Nora Roberts does it again!!!
This book sucked me in from the beginning. I could not get enough and did not want it to end. It was a different type of story than I have read from her before. One thing I really liked about it was that we got to follow the 2 main characters from the time they were children up to through their 30's. It was great to watch the story play out over all of that time and see how they built great lives despite the terrible thing that happened when they were young.
If you are looking for a great book to read, pick this one up. You will be glad you did !

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.

Nora Roberts.....Mind Games.....HOLEY MOLEY!!! Anyone who is a Nora Roberts fan knows that she's going to mess with you a little bit. She's going to throw in a few plot twists, a couple of bad characters and a hot romance. It all seems very predictable. But Roberts is never predictable. I can't fathom a mind that works like hers. Mind Games is the perfect title for the book because it will mess with your mind. Throw in video games, a teen heartthrob and a beautiful mountain setting and you will read this book well into the night. One other thing about Nora Roberts writing is her beautiful choice of words to describe the surroundings. I am there in the beautiful mountains of Kentucky and listening to music from the sexy neighbors. On top of that the anxiety that she uses to build up the inevitable confrontation with the evil that lurks on every page is crazy. The conversations between the characters seem so normal. But you know something is coming. And it's not going to be good!
I voluntarily received a copy of this book from Netgalley.

Initially, I was a little apprehensive about a protagonist who has visions. But Nora handles it so well, mixing her contemporary romance with some supernatural thriller elements. The supernatural, while there, never overwhelms the heart of the story.

Family and home are at the core of this story and made it feel like a cozy cup of tea. The connection between the Fox family is solid and Nora writes a matriarch you'd want in your corner.

Romance wise, it's a rockstar star/single dad romance. Which if it's your jam, I'd recommend. It’s a lot of things, but it balances it all out. Like a handful of Nora thrillers in the past, you watch the protagonist grow up from child to adult. It takes until she is an adult to introduce the romance. It was well worth the wait. My only bump was that I wish we had a bit of her love interests story weaved in early on.

Thank you, St. Martin's Press, for an advanced reader's copy.

Mind Games by Nora Roberts
I don't know how Nora does it but she grabs me and keep in the story until the end. The family, the feelings, the love, laughter, tears, horror, add in the "mind games". Thea and Ty are wonderful and so are the rest of the family, the boy, the dog and friends. I am just saying if you like Nora Roberts you will love this book.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Informative Witty Happily Ever After Tear-jerker Scary Romantic Great world building Page-turner Action-packed Haunting Twisted Entertaining Easy-to-read.

Nora Roberts can do no wrong! I loved this story and nearly devoured it in one day.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I don’t know how Nora Roberts continues to come up with amazing plots and such likable characters. Mind Games features a psychic cat-and-mouse game between a young woman and her parents’ murderer. Yet it is still a highly satisfying romance. I had not read a Nora Roberts novel in quite a while and, after reading Mind Games, I have been asking myself: why?

Loved reading the mesmerizing and spellbinding story. While Thea and Rem are staying with their grandmother, Lucy, Thea dreams in detail the murder of her parents. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written full of suspense and romance, and a must read riveting story by the phenomenally amazing author Nora Roberts.

Thea has a special ability passed down through her mother’s lineage. Her psychic ability allows her to connect with the serial killer that took her parents life as a young girl. The story begins as she settles in her grandmother’s home town to carry on with life after a huge loss. Thea becomes a celebrated video game creator and uses her ability to find missing children and toys. Thea and her brother Rem build a world of safety far away from the horrors of their childhood home. Thea falls for Ty, a musician who struggles accepting Thea’s gift. The meat of the story is Thea’s constant connection with her parent’s murder and the ways she uses the connection to create a world that he cannot escape mental while physically in jail. I was hoping this book would be more of a thriller and less of a romance, but Nora Roberts is true to her brand.

Fabulous is a good word to describe Mind Games, by Nora Roberts. It's an engaging and immersive story with a beautiful setting and wonderful characters. The book is a well pace fast read. I found myself having trouble putting it down.

I love Nora’s writing style, it is always guaranteed to hook a reader in. This rollercoaster of emotions of a book had characters you loved and another you feared. This book had suspense that kept growing and kept the readers on their toes. It was an interesting twist and play on words, which made the story unique and enjoyable!

Thea has a gift, she can see where others are and how they feel. All of the women in her family have this trait but hers is stronger. One day she sees what no child ever should and watches her parents murder, but because of her gift, he gets caught and sentenced to life in prison. She can never quite leave him alone and that forms a mind connection between them. Thea continues to grow up and deal with the consequences of being different but she finds her place and ends up back home in Kentucky with her remaining family and the life she has built. Her connection to her parents' murderer continues to grow and she has to find a way to end it.

Roberts expertly weaves the paranormal into a contemporary story in a way that very few people can. The reader can see the mountains and the dirt roads of rural Kentucky. Throughout the story, Thea lives a regular life but she can see beyond what everyone else can. This story is one of hope and acceptance for who we are. It shows the importance of love and the strength that love gives you.

I am a big Nora Roberts fan and look forward every year to seeing a new book from her! I was so excited to get this ARC! Love the family connection and seeing the generations of family story. The gift of seeing into others minds was kind of criminal mindish and while reading it i could feel some goosebumps. I loved this book and highly recommend it. I even look forward to re-reading it down the road! Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for a review.

As an avid reader and dedicated fan of Nora Roberts, I had the unique opportunity as an ARC reader to delve into "Mind Games" and it was a thrilling experience that left me utterly captivated. Roberts, with her trademark storytelling prowess, weaves a tale of suspense, tragedy, and the enduring power of family bonds that kept me eagerly turning the pages from beginning to end.

From the picturesque backdrop of Appalachia to the intricately drawn characters, Roberts effortlessly transports you into the heart of the story. The Fox family's annual pilgrimage to their grandmother's home sets the stage for a gripping narrative that unfolds with a sense of foreboding from the very first page.

What I love most about her novels is her ability to craft multifaceted characters who feel like old friends, and "Mind Games" is no exception. Thea and her grandmother Lucy leap off the page with their shared gift of sight, adding an element of mystique to an already compelling story. As Thea navigates the complexities of her abilities and grapples with the weight of her past, I found myself drawn deeper into her journey, rooting for her every step of the way. It's as if you are walking beside her on her journey.

The cat-and-mouse game between Thea and the inmate who shattered her childhood is masterfully executed, building tension with each twist and turn. Roberts skillfully ratchets up the stakes, which kept me on the edge of my seat as the inevitable showdown between the two drew nearer.

Overall, "Mind Games" is a testament to Nora Roberts' storytelling prowess, delivering a gripping tale that will linger in the mind long after the final page is turned. Fans of suspense, romance, and family drama alike will find much to love in this compelling novel. This is fantastically written, draws you into the story, and you are drawn into a totally different world. Awesome read. Thank you

The latest thriller from Nora Roberts is, quite simply, one of her best yet. Mind Games tells the tale of Thea, from 12 years old when her parents are murdered, and she and her brother come to live with their Grammie, Lucy, in Eastern Kentucky, to the present day. Through twists and turns, not only physical and emotional but also mental and psychical, With her loved ones by her side, Thea encounters, challenges, and finally confronts her parents' killer. But who will prevail and overcome the ultimate 'Mind Game' in the end?

Roberts proves herself to be a master storyteller once again -- a true 5-star recommendation!

I’m trying to recall if I’ve ever cried while reading a Nora Roberts book before, and I’m 99% certain the answer is no. Needless to say, I was shocked to find myself tearing up during Part I. Guh. Ms. Roberts knows EXACTLY what she’s doing to pull the exact emotion she wants out of her readers. This is a really great psychological familial drama, with a touch of “other”, and a love interest I honestly did not expect. Definitely the best NR book I’ve read in years.

I received a copy of this book from St. Martin’s Griffin.

This was a terrific story. I already am a fan of Nora Roberts so i was inclined to like the book, but it was a very suspenseful book. Thea and Rem are spending a couple of weeks visiting Grammie Lucy. Thea and Lucy wake up to the same dream/not a dream. Thea's parents have been murdered at home in Virginia. Lucy lives in Kentucky, and everyone knows she has the sight so when she calls the Sheriff, he agrees to check on it. They found out it was true. Both parents were murdered. Thea gave a great description and location for the murderer. unfortunately, she connected with the killer and he was able to be in her mind and torment her through the years. I don't want to go much more into detail but it is a good story. Thea is a really strong woman and her family is a big part of her strength. Try this book , you will not be sorry.
I received and free copy from NetGalley for an unbiased opinion.

The twists and turns in this story are mind boggling. I loved the characters
The situations were very hard on my
head but the family filled with love was a beautiful way to tell this story.
It is complex and I loved it all.

Nora is a master at mind twisting plots and stories! This book was no different and I LOVED IT. I was here for all the pages of wonderment, romance, fantasy. Every time I read one of her books I can't help but think, "she's amazing, how on earth did she think of that?" BUT SHE DOES and she executes it with perfection!

She gives the romance that she gives in every book, even if its a slow burn with this one. She gives us the impossible with the women of sight who can also be hurt by it. She gives HEA but turmoil within the pages of the story. The characters are well thought of, well loved, and well put down on paper.

I simply cannot say enough about this. I read the book and listened to the audio and IMMEDIATELY told everyone I know to preorder. And preordered it myself for my shelves. Nora never lets me down, this book was no different. In fact, some how she makes it so that I love every book I read better than the last. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE!?

I raise my hands, glass and hat to you Ms Roberts. Wonderful job!

“When the fates handed you a gift, who but a fool would refuse it?”

Nora Roberts does it again with her new masterpiece – Mind Games! Thea and Rem visit their grandmother Lucy every summer in Redbud Hollow, but one year while on their trip, their parents are brutally murdered. Lucy and Thea both have a special gift, and Thea actually witnessed the murders with her abilities through a dream. Thanks to Thea, Ray Riggs will be in custody for life – but he’d also “been born with a calculating and knowing mind, a special talent.” Now, it’s one mind versus the other in a psychological stunner about mental control, compartmentalization, acceptance, and family.

I was definitely shocked by this new concept for Roberts, and the way the book was framed – knowing the enemy from the beginning, and I felt like this novel was more gruesome than most of her others. With Roberts we have a consistent story arc which I have come to appreciate, but the story focused too much on the childhood of Thea and Rem and took a while to get into the current events. Plus, when do we have to wait half of the book to meet the love interest?!?!?

I really did enjoy the characters (and careers! – sign me up to meet Code Red!) and the amazing family connections. However, while I understand we are in Kentucky, it took me a good bit to “read” like Lucy and Thea and their particular sayings.

Controlling dreams and playing mind games was such a fun approach, I love strategy-based games and the intelligence characters must have to plot and think ahead, but the ending fell short for me, I truthfully didn’t understand exactly what was happening even though the buildup and narration after helped some.

I will continue to read everything that Roberts writes but her last several books are moving into the women’s fiction genre from the romance category for sure. She is a creative, amazing storyteller and will be known as one of the best authors of our time. I rate this 4 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this magical arc! All opinions are honest and my own.

“While we can’t lock the past away, not when it holds the ones we love, we have a real present, and a future. And that’s where we look.”

“Pretty brilliant, using a game. Mind game – get it?”

Ooof. The first half of this book was an emotional doozy! It was very heavy and sad, and I do agree with some other reviews I've seen that this book isn't technically a 'romantic suspense' as much as a literary fiction novel. I wish there would have been more set up as a series (all of the characters in the small town deserved their own stories!) but I do think this particular story wrapped up in a satisfying way. 4 stars