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Summary: Roberts continues to do it
Review: In this conclusion to the trilogy, Roberts once again makes us laugh till our sides ache and cry our hearts out, often within the same page. She has a wonderful knack of getting to the core of each character and placing them directly into our view. I see Ray Quinn, the recently dead father, so clearly in my mind, and he only makes about 5 appearances. That's what she does best--makes all of the characters real. However, I did note that in this book, and also in "The Reef", Roberts is repeating a few of her characters. Sybill Griffin reminds me of a cross between Dr. Rebecca Knight in "The Fall of Shane McKade" and Sydney Hayward in "Luring a Lady". Not that I didn't enjoy both characters in each of their stories, but it was definitely a touch of deja vu when reading this story. I can also tell there's a fine line between the explicit descriptions of J.D. Robb and the sexual abuse described in the trilogy. Nonetheless, I will still continue to recommend her to every person I know and continue to haunt every bookstore until I have every book she has ever written. They, as is she, are exceptional.
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Summary: Wonderful!!!! NR has done it again!
Review: = Wonderful!!!! NR has done it again!
Reviewer: Jojo from Oklahoma
Wow, I really needed this one after the heavy stuff I've been reading lately. I enjoyed 'Inner Harbor' immensely. It's a very well written, heart-warming family story. Well.... ok, maybe you wouldn't want your kids reading the sex scenes! ha! Those were pretty hot... (that wasn't the focus of the book though)! :) I had read the first 2 in this trilogy (Sea Swept & Rising Tides) quite some time ago; Not sure why I didn't finish up with this one. I remember really enjoying this whole family in those 2 books also but, if I remember correctly, this is the best of the series. This had a great story for Sybill (our leading lady). Watching her come to terms with her own past & self-defense mechanisms was just great; She surely wasn't perfect in some of her past decisions, but she did a lot of growing, admitted her own mistakes, & worked to correct them as best she could. I loved the way Phillip kind of just pushed her along in this relationship; It was fun & the relationship obviously wasn't going to happen any other way. I also love the secondary characters (as with most of NR's books); They add so much to the story. I won't say this is exactly a light read - there are some real hard truths about real lives in it, but the focus of the book is not about that, it's about growing past it. Once again, NR could make me fall in love with the main characters & really want to spit at the bad ones! :) I do suggest, however, that these books be read in order, the story builds from one to the next. Happy Reading!
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Summary: A fitting end to the trilogy.
Review: Inner Harbor was my least favorite of the four in this series. Though Phillip had his moments, he seemed the less connected to Seth. Not quite as committed as the other two brothers. And Sybill grated on my nerves through most of the book. She was simply too cold. However, the last third of the book she began to shine when she jumped on the Quinn's bandwagon and did everything she could to help them. And I began to understand why she was like she was. But I thought Phillip was a bit too pushy with her and I thought she was too frigid. I did, however, enjoy her interaction with Seth and their storyline together. I would have liked to see and waited to see a private conversation between Cam and her ending with his final acceptance of her into the family and Phillip's and Seth's life. It did bring tears to my eyes a few times, like they all did. And you have to love Anna. She was the perfect rock that held the family together. All in all, the entire series is one not to miss. I was captivated from the very beginning and couldn't read fast enough to find out what would happen next.
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Summary: Fantastic Finish!
Review: I think that Nora really out did herself with the Quinn trilogy. What a wonderful conclusion to an expertly written story. The characters and landscape that she wrote about were so clearly described that one could almost feel that they were looking at a canvass and not a book. I just loved the compelling stories of all the Quinn brothers and especially the way she handled the "secret" through the first two books and brilliantly exposed it in the final book. It's a must read for all the Nora fans out there!
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Summary: Extremely satisfying conclusion to trilogy
Review: When I finished this book, I got up and left the room in search of a tissue...and I'm not often moved to tears by a book! While Sybill is initially a difficult character to warm up to, in the end -- and thanks to Nora Roberts skill -- we not only understand her, we've come to care for her, just as we have all the wonderful characters in this series. INNER HARBOR is moving, quite funny in parts (Anna is in rare form again), full of surprises, and altogether too excellent to miss. But be sure to read its predecessors first!
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Summary: Terrific ending to the triology!
Review: The Quinn brothers are characters that just grab at you. Their stories are told wonderfully in each unique voice, and these characters tend to stay with you long after you've finished reading the books. This one was no exception. I hope we get more from Nora on these brothers! Geena Brighton, columnist for Sherrington
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Summary: Superb conclusion to Nora's Cheaspeake Bay trilogy
Review: Dr. Sybill Griffin has come to the seaport town of St. Christopher to ascertain if her sister Gloria's allegations about the Quinn family are true. Sybill hides her relationship about Gloria to the Quinns. Sybill quickly learns that as far as Phillip Quinn is concerned, Gloria lost all rights to her son Seth when she used the lad as a punching bag. When the Quinns uncover Sybill's identity and lineage, they pound her with the truth even as she falls in love with Phillip. She desperately tries to make reparations even as she prays that she and her beloved can make a future together. INNER HARBOR is the satisfying conclusion to Nora's "Quinn Chesapeake Bay" trilogy. This time the great Ms. Roberts tells the story from the refreshing male perspective in a very sensitive and compassionate way. The metamorphosis of the heroine is dexterously developed in a believable manner. Though this novel can stand on its own merit, fans will gain immense pleasure by reading the entire series. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Captivating Trilogy!
Review: The first novel, Sea Swept, introduces the story of three adopted brothers and how the deal with the loss of their father and the gain of another adopted brother. Therefore, to fully understand the situation and the developing relationship with the brothers, the series should be read in order: Sea Swept, Rising Tides, Inner Harbor, Chesapeake Blue. The books take place on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Therefore, be prepared to read about the lives that accompany Maryland natives. Each book in the trilogy tells the love story of one of the brothers, beginning with Cameron, the first boy adopted. The brothers have completely different personalities, which allows the reader to better relate to one brother of the four. Cameron, the star of Sea Swept, is extremely outgoing with breathtaking looks. Before the events that take place in Sea Swept, Cameron's heart lied in racing and women. Now, he unexpectantly falls for a woman whose main goal is to make sure the new addition to the family (brother number four) is properly cared for and his biological mother does not interfere. Rising Tides is my favorite book in the series, dealing with the shy but undeniably masculine brother, Ethan. He is the only one of the three brothers who decided to stay on the shores of the Chesepeake and care for his father. His life is immensely simple, spending his days as a fisherman on the bay. The love story that develops between him and his lifetime love is the most romantic of the series. Phillip's story is developed in the third book of the series, Inner Harbor. This book is immensly important in the trilogy because a great number of unanswered questions are resolved during this story. Phillip is a hansome, well-mannered, businessman with a taste for fine wine and beautiful women. Not prepared to ever become a family man, a mysterious woman with a suprising background comes into town and steals Phillip's heart on first site. The last book of the series, Chesapeake Blue, tells the story of the last adopted brother, Seth. Twenty years have elapsed since Inner Harbor. This was the perfect ending to a breathtaking series. In this book, you are able to see how Seth has dealt with his new surroundings and if he has been able to separate himself from his biological mother. The book also updates readers on the lives of Seth's three brothers and their families. Seth unexpectantly falls in the love with a new businesswoman in town. They develop a relationship as friends that blooms into undying love, respect, and compassion. I highly recommend any romance novel fan to read this series. You won't regret the time spent!
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Summary: Great Book
Review: Such a great book, and trilogy! I tell everyone to read it!
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: Some of Nora Roberts best, I believe. The Quinn brothers are characters that will leap out at you, tell you their story passionately from their point of view, and stay with you long after you've put the book back in its place of honor on your bookshelf. A very, very worthy read.
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