Red Lily

In the Garden, Book 3

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Susie Breck

Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

A Harper has always lived at Harper House, the centuries-old mansion just outside of Memphis. And for as long as anyone alive remembers, the ghostly Harper Bride has walked the halls, singing lullabies at night...

Hayley Phillips came to Memphis hoping for a new start, for herself and her unborn child. She wasn't looking for a handout from her distant cousin Roz, just a job at her thriving In the Garden nursery.

What she found was a home surrounded by beauty and the best friends she's ever had - including Roz's son Harper. To Hayley's delight, her new daughter Lily has really taken to him. But to Hayley's chagrin, she has begun to dream about Harper - as much more than a friend.

If Hayley gives in to her desire, she's afraid the foundation she's built with Harper will come tumbling down. Especially since she's begun to suspect that her feelings are no longer completely her own.

Flashes of the past and erratic behavior make Hayley believe that the Harper Bride has found a way inside of her mind and body. It's time to put the Bride to rest once and for all, so Hayley can know her own heart again - and whether she's willing to risk it...

©2005 Nora Roberts (P)2005 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"The consistently excellent Roberts brings her In the Garden trilogy to a spooky, sexy conclusion with this spellbinding romance that beautifully celebrates the power of love in all its guises." ( Booklist)
"Susie Breck portrays Hayley with an appealing Southern accent....Tight pacing, clear narration, and expert timing make this a suspenseful addition for anyone who enjoys an erotic, romantic, AND spooky story." ( AudioFile)

Red Lilly

I loved this trilogy by Nora Roberts and look forward to more of her collections it was i drama of ups and downs, intrieg and emotions, I enjoyed it very much
Thank you
Rena Johnson

Red Lily

Wish there were more to this delightful trilogy. I have questions wanting answered in the sweet voices in which they were narrated. Must read .

scuba fins not flippers!!!

the story was great. the research was amazing. only problem FINS NOT FLIPPERS. TWO WORDS

Best of all three

Made me cry in a good way. Touched my heart and reminded me that this is what dreams are made of.

Good

Seemed that the ending was a bit rushed. That's why it didn't make a 5 star rating, but still a good book with an OK ending. The narrator seemed to lose focus so it got a little muddy in places.

awesome series

I really enjoyed this book and the others in this series. reminder of my momma. thanks

Heart warming story

I read this book years ago and finally just listened to the audiobook. Wonderful story with great characters. Enough suspense and villains to keep the reader enthralled. I listened to this every chance I could. Great listen.

Definately my favorite in the series.

What made the experience of listening to Red Lily the most enjoyable?

Hayley. She's an amazing character that I could also put myself into her shoes. I could in all of them.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Hayley and Lily. They were adorable and true to life.

What about Susie Breck’s performance did you like?

Everything.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both. It was really easy to put myself into the shoes of everywoman in this series, but Hayley espically, because it reminded me of myself if my husband had never come home from Iraq. He did, so I'm not complaining. But I could totally see myself in her shoes.

Any additional comments?

Wonderful end to the series. I was seriously seriously seriously sad to see it go.

great book.

l enjoyed this book.want to read more of this author.Would tell others to read this.

A GREAT series, good finishing book.

Any additional comments?

This book is about the last woman that lives in the Harper house. Hayley Phillips came to Memphis hoping for a new start, for herself and her unborn child. She wasn't looking for a handout from her distant cousin Roz, just a job her nursery. Hayley's baby Lily is about a year old now and in love w/ Harper, the oldest son of Roz. Hayley finds herself falling in love w/ Harper and vise versa. Of course this sets the Harper bride off the deep end. The bride starts to take possession of Hayley in her dreams and while she is awake. Hayley and Harper start to make plans for the future and the bride tries to keep them apart. Hayley finds herself pregnant again w/ Harper. Harper asks Hayley to marry him. The 3 woman decide to take the battle to the bride and go to he nursery. This is where the bride hung herself and stays to haunt. Hayley lets the bride talk through her and she tells everyone what happened to her. They figure out that her body was dumped in the pound and Harper finds it there. In the end they give her a spot in the Harper centenary and the haunting stop.
All n all this book was very good. I really enjoyed the series a lot.