Nora Roberts knows how to write suspense novels with a hint of romance.
The Obsession by Nora Roberts takes a different tone, with a slow-paced and tense atmosphere. In comparison, I appreciate books that tackle complex subjects.
Naomi and Xander are strong characters, and even though Xander knows Naomi's secret, he is a person who will give her a chance to open up and tell her story at her own pace and time.
I like that this prolific author decided not to put a third-act conflict. The Obsession is a page-turner; the truth is only before the last chapter. I found out who the villain of the story is.
For some reason, I am always impressed with Nora Roberts's male characters, and I fall in love with them. Xander can read Naomi and is there in good times, but most notably in tough times; even when she withdraws from her feelings, he knows how to push her buttons and sees a better way to allow people to love her for who she is.
Yes, Naomi had her brother, Mason, and her uncles, Seth and Harry, but in the small town, she decided to settle down; she found a family that accepted her for who she is, who her father is, and who her past is.
I have to pick up more of Nora Roberts's suspense novels.