The Quinn Brothers: 2-in-1 (Chesapeake Bay) [Paperback]

Nora Roberts (Author)

Book Description

Series: Chesapeake Bay | Publication Date: January 3, 2006

"Roberts is indeed a word artist" (Los Angeles Daily News) and her novels have enthralled millions of readers. Now, for the first time in one volume, she presents the first two novels of her Chesapeake Bay saga, introducing some of her most beloved characters-the close-knit adopted brothers known as the Quinns. Includes the novels:

Sea Swept

A champion boat racer, Cameron Quinn travels the world spending his winnings on champagne and women. But when his dying father calls him home to care for Seth, a troubled young boy not unlike Cameron once was, his life changes overnight.

Rising Tides

Of the three brothers, it was Ethan who shared his father's passion for the Maryland shore. And now with his father gone, Ethan is determined to make the family boat-building business a success. But amidst his achievements lie the most important challenges of his life.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A warm, satisfying romance with a dash of mystery that will keep readers engrossed. -- Library Journal

About the Author

Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of more than 150 novels. She is also the author of the bestselling futuristic suspense series written under the pen name J.D. Robb. With more than 280 million copies of her books in print and more than 100 New York Times bestsellers to date, Nora Roberts is indisputably the most celebrated and beloved women's fiction writer today.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (January 3, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425208141
• ISBN-13: 978-0425208144
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome series, but this is only the first two books, January 18, 2009

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Erin Babb (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Quinn Brothers: 2-in-1 (Chesapeake Bay) (Kindle Edition)

When I saw the title "The Quinn Brothers" I thought it would include all four of the books so I was amazed at the price. When I purchased it I was sad to see it was only the first two. Oh well still a great price even for just two books, I just thought I would let others know in case they thought the same as I.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Beginning of a Heartwarming Series, July 7, 2006

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Terry A. Benedict-Devine "Terry" (Barnegat, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Quinn Brothers: 2-in-1 (Chesapeake Bay) (Paperback)

This series (a total of four novels) reflects the story of the Quinn Brothers and the setting is the beautiful harbor of Maryland's coastal Chesapeake Bay - Cameron, Ethan, and Phillip (Seth came later after Stella had died). Not blood brothers, but broken, sad and damaged boys all adopted at different times by Ray Quinn and his wife, Stella. The first novel, Sea Swept, tells Cam's story and takes us through his journey with the social worker, Anna Spinelli, assigned to the case of Seth DeLauter, the boy Cam's father took in off the streets before he died in an auto accident. The family focus of the men and the plot that develops through each of their personalities is amazing. They all work together to hold onto Seth (and abide by their father's dying wish) even though there is mystery and question as to his heritage relating to their father. They restructure their lives and begin their boat building business - "Boats by Quinn" - and through it all discover that the bond they have with each other that was started by Ray Quinn, is only stronger as time goes on. This is a fantastic story and each novel tells the story of another brother. Rising Tides takes us through Ethan's life and tortured past and his struggle to continue on, help bond and accept Seth in his life and try to dismiss the ghosts of his past in order to make a future. Grace Monroe and her daughter Aubrey are the keys to unlock his struggle, however, he has a very difficult time accepting them into his life. Grace is a very strong and lovable character and the reader is just pulled right into the whole family so much that you feel a very big part of their closeness. Go out and begin reading - you will not be disappointed!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely stories of family, love and life... Worth the buy!, June 22, 2010

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K. Borg ""karebear"" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Quinn Brothers: 2-in-1 (Chesapeake Bay) (Paperback)

This series of books is really some of Nora Robert's best writing. I have read and reread these stories multiple times. I loan this collection of books to my sister and had to beg to get them returned to me. The Chesapeake Bay series has to do with a set of three adoptive brothers whom after dealing with the lose of their father have their lives turned upside down when they find out that there is now another brother to look after "Seth". These three brothers go out of thier way to make Seth feel like one of the family and to try and stop Seth's money crazed mother from getting custody back from them. Along the way all three of the brother stumble into love and their lives change. Overall they are three very touching stories about love knowing know boundries, family and how life changes at will. I would recomend them to anyone.