This trade paperback collection contains two editorially connected novels. LOVING JACK and BEST LAID PLANS, both out of print for almost 10 years.
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Jan 31, 2010
Syeda
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Loving Jack
Jackie is an impulsive person. She takes many careers that interests her, but never sticking to one. Now she is a writer and believes that this may the career she may ne looking for. She has a very imaginative mind and believes being writer will allow her use it and finally she will be able to use her vast knowledge that she obtained from her previous careers. A mistake made by her cousin had her living with the very stable Nathan Powell. Nathan intrigues and fascinates h More...
Jackie is an impulsive person. She takes many careers that interests her, but never sticking to one. Now she is a writer and believes that this may the career she may ne looking for. She has a very imaginative mind and believes being writer will allow her use it and finally she will be able to use her vast knowledge that she obtained from her previous careers. A mistake made by her cousin had her living with the very stable Nathan Powell. Nathan intrigues and fascinates h More...
Dec 21, 2010
Bronwyn
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I enjoyed these 2 stories, they were easy flowing.
Loving Jack
Jackie McNarmara has never been able to settle into anything for the long haul and when her dubious cousin Fred asked her if she would take over the looking after a friend's house while he was away she jumped at the chance (mind you it cost her $3000. When she saw the house she thought it would be a great place to write her novel (her latest plan was to be a novelist) but when architect Nathan Powell arrived ho More...
Loving Jack
Jackie McNarmara has never been able to settle into anything for the long haul and when her dubious cousin Fred asked her if she would take over the looking after a friend's house while he was away she jumped at the chance (mind you it cost her $3000. When she saw the house she thought it would be a great place to write her novel (her latest plan was to be a novelist) but when architect Nathan Powell arrived ho More...
Jan 06, 2009
Dad
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Another double by Nora that are similar but the sexes of the protaginst changes and the stories are related, not like a serial, but including the same people in smaller roles from the first book. I enjoy the ride when I read this romantic novels. It brings back my youth. In both novels, both people fall in love with the other and just can't believe the other can be in love with them. Lots of angst and unrequited love until they realize the truth. Let people know how you feel if it's important to
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Feb 25, 2011
penelopewanders
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This is actually two novels - I'm almost through Loving Jack... Mooched this after reading Lawless which is the novel the heroine is writing in this one.
Not sure when these were written, but they feel a bit dated to me. In Best Laid Plans, Cody's behavior seemed a bit extreme - he certainly doesn't hear a "no" when he doesn't want to, and it irked me a bit that that was ok.
Slight preference for that one anyway.
Not sure when these were written, but they feel a bit dated to me. In Best Laid Plans, Cody's behavior seemed a bit extreme - he certainly doesn't hear a "no" when he doesn't want to, and it irked me a bit that that was ok.
Slight preference for that one anyway.
Mar 01, 2009
I like the second story more then the first. I think Cody and Abra are great together and their banter is so funny.
I did like the Jack and Nathan story at the end. Though Jack did exasperate me a little too. Poor Nathan.
I did like the Jack and Nathan story at the end. Though Jack did exasperate me a little too. Poor Nathan.
Dec 30, 2008
Connie
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So Nora does it again. These two stories were great. The characters were fun and easy to love. It made me sad when they ended, I wanted them to go on for at least the next 50 years so I could watch them all grow and thrive.
May 11, 2008
K
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Going Home is another collection of Roberts earlier works that contains the stories of "Loving Jack" and "Best Laid Plans". I loved them both. I thought both stories were well thought out with great characters. I especially loved how the women were independent and stubborn. I also must add that the twist at the end of "Best Laid Plans" was worth the read. Ofcourse, there are those infamous "love scenes" these type of books are known for. However, I fo
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Mar 13, 2009
Okay, I admit. Nora Roberts romance novels are my guilty pleasure. Especially if they are set in Ireland... ahhhh. Been to busy to read one for a long time though :)
Sep 09, 2011
Emily
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This was a nice romance novel with 2 stories. Though I like a little more action most times, this book was nice after hours with 2 little boys bouncing off the walls! =D
Feb 17, 2009
Maggie
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I really liked this book. Probably one of my favorite NR story line. This is probably due to my interest in both architecture and engineering.
Jan 15, 2009
Megan
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Not her best work, and even her best work isn't my favorite. The novels are read because they're cute, funny, and formulaic. Not good literature by any means, but enjoyable nonetheless.
Jan 10, 2012
Traci
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I think I've just read too many of Robert's books at one time because these two just bothered me. I hate to say I didn't finish either of them! Maybe one day I'll revisit them once I've had a break.
Sep 17, 2009
Elita
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I did not enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed some of her more recent ones. I believe Nora Roberts has improved over time.
Jan 06, 2009
Tiffany
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Classic Nora.....I'll just leave it at that. I really enjoyed this one.
Dec 29, 2008
Gail (myJunegirls)
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Not a good as some of her others but still a nice easy read
Mar 17, 2010
Catia.borboleta
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Adorei este romance, continuo a adorar as histórias da Nora Roberts
Jul 30, 2011
Jennifer
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Ok this book was cheesier than cheese romance. My mother gave it to me because she really liked it, but I really dislike these kinds of overly descriptive books that leave very little up to the imagination and the plot was almost nonexistent. Normally I would have quit reading after the first few chapters, but I hate leaving books unfinished. It was so bad however that it took me forever to finish. The first half was worse than the second half in my opinion though, so if you still decide to read
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Aug 12, 2008
Ally
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I really fell for Jack which makes a change I think she's a wonderful character within this book and makes you laugh your way through it.
Aug 27, 2008
Sarah
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I remember liking these books a lot more the first time I read them. Granted, I was 13.
