Chesapeake BlueChesapeake Blue
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What it's about
Seth Quinn, now a successful artist, returns home to Chesapeake Bay and falls for Drusilla Whitcomb Banks, a woman with money, class and an impeccable background, who seems out of his league. But a threat from Seth's past could ruin everything.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It completes Nora Roberts' beloved Chesapeake Bay saga.
You'll love it if you liked
Whiskey Beach
The Notebook
Firefly LaneGood to know
It's the fourth Chesapeake Bay book, best after Sea Swept, Rising Tides and Inner Harbor.
By the numbers
- Readers82 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller43 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #64 of the 233 romances we rank
- #83 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #456 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #877 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Chesapeake Blue worth reading?
Yes. It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #877 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 74.2 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Chesapeake Blue about?
Seth Quinn, now a successful artist, returns home to Chesapeake Bay and falls for Drusilla Whitcomb Banks, a woman with money, class and an impeccable background, who seems out of his league. But a threat from Seth's past could ruin everything.
How long does it take to read Chesapeake Blue?
About 9 hours (360 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Chesapeake Blue?
If you liked it, try Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks or Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah.