Magnolia Moon

From Publishers Weekly
Readers seduced by the first two books in JoAnn Ross's Callahan Brothers trilogy (Blue Bayou; River Road) will be equally charmed by Magnolia Moon. When charismatic Nate Callahan, the mayor of Blue Bayou, La., tracks down Los Angeles homicide detective Regan Hart to deliver a journal and a tidy sum in stock certificates left to her by her birth mother, Nate is surprised by Regan's reaction. She isn't interested in her inheritance, but she's stunned to learn that she's adopted. To uncover the truth about her past, Regan returns to Blue Bayou, where she delves into the mystery behind her mother's death and becomes intimately involved with Nate. Meanwhile, Nate receives temporary custody of an abused 12-year-old runaway. Ross focuses heavily on the topic of domestic violence, and her frequent moralizing may put off some readers. Others, however, will be sufficiently beguiled by the book's Southern ambiance and pleasing, if predictable, romance. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From Booklist
When L.A. homicide detective Regan Hart learns from Blue Bayou's mayor, Nate Callahan, that she was possibly adopted and that the unsolved mystery of her mother's death lies in Louisiana, she goes there to find the truth, not realizing that discovering Nate is at least as important as delving into her unknown past. Regan is as single-minded and obstinate as Nate is easy-going. Neither is interested in marriage, but neither can deny the passionate attraction that grows between them as he accompanies her and paves the way for her to interview people who knew her "real" mother. Nate is the last of the three Callahan brothers (Jake in Blue Bayou [BKL Ap 1 02] and Finn in River Road [BKL S 1 02]) to fall in love for real, and how the mystery of Regan's parenthood and her ultimate admission that she can't stand to be parted from Nate form the plot resolution makes for a very satisfying conclusion not only to the book but also to Ross' sensual trilogy. Mary K. Chelton
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Suzanne Tucker, Old Book Barn Gazette
". . . if you thought Jack (Blue Bayou) and Finn (River Road) were hot, wait until you meet Nate...Mon Dieu!"


Harriet Klauser, Allreaders.com
"The story line is action packed... JoAnn Ross will gain new readers with her magnificent MAGNOLIA MOON."


Betty Cox, Readertoreader.com
". . . while its predecessors were outstanding, Nate's story touched me the most. . . a smart, passionate story with an exquisite narrative."


Jill M. Smith, Romantic Times BOOKclub magazine
". . . hugely engaging. . . Filled with emotion, passion and a touch of suspense, this is just plain fun reading."


Review
Romantic Times An exceptional and emotional trilogy.


Book Description
JoAnn Ross's breathtaking novels have made her one of the most popular authors of contemporary romantic fiction. Here, set amid the sultry grandeur of Blue Bayou, is the eagerly awaited conclusion to her captivating Callahan Brothers trilogy. L.A. homicide detective Regan Hart's life is turned upside down with the discovery that she was adopted. Following a trail left in her birth mother's journal, she lands in Louisiana's Blue Bayou, where she's determined not to let Nate Callahan, the town's handsome, sweet-talking mayor, distract her from her search. Nate Callahan loves women -- and they've always loved him right back. No-nonsense Regan couldn't be more different from his usual type, but as they spend time together, unlocking the puzzles of Regan's past, neither can deny the attraction sizzling between them -- and both come to realize that family bonds are forged not through blood ties, but through choices of the heart.


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"JoAnn Ross's breathtaking novels have made her one of the most popular authors of contemporary romantic fiction. Here, set amid the sultry grandeur of Blue Bayou, is the eagerly awaited conclusion to her captivating Callahan Brothers trilogy. L.A. homicide detective Regan Hart's life is turned upside down with the discovery that she was adopted. Following a trail left in her birth mother's journal, she lands in Louisiana's Blue Bayou, where she's determined not to let Nate Callahan, the town's handsome, sweet-talking mayor, distract her from her search. Nate Callahan loves women -- and they've always loved him right back. No-nonsense Regan couldn't be more different from his usual type, but as they spend time together, unlocking the puzzles of Regan's past, neither can deny the attraction sizzling between them -- and both come to realize that family bonds are forged not through blood ties, but through choices of the heart. "


About the Author
JoAnn Ross has published more than 75 novels and has been published in 26 countries. She has won several writing awards, including being named Storyteller of the Year by Romantic Times. Her work has been excerpted in Cosmopolitan and featured by the Doubleday and Literary Guild book clubs. She lives with her husband and dog in eastern Tennessee, where she is inspired daily by the majesty of the Great Smoky Mountains.


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Readers seduced by the first two books in JoAnn Ross's Callahan Brothers trilogy (Blue Bayou; River Road) will be equally charmed by Magnolia Moon. When charismatic Nate Callahan, the mayor of Blue Bayou, La., tracks down Los Angeles homicide detective Regan Hart to deliver a journal and a tidy sum in stock certificates left to her by her birth mother, Nate is surprised by Regan's reaction. She isn't interested in her inheritance, but she's stunned to learn that she's adopted. To uncover the truth about her past, Regan returns to Blue Bayou, where she delves into the mystery behind her mother's death and becomes intimately involved with Nate. Meanwhile, Nate receives temporary custody of an abused 12-year-old runaway. Ross focuses heavily on the topic of domestic violence, and her frequent moralizing may put off some readers. Others, however, will be sufficiently beguiled by the book's Southern ambiance and pleasing, if predictable, romance. Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information. Read all 6 "From The Critics" >


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