Carolina Moon

“Steamy setting and hot love scenes.
Read it with the fan on.”
—
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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
…

CAROLINA MOON

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…

“This is romantic drama at its best.”
—
Publishers Weekly
(starred review)

More praise for the
New York Times
bestseller
Carolina Moon
…

“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’s story….Nobody does mystery-romance better.”

—
The Atlanta Journal-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.”

—
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

Also by #1
New York Times
bestselling author
N
ORA
R
OBERTS
…

THE VILLA
“Roberts weaves a story like no one else.”
—
Rocky Mountain News

RIVER’S END
“A page-turner.”
—
The Washington Post Book World

THE REEF
“Engaging … enticing … A perfect book to curl up with.”
—
The Denver Post

HOMEPORT
“Vintage Roberts … taut… steamy.”
—
People

SANCTUARY
“Nora Roberts is at the top of her game.”
—
People

MONTANA SKY
“Exciting, romantic, great fun.”
—
Cosmopolitan

TRUE BETRAYALS
“An absolutely terrific summer read.”
—
The Orlando Sentinel

HIDDEN RICHES
“A heroine who will charm readers.”
—
USA Today

PRIVATE SCANDALS
“Fast-paced … the sparks fly.”
—
USA Today

HONEST ILLUSIONS
“Compelling … good escape reading.”
—
Kirkus Reviews

Nora Roberts’s bestselling trilogies…

HEART OF THE SEA
TEARS OF THE MOON
JEWELS OF THE SUN

The enchanting Irish trilogy featuring the secret dreams and enduring passions of the Gallagher siblings.

INNER HARBOR
RISING TIDES
SEA SWEPT

The captivating trilogy about the lives and loves of three brothers on the windswept shores of the Chesapeake Bay.

BORN IN SHAME
BORN IN ICE
BORN IN FIRE

Three novels featuring the Concannon sisters of Ireland—women of ambition and talent, bound by the timeless spirit and restless beauty of their land.

FINDING THE DREAM
HOLDING THE DREAM
DARING TO DREAM

The saga of three women who shared a home and a childhood—but grew to fulfill their own unique destinies …

Don’t miss the futuristic police series by #1
New York Times
bestselling author Nora Roberts writing as J. D. Robb

NAKED IN DEATH

“Danger, romance … a masterpiece of fine writing.”

—
Rendezvous

GLORY IN DEATH

“Ms. Robb’s brilliant talent… is unsurpassed.”

—
Rendezvous

IMMORTAL IN DEATH

“Wonderful.”

—
Affaire de Coeur

RAPTURE IN DEATH

“Sure to leave you hungering for more.”

—
Publishers Weekly

CEREMONY IN DEATH

“Explosive … [A] spectacular sizzler.”

—
Romantic Times

VENGEANCE IN DEATH

“The publishing world might be hard-pressed to find an author with a more diverse style or fertile imagination.”

—
Publishers Weekly

HOLIDAY IN DEATH

“One of the best futuristic mystery series on the market today.”

—
Without A Clue

CONSPIRACY IN DEATH

“Masterful.”

—
The Romance Reader

LOYALTY IN DEATH

“This series gets better with each book.”

—
Publishers Weekly

WITNESS IN DEATH

“Truly fine entertainment… sexy, gritty, richly imagined.”

—
Publishers Weekly

JUDGMENT IN DEATH

“Electrifying suspense and hot, hot passion.”

—
Romantic Times

BETRAYAL IN DEATH

“A welcome mix of edgy, sexy lovers … and noir.”

—
Publishers Weekly

Titles by Nora Roberts

CAROLINA MOON
RIVER’S END
THE REEF
INNER HARBOR
RISING TIDES
SEA SWEPT
HOMEPORT
SANCTUARY
FINDING THE DREAM
HOLDING THE DREAM
DARING TO DREAM
MONTANA SKY
BORN IN SHAME
BORN IN ICE
BORN IN FIRE
TRUE BETRAYALS
HIDDEN RICHES
PRIVATE SCANDALS
HONEST ILLUSIONS
DIVINE EVIL
CARNAL INNOCENCE
GENUINE LIES
PUBLIC SECRETS
SWEET REVENGE
BRAZEN VIRTUE
SACRED SINS
HOT ICE
JEWELS OF THE SUN
TEARS OF THE MOON
HEART OF THE SEA

THE VILLA
(available in hardcover from G. P. Putnam’s Sons)

Titles written as J. D. Robb

NAKED IN DEATH
GLORY IN DEATH
IMMORTAL IN DEATH
RAPTURE IN DEATH
CEREMONY IN DEATH
VENGEANCE IN DEATH
HOLIDAY IN DEATH
CONSPIRACY IN DEATH
LOYALTY IN DEATH
WITNESS IN DEATH
JUDGMENT IN DEATH
BETRAYAL IN DEATH

Nora
Roberts

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

CAROLINA MOON

A Jove Book / published by arrangement with the author

PRINTING HISTORY
G. P. Putnam’s Sons hardcover edition / March 2000
Jove edition / April 2001

All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2000 by Nora Roberts.
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ISBN: 0-515-13038-9

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