Romantic novel
"From the Heart" is a nice collection of 3 stories from earlier in Nora's career.
"Tonight and Always" tells the tale of an anthropologist (Kasey) who goes to work with a writer (Jordan) while he researches his next novel. Other than a couple of oddities (like how a 25-year-old woman is "renowned" in her field!), it was a very enjoyable, even unique tale. Jordan's young niece, for whom he is guardian, figures prominently into the story and it is nice to see a couple dealing with not just their own feelings but those of another as well.
"A Matter of Choice" is the story of an antique-shop owner (Jessica) who is wealthy by upbringing, and an NYPD cop (Slade) who is sent in to "protect" her and keep his eyes open as the FBI tries to uncover the head honcho in a smuggling operation that is making use of the shop. It's kind of a stretch but it doesn't really matter -- the relationship that develops between the pair is snappy, fresh, and also tender.
"Endings and Beginnings" is about 2 Washington-based reporters. Liv works for the local affiliate and T.C. Thorpe works for the national network. Their relationship takes longer to develop than some others in NR's works, but it's also quite a bit more realistic. Liv has been hurt in the past and is not eager to open herself up again. Thorpe, being persistent, won't accept no for an answer.
All three of these stories are easy reads but I wouldn't call them "frothy" or "light", which implies they have no substance. NR fans should enjoy them, as should fans of the more typical "romance" novel.
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