Northern Lights

by Nora Roberts

I decided to read this book after having watched the Lifetime movie with Leann Rimes and Eddie Cibrian. The book was entertaining but about 100 pages too long (sorry Ms. Roberts). Towards the end I felt Roberts just wanted to write because she could and I grew bored. However, before the last 100 pages I was engrossed. Roberts paints such an idyllic scene in Lunacy, Alaska, I decided for a few days I should move to a charming town in the brisk, isolated state to find my own Nate Burke.

Nate is a city man who comes to Lunatic for a fresh start after a tragic accident. Nate immediately discovers that his new town is full of eccentric characters led by the aggressive and abrasive Meg. Meg is not like many women in romance novels or ones that I have encountered in my everyday life. Meg uses sex as sport and the words she uses to convey her desire for sex sometimes seem a bit harsh and unrealistic. I’ve never approached a man like Meg does Nate but it works for her. It seems as though Meg lives her life through a series of one night stands, but her language about it can be a bit off putting.

Nate Burke, the real guy fantasy hero of Northern Lights is emotional, tall and a man who loves his job (and he knows how to use a gun, sexy!). I had no trouble imagining warming up to him in the snow covered Alaska. I still can’t figure out why he fell in love with Meg but then again we can’t choose who we fall in love with or why for that matter. Because I love cops, who are strong, have feelings and are a bit jealous, Nate Burke is definitely on # 4 on my Sultry Six.