Nightwork

Nightwork is the latest standalone novel from Nora Roberts and has pretty much everything from the importance of family, found family, art, romance, and of course Roberts’s signature depth and excellent atmosphere.

Synopsis: Greed. Desire. Obsession. Revenge . . . It’s all in a night’s work.

Harry Booth started stealing at nine to keep a roof over his ailing mother’s head, slipping into luxurious, empty homes at night to find items he could trade for precious cash. When his mother finally succumbed to cancer, he left Chicago―but kept up his nightwork, developing into a master thief with a code of honor and an expertise in not attracting attention?or getting attached.

Until he meets Miranda Emerson, and the powerful bond between them upends all his rules. But along the way, Booth has made some dangerous associations, including the ruthless Carter LaPorte, who sees Booth as a tool he controls for his own profit. Knowing LaPorte will leverage any personal connection, Booth abandons Miranda for her own safety―cruelly, with no explanation―and disappears.

But the bond between Miranda and Booth is too strong, pulling them inexorably back together. Now Booth must face LaPorte, to truly free himself and Miranda once and for all.

What appealed to you the most in this story?

I always love how Robert’s writing just sucks me in. From the very beginning I was swept up in this moving and at times heartbreaking and suspenseful story.

Roberts also takes her time to develop complex and multi-layered characters and watching Harry/Booth/Sebastien grow into a man (story spans several years) as he learns to navigate his life through his multiple personas allowed me to learn what made him who he was.

Plus, any book set in New Orleans is going to appeal to me with all the food, culture, people, and city life!

How was the audiobook?

I mainly listen to all of Roberts’s books on audio during my commutes and daily walks, because I know I will find myself swept up even more into the story itself. Will Damron's a fantastic narrator and I love how he brought the book to life.

How was the pace?

Slow burn

Do you recommend this book?

If you are looking for a dynamic and emotional story with tons of atmosphere and complex characters, then check out a copy!

Thank you St. Martin’s Press for this gifted copy in exchange for my honest review.