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)

Chesapeake Blue

Awesome book, loved it, loved the series. Makes a person believe in friends, in family....

Perfect Ending

While each of these books could stand alone. It's a pleasure to read them in order. Once again I can't say enough about the narrators of each of them. James Daniels did a great job, just as the other's in bringing the story home. This family is what everyone longs for their families to be. When all of the Quinn's get involved in a problem look out, it's going to get taken care of. Tickled my funny bone when the dead grandma started talking to Seth. The way Nora Roberts ended this book makes me wonder If she might come back with another one. Wow if she does I will be first in line to get it.

great finisher to the 4 part series

I love these series books that really make you feel like part of the family, so glad Ms Roberts gave us Seth's story as well, it wouldn't have been complete without it.

Fantastic!!!!

YES!!! YES!!! YES!!! This series of 4 books is the BEST BOOK EVER 🥰
Made me cry and laugh !!!!

Chesapeake Bay

Chesapeake Bay is well written, well narrated and is one of Nora Robert's very best.

Good story, BAD narration

If you can hang in with the terrible narration, the story is worth it. The narrator first had a really bad Southern drawl on the characters (keeping in mind the story doesn't take place in the south) and then would lose it bouncing back and forth. The voice he used for the females in the story was really annoying as well. It's a decent storyline and a good end to the series. I just wish they would have gotten one of the other narrators to do this one as well.

Just loved it. Family love won out!

Would you listen to Chesapeake Blue again? Why?

Yes. It is always great to hear how family and marriage has survived over time and hardships and that they still stick together and are always there for each other. The camaraderie between the brothers and their families is great but the sense of humour keeps the story delightful and easy to listen to. A great all rounder!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Seth. He has just turned into a great person despite a bad start in life.

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

Not sure.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes, I laughed and on occasion felt some sadness.

Any additional comments?

Loved it!

AMAZING!!

Absolutely love this book, the series!! I've laughed, I've cried, Nora Roberts is an Amazing author! Out of the four books I can't decide on a favorite, because they are all my favorite.!! You've got to get used to the language in the books, but the pain in the characters feels so real, the joys, the love, the spirits of Ray and Stella Quinn. And it made me cry when Seth had said his dog foolish had died, and then again when they brought him back when Seth was sitting on the dock. These books keep you wanting to read them over and over again! Which I have at least 30 times!!;) I had the books in paper back a few times, unfortunately I wore them out til they were completely unreadable! Then I downloaded the series (4) books on my Samsung Tablet for Nook! I love all of the Nook tablets! Any way, Ms. Roberts, Please write more stories like the Quinn's!! I love your books!!!

Best of Series

The series was OK. Not Roberts best, but enjoyable. Chesapeake Blue was the best of the series. I don't know if it is because it winds up the saga and it was enjoyable to see what happened to all the characters or if it was because Seth was so such an engaging main character, but whatever the reason, this book was my favorite in the series!
The first three were good reads, but once I was done, they were forgotten. Seth & Dru's story stayed with me and made me smile.

a great series

you fall in love slowly. and completely. this IS book 4. read the others first!!!! It is always a good read when you contemplate plane tickets after...just to check and see if your characters are there. :)