Rating: 
Summary: Good book, but....
Review: It took me a long time to finish this book because I bought
the audio version, as I do with many books and have for years.
I have to say that I have heard all kinds of narrators on these
books, some obviously better than others, but this was the
worst I have ever heard. A horrible, grating, scratchy voice.
Not the slightest change in inflection or voice from one character to the next. It was often impossible to follow when
a different character was speaking so that the whole process oftrying to determine this was distracting. But the worst part
was just the voice. I finally gave up, something I've never
done before, since I was enjoying the plot of the book. I wasn't about to buy the paperback, already feeling like the
publisher had cheated me by making the audio version unlistenable. Finally, a friend loaned me the paperback to read.
I generally enjoyed it, there were several interesting characters, although I'm still at a loss about the confusion
regarding the different dates stated about the murders, especially since the killer said Hope was the first, but
the book states the first murder took place 7 years before
her death. Huh? I did think the killer was a bit far-fetched
and i think the book needed an epilogue. I'm not sure
what it is, but lately especially, I've noticed a real trend
with some established writers like Roberts, Sandra Brown, and
Stella Cameron, to name a few, that they seem to totally rush the endings. A lot of these books need an epilogue, but I guess it's just too much work for the authors to take the extra time? Anyway, other than that, it was a good book. I liked the main characters well enough and the mystery was a good one.
Rating:
Summary: Yet another great one
Review: This is yet another great book. I have become quite a fan of Nora Roberts in recent months as I have begun to discover her amazing talent to captivate and enchant and surprise. I look forward to another adventure with her.
Rating: 
Summary: Carolina Moon
Review: "I killed her or was it an accident?" Will Tory ever tell someone. The story is call Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts. Tory is now a grown women, but she feels that her friend Hope is going to hunt her for what Tory did accidentally or not 11 years ago. Now Faith, Hope's twin sister is trying to find out the truht. Cade, Faith's brother is falling in love with Tory, but will he ever find out that Tory was with Hope the night of her death? I recommend this book if you like mystery with realistic books.
Rating:
Summary: Great book!
Review: I just read this for the second time, and I was surprised that I had forgotten 'who dunnit'! Kept me guessing til the end. It was a good story about a young woman with some (actually many) ghosts from her past that she is coming to terms with. Just the right amount of romance to spice up a murder-mystery. Great reading! I also recommend 'The Reef' and 'Sanctuary', also by Nora Roberts.
Rating: 
Summary: Sultry Romantic Suspence is Something Special
Review: Carolina Moon is a sultry, exciting murder mystery that is also loaded with romance. The lead characters are Tory and Cade, and they remain one of my favourite 'couples' because their personalities are built up so well and they have a fantastic spark between them. Tory Bodeen was the victim of violence as a girl but now she has returned to her childhood home to confront the past. I liked her because she was a strong woman who wasn't brash or rude, instead she was quiet and vulnerable but with a core of iron. The fact that she was gifted with physic powers was an interesting subplot that was handled well. Cade Lavelle is the brother of Tory's best friend who was murdered when they were little. His unique point is that although he has inherited farmland from his father he has gone out on a limb to practise organic farming despite the ridicule he faces from neighbours and workers alike. The chemistry is there between the two from the moment they meet up again and only builds as the novel progresses. I liked that Cade was protective of Tory but not in an overbearing way. He really respects her and doesn't react badly to her 'powers' such as having visions and reliving past events which another man in her past did. He was thoughtful and caring in a manly way. The only complaints I have were that sometimes the story meandered with aimless points of view of seemingly minor characters which didn't have a lot to do with the main story or plot development. During these bits I just thought 'Let's get back to the real action with Tory and Cade'. Secondly Faith, Cade's sister, was not at all likeable in the beginning and was very rude and bitter. Even considering her cold upbringing I thought she was overly harsh, especially to the man who clearly loved her, Wade. However the romance between her and Wade was done well and by the end of the book I was pleased that they got together and felt glad that she had turned into a better person. Overall Carolina Moon is a fun, gripping read with original characters, strong dialogue and a smart murder mystery. I would recommend this to people who want to read a really good example of romantic suspense. JoAnne
Rating:
Summary: great book.. but
Review: I loved this book, the reason for the three stars is the very predictable ending. I've only read a few Nora Roberts books, and already its obvious that in most if not all, there is either an engagement or a wedding being planned. The thing that bothered me in this book is that the wedding is being planned only days after main character's mother dies. Their relationship was never very good, practically non-existent, but it still bothered me how it was almost brushed aside. Also, people change so fast in these books. Other than that, the book is very good, it grips you from page one and doesnt let go until the end. A real page turner.
Rating: 
Summary: Nothing spectacular
Review: I was pretty disappointed with this book - I had the murderer picked in the first 50 pages and found the overall story to be extremely predictable. I thought the characters were too simple; the good were very good and the bad very bad. There was very little depth or complexity to the characters or plot. This was the first Nora Roberts book I've read and it will be the last.
Rating:
Summary: +1/2*= 2.5 stars
Review: Sorry for Nora's fans and all the people who love this book for my negative review. I honestly think this book is a VERY fogettable book. Not that I didn't enjoy reading this book (Nora just can't write a terrible book, her books always at least enjoyable). It just that this book has NOTHING to remember. It's an average book with an average ingredients that, apart from having Nora's name on the cover, has nothing impressive enough to stick in my memory. The mystery&suspense part isn't captivating enough to be a page turner. The romantic part is shallow and unbelievable, no touching or sparking moment. The killer identity is easy to guess, it'd have been better if it's a surprise. The characters're even easier to forget, none of them have any potential to make me care or felt anything for them. After I finished this book I took it to an exchanged shop with just a little hesitation. And never wonder why I didn't mention any scenes or character's names at all in my review, I've forgotten them already!
Rating:
Summary: Very good audio book
Review: In reference to the unabridged audio, which is the same as reading the book, I will say that I throroughly enjoyed this story. Tory Bodeen returns to the town she grew up in to start her own business and to find out who killed her best friend Hope when they were children. In comes Cade, Hope's brother who is quite fond of Tory, in spite of his mother's demand that he not see her; the woman blames Tory for the death of her daughter. Tory, somewhat phychic can read minds and knows of the killers other victims. Faith, Hope's twin sister is a woman who while having resented Tory for her sisterlike relationship with her own twin is in my opinion a character I grew to like. Nevertheless, the ending of the book literally blindsided me. Not saying it was a bad ending, just not what I expected. If you haven't tried audio books (unabridged as you don't want to miss the details) they are great especially to those who like to walk with a walkman intact.
Rating:
Summary: Splendid!
Review: This is the book that got me hooked on Nora's suspense-romances! Before this one, I'd only read her Irish novels, but this one blew the door open on a whole new genre for me to enjoy. Lush descriptions, well developed characters, thoroughly engrossing story! Suspense mixed with a touching romance, a bit of the supernatural (a delightful touch, by the way) adds up to a winner for Nora Roberts! One of my favorites and a definite Keeper!
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