The MacGregors: Serena ~ Caine: Playing The Odds\Tempting Fate (Macgregors) 
asked by runabout on November 15, 2006 10:04 PM
In the wake of the success of The MacGregor Brides and The MacGregor Grooms, New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts has repackaged and reissued the sagas of earlier generations, beginning with Serena and Caine, daughter and son of family patriarch Daniel MacGregor. Daniel's romantic machinations embroil Serena and Caine with another brother and sister team, Justin and Diana Blade. In Playing the Odds, Comanche gambler Justin Blade finds himself on a vacation cruise to the Bahamas where he is instantly attracted to a violet-eyed casino dealer. Only later does he learn that the lissome Serena is one and the same as the much-degreed Rena MacGregor, daughter of his longtime silent business partner, Daniel MacGregor. Serena makes it her practice to never get involved with gamblers, but the predatory gaze of Justin Blade steals her breath and steels her resolve to ignore his overtures. When Justin makes her an offer she can't refuse--the position of casino manager in his Atlantic City hotel-casino--Serena finds herself drawn to the man who worked his way up from nowhere, never swerving in his pursuit of financial success and possession of Serena. In this contemporary drama, the house (and the heart) always wins! Once settled as Justin's partner in business and in life, Serena invites Justin's sister Diana to visit. To Diana, Justin is the beloved older brother who abandoned her 20 years earlier, after their mother's death, leaving Diana to be raised by her cold Aunt Adelaide who demanded absolute obedience from her. Now a Harvard-educated lawyer in Boston, Diana is a cool operator, her emotions packed tightly away, until Caine MacGregor, her new sister-in-law's brother and infamous rogue of Harvard Law's ivied halls, greets her at the airport on her visit to get to know the brother she loved so long ago. Diana finds herself in turmoil, trying to deal with her hurt and anger toward her brother and the attraction that she feels for Caine who just happens to be near whenever Diana's well-guarded shell cracks. Caine works inexorably to overcome the much-exaggerated tales of his law school peccadilloes, slowly changing Diana's mind about his playboy reputation and teaching her to trust her heart and him. No one builds romantic tension better than Nora Roberts; even the second (or third or fourth) reading is every bit as exciting as the first! --Alison Trinkle
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Great book. I loved Daniel MacGregor. He was overbearing, interfering and reminded me of my mother. Serena was such a strong charactor. I like how she went for what she wanted despite her pushy father. Caine's story was a little less exciting but still very good.
reviewed by jazzman on November 18, 2006 4:48 PM
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Reading the MacGregors for the first time, it is easy to see why Nora Roberts has had such a loyal fanbase from the start. As someone who started reading her books post-Silhouette, these re-releases are a treat.
Roberts has a way of writing memorable characters and families that you can't help but love. It doesn't matter if you can predict the outcome - (yes, they will most likely get together by the end) - getting there is so much fun.
In Playing the Odds we meet Serena MacGregor, genius and apple of her father's eye. She meets her match while dealing blackjack on a cruise ship. Justin Blade didn't want to go on a cruise - but when his good friend Daniel MacGregor pushes him to go, he does and is instantly drawn to Serena. This story has a great pace and as well as elements of suspense, which Roberts has since mastered.
Tempting Fate continues the story of Justin and Serena as well as her brother Caine. We also meet Diane Blade, Justin's estranged sister. Caine and Diana's pairing doesn't have the same depth as Serena and Justin's, but has even more passion. Seeing the families come together is satisfying and the reader will look forward to the next books in the MacGregor series.
Roberts has a way of writing memorable characters and families that you can't help but love. It doesn't matter if you can predict the outcome - (yes, they will most likely get together by the end) - getting there is so much fun.
In Playing the Odds we meet Serena MacGregor, genius and apple of her father's eye. She meets her match while dealing blackjack on a cruise ship. Justin Blade didn't want to go on a cruise - but when his good friend Daniel MacGregor pushes him to go, he does and is instantly drawn to Serena. This story has a great pace and as well as elements of suspense, which Roberts has since mastered.
Tempting Fate continues the story of Justin and Serena as well as her brother Caine. We also meet Diane Blade, Justin's estranged sister. Caine and Diana's pairing doesn't have the same depth as Serena and Justin's, but has even more passion. Seeing the families come together is satisfying and the reader will look forward to the next books in the MacGregor series.
reviewed by teacher on November 22, 2006 3:22 AM
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This book is just one of the many stories that has made this woman such a best-seller. All of her books the reader will enjoy getting cozy with.
reviewed by heavymetal on November 28, 2006 10:45 PM