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The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro, Bk 1)
The Next Always - Inn BoonsBoro, Bk 1
Author: Nora Roberts
The historic hotel in Boonsboro has endured war and peace, the changing of hands, and even rumored hauntings. Now it's getting a major face-lift from the Montgomery brothers and their eccentric mother. As the architect in the family, Beckett's social life consists mostly of talking shop over pizza and beer. But there's another projec...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780425243213
ISBN-10: 0425243214
Publication Date: 11/1/2011
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 312 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro, Bk 1) on + 28 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Nora Roberts is a master. This book is classic N.R. and the story is engrossing. She gives great details on how the renovations of the inn progress (I found out she's renovating an inn herself!) and throws in a ghost story too. Lovely -- I couldn't put it down. One note: if you dislike any violence in your stories, be aware this one has a creepy character who takes an intense interest in the heroine. I didn't mind so much, but those who like straight sweet romances might find this addition disturbing.
Kristalo avatar reviewed The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro, Bk 1) on + 70 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
I really enjoyed this book. It was a lighthearted romance full of friendship and laughter. I found myself smiling and laughing as the characters talk to each other, and events happen. I loved the kids in the book; they were very real to life, and made me think of my own kids. You have romance, a little evil, and a little paranormal. It all works together to bring the characters, and a quaint little town to life. The only problem? The next one won't come out for 6 months!
craftypatti avatar reviewed The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro, Bk 1) on + 146 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
What a great start to the triology - haven't read a NR in quite awhile. Can't wait to read the rest of the series.
reviewed The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro, Bk 1) on + 54 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
If you like Nora Roberts, you'll enjoy this book. I wasn't crazy about the last "Bride" trilogy, so almost gave up on her books, but I'm glad I gave her another try. The characters are likable, the town it takes place in sounds charming and, as always, there are things that will tug at your heartstrings and other things that will make you chuckle. And a (friendly) ghost to boot... Doesn't get better than that. Looking forward to the next one!
robinmy avatar reviewed The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro, Bk 1) on + 2115 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Beckett Montgomery has a busy life, working in the family business and restoring an historic inn to its former glory. He doesn't have time for a private life, but wants to make time when he sees Clare Murphy Brewster. Beck had a crush on Clare at the age of fifteen. He's never gotten over her. Clare married her sweetheart and moved away. Now she is back in town, a widow with three rambunctious boys. And, she's right across the street from the inn. Suddenly Beck is volunteering to give Clare a private tour of the inn, even if it cuts into his workday.

This is the first book in The Inn at Boonsboro series. It's a fictional account of the restoration of the real inn that is owned by the author and her family. I found the information about rebuilding and refurbishing the building to be very interesting. It was a very large part of the story, almost a character in itself. There is also a ghost at the inn. I liked how that was handled. It gave the story a light paranormal twist that enhanced the contemporary romance.

The relationship between Beckett and Clare was nice, but not very exciting. There were a few obstacles in their way, but nothing that would really put a halt to a relationship. Clare's boys were a wonderful addition to the book. Their relationship with Beck was a highlight for me. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. My rating: 3.5 Stars.
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angele avatar reviewed The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro, Bk 1) on + 15 more book reviews
The beginning of a 3-part series, The Next Always is a great read. Roberts builds characters in a believable and loveable way. This book drew me right in and made me want to stop in to visit. Loved it!
reviewed The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro, Bk 1) on + 29 more book reviews
As with all the Nora Roberts books I have read, I was grabbed into the story from the beginning. This is my favorite kind of story - because when I'm done reading, I feel like I know the characters. And luckily, there are two more books in this series that are just as good! This is a great read about a small town and some of the dynamic people in it. Nora Roberts descriptions of things are so vivid you can see the stuff she is describing. You will enjoy this story.
Jitterbug3 avatar reviewed The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro, Bk 1) on + 198 more book reviews
What a great start to the trilogy... I enjoyed Beckett and Clare from moment one. The whole family aspect was such that I was sucked in right away and read this in a day and a half. Loved Lizzy's story line and the history.
reviewed The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro, Bk 1) on + 14 more book reviews
Same old, same old.....


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