J.D. Robb discussion

It is a good one for sure! I've really enjoyed it. So many great quotes in this one.

Agreed! I love the relationship between Dallas and Peabody.

Me too and they have their first serious "tiff" in this one with both of them deeply hurt by it.

Up to Divided, a bit slow but getting there.

Just finished Kindred in Death. Next week reading marathon so I hope to read at least 2 more.

Wow, Vania...you're moving on through them!

Lisa, you're doing great too!

I'm just finishing Interlude in Death. I see why I need to read in order (character development etc.). Lots going on around the holidays

That's one of the novellas I really enjoyed.

I find more and more these days I want to read HEA books.

Maggie wrote: "I find more and more these days I want to read HEA books."

I agree! (now that I know HEA means happily ever after - doh)

Yes, Lynne...I've got to have my HEA!! I'm not a fan of books that end on big cliffhangers. I love series but want a "ending" and HEA to each book within the series. That's not asking too much, is it?! lol

I just finished Glory In Death, and can't wait to read the next book, Immortal In Death. So far I'm borrowing the books from the library for my Kindle, but I see if the wait is too long for the next in the series, I'll just have to buy the book!

Great, Randi! Immortal is a big one in this series! Can't wait to see what you think by the end! I loved it - of course, I love them all! :)

Hey all!

I wrapped up Celebrity in Death yesterday, and just started Delusions in Death.

Random question: Do either of these books seem a little non-JD Robb to anyone else?

Celebrity in Death seemed to lack the um... degree of erotic content that some of the other books included, and also the element of action wasn't as intense.

I'm still on Chapter 1 of Delusions, but the writing just seemed different. Enough that I had to put the kindle down mid chapter and ask around.

Am I alone here? I'm gonna keep reading bc I'm a HUGE fan of In Death, but I hope the series isn't going south :/

I have heard some others questioning if maybe she has a ghost writer or lost interest, as they have noticed a difference as well...

While some may question the freshness of the recent books in the series, Nora's ethical behavior has never been a question, at least for me. Having a ghostwriter would cross a line I cannot believe she would ever cross. Criticize her writing but I'd tread carefully in maligning her integrity.

Just reporting what I have read. I am personally still in love with the series.

I guess, for me, it boils down to the simple fact...why in the world would she need to do that?? I mean - she's done it all...all she has to do is quit writing if she has lost interest. Why would she need to do something like that?? The answer is - she doesn't...she doesn't need to do anything or prove anything to anyone...the lady has done it all and is successful on so many levels. I guess I'm more surprised by the fact that she has been able to keep this series so fresh, exciting, enticing, and enjoyable for so long. I hope she continues it a great deal longer.

Agreed. I am nowhere ready to give Roarke up.

Give up Roarke?!? Never!!

I don't want to give up Roarke either. I hope the series continues. I've just had a few eyebrow-rising moments.

For example, In Delusions in Death, I've noticed some lazy POV writing--where we'll be inside Eve's head one second than Roarke's another (within the same chapter). Normally JD Robb is really good about keeping POVs focused on one character within the same chapter. I'm trying not to focus on it, but it's distracting me from the story. Sad.

I read several books in the series before I discovered audio books. I have through Thankless in audio now and listen to all of them often. Can't wait till Concealed comes out in Feb.

I just now finished Calculated.

How did you like it, Susan?

I really enjoyed it. No one does the witty banter conversations like Robb. And Roarke is still "it"!!

The humorous banter is one of my favorite parts of these books...between Roarke & Eve, Eve & Peabody, just everyone...the subtle humor is priceless in this series. I think Robb is a master at it.

Definitely. Not many authors have me chuckling throughout an entire book.

Yea...and it's so subtle sometimes...or wry. And at some of the oddest times.

I definitely enjoy the Eve/Peabody banter as much as the Eve/Roarke banter.

I just finished reading Immortal In Death and all I can say is WOW WOW WOW! This third book has some great exposition. I'm taking a break and reading Night Film, then I will go into book 4, Rapture In Death.

Yay Randi!! Immortal will always be special to me...just love it! Taking a break is a good idea and then coming back...helps keep the books from getting mixed up in your head which can happen reading so many in a row.

I finished Conspiracy in Death and loved it. There were some parts that were tough to read but it just added that much more to the story.

I've just started Loyalty in Death and read it on the plane. I'm about 1/2 way through and really enjoying it. I also have Witness in Death from Audible and can't wait to start it. I love Susan as the narrator. I think she does a wonderful job.

Teri, you're moving right along! Glad you're enjoying the stories.

Teri, you are going through these really fast! Good for you! The BR will move on to Loyalty soon. Don't forget to stop back in to discuss them with us even though you're leaving us behind! lol

Finishing up . I started the series a few years ago on audiobook and never looked back :) They are so good I've tried not to read more than 4 a year so I'll never have to wait for a release. Of course this is getting harder to do!!

I was thinking of buying the audiobook collections from Amazon so I don't have to borrow them from the library and can listen to them whenever I want. Wondering if their worth the money - does anyone have them?

Denise, if you download the audiobooks to Overdrive and transfer them to iTunes (MP3 format) or to an iPod, iPad or iPhone, they never expire.

I have all of them and love them! However, I tend to be in the minority on that opinion.

Jonetta wrote: "Denise, if you download the audiobooks to Overdrive and transfer them to iTunes (MP3 format) or to an iPod, iPad or iPhone, they never expire."

Thanks Jonetta, I didn't know that!! Unfortunately, my local library system does not have the entire series but they have enough to make a serious dent in the cost of buying the ones i really want.

Denise if Susan Ericksen is the narrator then they're worth the money. I have 7 books from Audible & I love them.

Teri wrote: "Denise if Susan Ericksen is the narrator then they're worth the money. I have 7 books from Audible & I love them."


Absolutely Teri....her narration is the reason I fell in love with the series and the reason all other audiobooks, no matter how good, always fall short ;)

Dawn wrote: "I have all of them and love them! However, I tend to be in the minority on that opinion."

While I do love some more than others, I'll take a mediocre JD Robb over many of the popular books out right now.

I agree Denise, and I love Susan Ericksen narrating them.

I am now on Seduction

immortal In death

Immortal In Death was a favorite for me. In a way, the ending is the beginning for me as it's such a turning point for these characters. Loved it!

Just finished Glory in Death, and I'm about to begin Immortal in Death.

Donna wrote: "Just finished Glory in Death, and I'm about to begin Immortal in Death."

Enjoy! Pop in on the Buddy Reads if you get a chance.

You have a great read ahead of you, Donna. I get excited all over again each time I read it.

Hello ID fans. I'm a fan too. So much so that I cannot catch up to the last one. I need to know there's more Eve and Roarke out there waiting for me. So, after glutting on them when I first discovered J.D. Robb, I now limit myself to 2 books a year. Since Nora/Robb releases that many each year, I'll stay a little behind until she ends the series. It makes me sad to even think about that possibility.

Next up for me is New York to Dallas.

Hey, according to Nora, she has NO plans of ending the series anytime soon. You should be in great shape.