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krisrid's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this story! Vengeful ghosts from the past, two very independant, slightly dented people in the present, a decrepit antebellum mansion, and other assorted complications all add up to a book I couldn't put down!
This book had a setting - New Orleans - that is irresistible to me and will always draw me in. I'm unapologetically obsessed with New Orleans, and love everything about it - the people, the lifestyle, the drama - absolutely everything about it! Nora Roberts must have spent some time there, because she captures the charm, style and wonderful uniqueness of this wonderful city in every aspect of this book. The city really is almost an additional character in the story, and that just made the book even more wonderful for me to experience.
Although this is technically a romance novel, that aspect did not not come across as the main focus for me at all. There are the requisite love scenes between the main characters that appear in most of Roberts' books, but they are not overly explicit and they are not that frequent - more of a sprinkling as part of the story, not the main story.
Nora Roberts is a wonderful writer, and her books are always multi-faceted, with strong, realistic likeable characters and multiple facets to the the plot-lines. This was a well-rounded story with lots going on and plenty to keep your interest.
This is a fast and easy read, and I really enjoyed it. If you enjoy paranormal fiction with some romance in it, you may like this one.
This book had a setting - New Orleans - that is irresistible to me and will always draw me in. I'm unapologetically obsessed with New Orleans, and love everything about it - the people, the lifestyle, the drama - absolutely everything about it! Nora Roberts must have spent some time there, because she captures the charm, style and wonderful uniqueness of this wonderful city in every aspect of this book. The city really is almost an additional character in the story, and that just made the book even more wonderful for me to experience.
Although this is technically a romance novel, that aspect did not not come across as the main focus for me at all. There are the requisite love scenes between the main characters that appear in most of Roberts' books, but they are not overly explicit and they are not that frequent - more of a sprinkling as part of the story, not the main story.
Nora Roberts is a wonderful writer, and her books are always multi-faceted, with strong, realistic likeable characters and multiple facets to the the plot-lines. This was a well-rounded story with lots going on and plenty to keep your interest.
This is a fast and easy read, and I really enjoyed it. If you enjoy paranormal fiction with some romance in it, you may like this one.
adl2990's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Murder
esquiredtoread's review against another edition
4.0
3.5. Good ghost story.
Just very abrupt ending. I would've liked 50-100 more pages to flesh out the world created here.
Just very abrupt ending. I would've liked 50-100 more pages to flesh out the world created here.
whitney210's review against another edition
4.0
I think I'm liking Nora's older books more than her newer ones... maybe... I like the ghost story appeal of this one plus the New Orleans atmosphere!
amolso2's review against another edition
3.0
generally speaking, I enjoyed this story. the setting was enchanting and the characters were intriguing. I found the plot entertaining as well. i would have perfered it if the ghost story had been better developed. the ending felt rushed and not very thought out.
clak5686's review against another edition
4.0
Declan Fitzgerald fell in love with Manet Hall when he was in college. Now, he is an adult who no longer wants to be an attorney. He buys Manet Hall with the intent to restore it. He quickly realizes that there was tragedy. There are ghosts. He meets Angelina Simone who is a descendant of a woman who disappeared from the home. This is a fascinating story that includes ghosts and reincarnation. I could not put it down.
musicalmuppet's review against another edition
4.0
This book was doing so well until the end. It just fell completely flat from the tension that had built throughout. I enjoyed the characters and the plot but I was disappointed with the ending. It has such potential!
celebrin's review against another edition
3.0
I had no memory of reading this, so it was nice to reread. That being said, it isn't one of Ms. Roberts strongest books.
bean_reader's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0