Chesapeake Blue

Chesapeake Bay, Book 4

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: James Daniels

Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Seth Quinn is finally home....

It's been a long journey. After a harrowing boyhood with his drug-addicted mother, he'd been taken in by the Quinn family, growing up with three older brothers who'd watched over him with love.

Now a grown man returning from Europe as a successful painter, Seth is settling down on Maryland's Eastern Shore, surrounded once again by Cam, Ethan, and Phillip, their wives and children - all the blessed chaos of the extended Quinn clan. Finally, he's back in the little blue-and-white house where there's always a boat at the dock, a rocker on the porch, and a dog in the yard.

Still, a lot has changed in St. Christopher since he's been gone - and the most intriguing change of all is the presence of Dru Whitcomb Banks. A city girl who has opened a florist shop in this seaside town, she craves independence and the challenge of establishing herself without the influence of her wealthy connections. In Seth, she sees another kind of challenge - a challenge she can't resist.

But storms are brewing that are about to put their relationship to the test. Dru's past has made her sensitive to deception and slow to trust. And Seth's past has made him a target of blackmail - as a secret he's kept hidden for years threatens to explode, destroying his new life and his new love.

©2004 Nora Roberts (P)2004 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"[Roberts has] once again crafted a poignant and often humorous tale. True to style, she has also thrown in just enough of the paranormal to tantalize. Guaranteed to please the many fans who were waiting for Seth's story." ( Library Journal)
"James Daniels's voice conveys convincing female desire, as well as rough male camaraderie, and singes the listener's ears with Roberts's trademark passion." ( AudioFile)

suspenseful

I loved it. it was great that Seth became an artist and returned home
it was also exciting that the entire family worked out how to handle Gloria. I am Happy Seth found someone to love .

What a Man!

I love the voice the narrator gave Seth Quinn. Great book, totally hot men, would love for the Quinn stories to go on and on and on. One of the best.

Loved It!!

If you could sum up Chesapeake Blue in three words, what would they be?

Amazing Story!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Chesapeake Blue?

I love it when Seth comes home and sees Anna for the first time. Her reaction is priceless.

Have you listened to any of James Daniels’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first of James Daniels's performances I have heard but I enjoyed it.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Seth realizes he can't handle Gloria on his own and finally listens to Dru and calls his brothers. Family matters.

Any additional comments?

The story is the perfect ending to the series. It touches my heart every time I listen to it.

Great story

What a fantastic fourth book in the series. Loved Seth’s story and watching him find love.

I am madly in love with this series.

Each book is hard to fall in love with. Especially this one. We waiting a long time time to hear Seth's story. Nora Roberts didn't disappoint. James Daniels' voice is perfect for Seth as well. He is exactly what I had always expected Seth to sound like.

Hated to see it end

I absolutely fell in love with these characters. A wonderful conclusion to a satisfying series.

Great Series

What did you love best about Chesapeake Blue?

I loved the entire series..

What was one of the most memorable moments of Chesapeake Blue?

Seth meeting Drew.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The end when the family was all together.

Any additional comments?

Loved the story line. I am familiar with the Eastern Shore and I vividly could relate to the scenery

Love Seth

What made the experience of listening to Chesapeake Blue the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed the follow up of Seth.

Which character – as performed by James Daniels – was your favorite?

Cameron

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I enjoyed when Seth finally came clean to his family and fessed up about Gloria.

The Quinns

Absolutely loved this series, and loved That the Gallagher’s were mentioned.
Nice to get “after” the story about characters

Such a beautiful conclusion to this series!

What made the experience of listening to Chesapeake Blue the most enjoyable?

The most compelling thing is the interplay of all the family characters you became familiar with in the 3 preceeding stories. Cam, Phillip, Ethan and Seth are interlocking pieces of a strong family puzzle. Their respective wives add color, depth and more humor and love to this fabulous family.

What did you like best about this story?

Seth, the way he thinks, his art work, his love and loyalty to his family!

Which scene was your favorite?

One of my favorite scenes is his homecoming, and seeing Anna first. The warmth, joy, tenderness and depth of feeling was amazing.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Seth dreamed about Stella, (his grandmother) a person he had never met.

Any additional comments?

James Daniels does a wonderful job with this narration, the characters voices are finely drawn and the emotional content is honest and true.