#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents a novel of redemption and suspense, as a woman haunted by the unsolved murder of her childhood friend returns to her small South Carolina hometown. . . .
Tory Bodeen grew up in a 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. Her one escape was her neighbor 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.
Then Hope was brutally murdered, and everything fell apart.
Now, as she returns to Progress with plans to settle in and open a stylish home-design shop, Tory 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.
But living so close to those unhappy memories will be more difficult and frightening than Tory could ever have expected. Because Hope’s murderer is nearby as well. . . .
“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)
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"Good book, though not one of my favorites by Nora Roberts. I figured out who the killer was early on, though I kept hoping that I would be wrong. Not because he wasn't the perfect one to be the killer, but because it was too predictable, in my opinion."
— Cindi (4 out of 5 stars)
" My high school math teacher gave me this book once she was done with it & I remember liking it very much because of her special psychic powers, etc. Finished it during the weekend. Probably the first romance novel I ever read. "
— Melissa, 2/15/2014" Good book, terrible movie. I always hated the retarded girl from Charles in charge, never really picturing her growing up to be a sex siren. More or less figured it would be good if she got through life without drooling "
— Jaime, 2/9/2014" What has happened to Nora Roberts? Who is the impersonator who masquerades as her? The Nora I'm familiar with wrote stories with interesting characters that readers cared about until around 2005. 1 of 10 stars "
— Tim, 2/4/2014" Good suspense....the television movie wasn't as good as the book. "
— Cheer, 2/1/2014" It was interesting murder mystery and suspense book, I believe it was my first by Nora Roberts. Great plot and many twists, especially in the end. "
— Lucy, 1/21/2014" One of those books that everyone loves and I couldn't get into it. I tried for several days to read, but I just couldn't enjoy it. I guess I didn't care about the characters all that much. There wasn't anything wrong with the book that I could tell, I just didn't connect with it. "
— Biba, 1/19/2014" Here as a ring. Entertaining tale of Romeo and Juliet with a pinch of magic, good guys and bad guys. "
— penelopewanders, 1/12/2014" I love all of these romance/mystery's that stand on their own and aren't park of a trilogy. "
— Jen51780, 1/2/2014" I liked this book a lot ;) super fun. Great romance, great creepy villains, great characters. "
— Haley, 12/15/2013" An exciting suspense story. Never once suspected who the real killer was - although we weren't really given any clues. "
— Gaynell, 12/13/2013" I thought it was a really good book! Nora Roberts is amazing! "
— Janai, 12/4/2013" This book kept me guessing on who did it. I always like books that I don't see the end coming. "
— Tisha, 9/16/2013" Everyone who loves the south should read this one... beautiful. "
— Beverly, 6/22/2013" good book but needs more drama "
— Devin, 3/29/2013" this is one of my favorite books by her "
— Stevi, 2/8/2013" One of my fav books of hers. Nora Roberts has a great way of putting the reader smack in the middle of the setting. Her skillful writing endeared me to her characters. Loved it. "
— Jenna, 9/26/2012" I could not put this book down. I would literrally read until my eyes shut at night. I am not usually a fan of crime, but this story was so good I had to know. "
— Cindysalgado25gmail.com, 6/25/2012" My first Nora Roberts. I picked this up as a mindless beach read, and it was surprisingly interesting. "
— Rachael, 3/22/2012" Great book- I still love to go back to it today and re-read it again- a classic! "
— Ashley, 2/27/2012" Could not get into it at all. Stopped after Chapter 4. "
— Jessi, 1/3/2012" I'm not use to reading books this long. Aside from that it was good. I was surprised at who the villian was. Tory was very brave to come back to her childhood home. Once I got into the book it was hard to put down. I gave it four stars. "
— Deanna, 11/22/2011" Love the mystery storyline that is incorporated w/ the romance. One of my top 5 favorite Nora Roberts books that I can read over and over again! "
— Holly, 11/7/2011" I thought this book was pretty good. I loved how the author kept you guessing of who the "murderer" was, but the storyline, I expected a little more out of it, but still it was a good book! "
— Angela, 7/2/2011" Great book! Couldn't stop reading till the end!!! "
— Cvoigt, 5/23/2011" Very intense - a real page turner! "
— Lesley, 5/22/2011" Interesting concept, too much of a love story and not enough mystery. "
— Jim, 5/17/2011" 5/16 - I'm almosted finished. Can't wait to see how it ends. <br/>good story although I ususally prefer to read a book without swear words. "
— Leslie, 5/16/2011" I enjoyed this book, but then again, I love most Nora Roberts. "
— Molly, 5/11/2011" good book but needs more drama "
— Devin, 4/18/2011" It was interesting murder mystery and suspense book, I believe it was my first by Nora Roberts. Great plot and many twists, especially in the end. "
— Lucy, 3/22/2011" Intensissimo, pieno di suspence e passione. Uno dei migliori letti di questi autrice. <br/> <br/> "
— Manuela, 3/9/2011" Not her best, but still good. "
— Morgan, 2/22/2011" Very suspenseful with a good balance of that nora roberts romance. I would definately recomend this to a new nora roberts reader! "
— Celia, 2/21/2011" One of my favorite novels from her. It was sad and creepy at times with the stalking, and I wasn't expecting the ending, but I liked it! "
— Alisha, 2/8/2011" Prefer the supporting characters to the h/h, skipped more chapters than actual reading because it was boring. "
— J, 2/5/2011" very first Nora Roberts book I read and I fell in love with her as an author and with her books after that "
— Tabby, 1/27/2011Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than two hundred novels. She is also the author of a bestselling futuristic suspense series written under the pen name J. D. Robb, her other pseudonyms being Jill March and Sarah Hardesty. She was the first author inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. There are more than 400 million copies of her books in print.