Nora Roberts Groupies discussion

A family ranch in Big Sur country and a legacy of Hollywood royalty set the stage for Nora Roberts’ emotional new suspense novel.

Caitlyn Sullivan, a daughter of Hollywood royalty, was already a star at ten, but still loved to play hide-and-seek with her cousins at the family home in Big Sur. It was during one of those games that she disappeared.

Despite her glamorous background, Cate was a shrewd, scrappy survivor, and she managed to escape her abductors. Callan Cooper was shocked to find the bruised and terrified girl huddled in his ranch house kitchen—but when the teenager and his family heard her story they provided refuge and comfort, reuniting her with her loved ones.

Cate’s ordeal, though, was far from over. First came the discovery of a betrayal that would send someone she’d trusted to prison. Then there were years away in Ireland, sheltered and protected but with restlessness growing in her soul. Then, finally, she returned to Los Angeles, hoping to act again and get past the trauma that had derailed her life. What she didn’t yet know was that two seeds had been planted that long-ago night—one of a great love, and one of a terrible vengeance…

Here’s the book trailer:

https://youtu.be/QYyR9APR3Jw

Here’s the excerpt:

https://gallery.mailchimp.com/915f698...

Table of Contents
Part I - Innocence Lost
Chapters One - Eight

Part II - The Next Turn
Chapters Nine - Fifteen

Part III - Tending Roots
Chapters Sixteen - Twenty-three

Part IV - Love, Dark and Bright
Chapters Twenty-four - Thirty-one

This is not the first time that Nora has written about the Hollywood scene. I will be interesting to see how it turns out.

It's available for review on Edelweiss!! Here is their description:

A family ranch in Big Sur country and a legacy of Hollywood royalty set the stage for Nora Roberts’ emotional new suspense novel.

Caitlyn Sullivan, a daughter of Hollywood royalty, was already a star at ten, but still loved to play hide-and-seek with her cousins at the family home in Big Sur. It was during one of those games that she disappeared.

Despite her glamorous background, Cate was a shrewd, scrappy survivor, and she managed to escape her abductors. Callan Cooper was shocked to find the bruised and terrified girl huddled in his ranch house kitchen—but when the teenager and his family heard her story they provided refuge and comfort, reuniting her with her loved ones.

Cate’s ordeal, though, was far from over. First came the discovery of a betrayal that would send someone she’d trusted to prison. Then there were years away in Ireland, sheltered and protected but with restlessness growing in her soul. Then, finally, she returned to Los Angeles, hoping to act again and get past the trauma that had derailed her life. What she didn’t yet know was that two seeds had been planted that long-ago night—one of a great love, and one of a terrible vengeance…

After reading the blurb, I'm really, really excited. Sounds like the Nora romantic-suspense of old.

It does sound very exciting!! I’m looking forward to it!!

I'm looking forward to it too!

I’ve added the excerpt!

Hey everyone! I’ve got GREAT news🎉🎉🎉

First, we now have a book description, which I’ve added to the opening message above.

More importantly, St. Martin’s Press is sponsoring another ARC sweepstakes for 50 winners in this group! It will run from 3/2/20 through 3/9/20. I’ll provide the link on the start date.

Jonetta wrote: "Hey everyone! I’ve got GREAT news🎉🎉🎉

First, we now have a book description, which I’ve added to the opening message above.

More importantly, St. Martin’s Press is sponsoring another ARC sweepsta..."

That is wonderful news! Thank you for the information and I will for sure keep my eyes peeled for the link!

Jonetta wrote: "Hey everyone! I’ve got GREAT news🎉🎉🎉

First, we now have a book description, which I’ve added to the opening message above.

More importantly, St. Martin’s Press is sponsoring another ARC sweepsta..."

Wow, great!

How awesome!! I’m very excited for this year’s releases!!

I've had awesome luck winning the giveaways for the last few books. Fingers crossed my lucky streak holds.

Thank you Jonetta book sounds great as always. Thanks for letting us know about the giveaway. :)

I’m glad you’re all as excited about this one as I am

I would love an ARC .. any ideas if they are doing one?

See message #8.

Wonderful! This one sounds good. Thank you, Jonetta!

Thank you Jonetta I just set a reminder for me

Don’t worry...I’ll be sending out a broadcast message so just check your private messages on March 2.

Do you have an idea if it will be open internationally or US only again?

I’m pretty sure it’s US only as the international rules haven’t changed. However, I’ll verify.

For fans outside the US, I wonder if St Martin’s Press would do an eBook giveaway or if MacMillan would do a giveaway of the audiobook?

I believe it’s international rules that prevent the publisher from doing the sweepstakes. As I said above, I will pursue.

Jonetta wrote: "I believe it’s international rules that prevent the publisher from doing the sweepstakes. As I said above, I will pursue."

:-( still thank you. I noticed there were huge changes a few years ago and now the restrictions for European readers (especially from Germany) are even bigger - but that's something neither you nor the publishers have an influence on. Still it's really sad.

Agnieszka wrote: ":-( still thank you. I noticed there were huge changes a few years ago and now the restrictions for European readers (especially from Germany) are even bigger - but that's something neither you nor the publishers have an influence on. Still it's really sad. ..."

It's very sad, especially as they don't seem to benefit anyone...just shut down an outlet for readers.

Thank you !!!

That’s right. I remember now. That really stinks :(

I didn't get one :( but, my daughter did. :)

I'm really looking forward to this one!

I have a copy of this book. It sounds interesting!

Since this releases tomorrow, it will be our June book of the month!

It’s release day!!!

I finished this last week and really enjoyed it. I’ll elaborate more when we open it for discussion in June. In the meantime, here’s my review.

I am in. I read the ACR but I want to lesson to the audio. Can wait for it

The audiobook was outstanding!

So would you recommend the audio or ebook to get?

The audiobook, hands down.

My copy should be here tomorrow. :)

Just got mine. Will start June 1

Yay!

Jonetta wrote: "The audiobook, hands down."

Great. That's what I'll get then.

Since so many of us already received ARCs and have read the book, open discussion will begin on June 5.

I was finally able to tow my trailer back to Oregon from southern Ca, after getting stuck in the lockdown. I listened to the audiobook during the trip. I loved the book and January Lavoy did another great job.

Wow, Dawn! Had no idea you’d gotten marooned. Glad you finally made it home.

This is now a spoiler zone. Feel free to discuss the book openly.

Dawn since you listened to it and are an audiobook user/listener, were you aware of all that is involved in being a narrator? I had no clue.

January LaVoy is in my top five favorite narrators and is probably my most favorite female narrator. She was perfect in this one.

That was a favorite part of the book for me, learning about voice acting. I had no idea what was involved and found it very interesting. Nora always comes up with cool jobs to give her characters!

Just finished listening to”Hideaway “ love it. I always thought listen to book took away you imagination but I was wrong. Some of the reader use different voice for the characters and it’s easy to see that character. Love some of the audio.

Margaret wrote: "That was a favorite part of the book for me, learning about voice acting. I had no idea what was involved and found it very interesting. Nora always comes up with cool jobs to give her characters!"

It was so fitting that LaVoy be the narrator of this story.

One of the things I like about Nora’s books is the jobs she details. I always learn something.

Barbara "Cookie" wrote: "Just finished listening to”Hideaway “ love it. I always thought listen to book took away you imagination but I was wrong. Some of the reader use different voice for the characters and it’s easy to ..."

I’m glad you specifically enjoyed the audio format, Cookie! It’s such a pleasure in the hands of a good narrator.