The Art Of Deception Supposedly he had come to her father's estate looking for respite. But was handsome Adam Haines the man he pretended to be? Or was Kirby Fairchild in danger of falling hard for a stranger who was even more practiced in the art of deception than she was?
Night Moves The small town offered peace to the widowed Maggie Fitzgerald. But when sexy Cliff Delaney unearthed a skeleton in her backyard, she found herself playing detective with him -- and wondering what was possible in the heat of the night . . . in the heat of passion.
1. In partners, fellow reports Laurel and Matt are working together (reluctantly) to solve a high society murder. Laurel has famiy ties to the victim's family and was once infatuated with the prime suspect. Matt tries to be objective, but his feelings for Laurel color his judgement. Laurel and Matt try to work thru their feelings for each other as well as solve the mystery in time to prevent other murders.
2. In art of Deception, Painter Adam has come to stay with sculptor Kirby and her eccentric father. But Adam has not come only as a friend, he has come to investigate forged art pieces. Art of Deception shows Nora Robert's great flare for characterization- Kirby is unique and eccentric with a refreshing outlook in life. Her fathers, servants and even pets, are equally fascinating and amusing. Adam, like the readers, becomes entranced with them and their world, but his secrets may come between him and Kirby. The identity of the villain is surprising.
3. Night Moves is about composer, Maggie who has moved into the wilderness. She hires landscaper Cliff and they soon find an old skeleton in her property. They also find out long buried secrets that are decades old. Despite this, maggie finds herself in danger.
All 3 novels are romantic mysteries with each couple vastly different from the other. Even early on, Nora Roberts shows great promise as she effectively combines romance, mystery, suspense and humor. For Nora Roberts fans, Suspicious is one of her better collections.
