Mind Over Matter

Aurora Fields is a professional theater director who has built her career through hard work and independence. When David Brady, a television documentary producer, approaches her about making a film on her mother - a renowned psychic - Aurora must confront her complicated past and her own unexplored psychic abilities. David's determination to uncover the truth about psychic phenomena clashes with Aurora's protective instincts regarding her family history. Their professional relationship becomes entangled with an undeniable attraction, forcing both to question their established beliefs and boundaries. The story moves between the worlds of theater, television production, and psychic phenomena as Aurora and David navigate their growing connection. Their relationship develops against the backdrop of unexplained events and Aurora's emerging understanding of her inherited gifts. The narrative explores themes of skepticism versus faith, the weight of family legacies, and the challenge of maintaining control in the face of both supernatural and emotional forces. Through these elements, the book raises questions about the limitations of rational thought when confronted with inexplicable experiences.

Readers consider this a lighter, more predictable Nora Roberts romance compared to her other works. The psychic/paranormal elements and character development received positive mentions. Likes: - Quick, entertaining read - Chemistry between main characters - Paranormal aspects feel authentic - Strong female protagonist - Good balance of romance and supernatural elements Dislikes: - Plot described as formulaic and predictable - Limited world-building - Supporting characters need more depth - Romance develops too quickly - Some found the psychic elements unrealistic Ratings: Goodreads: 3.95/5 (20,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (1,000+ ratings) Sample reader comments: "The supernatural aspects work better than in her other paranormal books" - Goodreads reviewer "Characters fall in love too fast with little foundation" - Amazon reviewer "A fun escape but not her strongest work" - Barnes & Noble reviewer

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🌟 Mind Over Matter features A.J. Fields, a ruthless businessman who initially hires psychic Clarissa DeBasse to help with his business deals, but becomes skeptical of her abilities despite his growing attraction to her. 🔮 The paranormal elements in this book were inspired by Nora Roberts' fascination with psychic phenomena, which she has explored in several other works including her "In the Garden" trilogy. 📚 Originally published in 1987, this book was one of Roberts' earlier works, written during a period when she was publishing up to six books per year. 💫 The book explores the tension between scientific skepticism and supernatural beliefs, a theme that resonated with readers during the 1980s New Age movement. 💝 Like many of Roberts' works, Mind Over Matter was initially published as a category romance for Silhouette Books before being reissued as a standalone novel due to popular demand.