J.D. Robb discussion

Sandra ~ ♥ Cross My Heart ♥ wrote: "Jalayne wrote: "I'm Jalayne. I was book shopping at my local Goodwill a year or so ago. I came across Origin In Death and several others. I bought a few of them and immediately became hooked. I was..."

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Have been a Nora Roberts fan from the first book I read of hers Enchanted (Sillouhette/ Mills & Boon book). I read most of her books from that era and followed her to her mainstream general fiction writing. Until I gave away my book collection I had every one of her general/Romance fiction books. I gradually built up my ebook collection for her but was still reluctant to follow her JD Robb series as I have never liked many authors in the murder/thriller genre.
My husband, of course, loved this genre and so I had been getting ebook for him to read and had suggested he read JD as one he may like. Well- he fell in love with the series and requested some Audiobooks so he could listen to the series when he was driving.
The Upshot to all this is that finally he convinced me to try the series and, although the writing style is different, I have fallen in love with the series as well.
I would love to have the fluidity of imagination and the ability to put into words what builds out of that imagination. Nora has an absolute gift of making her characters believable in their frailties and strengths like no other I know. Love her work in both spheres of her writing.

Welcome, Linda! So funny, for some reason, I'm always surprised when I hear about men who love this series. But, the way the books are packaged, they don't look like romantic suspense.

Personally, I don't care for NR books that much, but absolutely love the In Death books and have since the lady at our local used bookstore insisted I try one. The audiobooks are incredible and make the stories even better!

Welcome Linda! Glad you finally decided to give J. D. Robb a try.

welcome Linda, I know you will have a blast in this group and meet a lot of amazing people

Welcome Linda have fun reading

Linda wrote: "Hi
Have been a Nora Roberts fan from the first book I read of hers Enchanted (Sillouhette/ Mills & Boon book). I read most of her books from that era and followed her to her mainstream general fict..."

Smart husband you've got there, Linda! Glad both he and you are loving the In Death series. I too am a big fan of both Nora & Robb books. Welcome to our group! Really happy you decided to join us!

I have always loved Nora and read her romance books as a teen. I just decided to give the In Death series a try and love them! I’m on #2. I wish I hard started sooner. I live about 45 min from her Turn The Page book store in Boonsboro but I have never gone. I need to get there. Also, I want to stay at the inn sometime.

Great to have you here, Plum Crazy (love that name)! You're in for a treat with this series. The books just get better.

Enjoy the group and we'd love to get your thoughts as you progress through the series.

Plum_Crazy wrote: "I have always loved Nora and read her romance books as a teen. I just decided to give the In Death series a try and love them! I’m on #2. I wish I hard started sooner. I live about 45 min from her ..."

Always envy anyone getting to read the series for the first time...it's such an experience! Welcome to our group of In Death Crazies!

Hey all, I'm Ashlea. My grandmother actually got me into the series. She had asked me to read the series a couple times, but I never had time. Finally when I moved to Alabama I had a lot of time on my hands, so she ordered me the first 3 books. After that I was hooked. I started reading them in July of 2015, and I had caught up by the end of the year. Now I'm sadly awaiting the new releases. I was contemplating rereading them but now that I'm in school I hardly have time to read! Can't wait for the end of January for the next book to arrive!

Hi Ashley, welcome to a fellow reader. I have read In Death series about 10 time. I love read them my son was first to give this books to me. While in school do you best and be blessed.

Welcome to the group, Ashlea! You’ll find many of us here have re-read the series multiple times so we understand your urge to do so. Good luck with your schoolwork.

Hi Ashlea! Welcome to our group. The In Death series is one that I never tire of rereading. Feel free to join our group discussions any time. We'd love to have you join us. :)

Hi everyone,
My name is Faz. I've been a huge fan of the In Death series for years now. I remember walking into my library one summer looking for something to read. I came out with about 6 books and Naked in Death happened to be one of them. Before I knew it I had finished the book in a matter of hours and was desperate to read the next book. Imagine my surprise when I found out that she had written 30+ books already I was soo happy and excited. I tried pacing myself but before I knew it I had already finished the entire series and was obsessed with Eve, Roarke and the rest of the characters. It was a crazy feeling knowing how much power these books had over me. I found this group a while ago and I can't wait to discover more amazing books, hopefully with amazing character and world building such as the one created by J.D. Robb/ Nora Roberts :)

Nice to meet you all!!!

Welcome to the Group , Faz you have fun with us

Welcome, Faz! I so enjoyed reading your story of how you discovered this series. It sounds so much like those of many of the members here.

Glad to have you here.

Hi Faz! So many of us experienced the same time thing you did in discovering the In Death series. So happy to have you join us!

Hi! I'm Lakshmi.

I'm a huge Nora Roberts fan and aim to read everything written by her. My neighbourhood library and second hand bookstores are assisting me on this quest.

I picked up the first three books in the series with some birthday vouchers....now I'm addicted.

After a sleepless weekend, I was delighted to learn that there are more than 40 books in the series.
Looking forward to chatting with other fans of Roarke and Eve 🙂

Welcome, Lakshmi! Glad you discovered this series through Nora’s books. Completely understand your addiction:)

Enjoy the group.

Hi Lakshmi! I also read Nora's books prior to discovering the In Death series. And I love them all! Welcome to our group. :)

Thanks for the warm welcome, Jonetta and Sandra :))

Did anyone get a chance to read Dark in Death? How is it?

I was curious about another thing, does Eve have any exes?
Roarke has a museum of exes and I'm yet to read about any other romantic partners that Eve has had.

Welcome, Lakshmi!

Lakshmi wrote: "Thanks for the warm welcome, Jonetta and Sandra :))

Did anyone get a chance to read Dark in Death? How is it?

I was curious about another thing, does Eve have any exes?
Roarke has a museum of ex..."

Dark in Death is really good.

We won’t spoil the series for you:) And, it’s very important to read in order. I had all the same questions you have but my friends wouldn’t tell me and later I was so glad they didn’t.

Enjoy the journey!

Jonetta wrote: "Lakshmi wrote: "Thanks for the warm welcome, Jonetta and Sandra :))

Did anyone get a chance to read Dark in Death? How is it?

I was curious about another thing, does Eve have any exes?
Roarke ha..."

Omg!!! Are you psychic?
I have been reading the series out of order. My first purchase included Naked in Death, Immortal, Fantasy, Strangers and Imitation.
Spoilers are everywhere.
Plus I read Echoes, Secret and haunted recently.
I blame the blurbs, they lure me in!!!

But I am trying to be good this year 😮😇

How do you keep reading in order? What about new releases? Aren't you tempted?

Jenny wrote: "Welcome, Lakshmi!"

Thank you, Jenny :)

Lakshmi wrote: "Jonetta wrote: "Lakshmi wrote: "Thanks for the warm welcome, Jonetta and Sandra :))

Did anyone get a chance to read Dark in Death? How is it?

I was curious about another thing, does Eve have any..."

The character relationship growth is so important and huge in this series and it occurs book by book. You'll ( & everyone else) greatly benefit by reading them in order.

Lakshmi, ditto what Sandra said. The biggest payoff in this series is experiencing the characters evolve, book by book.

I’m caught up now but when I first started, I binge read the series over three months so I was never tempted by new books. If you read the first 10 books in a row, you will be much less tempted to read out of order.

Sandra ~ ♥ Cross My Heart ♥ wrote: "Lakshmi wrote: "Jonetta wrote: "Lakshmi wrote: "Thanks for the warm welcome, Jonetta and Sandra :))

Did anyone get a chance to read Dark in Death? How is it?

I was curious about another thing, d..."

That's true, Sandra. You can see Roarke and Eve grow emotionally. With every case there is a new personal challenge too.

Jonetta wrote: "Lakshmi, ditto what Sandra said. The biggest payoff in this series is experiencing the characters evolve, book by book.

I’m caught up now but when I first started, I binge read the series over th..."

I find it difficult to read these together in a row. I'll read a book or two then look for something silly or historical or some new Urban Fantasy series.
I'll be distracted till I see another review mentioning Eve and Roarke - all my good intentions vanish at this point.

Hi, my name is Jenny. My mother loved reading Mills and Boon, so I fell in love with Nora Roberts books. As a birthday present, a friend of mine gave me Rapture in Death, and I have not looked back since. I have a bookshelf dedicated to every book in the "In Death" series. I am looking forward to participating in this Group's discussions.

Welcome, Jenny! Your friend gave you the best birthday gift:)

Hi Jenny! Welcome to the group! Looking forward to having you join our discussions.

Hi ladyhawke here... just really started using goodreads even though I’ve had an account forever. My sister told me to read this series back in 97 . I couldn’t get into it ... barely got past the first page. I was too into space operas. Nowwww I feel like an idiot. The series is fantastic and I find myself calling her every day geeking out over a book. She said g.r. Has groups and sure jdrobb has one ....andddddd here I am.

Love your story, Ladyhawke! Welcome and you’re going to love all the discussions about this series. Just jump right in.

Ladyhawke wrote: "Hi ladyhawke here... just really started using goodreads even though I’ve had an account forever. My sister told me to read this series back in 97 . I couldn’t get into it ... barely got past the f..."

Hi Ladyhawke! Good thing you gave the series a second chance! Love seeing you here & looking forward to you joining our discussions. :)

Jonetta wrote: "Welcome, Jenny! Your friend gave you the best birthday gift:)"

Thank you, Jonetta!

Sandra ~ ♥ Cross My Heart ♥ wrote: "Hi Jenny! Welcome to the group! Looking forward to having you join our discussions."

Thank you, Sandra.

Welcome, Ladyhawke!

Welcome Ladyhawk, isn't that a book and movie?

Yes it is ... one day when I’m retired on my private island I will train hawks ... and raise pit bulls and have 2 lovers one named Juan and the other Marco...

Love the pit bull have four

Welcome all!

Hello! I'm Amaia!

I discovered J.D Robb by accident. I was browsing through a bookstore in an airport in Sydney and was so attracted by the cover, I had to see what Rapture in Death was. I opened a random page, that infamous scene when Roarke distracts Eve on their return to earth and was utterly hooked. Finding more was a problem though! No bookstore back home stocked them, so thank you Internet!

It is the best crime series I have ever read., but the surprising thing is that, most crime-readers have never heard of Eve Dallas, so I was thrilled to find this amazing group!

My top favourites are Portrait, Innocent, Immortal, Rapture and Concealed.

Anyone else want an Auto-Chef?

Big welcome, Amaia! Two of your five are my favorites also (Portrait, Innocent).

And I would pay serious money for an auto-chef😉

Welcome Amaia , you found a great group. Yes I would love an auto chef.

Amaia wrote: "Hello! I'm Amaia!

I discovered J.D Robb by accident. I was browsing through a bookstore in an airport in Sydney and was so attracted by the cover, I had to see what Rapture in Death was. I opened ..."

Welcome Amaia! What a great discovery you made in the airport bookstore. Happy to have you join us!

Hi, I'm Bonny, "reading lady."

A friend gave me the 3rd in the j.d. robb In Death Series many years ago. I was so intrigued with Eve and Roarke that I had to find out how they started. I hit the used book store to find the first 2 and left with those 2 as well as several others that had been published after. I've been hooked ever since. Have all the books, some in paperback (early ones), hardcover and more recent ones are e-books.

My first re-read (1st to latest book at that time) occurred when I discovered I was missing #'s 10, 15, & 20 as well as a couple of Novelas in Anthologies. I ordered the missing books and started the re-read while I was waiting for delIvery so I ciuld read them in order. (This was pre-kindle. I love to hold a book in my hand so I was a longtime holdout before finally going to e-books (ran out of bookshelves).

Welcome, Bonny! You sure worked hard to collect the series. We’re glad you’ve joined us.

Hi Bonny! Great to have you join us! :)