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I think this might have been my first book my Nora Roberts and I overall really enjoyed it! The premise was so unique and kept me intrigued.

Twelve-year-old Thea was blessed with a very uncommon ability. She has psychic powers which were passed down by the women of her family. These powers allowed her the ability to see into the minds of others. After her parents were brutally murdered she found herself mentally tethered to their killer.

I was immediately hooked by the storyline of this book. We get to see Thea and her younger brother grow up with their grandmother in Kentucky after the tragic death of their parents. The struggles Thea has mentally with the murderer kept me coming back because I wanted to see how it was resolved.

I will say that I did think this book was a bit drawn out. It was very wordy at certain times. However, overall I liked it and will be reading another by her!

Mind Games by Nora Roberts is a stand-alone read. It was absolutely wonderful story. I am never disappointed when I choose a book by Nora Roberts.

Every June after school lets out the Fox family leave their home for the Appalachia Mountains to drop of their children to spend time with their grandmother Lucy. Thea and Rem get to stay for two weeks and have the best time of their lives until this year. Thea and Lucy wakeup after a nightmare they each know to be real. Having never discussed their gift of sight before, now they must face the truth that Thea and Rems parents have been murdered.

Mind Games is dark and twisted and I loved every word of it, Nora Roberts is a fantastic storyteller. With every word she draws you in and never lets you go until she is finished telling her story. I highly recommend this story.

I received an ARC from NetGalley for an unbiased review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately this was not a win for me and I chose to stop around 30%. This is a case of it’s me not you. The premise was too much for me and it ended up being too creepy! This will not be my last Nora book though and I can’t wait to check out the next one!

Sandy M’s review of Mind Games by Nora Roberts
Paranormal Romantic Suspense published by St. Martin’s Press 21 May 24

Nora Roberts’ romantic suspense stories over the last number of years have been outstanding, and when she adds that paranormal aspect too, you get one hell of a book from an author whose writing gets better every year, and that’s saying something, because Ms. Roberts has been writing for a lot of years now. For me, she’s one of the best out there, and I hope we get stories from her for years to come.


This book follows the life of Thea and her brother Rem, beginning when they are not yet teens. When tragedy unexpectedly blows their lives apart, they have their grandmother in Kentucky who will keep them safe and loved. This is where Thea begins a cat-and-mouse game with the killer who changed everything for them. And it truly is cat and mouse. The man has the same talent Thea does, knowing what others are thinking and seeing visions of warnings, and thinks he has the upper hand to win their game.

But Thea has that edge of safety and love, especially as she gradually discovers the love of a remarkable man and his child, as well as her keen mind that designs and develops video games, all of which leave that psycho in the dust when it counts most. I love those scenes when Thea uses her abilities to put him through the wringer in one of her games, all played out in her head. Talk about vengeance. Of course, he’s able to do the same to her, giving her a scare there and there, but nothing on the scale of her talent.

I also enjoyed the slow but intense romance between Thea and Tyler Brennan, her teenage crush when he toured the world in a rock band. Their meeting at just the right time is cleverly done, and the addition of his son claims the heart in an instant. The relationship with Thea and Rem’s grandmother is also so endearing. Grammie has the same abilities as Thea, so their bond is cemented with no way in the world to ever break it.

As usual, Ms. Roberts writes the family dynamic, the romance, and the suspense perfectly. I always try to slow down my reading of one of her books, but she’s the master of the readers’ “I have to know what happens next!” syndrome. Thank goodness she’s also a master at writing two or three novels a year. I don’t think her fans would survive otherwise. I know I wouldn’t.

Grade: A

Summer vacation, a time that every school age child dreams of. For Althea and Rem the best part of Summer is the two weeks they get to spend with their grandmother Lucy in Kentucky. During one such summer the unthinkable happens and now the children will stay with Lucy. A gift that is passed down through the women in Lucy’s family seems to be strongest in Althea. As Althea grows up, the man who changed their life forever now appears to be able to get into her head and she will have to fight to keep him out. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Nora Roberts is a legendary author for a reason!!! Who doesn't love an NR Book?? Mind Games...for sure!!! I never knew which way this book was going and I was there for every page of it.
I hope both OG and new readers to Nora Roberts pick this book up! It's a great one.

Really really enjoyed this! I loved the story and I was hooked the whole time. Definitely recommend!

Thank you NetGalley and Nora Roberts!

I enjoyed this so much more than the last Nora Roberts I read. While I’ve learned there’s typically an element that’s unrealistic (science fiction/paranormal) this one didn’t bother me as it’s closer to reality if only slightly. Thea was a lovely main character and I came to adore her entire quirky family in this novel. All the characters felt complete and the small town setting was perfect. Thea and her family suffer a great tragedy and come closer than ever as they navigate a new life that’s drastically different than the one they anticipated. Honestly, this felt more like a romance or coming of age novel than a thriller with a bit of psychological suspense thrown in. I enjoyed the story and was satisfied with the ending. What more could a reader want???

This is one of my go to authors and while I liked it , it wasn’t one of my favorites. This one follows a girl whose parents were murdered when she was a child due to greed and self righteousness. She has physic like powers as well did the murdered which allowed her to see it without being there.
There is a lot of backstory in the beginning which not everyone may appreciate but I found it fit with the story . Over the years she fights the connection ruin with the murderer until she can get her revenge.
The guy next door is none other than her teenage crush and the little boy who wins her heart as well as man .
I think k the story could have done without the open door scene as it didn’t add anything to the story

Such an interesting, thrilling, emotional and joyful book all rolled into one! I loved our characters and the storyline, but some of the scenes were a lot to take in with death and twisted minds.

Would recommend for an engaging and shocking read!

I've been reading Nora Roberts books for almost 30 years. For years, she was an auto-buy author for me. That said, I struggled my way through this book. Maybe I've just ready too many Roberts titles? Or maybe my likes and dislikes have changed as I've gotten older and her style of writing just doesn't work for me anymore? Whatever the issue was, it was definitely a ME issue. I can see other people really enjoying this book. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Roberts' work.

Despite my issues with this book, I'm not ready to let go of my love of all things Nora Roberts, and when her next title releases I'll be in line to read it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC copy of this book.

Mind Games by Nora Roberts is a fascinating novel. It is an interesting blend of romance, sci-fi, and psychological thriller. This creative novel is a solid read. It was a bit slow in the middle but had a really exciting ending. Overall, I really enjoyed this novel. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

As much as I love the JDR books (and I honestly, it’s close to obsession with them), there’s just something extra amazing about a thriller from Nora and this one didn’t disappoint.

I love love loved Thea, Rem, and Lucy. They’re such an amazing family and I was instantly taken in by their unwavering support and love for each other. There are a good amount of secondary characters here, but nothing overwhelming and everyone has a purpose.

Plot wise, it’s so good. I will say that it’s sort of a slow meandering, but really it’s more of a building of the set up, the stakes, and the future need for resolution. And I reveled in the time we got with all of them.

Overall, I know this is sort of a vague review, but I think this is a story that needs to unfold the way it does. For me, it was satisfying and I can’t wait to see what the next Nora book brings.

**Huge thanks to the publisher for providing the arc free of charge**

Every time I pick up a book by Nora Roberts, I know I am in for a treat. I was excited to get a digital advance reader copy of Mind Games from Net Galley and St, Martin's Press. The story is about Thea, whose parents were murdered when she was a child, and the bond she has with her brother and grandmother. Thea has the ability to see into others' minds, and she "saw" her parents' murders, and used that information to put the killer behind bars. Thea has built a nice life for herself, but the murderer continues to torment her, since he, too, can see into others' minds. As always with a Nora Roberts book, there is a romance, and I enjoyed the development of the relationship with Thea and Tyler, her new neighbor, and his young son. This book is another five-star read from Nora Roberts!

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to read this this book before it expired. I normally enjoy reading books by Nora Roberts.

I love Nora Roberts books. This one is great! Intriguing and exciting and held my interest from start to finish. I highly recommend this story.

Thea and her brother Rem spend two weeks with their grandmother every summer; it's her favorite part of the year. The summer when Thea is 12 they head to her grandmothers house from Virginia to Kentucky, little did she know everything was going to change. As she sleeps she a a very lucid dream where her parents are murdered in their home; she wakes to find her grandmother crying from a similar dream. But with Thea's information and detailed description of events, they catch her parents murderer.

Thea and Rem now live on the farm with Grammie; never to return back to their old home. Thea discovers she has the ability to see into people's minds and souls. Grammie calls it a gift which all the women in the family have had, but to Thea it feels more like a curse because her parent's murderer how is spending life in a max security prison has the same ability.

You follow through Thea's life as she deals navigates this ability and the effects it has on her an her relationships. When she cannot take it any more she comes head to head with her parent's murder and it all changes.

Thank you Netgalley, they author and publisher for the ARC!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of this book. Nora Robert can do no wrong!! This book was fantastic! I can only describe it as paranormal romance and suspense. The storyline was great and the characters were incredible. I loved every word.

I looooove non-romance Nora Roberts, and this one is no exception. I'm excited to read her next! Thank you for the opportunity to review.

This one kept me on the edge of the seat and turning the pages. I recommend for a good autumn vibes read!