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  • Dance Upon the Air

  • Three Sisters Island, Book 1
  • By: Nora Roberts
  • Narrated by: Sandra Burr
  • Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (193 ratings)
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Dance Upon the Air

By: Nora Roberts
Narrated by: Sandra Burr
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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)

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Really Disappointed

I have to say I enjoy Nora Roberts books normally but Dance Upon Air, I found the narration a huge problem to get past. The main character Nell sounded like Marilyn Monroe on helium and the male characters had such a strange gutteral sound, I found it very difficult to feel anything for them.

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Superb listen for those interested in pagan themes

This is the first in Nora Roberts Trilogy of the 'Three Sisters Island' series, and it a truly mesmerising story from book 1 right through to book 3. The storyline takes you through the main characters history up to the present time, from the darkest of their days to the best of them. It has a deeply pagan theme which followers of this lifestyle will recognise many of the spells written into the books and this must reflect the authors following or research into the old ways.

I would tend to lean towards the research side as most spells within the book end with the all too familiar line ' so mote it be ', which many followers of the wiccan path will know is never used in true spell casting. It is amazing how many people have picked this up from programmes like ' charmed ' and believe it is the right way to end a spell, but that is poetic licence for you.

The books must be heard as a series otherwise you will miss out on the continuing theme which ends in a superb climax at the end of book 3.

Very highly rated series, and if you enjoy this then you would enjoy many of the other 'trilogy' books from the same author.

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fantastic 🤩😍

This audio book makes me want to be a witch! I love the story. Which involves a strong main female lead, intent on getting away from love gone wrong. Prince charming was as is always a snake in disguise. She eventually comes to Three sister's island. A place birthed by witches. here she finds her elemental sisters, her place and her power to take on her snake and demons. she also finds her knight with a blue badge. he is drawn to her the moment he sees her and will go to any length to show her, he will be her lover. and that she is protected and he won't let any one hurt her ever again.

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rip of

only read one other Nora Roberts book I loved it this is just ok version of sleeping with the enemy

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dislike narrator and rushed relationship/insta-lov

I feel like nora robert books always have older narrators or ones that make the men sound weird. I found it hard to picture the main guy and it spoilt it, it also made Mia sound old even though she's only 29.
the romance was very insta-love, there was no build up, the guy just sees her and then is all in, crossing her boundaries at first too. it feels a bit icky, like he ignored the matter of consent and getting to know her I favour of his need to touch her. he expects her to just get over her fear cos he's different.
the story was average. I don't mind predictable, but as not much drama happens in the first 2 thirds, it would have been ideal to build the romance. there's no suspense and little character building in anyone other than Nell.

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Excellent book. I can’t wait to read the next one. Will have to wait until I get a credit as buying is too expensive.

Excellent book. Can’t wait for the next book. It’s a shame that the audio books are so expensive.

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Great Book! Really enjoyed listening to it!

When Nora Roberts writes books with a supernatural twist they are always brilliant and this book is no exception. I really enjoyed the plot and the characters were compelling and interesting.

I'm really looking forward to listening to the other 2 books in this series.

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three sisters island

loved it can't wait for next book enjoyed characters and story line would highly recommend

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Powerful Starting Over Novel

A powerful story of Nell, a woman starting over from an abusive relationship. Learning how to make friends and trust in herself again. The magic aspect is used wonderfully as a catalyst, however the relationships developed between the women and male protagonist are beautifully written that their individual personalities make sense for the storyline and their own back stories, without taking away from the emotional struggles Nell copes with and conquers.

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Three sisters

Where does Dance Upon the Air rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

THIS series is a great favourite as i have it in paperback so being able to hear it on audible is fantastic.so this is high up on my list of great reads

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dance Upon the Air?

When nell realises that she has the power inside her to deal with the brute husband

Have you listened to any of Sandra Burr’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No but i think she did great

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Three sisters

Any additional comments?

I would like to see more of noras older books on audio

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