Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts

Title: Valley of Silence (The Circle Trilogy #3)

Author: Nora Roberts

Publisher: Jove 2006

Genre: Fantasy

Pages: 352

Rating: 5/5 stars

Reading Challenges: Paranormal - Witches; Monthly Key Word - Valley; Mount TBR; Seriously Series

How I Got It: I own it!

The battleground has been chosen for the final showdown between those selected by the gods and the minions of the vampire Lilith. But there is one vampire who dares stand against her. And his love for the scholarly queen of Geall will complete the circle of six-and change the face of eternity.

What an end to the trilogy!  I must say that I was sad that it ended.  I wanted to continue the journey with the Circle.  I wanted to see how they adjusted to their new lives and adventures.  But I must be content with what we do get.  I loved the suspense and payoff of the final battle.  I loved seeing the story from Moira and Cian's points of view.  I definitely liked Moira the best of all the six.  She had such quiet strength.  I am still stuck in the world, hours after finishing.  The series was just great.  I loved it!

The Circle Trilogy:

1. Morrigan's Cross
2. Dance of the Gods
3. Valley of Silence

Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts

Title: Dance of the Gods (The Circle Trilogy #2)

Author: Nora Roberts

Publisher: Jove 2006

Genre: Fantasy

Pages: 352

Rating: 4/5 stars

Reading Challenges: Witches and Witchcraft; Women Authors; Mount TBR; Seriously Series

How I Got It: I own it!

With one vampire determined to rule the earth, the Circle of Six prepares to battle for their lives-and their hearts.

A very entertaining installment of the trilogy.  I was with the book from begging to end.  The action picks up right where book one ended and doesn't stop.  I love the pacing of these books.  They don't fall into the lagging downtime I often find with trilogies.  Instead we get action, quiet, action, quiet, etc, but with great content.  I also liked how the first book focuses on Glenna and Hoyt and the second book shifts to Blair and Larkin.  I liked them even more than I liked Glenna and Hoyt.  Makes me wonder if the third book will focus on Moira and Cian.  I sure hope so!

The Circle Trilogy:

• #1 Morrigan's Cross
• #2 Dance of the Gods
• #3 Valley of Silence

Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts

Title: Morrigan's Cross (The Circle Trilogy #1)

Author: Nora Roberts

Publisher: Jove 2006

Genre: Fantasy

Pages: 352

Rating: 5/5 stars

Reading Challenges: SubGenre - Sci/Fan, Vampire; New Author; Mount TBR; Seriously Series; Blogger Recommendations

How I Got It: I own it!

As a storm rages, the tale of a powerful vampire's lust for destruction-and of the circle of six charged by the goddess Morrigan to stop her-begins. One of the chosen is a medieval sorcerer whose quest will take him through time-and into the arms of a woman courageous enough to link her destiny to his own.

One of those books that has sat on my shelves for way too long.  A friend suggested I read this series about three years ago.  Better late than never...  I picked it up and couldn't put it down.  It's an epic time travel paranormal romance action adventure fantasy all rolled into one.  I assumed that Nora Roberts only wrote fluffy romances.  This one is definitely not a fluffy romance.  I premise is interesting: Lilith trying to take over the world.  The settings are interesting: 12th century Ireland, Geall, modern NYC, and modern Ireland.  But above everything else, I loved the characters.  Glenna is easy to like.  Hoyt has a great steady quality to him while his twin Cian has all the mystery and cunning.  Moira is an awesome "little Queen," while her cousin Larkin is great all around guy.  King lends some strength and Blair is the right mix of sassy and sweet. This is definitely a series I will be enjoying.

The Circle Trilogy:

1. Morrigan's Cross
2. Dance of the Gods
3. Valley of Silence