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Homeport

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3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(6)
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This was a very intriguing read. However, not my favorite Nora Roberts book it was interesting and kept you attention with the vivid and realistic characters she creates.

Dr. Miranda Jones is a specialist in Renaissance Art and is called to Italy by her mother to authenticate a bronze statue called "The Dark Lady", thought to have been created by Michelangelo. Dr. Jones loves her work. She is one of the Jones's from Jones Point. Her work involves artwork, not prints or copies but the original artwork. Arriving home after a lecture she is deeply disturbed when someone steals her bags and slashes her tires. After verifying that the statue is indeed authentic, Dr. Jones is blamed for a media leak and is sent back to Maine.

Someone else does tests to see if the bronze is real and it leaks out that it is a fake. Dr. Jones reputation comes into question and she denies that it's a fake. Her brother, Andrew stands by her as she has stood by him time and time again. One day she goes to his office and meets the smooth, dark, handsome Ryan Boldari from Boldari Gallery. Right from the moment they meet unwanted sparks fly.
Later on a bronze is stolen, what Dr. Jones discovers about her smooth Ryan will shock her and lure her in deeper than she ever wanted to go, but something secretly inside her desires things she thinks she won't ever be able to have.

As Dr. Jones and Ryan track the true bronze, they quickly find themselves in serious jeopardy from an unknown killer determined to hide "The Dark Lady" and destroy Dr. Jones' reputation at any cost. But Dr. Jones and Ryan are not deterred and work together to recover the bronze and redeem Dr. Jones credibility.

This book was full of surprises, mystery, romance, and daring adventure as all Nora Roberts books are.

Miranda Jones is a world-renowned art historian in demand all over the globe. Ryan Boldari is a thief. When Ryan steals a piece that Miranda has validated, their paths collide. When Miranda finds out that another piece she authenticated is a forgery, she and Ryan are determined to find out what is going on. As they travel the world searching for answers, the stakes are raised when attempts are made on Miranda's life. There was a lot of information about the art world, but was necessary to follow the plot. I enjoyed the secondary characters also.

This is one of the best Nora Roberts book I've read. There was a pretty good twist in the end that I didn't see coming. There were no parts that I thought was slow-reading. I was pulled in throughout the whole book and I didn't put it down until I was finished.

"Homeport" tells the story of Dr. Miranda Jones, a cold-on-the-outside but warm-on-the-inside art historian whose family name is synonomous with art and relics. Her parents are cold and remote, but all the same she has entered the family business and has carved out a name of her own. Into this scenario steps Ryan Boldari, a handsome, charming, family man who happens to be an art thief. Together he and Miranda must find out who is trying to steal a priceless statue and ruin the Standford-Jones reputation.

This book provided a wonderful romantic story, with a strong heroine and an equally strong (not sappy) hero in Ryan. Some of the most heartwarming parts were the most realistic -- Ryan taking Miranda home to dinner with his family, Miranda simultaneously heartbroken for and furious at her alcoholic brother Andrew (in fact, I'd love to see a sequel on Andrew sometime). All in all this was a very enjoyable read.

I selected Homeport at a book store on the Outer Banks, NC during vacation simply because it's set in Maine (a favorite place of mine) and had a lighthouse on the front cover! Although detailed and slow-paced in some places, Homeport has started me on a mission to read all of Nora Roberts' books! (So far I've read the Quinn brothers' trilogy (Inner Harbor, Rising Tides and Sea Swept) - and I rate this trilogy 5 stars because it's refreshing to have male characters featured in a romance series, Enchanted, and am now reading Daring to Dream. All of her books have been good escape reading with laughs, intrigue and romance thrown in.

This is mystery romance novel about stolen art and the mix of romance between the burglary and art proprietor. The secondary story of alcoholic brother and his first love had some wonderful moments. The mystery was great and I didn't have a clue who the killer was until it was unveiled. I would recommend this novel and 'The Villa' by Nora Roberts's.

I love Nora Roberts' books. I've read most of them and have never been disappointed.

Homeport is the story of Miranda Jones and Ryan Boldari. Miranda works in the family art business. She is a renowned specialist in being able to take art pieces and determining how old they are. Ryan is a thief, a very good one, that comes in to Miranda's life when he steals a piece from her Institute only to find out it's a fake. Miranda's reputation has already taken a hit because a piece of art she confirmed to be real was also discovered to be fake.

As the two work together, they realize that there are too many coincidences between the two pieces being fake to be ignored. People close to Miranda are murdered and they both start to realize that they are falling for each other.

The dialogue is great, the story moves at the right pace. Miranda more than holds her own with Ryan. Ryan is slowly able to break through the barriers Miranda has set up. The ending wasn't what I expected which was a good thing for me. I don't like figuring things out too early in a book, it doesn't make the story as interesting. I highly recommend it!

Homeport's theme is focused on the character of Dr. Miranda Jones and takes place along the coastal waters of Maine. Enter, Ryan Boldari, a very handsome, exciting and extremely creative thief. The story encompasses the world of art history and the Renaissance period creating lots of action and adventure as the world renown bronze, "The Dark Lady," disappears disclaiming Miranda's credibility as a top-level scientist in her field. Interesting dialogue on famous artists such as Michelangelo and their works are just added touches of enjoyment as Nora takes us on an exciting murder/mystery ride with romance and intrigue all mixed into one book. I was captivated from the very first page and couldn't relax until I got to the end of the book to see how it all played out. This, in my mind, is the main ingredient to a very good read. Once again, thank you Nora.

Wow. That was the first word that comes to mind when I put the book down a few hours ago. I have just recently become a fan of Nora Roberts and I can honestly say that I have yet to be let down. These two characters were better than Gillian and Trace in Without A Trace. I never thought I could met such wonderful characters, but I certainly have in all the Nora Roberts books I have read. The suspense was mind boggeling and the romance receives five plus stars. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Fans of Nora Roberts will not be surprised at how much they will enjoy "HOMEPORT". It is Ms. Roberts at her best. Detailed without being tedious, we are brought into the world of priceless art , theft, and forgery. Dr. Miranda Jones and Ryan Boldari are a match made in heaven; feisty, witty, sharp, and falling desperately in love with the turn of every page. Nora Roberts has long been a favorite, and I eagerly await each release. Not only will you find the escapism most often sought in romantic fiction, but an educating overview of the various subject matters that form the bases of her novels. She gives her reader the chance to slip into the character's world, and watch the story unfold. HOMEPORT does what all Nora Roberts books do... keep you hanging for the next volume to hit the shelves ! THANKS NORA !!!