Legacy by Nora Roberts is a captivating, multi-generational family drama that combines romance, mystery, and a touch of suspense. The novel follows the life of Adrian Rizzo, a woman who struggles with her past while navigating the challenges of her present. It explores themes of personal growth, family bonds, and self-empowerment.

Adrian's journey is both inspiring and relatable, as she overcomes obstacles stemming from a traumatic childhood and an abusive relationship. Roberts does an excellent job creating a strong, independent protagonist whose resilience drives the plot forward. Alongside Adrian’s story, there is a subplot involving the mysterious death of a loved one, adding an element of intrigue.

Roberts' signature writing style shines through, with well-developed characters and a strong sense of place. The pacing is steady, and the narrative flows smoothly between past and present. Fans of her work will enjoy the heartfelt moments and the twists that keep the pages turning.

Overall, Legacy is a satisfying read for those who enjoy a blend of romance, mystery, and emotional depth. It's a tale of overcoming the past and forging a strong future, with enough intrigue to keep readers hooked from beginning to end.

Seven year old Adrian Rizzo had never met her father until the day he showed up at her house and nearly killed her. Thankfully, her mother stepped in and saved her. Immediately after this incident, Adrian's mother, Lina, dropped Adrian off with her grandparents to spent the summer decompressing. She played with her grandparents dogs, made some new friends, and developed a crush on her friend's older brother. All the while Lina traveled the country promoting her fitness brand.

Fast forward ten years and Adrian is trying to forge her own path by creating her own workout videos and clothing lines. All the while Adrian has been receiving death threats, but her mother dismisses it as coming with the territory with being famous. Adrian can't seem to let it go because the number of letters coming from different postmarks makes her scared. When she moves to Maryland and runs into her childhood crush, she learns that the scary threats are tied to murders and the person after her isn't too far away.

This book was NOTHING like I expected it to be. I picked it up without reading the description and boy was shocked after looking at the cover and it being a Nora Roberts book. With that said, I really enjoyed this one!

4 out of 5 stars.

I've gotta say, this is the best book I've read in a long time. I used to be a huge Nora Roberts fan....then I drifted away into thrillers. This book has it all, all the feels, including a bit of thriller. I love how long it is. I know a lot of people in my book groups like short chapters, and fairly short books. I'm the opposite usually. I make exceptions....but this book was so nice and long it grabs you in and makes you feel part of the family. I'm, of course mad at myself for letting it sit on my shelf so long. This might just be a read again book...which if you know me, I rarely do that.
Thanks to netgalley, the publisher and Nora Roberts for a chance to read this advanced copy.

Nora Roberts does it again. She has a way of creating characters that grip you and pull you through until the end. She writes great mysteries and I look forward to her next release. She will stay an automatic buy.

DNF

30% in and bored out of my mind, between the mundane details, receptiveness, and lack of any kind of chemistry between all the characters.

This was a quick and easy romance that I thoroughly enjoyed. Typical of Nora Roberts books it was easy to fall in love with the characters and their story

She does it again. Loved this book. You will not be disappointed. You will fall in love with the main characters.

I just adore Nora Roberts and this book is case in point. Her writing just sucks you in and doesn’t let go until she’s done. Such a great read!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read Legacy. Legacy is another hit by Nora Roberts. This is the story of strength and resilience with a good mystery thrown in. The heart of Nora Roberts writing however is family. Both the one were born into and the family we make for ourselves. This is a book you don't want to miss.

As a long time, reader of Nora Roberts, this was not one of my favorite books of hers. The story was good, but I feel like the book was so jam-packed covering to many years that it felt a little disjointed while reading it. The story was a fast read with a bit of thriller vibes thrown in. Anyone who enjoys Nora Roberts will still enjoy the story.

A captivating read that keeps you eagerly flipping pages. The characters are exceptional, and the book seamlessly blends elements of romance, mystery, and thriller into one compelling story.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and author Nora Roberts for the opportunity to review the advance copy of this book.

I’ve been a fan of Nora Roberts for many years. I haven’t t read one of her books in awhile and I’m so glad I read this one.

This story is filled with great characters, challenging moments ,suspense/mystery and so much love.

Great read.

I cut my romance teeth on Nora Roberts' books, so reading a new romance from Ms. Roberts feels like a warm hug. However, LEGACY felt different from her other romance novels, in that this book felt like a contemporary with romantic suspense elements.

I was really drawn in by our heroine, Adrian. She has had to overcome so much in such a short amount of time, though retained her charm and assertiveness. It was interesting how Adrian channeled her mother's fitness influencer persona - before the term influencer gained popularity - into her own. To be honest, I was much more interested in reading about Adrian's growth than I was in the romance between Adrian and Raylan, her childhood crush. I was a little disappointed that I didn't feel their sparks fly off the page like I would in other Nora Roberts' books. Despite this, I enjoyed the secondary cast of friends and family.

Long-time fans of Ms. Roberts will likely enjoy this book. For the newer fans, this book may be a hit or a miss.

I love Nora Roberts books and this story did not disappoint. Love the mystery, the character development and storyline. Adrian and Raylan with their long time coming romance, and the The complicated relationship between Adrian and her mother Lina were great!

Legacy by Nora Roberts is a thrilling romantic suspense novel that follows the story of Adrian Rizzo, a successful artist who is forced to confront her past and the secrets that her family has been keeping from her.

Nora Roberts does an excellent job of creating a fast-paced and suspenseful plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The characters are also well-developed, with Adrian being a particularly strong and independent protagonist who is both smart and resourceful.

The romance between Adrian and her love interest, Raylan, is also well-written, with just the right amount of chemistry and tension to keep readers invested. The plot twists and turns, keeping readers guessing until the very end.

Overall, Legacy is an excellent read that is sure to appeal to fans of romantic suspense. The book is well-written, with a thrilling plot and strong characters that readers will root for. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fast-paced and romantic read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher.

I always enjoy Nora's books and this one was no exception.

A few things that bothered me that was on one page Adrian is 7 and the next 17 and then she's a senior in h.s. And then she's a senior in college. I know you can't put every detail into a book, but let her have a childhood. I would have like to see the in between years. She grew up too fast literally.
One page was 4 years later which happened with another character. Now that's a little too far into the future.

Adrian was ambitious as her mother Lina with her yoga and exercise videos and at a very young age when she was in h.s.

I enjoyed all of the other characters and how they linked to one another both in NY and then in MD.

Multiple layers in this book. There were some terrifying moments too.

I have read everything Nora Roberts has published. Including J.D Robb Eve Dallas series. She never disappoints!

It’s Nora Roberts so even when it’s not great it’s still pretty good. For me, this one felt a little over packed but still enjoyable.

As only Nora can, you are hooked from page one. You become quciky investied in a lttle girl who is transplanted to a safe place and grows up with safety around her. Then, once he gains popularity, the danger begins. Threatening rhymes, menacing intent and the all too familiar brush off that it's nothing serious. Then, the murdering starts. Things are serious now, and I was rooting for all to end well. Does it?! THIS IS A MUST READ! ☆☆☆☆☆

I have not read a ton of Nora Roberts, but I was offered an advanced readers copy of this book and I finally got around to reading it. I ended up really enjoying it. It had the romance you'd expect but a some aspects of a thriller which of course I love.

I recommend this one from Nora Roberts as a lighter thriller if you've just read something heavy (which I had).

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for an advanced readers copy of this book for my honest review.