Hot Rocks

Written by Nora Roberts

Narrated by Susan Ericksen

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a thrilling contemporary romance that "burns with all the brilliance and fire of a finely cut diamond"(Publishers Weekly).

Antiques dealer Laine Tavish is an ordinary woman living an ordinary life. At least, that's what everyone in the small town of Angel's Gap, Maryland, thinks. They have no idea that she used to be Elaine O'Hara, the daughter of a notorious con man...

Laine's past catches up with her when one of Big Jack's associates turns up in her shop with a cryptic warning and is then run down in the street. Now the next target of a ruthless killer, Laine teams up with sexy PI Max Gannon to find out who's chasing her, and why. The anwer lies in a hidden fortune that will change Laine's life forever...

Don't want the story to end?
Look for Big Jack by #1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb and continue the adventure with Lieutenant Eve Dallas.

Hot Rocks was previously published in Remember When

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Jan 26, 2010
• ISBN: 9781441842695

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Reviews for Hot Rocks

[jfe16 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Laine Tavish, proprietor of the antique shop Remember When, sees an acquaintance hit by a car in front of the shop and recognizes him as Uncle Willy, someone she knew when she was a child. Shortly thereafter, an investigator arrives in Angel Gap, Maryland, but he’s too late to talk to the now-deceased Willy. He’s trying to find the diamonds that Willy, Big Jack O’Hara, and Alex Crew stole. This novella began life as part one of the two-part story in “Remember When.” It’s a solid mystery with relatable characters, romance, and suspense. Since this is a lead-in to the second part of “Remember When,” there are some unresolved plot points held over for the second story.Recommended for fans of Nora Roberts and J.D. Robb as the story will conclude some fifty years following these events as an “In Death” narrative.Recommended.

[readingwithlynn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Once again Nora Roberts blows me out of the water! with action starting almost immediately I was pulled on an amazing adventure. I can't wait to pick up the next book in this duology!

[lauren2013_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Hot Rocks
4 Stars

When a man is run down outside her antiques store, Laine Tavish realizes that the past has finally caught up with her. Together with Max Gannon, a mysterious stranger with his own agenda, Laine must discover why she has become a target before she becomes the next victim.

Note: This book is paired with Big Jack from the In Death series and should be read first as it provides the background necessary for truly appreciating the Robb book.

Hot Rocks is one of Nora Roberts' older books that reminded me of my early passion for her stories. While the romance and mystery are predictable (especially for readers very familiar with Nora's work), they are both, nevertheless, very satisfying.

Max and Laine are engaging characters and their romance is sweet and spicy. Laine is intelligent and resourceful, and the occasional glimpse at her reckless side makes her all the more human and appealing. Max is scrumptious and the secret keeping is thankfully kept to a minimum and resolved without too much angst and drama.

The case is fast paced and keeps the pages turning. The villain is suitably malicious and threatening, and the climax and resolution are exciting.

All in all, an enjoyable romantic suspense recommended for all Nora fans.

[addictedtomorphemes · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Hot Rocksby Nora RobertsThis is a prequel to Roberts' (writing as J.D. Robb) book, Big Jack. In Big Jack, Samantha Gannon is an author who writes a novel about her great grandfather, Big Jack O'Hara, and his life as a con-artist and jewel thief. Her grandparents are Max and Laine Gannon, the protagonists in this book.Laine Tavish owns an antique shop in the little town of Angel Gap, Maryland. After a childhood of being raised by a big-hearted but unapologetic career criminal, she just wants to hide away and live a life that is normal. A dowdy little man comes into her store on a rainy day and nervously hands her a business card and asks her to call him about something important, then proceeds to step outside her door into the street and get hit by a car. As he lay dying, she realizes that she knows him. He is her father's best friend, the man she knew as a child as Uncle Willy. He whispers incoherently to her with his last breaths, and it is not until later that she figures out what he meant by, "He knows where you are now" and "Hide the pooch".Shortly after, another gentleman, Max Gannon, enters her store and ends up charming her into a dinner date to close a sale. Their attraction is immediate and after a few days, they already realize they love each other. Although it is insta-love, it is handled well and works. They are both intelligent, successful people and they have a similar sense of humor and understanding of the other. Although she learns that he is not exactly as he appears to be, they quickly move past that bump in the road and team up to capture a "business" partner of Big Jack's who is responsible for more than one death, and in doing so, help protect Big Jack from being pinned with the crime of a jewel heist worth over $28 million.

[onyx95_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Living her own life, her own way was really all Laine Tavish wanted. When a stranger was hit by a car in front of her store, she found it was the man she used to call Uncle Willy. After his death she was confused by seeing him as much as by as she was by his final words to her. Arriving in Angel Gap Maryland too late to talk to Willy, Max Gannon had to figure out why he was there as well as what he had done with this portion of the $28 million in diamonds that he, Big Jack and Alex Crew had stolen. Trusting an investigator (Max) was just as risky for her father (Jack) as talking with the police might be. She would tell Max about her father, her past and the words Uncle Willy had said, but only if he let her help find the diamonds and that he not turn Jack in, if he showed up.Found out that this is a pre to a Eve Dallas (Big Jack (In Death 17.5) by JD Robb ) story. What an interesting crossover. I read this one as a stand alone, really fun. Enjoyed the character interaction with Laine and her friends in the town, they had a few really fun moments. While Max was enjoyable, he wasn’t always what you might expect of a Nora Roberts hero - still a good read. Now I just have to read a few more of the In Death series before I can read Big Jack.

[risadabomb_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book wasn't bad, I just thought it was not a fabulous read. I am normally wowed by Nora Robert's books but this one was a bit tepid.

[virginiagill · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

While I thoroughly enjoyed Hot Rocks I can't say it would ever rank very highly on my Nora Roberts "favorites" list. Which is surprising since generally any book involving gemstones goes to the top of my reading list. The characters just didn't call me to invest in them the way Robert's character usually do. A good read though.