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Scarlet Nights

By: Jude Deveraux
Narrated by: Julia Gibson
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Publisher's summary

What if you learned that your fiancé was not who he claimed to be?

Engaged to the charming and seductive Greg Anders, Sara Shaw is happily anticipating her wedding in Edilean, Virginia. The date has been set, the flowers ordered, even her heirloom dress is ready. But just three weeks before the wedding, Greg gets a telephone call during the night and leaves without explanation. Two days later, a man climbs up through a trapdoor in the floor of Sara’s apartment, claiming that he is the brother of her best friend and that he’s moving in.

While Mike Newland is indeed telling the truth about his identity, his reason for being there reaches far deeper. He’s an undercover detective, and his assignment is to use Sara to track down a woman who is one of the most notorious criminals in the United States—and also happens to be the mother of the man Sara plans to marry.

Mike thinks the job will be easy—if he can figure out how to make a “good” girl like Sara trust him, that is. But Mike has no idea what this mission has in store for him. He’s worked hard to keep private his connections to Edilean, which date back to his grandmother’s time there in 1941. But as Mike and Sara get to know each other, he can’t help but share secrets about himself that he’s told no one else. And in return, Sara opens up to Mike about things she could never reveal to Greg. As the pair work together to solve two mysteries, their growing love begins to heal each of them in ways they never could have imagined.

©2010 Jude Deveraux (P)2011 Simon & Schuster
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Critic reviews

"Deveraux is a master storyteller, and her books fairly shimmer with excitement and adventure, making her one of the most popular women’s fiction writers today. Scarlet Nights is no exception. With strong characters, down-home charm, and an intriguing story, fans will enjoy catching up with the folks from Edilean." ( Times Record News)

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So captivating!

Such a sweet and enjoyable book. Had a hard time putting it down. Loved the narrative and loved the story. Good job Jude Deveraux!

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didn't want to put down

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yes. It was a fun book

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terrific book

This book was well-written, the characters were very interesting, The descriptions made me feel like I was right there in the scene. the mystery was sustained until the end although there were hints along the way

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love these books

loved it so much. can't wait.to get the next one. this story is amazing. read them!!!

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Loved it

I enjoyed the story. I especially liked finding out the secret from Lavender Morning. Thanks.

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A Love Story and and Mystery

Instead of just a drippy love story, the author winds a mystery thriller around a love story. Thoroughly enjoyable.

My only objection is that while the reader has a wonderful soothing voice, it just didn't seem to fit the story or the characters.

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Scarlet Nights

What did you love best about Scarlet Nights?

The Story, light quick read/listen. Solved mystery almost immediately.

What did you like best about this story?

The varied characters.

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When the male lead, first met the main female character.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the two main characters finally discovered each other.
Moved, no, but surprised me. . the farm landscape.

Any additional comments?

Much of what I might say, would fall under the category of

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Great story

Action, Adventure, Intrigue plus weaving the past with the present. What more could you want. The only problem was the narrator's attempt at imitating male voices, she did a good job except for that.

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In love with this town once again....

I simply enjoy the way each townspeople have their own unique story as we all do !

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I love most of Jude's novels.

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Audio books are a great choice for travel and relaxation. I love to read but this is a great option when that is not possible.

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