Carolina Moon: Summary and book reviews of Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts, plus links to an excerpt from Carolina Moon and a biography of Nora Roberts.

In Carolina Moon, beloved author Nora Roberts spins her finest, most evocative tale yet, in a novel rich with the secrets and romance of the South. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly notes, "Doyenne of the bestseller lists, Roberts may have achieved her personal best in this tense Southern gothic. This is romantic drama at its best." Tory Bodeen grew up in a small, rundown house where her father ruled with an iron fist and a leather belt--and where her dreams and talents had no room to flourish. But she had Hope--who lived in the big house, just a short skip away, and whose friendship allowed Tory to be something she wasn't allowed to be at home: a child. After young Hope's brutal murder, unsolved to this day, Tory's life began to fall apart. And now, as she returns to the tiny town of Progress, South Carolina, with plans to settle in and open a stylish home-design shop, she is determined to find a measure of peace and free herself from the haunting visions of that terrible night. As she forges a new bond with Cade Lavelle--Hope's older brother and the heir to the Lavelle fortune--she isn't sure whether the tragic loss they share will unite them or drive them apart. But she is willing to open her heart, just a little, and try. But living so close to those unhappy memories will be more difficult and frightening than she ever expected. Because the killer of Hope is nearby as well.

Media Reviews

The Washington Post Delightful characters, lively dialogue and good storytelling.   San Francisco Chronicle Has the elements of a mystery, a comedy and a small town soap opera. In fact, it's all three and more, a book about loss and recovery, grief and resolution, meddling and responsibility.   Publishers Weekly [Nora Roberst] may have achieved her personal best in this tense Southern gothic.... This is romantic drama at its best.

Recent Reader Reviews

Rated of 5 by Tori
Great!
The whole idea of the book made me feel like I was watching every little part. There were no physical details like hair color but yet i still seemed to see it crystal clear. I loved the book and was shocked at the results. I am only 13 years old...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Ciara
On the edge of my seat
I started reading this book only the other day and i am just hooked. I have been reading it every moment i get. I am almost finished but i just want to know what happens. This book contains a good mix of romance, trajedy and horror. It offers...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Wanda G
This is the first book that I read by Nora Roberts, but not the last. I was hooked after the first page, longing to read what was going to happen next. It was so good I would read on the beach, at the pool, in the car going to eat, and could not go...   Read More

Rated of 5 by brown books
First book I read by Nora Roberts and still the best. Romance, horror but aso exceptionally funny. Love how its supporting characters are completely fleshed out. Especially liked the story of Wade and Faith. Made me go out and buy her entire...   Read More

Rated of 5 by drama_queen
A real edge of your seat, thriller. I got chills! Very exciting and a wonderfully un-expected ending.

Rated of 5 by Laurie
This book kept me on the edge of my seat and I could not put it down. Every moment I had, this book was in my hands and I was reading it.

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