Born in Fire (Born In Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts Series: Born in Trilogy #1
Published by Berkley on September 3rd 2013
Genres: Contemporary
Pages: 368
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FINAL DECISION: This book is a great introduction to one of my favorite trilogies. Maggie is difficult to understand and get to know, but that reflects her closed off nature. The story of how she opens up and learns to trust is wonderful and fulfilling.
THE STORY: Maggie Concannon is the eldest sister and a glass artist. When her father dies, family secrets are revealed. Strong and independent, Maggie wants to control her career. Rogan Sweeney a renowned gallery owner who wants to help promote Maggie’s career. As the two stubborn and determined Maggie and Rogan fight against one another, a deep passion arises between them, Maggie struggles with the scars from her family which have taught her to rely only upon herself.
OPINION: This is, at its heart, the story of a family and the lasting damage that the pain and secrets in that family can have on the next generation. Maggie is a woman who has learned from her parents’ dysfunctional marriage to keep herself apart. She especially will not open herself up to love and trust. This prickly independent woman must open herself up to find love. As she finds the man perfect for her, the question is whether or not she is willing to risk herself.
The characters in this story are so bold and well-defined that they are the centerpiece of a book that has a lot packed into it. Maggie’s artistic drive, stubborn will and intense fear. Rogan’s determination to win Maggie as an artist and as a woman. The best part of this book is the connection between Maggie and Rogan. The two battle and argue and work their way into a love that can last.
I loved the characters in this story and the quiet personal nature of the conflicts here. As the secrets in this story are revealed, this novel sets up the rest of the series.
WORTH MENTIONING: This is one of the best Nora Roberts’ trilogy. She has written other trilogies set in Ireland after this one, but I think this is my favorite of them.
CONNECTED BOOKS: BORN IN FIRE is the first book of the Born In Trilogy.
STAR RATING: I give this book 4.5 stars.