Title: The MacKade Brothers: Devin and Shane
Author: Nora Roberts
First published January 1, 1996
443 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780373218851 (ISBN10: 0373218850)
Rating: 4.2
Overview
Nora Roberts brings back the swoon-worthy MacKade brothers, ready to make readers fall in love all over again. Sheriff Devin MacKade has been waiting patiently for Cassie Connor to be free, after watching her suffer in a less-than-perfect marriage.
But with her vulnerability on display, Devin knows he must tread carefully to win the heart of the woman he’s always loved. Meanwhile, Shane MacKade never expected to fall for a Ph.D.-toting academic like Rebecca Knight.
But when she catches his eye, he can’t resist her charm. One woman may not mean the end of his bachelorhood, but it’s certainly a possibility worth exploring.
Get ready to be swept off your feet by the irresistible MacKade brothers once again in The MacKade Brothers: Devin and Shane.
About the Author
With over 200 novels under her belt, Nora Roberts has become a household name in the literary world. Her books, including Hideaway, Under Currents, Come Sundown, The Awakening, and Legacy, have all made it to the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list.
And her upcoming release, The Becoming, which is the second book in The Dragon Heart Legacy, is sure to follow in their footsteps.
But Nora Roberts isn’t just a bestselling author, she’s also a versatile one. Under the pen name J.D. Robb, she has written the popular futuristic suspense series In Death.
It’s no wonder that her books are so popular – with over 500 million copies in print, it seems that readers just can’t get enough of her writing.
Editoral Review
Nora Roberts’ The MacKade Brothers: Devin and Shane is a classic contemporary romance novel that was first published on January 1, 1996. As a prolific author who has written over 200 romance titles, Nora Roberts has become an icon in the literary world over the years.
With this novel, readers are taken on a journey full of passion, family loyalty, and intense romantic connections. In The MacKade Brothers: Devin and Shane, Nora Roberts transports readers to Antietam, a small town in Maryland, where the MacKade brothers–Devin and Shane–live.
Devin and Shane are nothing alike. Devin is a successful businessman who is driven by logic, while Shane is a passionate artist who is impulsive and lives life at his own pace.
When Cassie, a beautiful newcomer, finds herself caught between them, the two siblings find themselves in conflict for the first time. Despite their differences, they both become enamored with Cassie, leading to a disruptive and conflicted family dynamic.
Nora Roberts does an excellent job of depicting the MacKade brothers’ relationships with each other and with Cassie, creating realistic accounts of family relationships, as well as how genuine love can show up in different ways. Roberts’ writing style is accessible, artful, and engaging, and her use of setting and dialogue keeps the reader fully immersed in each scene.
The pacing of the book is intense, but not overwhelming, making it a great choice for lovers of all reading speeds. One of the book’s strengths is its attention to detail.
Roberts seamlessly weaves together accurate descriptions of the town and its residents, taking care to give the reader a rich sense of the physical landscape, smells, and sounds of the characters’ surroundings. This level of detail makes it easy for readers to paint a clear picture of these characters and their settings in their minds.
In terms of weaknesses, one of the areas where the book falls short is with its characters. While the two titular brothers receive proper character development, some of the side characters seem underdeveloped, at times feeling like two-dimensional props rather than fully realized characters.
Nevertheless, this does not significantly detract from the reading experience, as the main characters and their stories are captivating enough to keep the reader engaged. Overall, The MacKade Brothers: Devin and Shane by Nora Roberts is a must-read for lovers of contemporary romance literature.
The book has a classic feel to it, something that lovers of romance will find compelling. The beauty of love, the importance of family ties, and the many forms that love shows up in are all central themes in this novel.
I highly recommend this novel to anyone looking for an engaging, well-written romance novel. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
