Welcome to our deep dive into the Inn Boonsboro Trilogy by Nora Roberts, where America’s favorite writer brings her home turf into her books. Inspired by the inn she actually owns in her own hometown of Boonsboro, Maryland, Roberts spins a tale that’s part home improvement show, part ghostly matchmaker story. So, buckle up and let’s see how a real-life passion project turns into a heartwarming series, with a few ghostly twists for good measure.

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The Inn Boonsboro Trilogy by Nora Roberts Series Guide

What is The Inn Boonsboro Trilogy by Nora Roberts series about?

The Inn Boonsboro trilogy by Nora Roberts is all about the Montgomery brothers tackling the ambitious project of renovating an old inn in their hometown of Boonsboro, Maryland. Each book serves up a brother’s love story, spiced with a bit of supernatural thanks to Lizzy, the resident ghost who’s got a thing for matchmaking. First, there’s Beckett, the architect, who falls for the girl next door (if next door is across the street and she owns a bookstore). Then comes Owen, the planner, who gets more than he bargained for with Avery, the lively pizza shop owner. And lastly, Ryder, who probably thinks gruff is a food group, finds his match in Hope, the inn’s manager. It’s a family affair with a ghostly twist, making home renovations look like a walk in a very haunted park.

The Inn Boonsboro Trilogy by Nora Roberts Books in Order

1. The Next Always
2. The Last Boyfriend
3. The Perfect Hope

Why we recommend the Inn Boonsboro Trilogy series by Nora Roberts?

The Next Always by Nora Roberts

• Setting & Trope: Historic hotel renovation in Boonsboro, intertwining with a small-town romance.
• Characters: Beckett Montgomery, the architect; and Clare Brewster, a widowed bookstore owner across the street and old high school interest of Beckett.
• Romance: Sweet not as intense as expected from Nora Roberts.

Check out The Next Always if you like your romance with a side of renovation dust. Beckett Montgomery can’t hammer his feelings away for Clare Brewster, the girl he’s had a crush on since high school. It’s a classic story of love that’s been waiting in the wings, set in the charmingly busy backdrop of Boonsboro where everyone’s in your business.

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The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts

• Characters: Owen Montgomery, a meticulous planner; and Avery McTavish, owner of a pizza place across from the inn.
• Trope: Slow-burn romance.

The Last Boyfriend is a slow cooker of a romance where Owen Montgomery, a guy who loves a good plan, meets his match in Avery McTavish, whose pizza place is as spontaneous as she is. Perfect if you want to watch a meticulous planner get all tangled up over a girl with wild red hair and a wilder heart.

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The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts

• Characters: Hope Beaumont, the city girl innkeeper; and Ryder Montgomery, the grumpy brother.
• Supernatural Elements: Ghost Lizzy plays a significant role.

Finish off your trip to Boonsboro with The Perfect Hope, where the inn’s manager, Hope Beaumont, finds herself locking horns—and later, lips—with Ryder Montgomery, the grumpiest of the Montgomery brothers. Filled with snappy dialogues and a ghost playing cupid, this book mixes a little supernatural meddling with the always entertaining enemies-to-lovers dance.

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Book club discussions for The Inn Boonsboro Trilogy by Nora Roberts

Are you planning to pick up the Inn Boonsboro Trilogy by Nora Roberts for your book club discussion? Here are some key points and questions that can guide your discussion for each book in the series:

The Next Always

Discussion Points:

• Character Development: Explore Beckett’s enduring affection for Clare from his teenage years to adulthood. Discuss how Clare’s resilience as a widow and single mother shapes her character.
• Setting and Theme: Consider how the renovation of the Boonsboro Inn parallels the rebuilding of Clare and Beckett’s lives.
• Romantic Dynamics: Discuss the development of Beckett and Clare’s relationship. What makes it sweet? How does it compare to other romances by Nora Roberts?

Questions:

1. How do Beckett’s interactions with Clare’s children impact your view of him?
2. What role does the setting of Boonsboro play in the story?
3. Discuss how the theme of renewal and restoration is portrayed in the novel.

The Last Boyfriend

Discussion Points:

• Character Evolution: Look at how Owen’s character is tested and grows through his interactions with Avery.
• Supernatural Elements: Evaluate the role of Lizzy the ghost. How does her presence affect the storyline?
• Romance Development: Consider the slow-building nature of Avery and Owen’s relationship. What benefits does this slow development provide to their story?

Questions:

1. How does the dynamic between Owen and Avery change throughout the book?
2. Discuss the impact of having Lizzy the ghost in the story. Does it enhance the romance or distract from it?
3. What are your thoughts on the portrayal of family and community in the book?

The Perfect Hope

Discussion Points:

• Chemistry and Conflict: Examine the chemistry between Hope and Ryder. How does their past encounter shape their relationship?
• Dialogue-Driven Narrative: How does the heavy use of dialogue advance the relationship between characters?
• Paranormal Influence: Discuss the increased role of the ghost, Lizzy, in this book. How does her involvement affect the central romance?

Questions:

1. How do Hope and Ryder handle their initial antagonism, and what turns it into romance?
2. What are your feelings about the paranormal elements in this romance series? Do they add to or detract from the main storyline?
3. How does Nora Roberts use dialogue to develop character and advance the plot?

General Questions for the Series:

1. How do the brothers’ relationships with each other support or complicate their romances?
2. In what ways do the settings—both the inn and the town of Boonsboro—act as a character in the series?
3. How does Roberts weave the themes of home, family, and love throughout the trilogy?

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