Is she spending too much time with her alter ego Robb?
I like Nora Roberts, I really do. I have all of her books - but this one and the Mcgregor Brides - I donated to charity. I think the problem is she has written so very many fine novels, that her loyal fans, anticipate more from her than those who are reading her for the first time. She needs to go back and rework these (and send us all free copies). Also the Mcgregor Bride doll is an insult to all who have truly read this series - it doesn't even look like one of the fiesty Mcgregor women!