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Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a long way from Hollywood. And that’s exactly how Cilla McGowan likes it. Cilla, a former child star, has found a more satisfying life working with her hands to restore homes from floor to ceiling – and has come here to her grandmother’s farmhouse, tools at her side, to rescue it from ruin. Sadly, no one had been able to save her grandmother, the legendary Janet Hardy. An actress with a golden voice and a tumultuous life, Janet entertained glamorous guests and engaged in decadent affairs – but died of an overdose in this very house more than thirty years ago. To this day, Janet haunts Cilla’s dreams. And during her waking hours, Cilla is haunted by her melodramatic, five-times-married mother, who carried on in the public spotlight and never gave her a chance at a normal childhood. By coming to the East Coast, rolling up her sleeves, and rehabbing this wreck of a house, Cilla intends to take a shot at finding some kind of normalcy for herself. Cilla has her work cut out for her – the house, once a place of comfort and simple rural beauty, is long neglected, crumbling, the grounds choked by weeds. Plunging into the project with gusto, she’s almost too busy and exhausted to notice her neighbor, graphic novelist Ford Sawyer – but his lanky form, green eyes, and easy, unflappable humor (not to mention his delightfully ugly dog, Spock) are hard to ignore. Determined not to carry on the family tradition of ill-fated romances, Cilla steels herself against Ford’s quirky charm, but she can’t help indulging in a little fantasy. But love and a peaceful life may not be in the cards for Cilla. In the house’s cluttered attic, she has found a cache of unsigned letters, tied with a faded red ribbon, suggesting that Janet Hardy was pregnant when she died – and that the father of her child was a local married man. Cilla can’t help but wonder what really happened all those years ago. The mystery only deepens with a series of cruel and intimidating acts and a frightening, violent assault. And if Cilla and Ford are unable to sort out who is targeting her and why, she may, like her world-famous grandmother, be cut down in the prime of her life.
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"This is my favorite Nora Roberts book so far. I had the pleasure of listening to the audiobook read by Jennifer Van Dyke who brought the words of Ms. Roberts characters to life so wonderfully. The conversation was wonderfully written and very real, there were no 'ah shucks' moments or a feeling of lets get realistic. There was not an over abundance of description but just enough to create a background of people and place that came to life."
— Linda (5 out of 5 stars)
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Josefina Mora, 10/13/2022
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Deborah, 9/23/2016
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" Not the worst thing we've read for book club. How's that for damning with faint praise? Nora Roberts isn't a completely horrid writer, but my god, she just needs some really heavy-handed editing and an ego check. This book probably could have been 150 pages, but we got 300 pages of details on rehabbing an old house and some truly cringe-inducing dream sequences. I think the best laugh I got was when she quoted 50 Cent, and came off looking about as with-it as someone's mom saying "That bling-bling is the bomb!" I went into this assignment thinking that Nora Roberts was for bored, middle-aged moms who didn't do particularly well in high school English, and I came away with impression unchanged. "
— Gina, 2/17/2014 -
" Good story line, even though somehow I guessed "who done it", there were some twists and the romance was not heavy handed. "
— Ginny, 1/28/2014 -
" This is, hands down, one of my favorite Nora Roberts' novels. The story kept me guessing until the end...as her books usually do! "
— Kecia, 1/25/2014 -
" A chick lit easy read "
— Jeanne, 1/21/2014 -
" Easy to read with a mystery involved. Great summer read "
— Alicia, 1/18/2014 -
" You can always depend on Nora Roberts to deliver a great story. Her formula is always consistent and you know what you're going to get, but you enjoy it nonetheless. "
— Jeanne, 1/16/2014 -
" Beautiful. This book has romance, danger and humor. Perfect combo.- "
— Rosa, 1/12/2014 -
" I enjoyed this one way more than other recent NR novels I've read. "
— Abby, 12/30/2013 -
" I was caught up in this story and loved it. The story-within a story and dream scenes really made it come alive. Good characterizations and some red-herring suspense. Excellent Read! "
— SoCalMediaSurfer-, 12/29/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book, I love Nora Roberts' characters, she makes me want to move to wherever she's writing about! "
— Catherine, 11/29/2013 -
" I enjoyed the book. Not as much sex as story, but a good book. She really did a good job of hiding the scoundrel in this story. I saw several clues, but until the end, you were just never sure. "
— Iris, 11/23/2013 -
" I loved this story. I was surprised that it didn't get higher reviews on other sites. It has romance, passion, suspence and parts of it are really funny. Great read! "
— Patricia, 11/17/2013 -
" One of top 2 favorites of Nora's. Has more depth. Read while in the hospital with Cooper. "
— Dara, 11/13/2013 -
" She has done it better in Chasing Fire. Much the same plot line as that story, but I liked the characters and setting much better in it. "
— Blinkin'ijiot, 10/27/2013 -
" LOVED it! Can't think of a thing I would change about the characters or plot. A nice romantic mystery :) "
— Lyrissa, 10/18/2013 -
" Easy fast read...perfect for a drive in the country or out at camp. "
— Malinda, 9/30/2013 -
" I wanted a cheesy romance; I got a book that really made me want to redecorate houses. "
— Rachel, 8/29/2013 -
" I could not put this down - Great read!!! "
— Missy, 10/19/2012 -
" listening to it "
— Jo, 7/23/2012 -
" One of the few NR books that I did not enjoy. "
— Julie, 6/26/2012 -
" Maybe I should put more stars down, but I feel like I have read a version of this book somewhere before.....Don't get me wrong - it was good. I enjoyed the characters and the sizzle between them - the ending was not what I would have chosen.. but I can't always be right. "
— Marti, 6/21/2012 -
" Love it...like every Nora Roberts' book. "
— Noemi, 6/16/2012 -
" NR did it again with a story that drew me in and a romance that was heartfelt. I thought the ex was a bit out of left field and incongruent with the other characters but perhaps that was the point. "
— Vivian, 5/27/2012 -
" This was a really great summer read. I really enjoyed this story. "
— Jackie, 4/28/2012 -
" typical nora roberts, but still love. surprised by the ending. will probably read again. "
— Hilary, 3/16/2012 -
" it's a Nora Roberts read an easy break from the day "
— Roxanne, 1/21/2012 -
" Very good - suspense romance "
— Susan, 10/8/2011 -
" easy read with a fun mystery...very likable characters.....not a whole lot of content but that wasn't what I was looking for so it was a satisfying read. "
— Jenny, 9/13/2011 -
" Another one of my favorite books. :) "
— Shannon, 5/18/2011 -
" Great novel! This mystery/romance involves a former child star who endeavors to find a normal life in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia as she restores a long neglected farmhouse -- once a retreat for her famous movie star grandmother who died mysteriously at the peak of her career. "
— Cool, 5/12/2011 -
" I really enjoyed the "reading" of this book during my travels. The only problem is I had to try not to really relax while driving. "
— Stacy, 5/8/2011 -
" Good book. Liked the comic side of it. "
— Carrie, 5/3/2011 -
" About two-thirds through. Really loving it so far :) "
— Jess, 4/28/2011 -
" One of my favorite books by Roberts. "
— Kinsley, 4/25/2011 -
" Great who done it! kept me wondering right to the end! "
— Ngarie, 4/24/2011 -
" Not terrible, but glad I borrowed the audiobook instead of trudging through the whole thing!! I'm not a Nora Roberts fan. Decent story, but I had it figured out from the beginning. "
— Brandy, 4/18/2011 -
" Engaging story about a woman trying to come to terms with her family's past, her present and future. "
— Maryann, 4/10/2011 -
" This is an enjoyable book - there is a good mystery and interesting characters. I like the ancestral draw for Cilla and the entire idea of her tribute to her grandmother. "
— Marissa, 4/4/2011 -
" The first Nora Roberts I've read. I've heard that it's considered one of her weakest novels, and I enjoyed it very much. If this is "weak" I look forward to reading some of her best. "
— Kathryn, 4/2/2011 -
" Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is a long way from Hollywood. And that’s exactly how Cilla McGowan wants it. Cilla, a former child star who has found more satisfying work as a restorer of old houses, has come to her grandmother’s farmhouse, tools at her side, to rescue it from ruin "
— Toni, 3/29/2011 -
" I think she was writing her caharacter Cilla after Kristy McNichol. <br/>It was a good easy read, but I was dissappointed at the end. "
— Tess, 3/26/2011 -
" Two-haiku review:<br/><br/>Former TV child<br/>Buys movie star grandma's house.<br/>Death is mystery.<br/><br/>Someone's stalking her.<br/>Trouble from all directions<br/>Harassment or threats? "
— Dee, 3/22/2011
About Nora Roberts
Nora 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.
About Jennifer Van Dyck
Jennifer Van Dyck has appeared on Broadway in Hedda Gabler, Dancing at Lughnasa, Two Shakespearean Actors, and The Secret Rapture. She has been in new plays by Keith Bunin, Ellen McLaughlin, Catherine Filloux, Douglas Post, A. R. Gurney, and Albert Innaurato. Her film and television credits include Series 7, States of Control, Bullets over Broadway, numerous Law & Order episodes, Ed, Spin City, and The Education of Max Bickford. Her audiobook narrations have won her three AudioFile Earphones Awards.