Synopses & Reviews
The vineyards of Napa Valley provide a lush backdrop for this sweeping epic from the #1 New York Times bestselling authorand#133; PR executive Sophia Giambelli loves her job and has never worried about competition. For three generations, her familyand#8217;s wines have been world-renowned for their quality. But things are about to change at Villa Giambelli. Tereza, the matriarch, has announced a merger with the MacMillan familyand#8217;s wineryand#151;and Sophia will be assuming a new role. As a savvy businesswoman, she knows she must be prepared for anythingand#133;but she isnand#8217;t prepared for Tyler MacMillan. Theyand#8217;ve been ordered to work together very closely, to facilitate the merger. Sophia must teach Ty the finer points of marketingand#151;and Ty, in turn, shows her how to get down and dirty, to use the sun, rain, and earth to coax the sweetest grapes from the vineyard.
As they toil together, both in and out of the fields, Sophia is torn between a powerful attraction and a professional rivalry. At the end of the season, the course of the companyand#8217;s futureand#151;and the legacy of the villaand#151;may take an entirely new direction. And when acts of sabotage threaten both the family business and the family itself, Sophiaand#8217;s quest will be not only for dominance, but also for survival.
Review
“[Roberts] may have achieved her personal best…As atmospheric and unsettling as a Tennessee Williams play.”—
Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Steamy setting and hot love scenes. Read it with the fan on.” —The Atlanta Journal and Constitution
“This is romantic drama at its best.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“The marshlands of South Carolina make the perfect stage for Gothic drama. The monotonous drone of insects, the live oaks weeping with moss, the dark and mysterious marshes themselves, lend a romantic, menacing atmosphere to Nora Roberts’ story…Nobody does mystery-romance better.”—The Atlanta Journal and Constitution
“As atmospheric and unsettling as a Tennessee Williams play…The increasingly intricate plot developments never overwhelm the human element. Roberts—again like Williams—seems disgusted only by unkindness; she treats most of her big cast with affection and compassion for their foibles.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Roberts weaves a story like no one else, and if possible, she just gets better. Carolina Moon is exceptional—a must-read.”—Denver Rocky Mountain News
“Roberts has firmly established herself as one of the major stars of the romance genre…[she] develops her many characters thoughtfully, builds suspense, and gives readers a satisfying if somewhat surprising ending.”—Library Journal
“Carolina Moon builds a commendably brisk narrative energy and pace.”—Time
Review
“Roberts weaves a story like no one else, and if possible, she just gets better.
Carolina Moon is exceptional—a must-read.”--
Rocky Mountain News
“Carolina Moon builds a commendably brisk narrative energy and pace.”--Time
“Roberts may have achieved her personal best in this tense Southern gothic. As atmospheric and unsettling as a Tennessee Williams play…This is romantic drama at its best.”--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Review
and#8220;A page-turnerand#8230;intoxicating.and#8221;and#8212;
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram and#8220;Juicyand#8230;smoothly written.and#8221;and#8212;The New York Times
and#8220;Vintage Roberts.and#8221;and#8212;People
and#8220;[Roberts]and#8230;renders the Napa Valley so clearly, with so much affection, that at times youand#8217;d swear The Villa is illustratedand#8230;an intelligent, fast-paced story.and#8221;and#8212;The Minneapolis Star Tribune
and#8220;Rich in emotion and rife with conflictand#8230;this sweeping saga of Northern California wine-making steeps the reader in a heady mix of sex, scandal and the excesses of the supremely wealthy.and#8221;and#8212;Publishers Weekly
Review
and#8220;Americaand#8217;s favorite writer.and#8221;and#8212;The New Yorker
Review
"America's favorite writer."—
The New Yorker “You cant bottle wish fulfillment, but Ms. Roberts certainly knows how to put it on the page.”—The New York Times
“When it comes to true romance, no one does it better than Nora.”—Booklist (starred review)
Synopsis
A grippingly suspenseful novel from "America's favorite writer" (The New Yorker).
Olivia's parents were among Hollywood's golden couples...until the night a monster came and took her mother away forever. A monster with the face of her father...
Now, Noah Brady wants to reconstruct the night that has become an infamous part of Hollywood history-and heal the longing in Olivia's lonely heart.
Synopsis
"America's favorite writer" (The New Yorker) unveils a world where nothing is as it seems. The daughter of a world-renowned magician, Roxy Nouvelle has inherited her father's talents-and his penchant for jewel thievery. Into this colorful world comes Luke Callahan, an escape artist who captures her heart-and keeps secrets that could shatter all her illusions...
Synopsis
From #1
New York Times bestselling author
Nora Roberts—an utterly spellbinding tale about a woman who, though battered in both body and spirit, can never lose Hope…
Tory Bodeen grew up in South Carolina, in a small run-down 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 her hometown, 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 the past. As she forges a new bond with Cade Lavelle—Hope’s older brother and the heir to the family 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.
Living so close to those unhappy memories will be more difficult and frightening than Tory could ever have expected, however. Because Hope’s murderer is nearby as well…
Synopsis
From #1
New York Times bestselling author
Nora Roberts—an utterly spellbinding tale about a woman who, though battered in both body and spirit, can never lose Hope…
Tory Bodeen grew up in South Carolina, in a small run-down 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 her hometown, 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 the past. As she forges a new bond with Cade Lavelle—Hope’s older brother and the heir to the family 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.
Living so close to those unhappy memories will be more difficult and frightening than Tory could ever have expected, however. Because Hope’s murderer is nearby as well…
Synopsis
"America's favorite writer" (The New Yorker) unveils a world where nothing is as it seems. The daughter of a world-renowned magician, Roxy Nouvelle has inherited her father's talents-and his penchant for jewel thievery. Into this colorful world comes Luke Callahan, an escape artist who captures her heart-and keeps secrets that could shatter all her illusions...
Synopsis
Book One of the Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy
In Gallagherand#8217;s Pub, where the fire is burning low and the pints are waiting, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts has a story to telland#133;
Determined to reevaluate her life, Jude Murray flees America to take refuge in Faerie Hill Cottage, immersing herself in the study of Irish folklore and discovering hope for the future of the magical past.
Finally back home in Ireland after years of traveling, Aidan Gallagher possesses an uncommon understanding of his countryand#8217;s haunting myths. Although heand#8217;s devoted to managing the family pub, a hint of wildness still glints in his eyesand#151;and in Jude, he sees a woman who can both soothe his heart and stir his blood. And he begins to share the legends of the land with herand#151;while they create a passionate history of their own.
Also in the Gallaghers of Ardmore trilogy:
Tears of the Moon
and
Heart of the Sea
Synopsis
A story of misplaced expectations from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. For a change of pace, renowned anthropologist Kasey Wyatt takes a job working for bestselling author Jordan Taylor, who needs helps researching his latest novel about the Plains Indians.
Upon arriving at Jordans impressive Palm Springs estate, Kasey finds all the trappings of a family, but none of the warmth. Jordans forbidding mother is immediately suspicious of her, while Jordans shy and serious orphaned niece represses her curiosity. Jordan himself is an expert at hiding his emotions behind an aristocratic facade.
Hardly the quiet and bookish woman they were all expecting, Kasey infuses their lives with light and laughter. And suddenly Jordan finds himself drawn to a woman unlike any he has ever desired, one who is able to transform his day-to-day existence into a life worth living
Includes a preview of Nora Roberts novel Shadow Spell
Tonight and Always previously appeared in From the Heart
About the Author
Nora Roberts is the #1