Born in Ice

Born in Ice 

Born in Ice is the latest novel to be checked off my to be read list. It is the second book in a three part series from author Nora Roberts. 

I had read this series many years ago when I was much younger and absolutely loved them. For whatever reason, I found myself wanting to read them again and I’m not sure why. But I decided to indulge this need and went for it. 

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About Born in Ice 

Brianna Concannon is the kind of innkeeper who doesn’t mind the harsh winters of Ireland—and the empty bed-and-breakfast that comes with them. But this year, a famous American author needs a quiet place to stay while writing his next book.

A charmer whose easy smiles mask a guarded past, Grayson Thane plans to spend the cold winter alone. But his lovely landlady adds a complication he never expected. She’s exactly what he’s looking for in his heroine. And soon Grayson and Brianna will learn that sometimes fate has a plan of its own. Sometimes, fire can be born in ice… 

Thoughts on Born in Ice 

It is fascinating to me how much my perception of books changes as I get older and I am in a different place in my life. When I read this book originally twenty some odd years ago now, this was my least favorite book in the trilogy. Now it sits as my favorite so far. 

The reason I enjoyed this one now is there is so much depth and true character development in it, and it actually impressed me more than I expected. The characters aren’t perfect, they have a past that isn’t always pretty, yet they manage to all come together and find happiness. They’re all learning and growing, as people should do to become better versions of themselves. 

I appreciate how real the characters were in Born in Ice. Briana seemed so boring and basic in the first book, but Nora Roberts really brought her to life here and I’m very glad. It was a slow burn for a romance novel, and I loved that. 

I constantly found myself wanting to read more, as it just got better and better. 

Final Thoughts on Born in Ice 

I thoroughly enjoyed Born in Ice, and that fact makes me want to read Born in Shame now and finish the trilogy to see what else happens that was mentioned in this and the previous book. I have higher hopes for the third book, now that I’ve read this one and enjoyed it. I also want to read more about Briana and Grayson and where they are in their lives when the third book happens. 

Overall, I’m generally not a big Nora Roberts fan, but I’m finding I enjoy this series the best out of everything I’ve read from her. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I have! 

Discussion 

Have you read Born in Ice or any other writing from bestselling author Nora Roberts? Are you a fan? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 

About the Author 

Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including Shelter in Place, Year One, Come Sundown, and many more. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J.D. Robb. There are more than five hundred million copies of her books in print. 

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More from Nora Roberts 

Did you enjoy my review of Born in Ice? Need another great Nora Roberts book to read? Here are my favorites! 

In Death Books 

Written as J.D. Robb

• Naked in Death
• Glory in Death
• Immortal in Death
• Rapture in Death
• Ceremony in Death
• Vengeance in Death
• Holiday in Death
• Conspiracy in Death
• Loyalty in Death
• Witness in Death
• Judgment in Death
• Betrayal in Death
• Seduction in Death
• Reunion in Death
• Purity in Death
• Portrait in Death
• Imitation in Death
• Divided in Death
• Visions in Death
• Survivor in Death
• Origin in Death
• Memory in Death
• Born in Death
• Innocent in Death
• Creation in Death
• Strangers in Death
• Salvation in Death
• Promises in Death
• Kindred in Death
• Fantasy in Death
• Indulgence in Death
• Treachery in Death
• New York to Dallas
• Celebrity in Death
• Delusion in Death
• Calculated in Death
• Thankless in Death
• Concealed in Death
• Festive in Death
• Obsession in Death
• Devoted in Death
• Brotherhood in Death
• Apprentice in Death
• Echoes in Death
• Secrets in Death
• Dark in Death
• Leverage in Death
• Connections in Death
• Vendetta in Death
• Golden in Death
• Shadows in Death
• Faithless in Death
• Forgotten in Death
• Abandoned in Death
• Desperation in Death
• Encore in Death
• Payback in Death
• Random in Death
• Passions in Death
• Bonded in Death
• Framed in Death
• Stolen in Death 

In Death Short Stories 

Written as J.D. Robb

• Midnight in Death
• Interlude in Death
• Remember When 
• Haunted in Death
• Eternity in Death
• Ritual in Death
• Missing in Death
• Big Jack
• Possession in Death
• Chaos in Death
• Taken in Death
• Wonderment Death

In Death Collections 

Written as J.D. Robb

• Three in Death
• Time of Death

Short Stories

Written as J.D. Robb

• Home for Christmas
• All I want for Christmas
• Spellbound
• Ever After
• Winter Rose
• A World Apart
• The Witching Hour
• In Dreams
• Wolf Moon

Bride Quartet Books 

• Vision in White
• Bed of Roses
• Savor the Moment 
• Happy Ever After

Calhoun Women Books

• Courting Catherine
• A Man for Amanda
• For the Love of Lilah
• Suzanna’s Surrender
• Megan’s Mate

Celebrity Magazine Books

• Second Nature
• One Summer

Chesapeake Bay Saga Books 

• Sea Swept
• Rising Tides
• Inner Harbor
• The Quinns’ Christmas
• Chesapeake Blue

Chronicles of The One Books

• Year One
• Of Blood and Bone
• The Rise of Magicks

Circle Trilogy Books 

• Morrigan’s Cross
• Dance of the Gods
• Valley of Silence

Irish Born Trilogy 

• Born in Fire
• Born in Ice
• Born in Shame 

Cordina’s Royal Family Books 

• Affaire Royale
• Command Performance
• The Playboy Prince/
• Cordina’s Crown Jewel

The Cousins O’Dwyer Trilogy Books 

• Dark Witch 
• Shadow Spell
• Blood Magick

The Donovan Legacy Books

• Captivated 
• Entranced
• Charmed
• Enchanted 

The Dragon Heart Legacy Books

• The Awakening
• The Becoming
• The Choice

Dream Trilogy

• Daring to Dream
• Holding the Dream
• Finding the Dream

Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy

• Jewels of the Sun
• Tears of the Moon
• Heart of the Sea

Great Chefs Books

• Summer Desserts 
• Lessons Learned 

The Guardians Trilogy Books

• Stars of Fortune
• Bay of Sighs
• Island of Glass

Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy

• The Next Always
• The Last Boyfriend
• The Perfect Hope

In the Garden Books

• Blue Dahlia
• Black Rose
• Red Lily 

Irish Hearts Books 

• Irish Thoroughbred
• Sullivan’s Woman
• Irish Rose
• Irish Rebel

Order of Key Trilogy Books

• Key of Light
• Key of Knowledge
• Key of Valor

Lost Bride Trilogy Books

• Inheritance
• The Mirror
• The Seven Rings

Loving Jack Books

• Loving Jack
• Best Laid Plans
• Lawless

The MacGregors Books

• Playing the Odds
• Tempting Fatae
• All the Possibilities
• One Man’s Art
• For Now, Forever
• Rebellion 
• In from the Cold
• The MacGregor Brides
• The Winning Hand
• The MacGregor Grooms
• The Perfect Neighbor
• MacGregor Ever After

The MacKade Brothers Books

• The Return of Rafe MacKade
• The Pride of Jared MacKade
• The Heart of Devin MacKade
• The Fall of Shane MacKade

Night Tales Books

• Night Moves
• Night Shift
• Night Shadow
• Nightshade
• Night Smoke
• Night Shield

The O’Hurleys Books

• Dance to the Piper
• Skin Deep
• The Last Honest Woman
• Without a Trance

Reflections of Dreams: The Bannions Books 

• Reflections 
• Dance of Dreams

Sacred Sins Books

• Sacred Sins
• Brazen Virtue 

Sign of Seven Books

• Blood Brothers 
• The Hollow
• The Pagan Stone

The Stanislaskis: Those Wild Ukrainians Books

• Taming Natash
• Luring a Lady
• Falling for Rachel
• Convincing Alex
• Waiting for Nick
• Considering Kate

Stars of Mithra Books

• Hidden Star
• Captive Star
• Secret Star

Three Sisters Island Books

• Dance Upon the Air
• Heaven and Earth
• Face the Fire

The and Again: Hornblower-Stone Books

• Time Was
• Times Change

Standalone Novels

• Blithe Images
• The Heart’s Victory
• Island of Flowers
• Search for Love
• Song of the West
• From This Day
• His Mother’s Keeper
• Once More with Feeling
• This Magic Moment
• Tonight and Always
• Untamed 
• Endings and Beginnings
• First Impressions
• The Law is a Lady 
• Less of a Stranger
• A Matter of Choice
• Opposites Attract
• Promise Me Tomorrow
• Rules of the Game
• Storm Warning
• Boundary Lines
• Dual Image
• Partners 
• The Right Path
• Risky Business
• Treasures Lost, Treasures Found
• A Will and a Way
• The Art of Deception
• Mind Over Matter 
• Hot Ice
• Temptation 
• Local Hero
• The Name of the Game
• Gabriel’s Angel
• Sweet Revenge
• The Welcoming
• Impulse
• Public Secrets
• Genuine Lies
• Carnal Innocence
• Divine Evil
• Honest Illusions
• Unfinished Business
• Private Scandals
• Hidden Riches
• True Betrayals 
• Montana Sky
• Sanctuary
• Homeport
• The Reef
• River’s End
• Carolina Moon
• Midnight Bayou
• The Villa 
• Three Fates
• Birthright
• Remember When (as J.D. Robb)
• Northern Lights
• Blue Smoke
• The Best Mistake
• Angels Fall
• High Noon
• Tribute
• Black Hills
• The Search
• Chasing Fire
• The Witness
• Whiskey Beach
• The Collector 
• The Liar
• The Obsession
• Come Sundown
• Shelter in Place
• Under Currents 
• Hideaway
• Legacy
• Christmas Everlasting
• Nightwork
• Identity
• Mind Games
• Hidden Nature

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