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Summary: Incredible! A must read!
Review: I thought "Midnight Bayou" was fantastic. I could not put it down and finished it in less than a day. Honestly, I can't understand how the people who gave mediocre or negative reviews of this book can have been reading the same book. This book has shot straight to the top of my list of Nora Roberts favorites - it is SO good.
I found the story completely and utterly captivating. Declan Fitzgerald has been obsessed with Manet Hall in New Orleans for 11 years. When he hears it has come up for sale, he buys it right away and leaves his job, fiancé, and family behind in Boston to move in and restore the hall to its former grandeur. Declan soon discovers that he is not alone in Manet Hall, as several ghostly presences make themselves known. Declan has strange visions and feelings of complete terror associated with certain rooms. Declan also meets Lena Simone, a stunningly beautiful, and fiercely independent bar owner. The attraction is instant and mutual. But there's something more than that, a kind of recognition deep inside. The relationship that develops betweeen these two was wonderfully written and very real.
The flashbacks to the past, and the story of the doomed love of Abigail and Lucian, are a wonderful and heartbreaking addition to this story. The history adds to the main storyline, rather than confusing it or detracting from it. Some of these sections had me in tears.
The supporting characters are all wonderfully written. For example, Miss Odette, Lena's grandmother is a lovable and colourful character. And Lilibeth, Lena's mother, is so vile and amoral she makes your skin crawl.
But it's the story of Lena and Declan that kept me turning pages. In order for these two to find happiness with each other, they must uncover the horrible events that took place a hundred years ago and come to terms with them. Until they do that there is no chance for Declan and Lena, but what they uncover may tear them apart!
I could go on forever about how much I love this book, but instead of doing that I'll simply suggest that you read it yourself, you won't be disappointed!
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Summary: Nora is 'da bomb.
Review: While ghost stories aren't my preferred reading material, I usually read anything written by Nora Roberts. Nora has a way of writing male characters that makes them believeable and yet fit the romance archetype. Declan Fitzgerald is no exception! Although I was dubious at first, Nora writes a great reincarnation story. (I won't go into detail, as I don't want to spoil readers with the surprise, but suffice to say it is quite a plot twist, Grin). My favorite character in the book was Remy who steals the show with his 'southern charm.' If I could suggest improvement, I wish Declan wasn't another 'rich unmarried bachelor.' I'd like to see Nora write more about handsome dynamic men of average means... And leave the trustfund babies for authors who can't write... Overall A_+++ keep 'em coming Nora!!!
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Summary: Pure Paranormal Delight
Review: Declan Fitzgerald has left behind a promising career as a lawyer, not to mention his family, to buy a mansion on the outskirts of New Orleans. Ever since he first saw it as a teenager, Manet Hall has been in his heart. What is it about the abandoned house that pulls him to it? And will the rumors of ghosts and unexplained phenomena scare Declan away from his dream home? When he meets his beautiful neighbor, Angelina Simone, Declan once again feels an inexplicable pull. But as Declan begins to settle into his new life, and starts to fall in love with the mysterious Angelina, secrets from the past threaten to destroy his newfound happiness. This was my first book by Nora Roberts, and wow - I'm thrilled! Now I finally understand what it is that pulls millions of women to the bookstore every time one of Nora's books is released. MIDNIGHT BAYOU is fabulously written, in a flowing style that's neither overly descriptive, nor over-the-top, but manages to balance beautiful descriptions with realistic dialogue. But the true charm of the book lies in its paranormal aspects. The ghosts that haunt Manet Hall aren't your typical otherworldly creatures, and as the storyline unravels, Declan and Angelina get more and more caught up in the mysteries of the past. Beautifully blending theories of reincarnation with pure paranormal fun, Nora Roberts manages to create a captivating novel that is sure to delight old fans and new.
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Summary: Welcome back Nora!
Review: This book is like the Nora Roberts everyone can't wait to buy and read. I must admit I was somewhat disappointed in the last book, THE VILLA. MIDNIGHT BAYOU has everything, suspense, romance and lots of laughs. I enjoy how Roberts brings the legends of the region her books are taking place in. Lena and Declan are both very likeable characters. Although the rich guy and poor girl routine has been played to the death, this story was both believeable and caring. The fact that everyone's lives were not "fixed" by the end of the book was good. Lena's mother was like some mother's or father's I have known from friends. I like the way Nora Roberts handled Declan's relatives also. Anyone who reads Nora Roberts will love this book. CAROLINA MOON, SANCTURAY, and HOMEPORT are just a few books like this one.
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Summary: Excellent romance
Review: Declan Fitzgerald has a thriving law practice and is getting married in three weeks when he realizes he isn't leading the life he wants to live. He ends the engagement, calls off the wedding and moves to dilapidated Louisiana mansion, Manet Hall. Not to long after he moves into his new home, he meets Angelina and deeply falls into real love.
The besotted Declan is determined to marry Lena and he wages a one-man battle to wear down her formidable resistance. Lena is fighting her attraction to Declan for all she's worth because they are replaying the events that happened a hundred years ago to the original owners of Manet Hall, hopefully with happier results.
Nora Roberts has written a beautiful romance centering on a couple who have been reincarnated to fix what went wrong in their previous life together. A haunted house, complete with ghosts, seems genuine when placed in Ms. Roberts' story line. The fast paced, action oriented plot is heading for the best sellers lists as MIDNIGHT BAYOU looks to be an award winner. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Nora Rocks Again!!!
Review: This was the most unique romance I've ever read. What do you get when you combine a ghost story with a romance?
You get Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou. Declan is a burned out lawyer from Boston who invests in, and begins to restore a Louisianan house.
Lena is the owner and bartender of a local pub. She has no room
in her life for men, but Declan is out to change that. Together with her grandmama, they discover the
background of the house that Declan bought. This is one of the best books I've ever read:)
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Summary: EXCELLENT!
Review: Loved every listening minute! The host of characters, especially Declan and Angelina are wonderful. There could not have been a better reader for this story. If you enjoy romance and mystery, you won't be dissapointed! Loved it, loved it, loved it.
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Summary: Disappointed me
Review: Nora Roberts is one of my favorite writers. She's written such wonderful & suspenseful stories thru the years that everytime any of her copies hit the shelves, I'm among those who get a copy immediately. My main problem w/ this book is that it's anti-climatic. The story is pretty good, but the ending was so horrible. I don't understand how such a good book could end so disastrously. I expected more from this book I guess.
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Summary: Roberts in Top Form
Review: This book has been summarized by other readers so I won't add my own. Although I have many of NR's romances and usually enjoy them, my favorite is the Death series by J. D. Robb, Nora's alter ego. Having said that, if possible, I would have given Midnight Bayou a 10. What saved this from being the typical romance between the rich, gorgeous man and hard working beautiful woman, were the flashbacks to the lives of Abigail and Lucien, the addition of and attention to other characters and the fresh dialogue. I also liked the fact that so much of the story was told from Declan's viewpoint, not Lena's. It seemed to be a more involved storyline than some of the other NR books. The ending did seem to be a bit rushed, but I didn't feel it detracted from the story as a whole. Needless to say, I highly recommend.
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Summary: Great Read!
Review: I finished this book in a day! It kept my attention so well, I couldn't put it down. The characters are great, as always, and the detail put into the story was amazing. I started reading it again this morning - there's always something that I seem to miss in my excitement over a great story. The depth of feelings that Dec and Lena showed, along with the descriptions of the ghosts are amazing. The little twists and turns in the plot, the reincarnation theory, and who is the reincarntated body of which ghost is fascinating. Nora has a great hit with this one!
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