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    Island of Glass
    Island of Glass
    Island of Glass
    Audiobook (abridged)7 hours

    Island of Glass

    Written by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld

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    About this audiobook

    The final Guardians Trilogy novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bay of Sighs and Stars of Fortune.

    As the hunt for the Star of Ice leads the six guardians to Ireland, Doyle, the immortal, must face his tragic past. Three centuries ago, he closed off his heart, yet his warrior spirit is still drawn to the wild. And there’s no one more familiar with the wild than Riley—and the wolf within her….

    An archaeologist, Riley is no stranger to the coast of Clare, but now she finds herself on unsure footing, targeted by the dark goddess who wants more than the stars, more than the blood of the guardians. While searching through Irish history for clues that will lead them to the final star and the mysterious Island of Glass, Riley must fight her practical nature and admit her sudden attraction to Doyle is more than just a fling. For it is his strength that will sustain her and give her the power to run towards love—and save them all….

    Don’t miss the other books in the Guardians Trilogy
    Stars of Fortune
    Bay of Sighs

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateDec 6, 2016
    ISBN9781501224034
    Island of Glass
    Author

    Nora Roberts

    Nora Roberts is the bestselling author of more than two hundred romance novels. She was the first author to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. Since her first bestseller in 1991, Nora’s books have spent more than two hundred weeks in the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list. There are more than five hundred million copies of her books in print, published in over thirty-four countries.

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    • 5/5
      Suspenseful and Romantic which was a hreat combination! Enjoyable read.
    • 5/5
      Great book I was expecting something different but it was just the same from the prevous one that I read a year ago.
    • 4/5
      Island of Glass
      4 Stars

      Series note: This is the final book in the trilogy and completes the ongoing story arc.

      The Guardians arrive in Country Clare, Ireland for the last stage of their quest. Doyle McLeary, the medieval warrior cursed with immortality, and Riley Quinn, the Lycan archeologist, must wade together through Irish history and lore to locate the Ice Star as well as the mysterious Island of Glass. A lifetime of loss has led to Doyle avoiding emotional entanglements yet he struggles with his attraction to the wildness of Riley's strength, determination and heart. Will these two unlikely lovers put aside their differences to overcome the threats posed by Nerezza and her minions?

      Once again, much of the beginning is focused on establishing the guardians' headquarters in Ireland and the search for the final star. However, the action soon ratchets up both in terms of the romance and the battle against Nerezza.

      Doyle and Riley are a strong couple whose relationship requires patience, trust and love. It takes time for their romance to get going, but it is fantastic once it does. There is an intensity to the slow-burn development of their emotional bond that goes beyond the sweet yet subdued connection between Sasha and Bran and the insta-lust of Sawyer and Annika.

      The conclusion to the story arc is satisfying, especially the allusions to The Sword in the Stone and Nerazza's ultimate demise. That said, there are some overly saccharine moments - all the marriage proposals and rings and whatnot, and the resolution of the various obstacles Anneka's legs and Doyle's curse is far too Deus Ex Machina for my tastes.

      Although this has been an entertaining series overall, Nora has several more intense and gripping paranormal trilogies, such as The Sign of Seven and The Circle Trilogy.
    • 4/5
      Island of Glass is the final entry in the Guardian's Trilogy featuring Riley and Doyle. Riley who is the lycan and Doyle, the immortal. Both must face the demons of their past to proceed on to their future which is to finally face and kill Nerezza. To find love, each must realize their need for each other even though their time together is limited.
      This is another great ending in one of Nora Roberts' trilogies. As always, the characters must come to terms with their own internal conflicts to defeat those external ones that threaten their lives and the lives of the ones they love. These trilogies are always emotional, fun, and filled with excitement and this one is no exception.
    • 4/5
      The last in the trilogy, taking place in the author's beloved Ireland rather than a Mediterranean paradise. Which is fine I guess. NR did an excellent job on character development in this one, taking us into the heart of Doyle, our immortal and taciturn hero, and did a good job shaking things up so it wasn't always the women saving the day, or the couples finding common ground.
    • 4/5
      Good, solid finish to a good series. I think my one complaint is that there is now outward signs of chemistry between these two characters in the prior books, which does go along with their natures and still seems off a little. However, once the chemistry hits, they burn a hole in the floor. Ha!
    • 5/5
      The final book in the Guardians Trilogy focuses on the final defeat of the dark goddess who has been after them and the three stars they had to find. It also focuses on the romance between archaeologist and werewolf Riley and the immortal Doyle.This time the chase takes them to Ireland, to the land when Doyle was born 359 years earlier. He has to face the past that he has never come to terms with and the guilt he feels for not being able to save his younger brother from the witch who cursed him with immortality. He has tried to harden his heart because he is fated to outlive everyone he might love but his fellow guardians, and especially Riley, have found a way into it. Riley is perfect for him because she is competent and strong. She is strong enough to tell him that she loves him and strong enough to accept it if he doesn't feel the same. I loved the magic and the myth of this story. But the best part of it for me was the relationship between the six guardians who are all strong, competent, and loving and not afraid to show it. Each is strong and together they are truly formidable as a dark goddess learns to her cost.
    • 5/5
      This is the final book in the Guardians Trilogy. I loved this book and the trilogy. I only wish there were more of them!
    • 4/5
      Island of Glass is the final entry in the Guardian's Trilogy featuring Riley and Doyle. Riley who is the lycan and Doyle, the immortal. Both must face the demons of their past to proceed on to their future which is to finally face and kill Nerezza. To find love, each must realize their need for each other even though their time together is limited.
      This is another great ending in one of Nora Roberts' trilogies. As always, the characters must come to terms with their own internal conflicts to defeat those external ones that threaten their lives and the lives of the ones they love. These trilogies are always emotional, fun, and filled with excitement and this one is no exception.
    • 4/5
      Left with one couple after the previous two books, it was obvious that the Werewolf and the Immortal Warrior were going to end up together. The story is mostly focussed about the 6 learning how to work together and become a team. The final conflict felt a little rushed but overall I enjoyed the read and the characters.