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  • In the Midnight Rain

  • A Novel
  • By: Barbara O'Neal
  • Narrated by: Kristen Ariza
  • Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (165 ratings)

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In the Midnight Rain

By: Barbara O'Neal
Narrated by: Kristen Ariza
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Publisher's summary

Two converging mysteries compel a woman’s search for the truth in a captivating novel about loss, love, family, and healing by the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids.

Biographer Ellie Connor is in Gideon, Texas, to research blues singer Mabel Beauvais who, on the verge of fame, mysteriously disappeared more than forty years ago. Gideon holds another mystery for Ellie. It’s the truth about her parents—a restless mother who died young and a father she never knew. They are an unsettled piece of Ellie’s own past. Somewhere in this town is the answer to both of her quests.

No one is more accommodating than charismatic Laurence “Blue” Reynard, a local with deep roots in Gideon. Sexy and charming, he’s also getting under Ellie’s skin like a smooth jazz rhythm. Yet beneath his seductive facade is a soul damaged by loss. Tragic, wanting, and beautiful. So wrong for a woman just passing through town. If only his passion and vulnerability weren’t so irresistible.

As Ellie pieces together Mabel’s puzzling life and that of her father, Blue takes the surprising journey with her. What then for Ellie? Follow her instincts and say goodbye, or follow her heart?

Revised edition: This edition of In the Midnight Rain includes editorial revisions.

©2000, 2010, 2013, 2024 by Barbara Samuel. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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Critic reviews

"A beautifully told story that explores the importance of family and the healing power of love." (Kristin Hannah)

"A magnificent story as warm and rich as a Southern night." (Deborah Smith)

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A dark beauty of a story...

A dark beauty of a surprise and a dark stormy beauty of a story. Great storytelling!!!

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Fun love story.

I enjoyed listening to this light love story. Character development is good and I cared about how the story would end.

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A wonderful story

I had the book in my kindle for years and decided it was time to start reading the stuff I had. I started listening by Audible during work days few days ago. It took me 3 days to fully complete. I really enjoyed this book. Within a few chapters I got sucked into the story and the characters. I enjoyed the plot - from the mystery to steamy romance. I will be definitely recommending story to others to listen to.

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Going home to the south.

The voices carried me back to my time in the South; The fragrance of gardenias, the night noises, and the taste of hometown cooking. Remembering how young love over powers the mind and body. Like going back home.

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passion, mystery, strength

what a great story, though I wish it was more about the history than the Love making. it was well done.

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Ms. O’ Neal has done it again! Another beautifully written novel filled with broken men and women, secrets, passion and all kinds of love. The only bone I have to pick with Ms. O’Neal is that Southern women do not fry chicken in bacon grease. I say this with some degree of authority since I am one and no one I ever knew ever cooked chicken that way.

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Was intriguing!

Not one of my favorites from Barbara, but another good romantic novel., with an Unexpected surprise at the ending.

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Incredible performance by the actors!

Wow. Blue and Ellie. They had a love, connection and a passion some people only dream of attaining during their life, although things got complicated for them they eventually found themselves together. I think there might be a book two wink wink Barbara O’Neal. Lol 😘😘

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awesome audio book

loved it. keep me thinking on who was who and what was ellie going to find out next

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Riveting story and sizzling

Loved this book, the story line, complex characters, unexpected twists. IVery good narration.I highly recommend.

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