I immediately took to the plot, and I loved it. I adored Lucy and her mama bear mentality. But then it started to become SO long and I lost interest since the peak of the plot happened early on. I thought it was a cool idea that Thea and her parents killer were able to communicate telepathically. But I didn't like how the hype of the beginning didn't get carried through the rest of the book, and we really didn't hear from the killer until he would come into Thea's dreams and obviously towards the end. The book delivered on the suspense part, but with the killer being unhinged and nuts, I wish it continued throughout the book. The ending of the book felt a bit rushed. I wish it remained more of the suspense and didn't focus on the love part of it - I think I would have enjoyed it more since that's how the beginning started.

Ok. So let me start by saying that I’ve LOVED all of Nora Roberts books. Can’t say I’ve ever read one that was bad.
Next, let me say that in my 20’s, as an ICU RN, I’d work overnights and my friends would make appts for us to go to psychics...as a group. They were never good…

Years later my friend made appts for all of us to go to a medium.
I replied…as opposed to what, a large?? Having NO IDEA what that was.
I certainly learned quick.
If any of you have ever experienced ‘Camille’ in SI, NY, you’ll know what I mean. As opposed to all the ‘psychics’…she ACTUALLY SPOKE to my parents. No kidding…and, no doubt in my mind.
Fast forward to years later when I find out that one of my friends is a medium (when my son was in pre-k, and the moms had a get-together, and my good friend’s mother came thru to her! She had only died DAYS before…which I’d heard was impossible…and yet, it happened to me!) So, I have plenty of experience with this kind of stuff and ABSOLUTELY believe it!

So now I have the opportunity to read MIND GAMES which is based on visions seen by a young woman, and her grandmother, and all the women in her family…so, I’m hooked before ever picking up the book.

Now add in that the book is PHENOMENAL, and had me gasping, choking, having a hard time breathing, and just WAITING for the other shoe to drop…
And, this is right from the VERY BEGINNING! Meaning she opens this one up with a huge bang!

We go through the life and times of one Thea Fox and her little brother Rem Fox from the time they were just 12 and 10. And their caring, loving Grammie who I want to adopt…for real!

We also travel from Virginia to the farmlands of Kentucky…and wow, does this space seem special!!

We see as Thea comes to be the strong, self-assured women she is, and how her little family unit sticks so close together…thru everything!

This one gets ALL THE STARS for me! Wonderful. Wonderful. Wonderful!!

Thanks to #NetGalley and #MacmillanAudio for an ARC of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review!
This book is due to release IN A WEEK on 5/21/24.

#MindGames by #NoraRoberts and read beautifully by one of my all time favorite narrators #JanuaryLaVoy!

5+++ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 for me!

⭐️ Starts off with a blowup of mega proportions!
⭐️ Brother, sister and grandmother who are just incredible together!
⭐️ Dogs too! 🐶 🐕 🐩
⭐️ Small town with deep roots and lots of compassion, caring and love!
⭐️ A bit of romance that is, to say the least, turbulent…
💫 Psychic visions with devastating effects!

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Oh what can I say!? Nora has knocked another one out of the park. Another different story that felt like I was IN the book. Beautifully written with amazing characters. Ironic though, main character had another black bestie.

Honestly, I did not finish this book. I didn't like it...not the characters, not the story. It did a really poor job of reeling me in.

Wow just wow! What a departure from what I have come to expect from Nora Roberts. I had the opportunity to listen to Mind Games and it was a long audio book but I did not want it to end. The characters were developed in such a way that you wanted to meet them and watch their story unfold. I would recommend this novel to Nora Roberts fans and those that like some murder, suspense and telepathy. I enjoyed the narrator. January LaVoy and will seek out other books that she is narrating. Her pacing and the way she is able to change her voice added depth to the experience.

This audio book is expected to be release May 21, 2024 by Macmiilian Audio.

Thank you to Net Galley, Nora Roberts, January LaVoy and Macmillian Audio for the opportunity to preview this title and the opinions expressed are my own.

Nora Roberts definitely knows how to tell a story, and this one is no exception. Thea and her brother are taken by their parents to visit their grandmother Lucy for two weeks. The children love being there in Kentucky at the farm. Their parents are looking forward to the time alone in Virginia, but violence is on the horizon. Both Thea and her grammie Lucy have the “second sight” and they are awakened from horrible dreams where they saw the couple murdered in their beds. Thanks to Lucy’s help, the police are able catch the murderer and he’s ultimately sentenced to life in prison. However, he also has the “sight” and he’s determined to get revenge on Thea.

The rest of the book has their cat and mouse game which is tension-driven and at times terrifying, even though it’s inside their heads. It’s a riveting tale!

My thanks to NetGalley, the author, and MacMillan Audio for the digital recording of the book. My review is voluntary.

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!

** I feel it’s important to say the narrator(s) were/was fantastic.

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!

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In "Mind Games," Nora Roberts presents a gripping narrative that takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster. The protagonist, Thea, possesses a unique ability to peer into people's minds and empathize with their feelings. This extraordinary gift becomes crucial when she witnesses her parents' murder, not through her own eyes, but from the killer's perspective.
Thea's ability doesn't just draw her into the darkest corners of the human psyche; it also aids her in her professional life. She utilizes her talent to develop video games for a gaming company, creating experiences that resonate deeply with the players.
However, her gift is a double-edged sword. The man who killed her parents shares her unusual capability. He presents a constant threat, with the power to drag Thea back into the traumatic experience.
As a reader, "Mind Games" left a significant impact on me. Roberts's storytelling prowess kept me hooked from start to finish. The suspenseful plot and the vivid character portrayals made putting the book down an impossible task.
Moreover, the audio version of the book, narrated by January LaVoy, added another layer to the experience. LaVoy's voice was perfectly suited to the characters, and her narration enhanced the flow of the story.
In conclusion, "Mind Games" is a captivating romantic thriller that delves deep into the intricacies of the human mind. Its combination of suspense, emotion, and engaging characters makes it a highly recommended read.
I want to Thank Nora Roberts, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for giving me this wonderfully amazing opportunity to listen to this audiobook ARC.

❤️ Happy Reading!!! ❤️

What if you could go deep into the mind of a killer? Feel what he feels, see his memories.
A young girl becomes entwined with the mind of a killer. It becomes a lifelong game of torture.
The story is unlike anything I’ve read before. I couldn’t get enough! Both heartbreaking and tragic Thea and her Grandmother have the “gift” and witness a horrific crime.
You follow Thea through most of her life and how being connected affects her life. Ultimately this is a love story and the paranormal is delicately entwined into Thea’s story.
The world and characters that Nora Roberts developed within this story shows how truly talented she is. Nothing out of place, highly descriptive and believable!
I listened to the audiobook version and it was remarkable!

Nora Roberts never disappoints. Although maybe a little slower than some of her other books, like many of her books, I was invested in the characters and needed to see them through the story. Also, you can almost never go wrong with a book read to you by January LaVoy. This was just overall a fantastic book!

*4.25 stars

This multi-genre book blends thriller, romance and magical realism for an engaging and suspenseful read. Twelve year old Thea and her brother, Rem are visiting their grandmother in rural Kentucky when their parents are murdered. Thea and her grandmother, Lucy share a family trait or "gift" of being to connect with other people psychically. Unfortunately, the murderer, Ray has the same gift and is able to intrude on Thea's thoughts and dreams and pressure and threaten her. Over the years, Thea becomes stronger and builds a successful career in video game design. When she meets and falls in love with her neighbor, Tyler, she believes that she must put an end to the dangerous mind games that Ray engages her in before he finds a way to make his threats a reality.
This book is very creatively written with genre-blending that works well. I found the plot to be very engaging and enjoyed the building suspense. I was expecting an actual physical showdown between the characters but found the mind games much more entertaining. Not being a fictional romance fan, I found this aspect of the book to be somewhat subtle which I appreciated but it. definitely added depth to the plot. I listened to the audiobook version and it was narrated very well and was enjoyable to listen to

Let me start off by saying that I’m very late to the Nora Roberts book club. Therefore, I had 0 expectations going into this, apart from my knowledge that she writes romance. Why did I request it from @netgalley? 100% that it was read by January LaVoy, and her narration of multiple characters was incredibly spellbinding. I’m so glad I went for it.

So back to this being my first ever Nora Roberts book. I honestly was expecting something more smutty, and I was pleasantly surprised that where, yes, it is a romance it has more to it. Now, here’s where my lack of Nora Roberts novels comes in. I was not expecting at all a little paranormal mind reading. I liked it, but it was totally unexpected this cat and mouse mind game between the victim and the killer.

So, did I like it? Yes. Would I read a Nora Roberts again? Yes. I’m I a book clubber? TBD.

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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.P

Love, loss, a special psychic gift, and family....

The Foxes have always dropped their children (Thea and Rem) off for a two week stay with their grandmother (Grammie) in Kentucky at the beginning of summer. It is a time for their children to run and play while their parents enjoy time alone. Thea and Grammie both have the same horrific nightmare and know that something tragic has happened. Due to Thea's vision, her parent's killer will be imprisoned for the rest of his life. Sadly, he shares the same gift as Thea.

As I began reading Mind Games, I was reminded of how much I enjoy Nora Robert's writing. I was instantly invested in this sweeping and riveting tale that follows Thea from the terrible summer where she lost her parents to the present. Thea went through many changes and challenges in her life. I enjoyed getting glimpses into Thea's life, her gift, her relationships with her grandmother, her brother, Ty, and his son.

This book had a little bit of everything that I enjoy in books - family, mystery, growth, drama, and romance. This book is full of great characters, and I especially enjoyed Grammie for her quiet strength, wisdom, and guidance.

This book kept me on my toes wanting more the entire book and left me smiling. I was lucky enough to have both the book and audiobook. I highly recommend the audiobook as the narrator was fantastic and did an outstanding job of bringing the characters to life.

Well written, well thought out, gripping, and captivating!

🎧 Wonderfully rich in atmosphere, characters and the foreboding that is missing in a lot of books I have read recently. Roberts takes her sweet time unfolding this story and I took my sweet time getting through the first third of the book knowing what was going to happen to a family I had come to care a great deal about. While I'm not a big paranormal fan, I really felt for Thea as she experienced the tragedy and had the guts and determination at the age of 12 to pick up the pieces of her life and move on. About Thea moving on: as in several of Nora's latest RS books, she doesn't introduce the hero, Ty, until halfway through the book. I know Thea was "growing up" but I would have loved having Ty and his son Bray throughout the story.

The narration by January LaVoy made the audio on this book an experience. She hit all the right notes to create the wonderful atmosphere, characters and foreboding that makes this book. Her voicing of the different characters makes this audio truly a cut above and take Thea and Rem from children to adults and all the other characters have voices all their own.

My thanks to the Publisher and Author for providing a complimentary digital Advanced Audio Copy (AAC) of this novel via NetGalley. This is my fair, honest and personal review. All opinions are mine alone and were not biased in any way.

This is an amazing story of love, family and strength. I felt all the feelings with this one! January LaVoy is a favorite narrator of mine as well!

Nora Roberts is a "one click" author for me. I will always buy her new books! As usual this one was fantastic! I really enjoy her writing style. She was one of the first authors I picked up as a young adult.