Loved it, gave it to my Mom and she LOVED it!

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	• Morrigan's Cross (The Circle Trilogy, Book 1) Nora Roberts Jove, 2006 - 352 pages average customer review:based on 182 reviews view larger image
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who knew?

This one, and the other two in this trilogy pleasantly surprised me. I had no idea Nora Roberts wrote fantasy or paranormal romance. I'm an avid reader in this genre, and not into straight romance, so I've never picked up any of her books before. These caught my eye, and I'm glad they did. Very nice!

Series review

I'll start out by saying, I am not a fan of Vampire Romance. I do love and read romance, but this particular flavor of the genre is definitely not my cup of tea.

I've read Vampire horror fiction by some of the best - 'They Thirst' by Robert R. McCammon; 'Salem's Lot' by Stephen King; 'The Vampire Lestat' by Anne Rice - and was entertained as well as scared witless.

When the Vampire Romance craze began sweeping the publishing industry, I tried on a few for size and didn't care for them. It has now snow-balled to include werewolves, ghosts, demons, and all manner of creatures that "go bump in the night". We now have romantic monsters, smart-aleck monsters, erotic monsters and even kinky monsters. Frankly, I don't "get it" as there is nothing even remotely romantic about any of them. But that's just my opinion.

However...

When I saw that Nora Roberts was having a crack at it, I decided, "Why not?" I have yet to read one of her suspense novels that I didn't thoroughly enjoy and I have liked a few of her trilogies. So, I decided to read her Circle Trilogy. I should probably note here, this series is actually a blend of Vampire/Monster romance with Fantasy.

The first novel is Hoyt and Glenna's story. While it begins in 12th century Ireland, it takes place predominately in modern day. For the most part, this book sets the stage. We are introduced to the main characters, the mission, and the goal. Hoyt is a sorcerer and Glenna is a white-witch. Roughly the first third of the book is fairly bland, but stick with it. The pace starts to pick up as you get deeper into the story.

The second book is Larkin and Blair's story. Here we get to know the world of Geall where the final battle will take place. This is a magical place where dragons are as common as birds. Larkin is a shape-shifter and Blair a demon-hunter. While Blair's profile might remind some of "Buffy", the resemblance is remote. Nora definitely made this character into her own. The pace of this book is fairly even and fast. I never found myself struggling to get through it. This was my favorite book of the three.

The third and last book is Cian and Moira's story. I was impressed with Cian. Nora actually made me care about a vampire, I didn't think it was possible. He is truly a tortured hero. The final battle in this book, while predictable, was still intense and rapidly paced. I found myself reading it so fast, I had to go back to pick up things I missed. There are some deranged, disturbing, twisted moments in this book. I almost stopped reading it a couple times. The only thing that kept me glued to it was my investment in Cian. This was my least favorite of the three books.

Overall, I have to say I enjoyed the series, which surprised me. Her main characters are vividly detailed, the worlds she shows us are rich and vibrant. As you read the series, you can "see" it all in brilliant technicolor. You can "smell" the grass, the flowers, the sweat, the sulfur. You "hear" the birds and the clanging of the swords. You "feel" everything the characters are feeling. But then again, this is Nora. Overall, I'd give the series 3 1/2 stars.

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Morrigan's Cross (The Circle Trilogy book #1)

I don't usually like vampire tales, but I must say Nora Roberts once again has caught me up in her story telling. She transports you from modern day to days of old in this trilogy. Even if your not that crazy about Vampire tales, try this one and the other two. They are a great to read.

Nora's Talent Shines

Nora is at it again with her talents. If you liked the Donovan Legacy, you will love these. She really does a wonderful job introducing each character as she takes the reader on a journey to places and times that would normally be difficult to believe. However, Nora's manner in telling the story is with style and finesse. She takes you places that you have never been. Shear pleasure in reading.

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Loved it, gave it to my Mom and she LOVED it!

This book and the two that followyed it were amazing. Not only did I love them but my Mom who very rarely reads could not put it down!!! I would suggest it to everone!

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As a storm rages, the tale of a powerful vampire's lust for destruction-and of the circle of six charged by the goddess Morrigan to stop her-begins. One of the chosen is a medieval sorcerer whose quest will take him through time-and into the arms of a woman courageous enough to link her destiny to his own.