Sincere Illusions by Nora Roberts
My ranking: 5 of 5 stars
Sincere Illusions is a up to date story set on the planet of magical performances.
It opens in a circus; a runaway is selecting pockets when he’s noticed by the main magician. Max Nouvelle sees one thing of himself within the younger boy Luke, and provides him work and a protected place to remain.
Luke turns into a part of Max’s household, rising up along with his daughter Roxanne. Max opens the world of magical phantasm to Luke, who works onerous to change into a terrific performer. Life is sweet till Sam Wyatt joins their group. He’s sly and has his personal agenda, abusing Max’s kindness.
Years later Sam seeks revenge for being kicked out by Max and he is aware of simply the place to trigger essentially the most harm.
I actually loved this story. I haven’t learn a guide by Nora Roberts for some time and I do get pleasure from most of her work. The magic was enjoyable to examine with simply sufficient hints to make the reader really feel a part of the household, however not sufficient to present away the precise secrets and techniques behind the illusions.
There’s added stress from slightly household passion that Max, Luke and Roxanne become involved wherein felt refined reasonably than breaking the regulation. Lastly, I loved the build-up to the denouement, it actually was a grand finale.
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Roxy Nouvelle understands the artwork of deception. The daughter of a world-renowned magician, Roxy has inherited her father’s abilities – and his secret life as a jewel thief. She loves the fun of the sport and might maintain herself.
Roxy is sensible and resilient, however she has one weak spot: Luke Callahan, an attractive escape artist with a roguish popularity. 5 years in the past they fell right into a passionate affair – however then, true to his artwork – he disappeared, leaving Roxy damaged hearted and livid.
Now Luke is again, trailing secrets and techniques and hazard in his wake. Why did he run out on Roxy all these years in the past? And may she ever belief him once more?
