Rating: 
Summary: Somewhat Disappointed
Review: I am a huge Nora Roberts fan and thus was somewhat disappointed with Carolina Moon. It is the story of an empath who returns to her hometown after a 10 year absence to open a business and look into the murder of her childhood friend 10 years before. With the help of the victims brother ( the love interest)Tory tries to solve the old murder and new murders she "feels" are coming. I found the characters developemnt slow in this book and felt I never really got to know the two main leads. The romance was somewhat contrived. However the second half of the book picked up when the suspects began to grow. A decent read, but not riviting.
Rating:
Summary: Good
Review: I have been a fan of Nora Roberts for a long time -- since the late 1980s -- and I try to read most/all of her novels. She has been a consistently decent/good writer. However, this story is somewhat similar to Linda Howard's After the Night, which I just finished. Therefore, I didn't find it very fresh or original. (After the Night is also set in a small southern town; the heroine is part of the "white trash" and the hero is the only son of the wealthiest family in town; the heroine had a tough childhood with parents who were physically or mentally abusive; the hero has a messed up sister; the hero's mother has an unhealthy hatred for the heroine because she attributes her husband's death to the heroine's family; the heroine grows up and comes back into town to open her own business and try to solve the mystery re who killed the hero's dad; certain small-minded townspeople won't let her forget her bad-seed "roots" -- sounds familiar? yup, practically identical to some of the plot elements of Carolina Moon, just substitute the hero's dad for the sister.) Actually, during the past year or two, I've begun to catch many recycled plots, characters, etc. in her novels. It seems unavoidable, given that she publishes so much (several mainstream fiction under her name and J.D. Robb each year; and numerous Harlequin and/or Silhouette novels each year)! The ending was just o.k. I figured that Roberts would use someone "unexpected" as the killer. But I wish the ending didn't feel as abrupt as it did. I'd go into my dissatisfaction with the ending some more but I don't want to spoil it for anyone who has not yet read the book. Still, it was an enjoyable read.
Rating: 
Summary: Not one of her best...but okay
Review: I'm a die-hard Nora Roberts fan. I've loved most all of her books that I have read so far. I couldn't wait for this one to come out. I read it in two days and although it was a good read, it wasn't one of her best, I didn't think. Who know, maybe she is cranking them out too fast. I'll stay with her and anxiously await her next one. They can't all be perfect, but she comes close.
Rating:
Summary: Didn't really want to put it down!
Review: This was a good book. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because I wish Roberts would have explored the reasons behind Tory's fathers rage and history of abuse. I just felt that was never really explored; Or even the relationship between her two parents. The other characters, especially Faith and Wade and Cade and Tory were really well developed.
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Summary: WOW ! Incredible Characters and a REAL Surprise Ending!
Review: In most mysteries, you generally have an idea who the bad guys and gals are by the third chapter. Well, Nora sure fooled me! Great suspense, wonderful reading, remarkable characters! Best one in years! Way to go NORA!
Rating:
Summary: Her Best!
Review: I could not put this book down I really loved it so much I had to slow myself down from finishing it right away.I didn't want it to end.This book grabs you at the start and never lets you go.The only thing I didn't like...was it had to end.A fast read,Hard to put down.I loved it!
Rating:
Summary: VERY WELL-WRITTEN BOOK!
Review: I really enjoyed this book. I have read just about everything Nora Roberts has written and would count this one as one of her best. I loved the relationship between Cade and Tory and the secondary relationship between Faith and Dr. Wade. Nora Roberts knows how to write a mystery and weave in a great love story or two. The characters in this book were likeable and a little quirky. I loved the "small town" gossip. I would definitely recommend this book. Some of the subject matter in this book is disturbing (child abuse, rape), but central to the character development and plot.
Rating:
Summary: Awesome - Didn't Want to Put It Down...
Review: I've read a few of Nora's books. None however have been as compelling as Caroline Moon. The plot and characters were very well developed and the the twists caught me off guard. Nora has plenty of opportunities for sequels & prequels. Faith & Wade, Cade's parents, and there are many stories to be told about Aunt Rosie. If Nora ever turns to writing police stories, I'd like to see one about Dwight's years. This is an excellent read, regardless of whether you are sitting on a beach somewhere sunny or curling up in front of a fire.
Rating:
Summary: A solid read
Review: I thought that while this was not one of Robert's very best efforts, it was definitely a worthwhile read. The plot was creepy without going overboard, and I thought that it was well paced. I thought that the love scenes were steamy and definitely up to Robert's high standards. The book is similar in many ways to another of her books about another small town in Mississippi, several murders and a rich hero with a spoiled sister. While the plots were not exactly the same, I think that Robert's should be careful not to repeat herself. This was a great yarn and definitely entertaining, which let's face it, is what we're looking for. All in all I definitely enjoyed the book and wait impatiently for the next adventure!
Rating:
Summary: Over the moon!
Review: Great book! It sent me "over the moon!"
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