Heart of the Sea
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Heart of the Sea
Heart of the Sea is the latest novel to be checked off my long to be read list. It is the third book in a three part series from bestselling author Nora Roberts.
I enjoyed the first two books in this series, so I had high expectations for the last book tying everything together and filling in all the blanks. This is a book I read many years ago, when I was much younger. Sometimes I really like to go back and read novels I remember from younger days, because I don’t always remember what happened in them. It can be like experiencing it again for the first time.
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Heart of the Sea was one that I really had forgotten about, but knew that I had read all three in the trilogy. Do you ever forget books when it has been a long time and decide to read them a second time?
Have you read Heart of the Sea yet? Come on in and let me tell you about it!
About Heart of the Sea
Darcy Gallagher has always believed in the pull of fate, the magic of legend…and the importance of money. She longs to find a rich man who will sweep her away—into a world filled with glamour and adventure, and the exotic life that is her destiny…
A wealthy businessman with Irish blood, Trevor Magee has come to Ardmore to build a theater—and to uncover the secrets hidden in his family’s past. He thought he had given up on love long ago, but Darcy Gallagher tempts him like no woman ever has. She’s gorgeous and intelligent, and she knows what she wants—and he’s more than willing to give it to her. But as their mutual attraction flares into passion, they look into their hearts—and find out what happens when you truly believe.
Thoughts on Heart of the Sea
I find myself irritated after reading Heart of the Sea. Like I want the time spent reading it back so I can pick up a different book instead. The reason being, I loved Darcy in the first two books of this trilogy. But she was absolutely insufferable as a main character in this one, and I simply couldn’t stand her. Love isn’t a game, nor is it contracts. Yet Nora Roberts certainly made Darcy choose those things.
There wasn’t an ounce of actual romance in this book. It was games, contracts, two people trying to stay one step ahead of the other one, focused on appearances and if they were acting correctly. Then suddenly (with a whopping three pages left) they both pull their head out of their ass to magically see the light at the end, only moments prior having a knockdown dragout fight. Now they’re proposing to each other. Makes perfect sense.
The only redeeming quality ofHeart of the Sea was the side characters. Who had been main characters in the previous two books. Their continued stories made this atrocity somewhat worthwhile to read, and probably the only thing that redeemed it. As a continuation of those stories, it was great. As a romance novel, it was the worst thing I’ve read in a very long time.
Final Thoughts on Heart of the Sea
Heart of the Sea is easily the worst book of this trilogy, and I wanted it to be good, because Darcy as a side character in the previous two books was simply amazing. But Nora Roberts ruined her for me with this one. I’m still scratching my head trying to figure out how an author can butcher and destroy a character this way, and it honestly makes me mad that Nora Roberts did that.
If you’ve read the other two books in the series, I do recommend you read Heart of the Sea as a conclusion, because there are side notes from the other main characters and their stories that are totally worthwhile to read. That is the one single redeeming quality of this book. There are no others.
But if you’re expecting a warm fuzzy romance story here, prepare to be disappointed. There is nothing romantic in this book between the two main characters. It’s facades, games, and two fake people. The way they are portrayed in comparison to the tone in the previous two books is disgusting.
Discussion
Have you read Heart of the Sea 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
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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
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
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- 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
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- The Pride of Jared MacKade
- The Heart of Devin MacKade
- The Fall of Shane MacKade
Night Tales Books
- Night Moves
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- Night Shadow
- Nightshade
- Night Smoke
- Night Shield
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- Dance to the Piper
- Skin Deep
- The Last Honest Woman
- Without a Trance
Reflections of Dreams: The Bannions Books
- Reflections
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Sign of Seven Books
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- The Hollow
- The Pagan Stone
The Stanislaskis: Those Wild Ukrainians Books
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- 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
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- Face the Fire
The and Again: Hornblower-Stone Books
- Time Was
- Times Change
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- 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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