Dance Upon the Air

Three Sisters Island Trilogy, Book 1

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Sandra Burr

Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

When Nell Channing arrives on charming Three Sisters Island, she believes that she's finally found refuge from her abusive husband - and from the terrifying life she fled so desperately eight months ago.

But even in this quiet, peaceful place, Nell never feels entirely at ease. Careful to conceal her true identity, she takes a job as a cook at the local bookstore café - and begins to explore her feelings for the island sheriff, Zack Todd.

But there is a part of herself she can never reveal to him - for she must continue to guard her secrets if she wants to keep the past at bay. One careless word, one misplaced confidence, and the new life she's so carefully created could shatter completely.

Just as Nell starts to wonder if she'll ever be able to break free of her fear, she realizes that the island suffers from a terrible curse - one that can only be broken by the descendants of the Three Sisters, the witches who settled the island back in 1692.

Now, with the help of two other strong, gifted women - and the nightmares of the past haunting her every step - she must find the power to save her home, her love...and herself.

©2007 Nora Roberts (P)2007 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"Once again, Roberts proves that she's a top-notch romance writer. This enchanting and empowering tale is...terrifically entertaining." ( Booklist)
"A magnetic hero, a heroine who finds herself, and some memorable secondary characters weave a mesmerizing tale of witchcraft and magic." ( Library Journal)

Yes, please!

I love this book, I've probably listened to it about 6 times or more. It is my favorite to come back to and listen too. If you're looking for something that's a steady pace, a good story and something that will keep your attention this is definitely that book.

Love

I loved this book so much when I read it in just had to listen to it again and again. I loved the other books too. It’s a must listen to. I love the witches and their stories. I see myself in Nell. I’ve been in her situation once before but not the same thing as with Zach. It took me years to meet my husband. This book is the greatest!!

Great fusion of the modern world and mythical.

The first book got me hooked! Entertaining with every chapter and at the end of it all, the audiobook doesn't leave you hanging on a cliff! But it did make me get the rest of the trilogy.
The reading was great too, loved the pace, fast when required other wise slow and calm. I enjoyed it hope you will too!

Really Good Writer.....

I don't where I was but I am just discovering Nora Roberts. I am finding I like her writing alot. This is such a good story...suspenseful...and the mystery is good. The narrator did a great job on all the voices. Thank you Nora Roberts and Audible.

Good book, but didn’t love the narrators voice.

Nora Roberts writes great books. I’ve probably read 10 or more book series of hers and This one didn’t disappoint. I’m new to audible so it was fun to just listen while being able to do other things. The reason I’m only giving 4 stars is because the narrators voice drove me a little crazy. I know it’s hard to do all of the voices in a book, but the main character voice she chose to do was very annoying.

A couple of points don't ring true

I've read and listened to it his book many times over. Two things bother me. The first is the comments made by Zac when he finds out Nell is married. It is very sexist to regard a woman as belonging to a man. He knew she'd been abused and that she had left her abuser months earlier. He saw by her body language how afraid she was. This was the point for him to step in and talk to her about how he could help. My other beef is since Rip had practiced for many years it isn't realistic to have her calling magic bunkum. This is still a wonderful trilogy!

My First and 2nd favorite

Nora’s books are always a great way to pass my spare time. This book was the first of hers I ever read and still is my second favorite. I take it out every few months and either listen to it or read it in print. I’m always enthused by a flawed heroine and a flawed hero. The best part is most of her women don’t need the man to rescue her. They need to find the courage, understanding, compassion, and strength to save themselves or their friends. The only one I love more is Montana Sky.

nice story

..even though I don't like love stories, it was nice to listen to this one. I don't know if I need the other 2 books, though.

Nora Roberts at her best.

I love Nora Roberts books that are deeply magical and this is one of her best.

I love it!

If you are looking for a book that fictionally lays out how witch craft is in a much more historical manner this is it. Nell suffers and you don't know why until just when you need to know and then her interactions with the islanders are natural for someone who has been abused.
You will love this book and start #2 immediately!