It all comes down to this -- the conclusion to the Key trilogy.
Three women. Three keys. Each has 28 days to find her key. If one fails, they all lose. If they all succeed, money, power, and a new destiny awaits.
This book concludes Roberts's Key Trilogy, in which mortal women quest to unlock the spellbound souls of ancient demigoddesses. The third and last woman to make the attempt is hairstylist Zoe McCourt. Like her friends Malory and Dana -- heroines of the previous installments (Key of Light, Key of Knowledge) -- Zoe has a single month and a cryptic set of clues with which to find her key. The angry sorcerer Kane fights her efforts as friends both mortal and immortal lend their support. As she searches, Zoe is courted by Bradley Vane IV, the sexy heir to a home improvement empire. She's not sure which is more difficult: accepting that she's magically linked with Brad or trying to quell her suspicions long enough to accept his love in the here and now. When she finds the courage to do both, the souls of all three goddesses are finally released.
Smart but struggling single mom Zoe is an appealing heroine whose working-class grit finds a perfect foil in Brad's patrician confidence. Scenes involving her feisty son, Simon, temper the story's mysticism with humor, and the joining together of the trio as a family is genuinely moving. When it comes to combining sweetness, sexiness and the supernatural, Roberts proves once again that she is the most powerful spellbinder of all.
Janis K. (scrapbooklady) from PLYMOUTH, MI wrote on 7/5/2007...
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I really enjoyed the entire key trilogy. I was visiting Texas for a few months. when I finished the second book and I did not have the third book, or a library I could go to and borrow one, and I absolutely had to read it. So I bought it, and read it in less then a day! I loved it!
Tabatha G. (TabbieG) from MODESTO, CA wrote on 5/10/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
If a Nora fan, such as I, this series will not disappoint. Loved the whole series. Nora has quite an imagination. She draws you into her story and characters, as though you are in the story yourself.
Della A. (daughter2) from SEAMAN, OH wrote on 3/13/2008...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Fate brings three women together for a chance to unlock their deepest desires. Zoe is about to discover her true courageous spirit. She must find the Key of Valor--on the last of three dangerous quest that will force her to comfront her darkest fears..or suffer immeasurable loss.
Jo ann J. from MILLINGTON, TN wrote on 6/11/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Last book of the key series. Loved all three. Couldn't wait to finish it.
Judy A. from SHELBYVILLE, KY wrote on 5/15/2007...
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I loved it, was well worth the wait
Romaine Z. (Romma) from WAUPACA, WI wrote on 4/17/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Zoe's story and the final book. Loved this trilogy, Nora at her best.
Eva G. (Eva) from WATERFORD, MI wrote on 4/14/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
The third in the Key Trilogy Zoe must unlock her true courageousness on this dangerous quest.
Pamela C. (pamlarouge) from GULF BREEZE, FL wrote on 4/9/2007...
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I genuinely enjoyed this (again) very typical Norah fantasy+romance combo. This is the last book in the key series, so be sure to check out the first two, Key of Light and Key of Knowledge. From Publisher's Weekly-This book concludes Roberts's Key Trilogy, in which mortal women quest to unlock the spellbound souls of ancient demigoddesses. The third and last woman to make the attempt is hairstylist Zoe McCourt. Like her friends Malory and Dana-heroines of the previous installments (Key of Light, Key of Knowledge)-Zoe has a single month and a cryptic set of clues with which to find her key. The angry sorcerer Kane fights her efforts as friends both mortal and immortal lend their support. As she searches, Zoe is courted by Bradley Vane IV, the sexy heir to a home improvement empire. She's not sure which is more difficult: accepting that she's magically linked with Brad or trying to quell her suspicions long enough to accept his love in the here and now. When she finds the courage to do both, the souls of all three goddesses are finally released. Smart but struggling single mom Zoe is an appealing heroine whose working-class grit finds a perfect foil in Brad's patrician confidence. Scenes involving her feisty son, Simon, temper the story's mysticism with humor, and the joining together of the trio as a family is genuinely moving. When it comes to combining sweetness, sexiness and the supernatural, Roberts proves once again that she is the most powerful spellbinder of all.
M. W. (mwade78) from LAS VEGAS, NV wrote on 1/20/2005...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Love Nora Roberts, think this is one of my favorite series she has written yet
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Vici G. (XnO) from HARRISONBURG, VA wrote on 10/15/2008...
Third of the "key" series...was skeptical but LOVED this and the 2 other books in the series. Strong, intelligent women...strong, supportive men...and wonderful, interlocking friendships! Lots of mystery and beautifully written "thinking process" for the characters! This is Zoe & Brad's story.
Three friends and their men (who are also 3 friends) help solve a mystery that hasn't been solved in centuries...sleeping goddess who need to be awakened...immortals from another realm to assist the seekers of the keys...in finding the key...they find not only their loves but themselves!
Christina T. (crysteena73) from COUNCIL BLFS, IA wrote on 9/26/2008...
Last installment of Nora's Key trilogy. Typical Roberts fare but still good. A definite read for fans of Nora Roberts and I would recommend this trilogy to someone who is interested in reading paranormal romances but is too timid to jump right into worlds with werewolves and vampires.
As for as this particular book goes, I would say that it finished off the trilogy nicely. All ends tied up, all characters in love, and one more Roberts book complete to make way for the next trilogy she offers.
Linda A. (Springfieldreader) from SPRINGFIELD, IL wrote on 8/30/2008...
Part of an excellent series.
Penny P. (angelbuddy) from GREENFIELD, OH wrote on 6/3/2008...
I really liked this series and hated to see it end.
Johnnie Y. (elliejay) from ERIE, PA wrote on 3/20/2008...
This trilogy is a good one. The books made me like Nora Roberts even more.
Chris V. (monchero) from ANN ARBOR, MI wrote on 3/17/2008...
Cute III.
Candice J. (Calliope13) from KYLE, TX wrote on 11/30/2007...
Zoe had eaten in this dining room before, with its soaring ceilings and roaring fire. She knew how lovely everything looked under the lights of the chandeliers and the glow of candles.
But this time, she knew without a doubt the way the evening would end. It wouldn't be a matter of a lottery. It wouldn't be the luck of the draw.
Both Malory and Dana had taken their turns. She helped them. She knew she'd contributed ideas, support, even comfort. But when push came to shove, she understood the burden had been on each of them, in their turn. In the end, both Malory and Dana had to reach deep inside themselves every bit as much as they'd had to reach for the tangible key.
Now it was her burden, her risk. Her chance.
She had to be brave enough, smart enough, strong enough, or everything they'd done before her would be for nothing.
Sandy F. (sunita) from NEW YORK, NY wrote on 11/26/2007...
this book is part of a trilogy, its a must have u dont want to put it down when u start reading.
Elaina D. (dobayway) from GATES, NC wrote on 10/6/2007...
After reading each of the Key books, this was by far my favorite. Excellent trilogy, all three well worth the read.
Jodi W. (jodiweber) from MT PLEASANT, TX wrote on 9/21/2007...
Great ending to the series. I think Zoe and Brad were the strongest characters in the series and they were a worthy finale.