No Regrets (Mira Romance) [Mass Market Paperback]

JoAnn Ross (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2005 | Series: Mira Romance

As children, Molly, Lena and Tessa McBride witnessed their parents' murder-suicide. That life-changing moment shaped their future in unimaginable ways, but was unable to destroy the ties between them.

Molly chose a life of helping others, through her work as a nun. But her determination to do good cannot prevent darkness from touching her life . . . or make her forget the man she secretly loves: her sister's husband.

Lena longs for intimacy, but fears again losing someone she loves -- until she meets Dr. Reece Longworth. His belief in her makes her willing to try to open her heart again. But by the time she learns to love him, will it be too late?

Adopted as a baby, Tessa McBride remembers little of her sisters, but feels the effects of their parents' deaths as keenly. She seeks fame, but finds herself caught by a man whose promise of love comes with terrible consequences.

Tragedy tore them apart. Now tragedy will bring the sisters together again, offering them the chance to find happiness in sorrow . . . if they choose.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A moving story with marvelous characters that should not be missed." 4 1/2 stars -- Debbie Richardson, Romantic Times, July 1997

"JoAnn Ross is more than just one of the superstars. She has moved to the elite of the elite." -- Hariett Klauser

"No Regrets had a profound impact on me. . . a keeper, in the finest sense of the word." 5 Hearts -- Linda Mowery, The Romance Reader, 1997

"Ross's insight into both romantic attraction and family dynamics is striking." -- Publishers Weekly

A steamy, fast-paced read." -- Publishers Weekly

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Mira (December 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0778322424
• ISBN-13: 978-0778322429
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #989,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I wrote my first story -- a tragic romance about two star-crossed Mallard ducks -- as a second grade writing assignment. The paper earned a gold star. And I kept writing.

I've since written around a hundred novels and have been published in twenty-six countries. Two of my titles have been excerpted in Cosmopolitan magazine and my books have also been published by the Doubleday, Rhapsody, Mystery Guild, and Literary Guild bookclubs. As a New York Times, U.S. Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller, I'm also a member of the Romance Writers of America's Honor Roll of best-selling authors.

I'm currently writing my Shelter Bay series, set on the magnificent Oregon coast where, when I was eighteen-years-old, my high school sweetheart bought me a bag of taffy, then proposed. The smartest thing I ever did was say yes!

My husband and I live in our beloved Pacific Northwest, with three rescued dogs who pretty much rule the house. (And, in case you're wondering, that taffy store is still there! )

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Soap Opera!, September 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: No Regrets (Paperback)

Even though I've given this book 5 stars, I have a few misgivings. It deserved 4 1/2 stars, because it was really, really good but not perfect. It's a full-blown soap opera in Grand Style. There's heartache, tragedy as well as forgiveness and true love. Who could not love Molly, the superwoman older sister, as she struggled with her feelings and her faith. And of course, there's Reece, the gorgeous,rich, sensitive, caring Doctor. Even the secondary characters, Lena, Theo, Alex, Tessa and Dan (sexy!) - they played great parts. I guess my gripe comes with the weak ending. I love my stories to wrap up happy but there seemed to be too much "turnaround" of basic personalities to ring really true. I guess it was just a little too "neat'. All in all, a good, fast read, with a few small tears shed in sad moments rendering it and (almost) 5 star book.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a keeper., June 19, 1999

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Irene Salvador ([e-mail]) (Rosamond, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Regrets (Paperback)

I just couldn't put the book down. The kind of relationship that Molly and Lena had, and eventually after finding Tessa is what all sisters should have. I think Reece and Dan were just the kind of men needed for the McBride sisters. I am going to read this book over and over and over. Maybe I should buy another copy in case this one wears out. Very Strong story line. I have definitely become a fan of Ms. Ross. I want more stories like this.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars give me a break!, March 1, 2006

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avid reader (Westport, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Regrets (Mira Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the most improbable story I've ever read! (Don't read on if you don't want to know details.) Three sisters, who witness the murder suicide of their parents, one becomes a nun who is raped and impregnated and leaves the convent, the second is unhappily married then suddenly has a change of heart and becomes ecstatic in her marriage but then dies, and the third is separated from the others, finds them and then becomes a tv star and a drug addict and a recovered drug addict. How much bad luck can 3 women have? And what's with the cover? It shows the 3 sisters but in the book they're never together. The second sister dies before the 3rd one is found. A complete waste of time!