I love Nora Roberts writing, she always manages to invoke all the emotions from me and I'm always fully invested in the characters and their story. While there is romance this book focus' heavy on the thriller, suspense and tragedy aspects. The book focuses mostly on the heroines backstory and life with her love interest coming into play late in the book. While I was fully invested in her I do wish there was a bit more romance, maybe earlier introduced and then a slow burn. Overall, another success story by Nora Roberts.

Are you a Nora Roberts fan? Mind Games was the second book I have read by her, and I think I have really been missing out by not reading more by this amazing author.

Mind Games is a paranormal romantic suspense. I am not sure how else to describe it.

At first, I was not sure I was going to enjoy the paranormal aspect of the story but that is the part that made this story binge worthy. I could not put this book down!

This was fantastic! Classic, strong story by Nora Roberts! I love settling in for a compelling story by this author! She never disappoints!

Thank you St. Martin's Press and Nora Roberts for a #gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I loved the concept of this book! Not only Thea’s psychic ability to see things happening in real-time but also the ability to actually get into people's minds was such a great plot point.

If this book were exclusively about that and focused on the thriller aspect, it would have been an easy 5-star. Unfortunately, the romance aspect of it felt too drawn out and made this book too long. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the romance and thought seeing Thea living her life after her parents were killed was important, but I feel like I just kept waiting for something bigger to happen. The romance seemed to overshadow the first half of the book being about a crime.

That said, I really enjoyed the ending and the reason the book was titled Mind Games. I loved all of the characters and their motivations. I also loved the unique bond Thea and her grandmother shared because of their psychic gifts.

Overall, I enjoyed this book, I just think I was expecting more of a thriller than a romance.

Every summer, the Fox family drive from Virginia to Kentucky for the kids, Thea, and Rem's annual two week visit with Grammie, Lucy. The family looks forward to it every year, the kids get to run around freely, and the parents have some much-needed alone time.

One night, Thea and Lucy are awoken by a vivid nightmare of her parent's brutal murder. As the two lay eyes on each other, they knew it wasn't a nightmare, it was a vision of what happened. Lucy and Thea share the sight, which allows them to see things others can't.


The kids will grow up in Redbud Hollow with Grammie and because of Thea's vision, the murderer will spend his life in prison. The sight is seen as a gift however, Thea thinks of it more of a curse because he also has the same ability, and uses it against her.


Mind Games might be my favourite new release of 2024.

Mind Games is a riveting novel, a little bit of a thriller and part coming of age story with lots of suspense, paranormal vibes, and a dash of romance. I found everything was well balanced, there was the perfect amount of all the aspects mixed throughout the story.

I love Nora Roberts writing style, she has a way of instantly capturing readers full attention with a few sentences. Her storytelling is out of this world. This book is not an exemption, I was hooked from page one and couldn't get enough. The setting, the characters, the character development and relationships, and the plot were so well written.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Review posted: 6.7.24

Traveling With T’s Thoughts:

For many years, I did not read books by Nora Roberts. It wasn’t that I didn’t think she was a good author, but more there were so many other books I wanted to read, I never got around to reading her books.

This is not the case anymore. I eagerly await her next book and can’t wait to get my hands on it so I can read the next story that is going to entertain me like crazy.

What I liked:

This cover is really pretty and sets the scene for the book.

Thea. I love characters who are strong and who grow stronger because they have to grow stronger. Thea was a strong character, even as a kid, but as she grows into adulthood, as she does mind battles with the man who killed her parents, she has no choice but to grow stronger and even more of an interesting character.

The community in this book. People helping people, people supporting Thea and Rem.



Bottom line: While this book is different from the romantic suspense books that I love by Nora Roberts, I still enjoyed it!



*This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration. All thoughts and opinions are mine alone.*

Nora Roberts is a master craftswoman with words and this was another story that took us on a suspenseful journey of emotions. What should've been a normal summer visit turned into a lifetime of adventure. Through the trials and ups and downs, we follow Thea as she struggles to fight the good fight and overpower a dominant force. We see her grow into a strong woman who can triumph over the evil that took her family.

Thea and her brother are excited to be spending some summer time with their grandmother in Kentucky. Their parents are killed shortly after arriving back home in Virginia. Thea has visions and she saw what happened to them. There’s a dark tone to the evil that happened and the dark things that Thea sees. But at the same time, Thea and her brother are living in the rural area with their grandmother. They will now grow up there, but thoughts of their parents’ killer will remain in Thea’s mind.

This story is masterfully woven with themes of love, grief, and resilience.
This story takes place in the Appalachian region which adds a rich, atmospheric feel to it .
Overall, Mind Games is a gripping and emotionally story. With a mix of romance and supernatural suspense.
Nora Roberts fans with love it .

I haven't read a Nora Roberts book in quite some time, and I must say I really miss reading her books.
This was such a great read. It was a story about family, some psychic abilities, and part mystery all rolled into one. The story was original and I liked it. Great character development and back story of all the characters. The main characters were Thea, her brother, and their Grammy Lucy. The loss of parents, and living with Grammy in Kentucky. The story was well thought out and very detailed. At first I wanted to fast forward because it was so detailed but I really appreciated the whole story and that it was so detailed. The only thing I did not ;like was all the foul language and too much detail/gore about the murder. I don't know why authors continue to do this, but it really turns me off from reading these days. It's like it's a common thing for English and it's not!
I purchased the audio version of this book so when I could;n't read, I could listen while a worked. January LaVoy did an excellent job as narrator.
I big thank you to St. Martin's Press via NetGalley for the Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for my honest review.

I have read Nora Roberts books for such a long time and I just love her and her books. Mind Games was such a great book about family, love, loss and throw in a little Psychic power. What an amazing story. This was such a rollercoaster emotional read that I just could not put down. Very captivating and enjoyable. This is one you really must read! Thank you Net Galley!

Special thanks to St. Martin's Press and Nora Roberts for an e-arc of this novel.

This is a romantic suspense novel with a little bit of paranormal. I did not find the romance to be a central part of this book as the romantic interest doesn't come into play for awhile. So there wasn't much of a foundation for romance in my opinion.

I found the book okay, but find I enjoyed her fantasy series a lot better. If you are a staunch Nora Roberts novel lover, y0u will probably enjoy it more than I did.

Nora Roberts does it again! I had fallen out of “instant buy” love with Nora a while ago, taking my time to get to her new releases, but this might’ve ended the streak. Thea had to deal with so much! Mind Games is a great combination of all the best parts of Roberts’ work- thrilling, empathetic, supernatural, passionate. Just be patient and let Roberts work her magic.

I liked the premise and idea of this book. The first third was very interesting but the second third felt long and I easily lost interest. I just couldn’t invest myself into the story.

Mind Games is a suspenful novel of tragedy, trauma, love, family and the evil that awaits. In June the Foxes drive the roads to Appalachia to drop off their two kids Thea and Rem so they can vist their grandmother Lucy's house for two weeks while the Foxes head back to Virgina for peace and quiet. What happens when Thea and Lucy both wake up to the same nightmare especially since they share a special gift? Thea and Lucy have never discussed this special gift either but sadly they both know something terrible happened. This was another romantic suspense thriller that had me turning pages untill the very end. I loved all the characters in this book but especially Thea. This book had all the feels and I know this book will be one I think about way after it's finished. I loved this book and would highly recommend this book to any reader but especially to those who love romantic suspense or suspense. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this amazing read in exchange of my honest review of Mind Games by Nora Roberts.

Mind Games by Nora Roberts masterfully combines suspense, romance, and supernatural elements. Thea, scarred by the trauma of witnessing her parents’ brutal murders through her psychic gift, has lived under a constant threat from the murderer, Riggs, who continues to torment her by invading her mind. In the midst of this turmoil, Ty, a rock star looking to settle down and provide stability for his son, enters Thea’s life, offering a glimmer of hope and love. Their romance is both tender and complex, enriched by trust issues as they navigate their pasts and the persistent danger posed by Riggs.

As expected, Nora Roberts delivers a story that balances heart-pounding suspense with the warmth of deep emotional connections. The tension keeps you hooked, while the blossoming love between Thea and Ty provides a comforting counterbalance. Mind Games is a must-read for Roberts fans and a comforting reminder of why she continues to be a beloved author.

Wow! What an absolutely unique story! I have to say MIND GAMES is the perfect title because this book was MIND BLOWING!! I absolutely loved the intricacies and details… the way it all tied and weaved… how we were able to span from Thea being twelve to being in her thirties without it feeling like “too much”… there’s a reason Nora Roberts is a household name of an author!! I only wish I could go back and read this again for the first time.

A beginning that grabs you and pulls you in - all the while wanting to put the book down for it's creepy/evil character. Strong family, loyalty during tragic loss make this an unputdownable book. Nora Roberts does not disappoint.

I enjoy Nora Robert’s romantic thrillers. This one has an extra touch of suspense given the main female characters telepathic connection to the killer. The well-thought out plot will keep readers turning pages past their bedtime. My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for sharing an advance digital copy.

She can read minds. So can the man who killed her parents. Who controls the gift? Who controls the game?

I loved this book! The characters were absolutely fantastic and the author was able to develop them in such a way that it was easy to feel attached to them and want to read more. I loved the relationships amongst the family, especially the kids with their grandmother. Reading about their time together was so sweet and made me think how lucky my kids are to have their grandparents live next door and spend time together. The supernatural and psychic themes pulled me in because they fascinate me anyway. I truly believe that they exist and that they can be hereditary. I, too, have had multiple dreams come true, but I am so relieved to say not in the same way as they did for poor Thea. My heart ached for her and all that she went through. The author told her story so well! It was intriguing to read about Thea and the killer, and how they were able to use their powers. The confrontation with the killer was intense and I was so emotional during all of it! The book also had some romance, and a lot of heartwarming storylines, too. This was such a great book!

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