Best known for her romantic suspense novels, Nora Roberts takes a bold step in tackling the subject of mass shooting, a common occurrence in the United States. With her talent of creating a romance deep within suspense Roberts establishes the story showing what happens long after the shooting. Detailing what the characters deal with on a daily basis and where they are now, she adds the twist of an unknown conspirator seeking revenge on the survivors. Will they survive this new threat? SHELTER IN PLACE has three main characters, all survivors of the shooting on that dreadful day. Simone was the one who called 911 which with the help of the police stopped the shooter and saved many lives. Reed managed to rescue a young boy from being shot. Essie was the cop who shot one of the killers. The day changed the lives of not only the ones involved but also their families, friends and many more all changed by this tragedy.

SHELTER IN PLACE was a different read for me. While I am a huge fan of Nora Roberts, I was a little unsure after reading the synopsis. I did start with a little bit of uncertainty but soon was drawn in by her storytelling and loving touch. While the story is based on a mass shooting, you soon get the romantic suspense story all Nora Roberts fans love. After reading a few chapters, I could not put this one down and had to finish it as quickly as possible.

Nora Roberts took a daring chance by stepping out of her fans' comfort zone writing a topic that is so devastatingly common in today's world. Full of twists and turns sure to have your emotions on an all-time high of uncertainty, but with the romance Roberts is known for, SHELTER IN PLACE a remarkable read.