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Loading... Blue Dahlia (2004)by Nora Roberts
   Books Read in 2022 (4,646) No current Talk conversations about this book.   BooksInMirror | Feb 19, 2024 |   ) Elizabeth_Cooper | Oct 27, 2023 | 3 Stars Following the death of her husband, Stella Rothschild returns to her roots in Tennessee with her two young sons. She accepts the position of manager at the local nursery, In the Garden, and agrees to live in the centuries-old mansion belonging to its owner, Roz Harper. Stella and her boys quickly adapt to their new circumstances, and Stella also begins a relationship with local landscaper, Logan Kitridge. But all is not well at Harper House as the resident ghost becomes increasingly angry at the developments in Stella's love life. Who is the unnamed Harper Bride and why has she been haunting the Harpers for so long? Series note: This is the first book in the trilogy and while some details are revealed about the Harper Bride, the overarching mystery remains unresolved in this installment. After trying to read this book several times and not being able to get past the first 3 chapters, I decided to give the audiobook a chance and do not regret it. Susie Breck's engaging narration made it easier to become immersed in the story. This is one of Nora's earlier attempts at contemporary romance with paranormal elements, and although her later works, such as the Sign of Seven and Circle Trilogy, are better developed, there are still some compelling elements. The most significant is the mystery surrounding the identity of the Harper Bride, whose background is established in a very intriguing fashion in the prologue. The weakest aspect of the book is the romance, which is rather tepid. While the opposites attract attraction between Stella and Logan has potential in the beginning, it loses momentum along the way and the transitions from dislike to lust to love are unclear. None of this is helped by Stella's pushy and abrasive personality, which makes it difficult to relate to her. Finally, there are far too many descriptions and discussions of plants and gardening. While lovers of this field will probably enjoy them, they were rather tedious and boring for me. I prefer more action in my romance. All in all, not the best example of Nora's work, but the hints at stories to come for Roz and her distant cousin, Hayley, are compelling enough to continue with the series. (  ) Lauren2013 | May 5, 2023 |  ) LisaBergin | Apr 12, 2023 | ) tsmom1219 | Feb 24, 2022 |
Blue Dahlia kicks off another new paranormal trilogy from the hugely prolific Roberts. As in her previous trilogies, the cast is now assembled and the fun can begin. Touching emotion, fascinating characters and a tantalizing ghost add up to extreme reading pleasure. Belongs to SeriesIs contained inIs abridged in
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HTML:Against the backdrop of a house steeped in history and a thriving new gardening business, three women unearth the memories of the past in the first novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts' In the Garden Trilogy. A Harper has always lived at Harper House, the centuries-old mansion just outside of Memphis. And for as long as anyone alive remembers, the ghostly Harper Bride has walked the halls, singing lullabies at nightâ?¦ Trying to escape the ghosts of the past, young widow Stella Rothchild, along with her two energetic little boys, has moved back to her roots in southern Tennessee. She isnâ??t intimidated by Harper Houseâ??nor by its mistress. Despite a reputation for being difficult, Roz Harper has been nothing but kind to Stella, offering her a comfortable place to live and a challenging new job as manager of the flourishing In the Garden nursery. As Stella settles comfortably into her new life, she finds a nurturing friendship with Roz and expectant mother Hayley and a fierce attraction to ruggedly handsome landscaper Logan Kitridge. Heâ??s difficult but honest, brash but considerateâ??and undeniably sexy. And for a sensible woman like Stella, he may be just what she needsâ?¦ Donâ??t miss the other books in the In the Garden Trilogy Black Rose No library descriptions found. |
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