Come Sundown

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Elisabeth Rodgers

Come Sundown named as one of Whoopi Goldberg's "Favorite Summer Reads" on ABC's The View and one of NY Post's biggest blockbuster "Whizbang Books" of the summer.

A novel of suspense, family ties, and twisted passions from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obsession...

The Bodine ranch and resort in western Montana is a family business, an idyllic spot for vacationers. A little over thirty thousand acres and home to four generations, it’s kept running by Bodine Longbow with the help of a large staff, including new hire Callen Skinner. There was another member of the family once: Bodine’s aunt, Alice, who ran off before Bodine was born. She never returned, and the Longbows don’t talk about her much. The younger ones, who never met her, quietly presume she’s dead. But she isn’t. She is not far away, part of a new family, one she never chose - and her mind has been shattered...

When a bartender leaves the resort late one night, and Bo and Cal discover her battered body in the snow, it’s the first sign that danger lurks in the mountains that surround them. The police suspect Cal, but Bo finds herself trusting him - and turning to him as another woman is murdered and the Longbows are stunned by Alice’s sudden reappearance. The twisted story she has to tell about the past - and the threat that follows in her wake - will test the bonds of this strong family, and thrust Bodine into a darkness she could never have imagined.

©2017 Nora Roberts (P)2017 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Heart-rending story... good overcomes misogyny

4.5 - NR can be hit or miss with me but when I love her...I REALLY love her. And I loved this one. With NR you know what you're going to get, and Come Sundown is no exception: light romance, a disturbing mystery, strong and independent female heroine, bull-headed yet kind and sensitive male hero, disgusting excuse for a human being baddie, and the good guys always win, the bad guys always get what's coming to them, and love conquers all. But this one seemed to go deeper than a typical NR novel, she doesn't seem to rely quite so much on the usual plot conveniences, and there is a definite message which borrows on disturbing themes right out of our current climate. At the rate NR pumps out a story, I have to assume she's been influenced by recent turns in the social and political zeitgeist. Anyway, excellent story, plot, characters, setting, and emotional build-up. In fact, I teared up a few times over some breakthrough moments for a very damaged character. A good novel is designed to play with the reader's emotions, but if not done well, it can feel like contrived manipulations unless cleverly arranged to build upon smartly written plot points, world-building, and character development. These moments felt so authentic, it was like I was there experiencing them with the characters. I have a few quibbles, but very few...not enough to expound upon nor ruin my experience. This is a great book for NR fans and also a good choice for a first NR read, especially for those reticent to give her a try. NR is not going to break into any exciting new literary movements, but she is damn good storytelling.

Totally Awesome book

This book was so different from the normal Nora Roberts that I have grown to love. As I listened to it I could picture the horrific way Alice was treated and feel her heartbreak over the babies Sir took away. I pictured the ranch and resort. The characters as always become real people and make you feel emotions and hope for them and their families. I will definitely recommend this book to everyone who reads her books and anyone who doesn't yet.
Ms.Roberts is an awesome writer and this book is another shining example of how well she does it.

I loved it.

I am a JD Robb junky, but this was a very enjoyable listen. I actually stayed up all night long to completed the story and have listened several more times.

It is worth the listen.

Nora at her best

This book ranks as one of my all time favorite Roberts stories. And the performance by the reader was amazing. It was like watching a movie. We are traveling to Montana for the first time next month and I will take her vivid imagery with me!

Movie Please

Not my favorite but still really good. This could be a great movie!

LOVED Elizabeth Rodgers performance of this really long book.

As always, excellent

I’ve never read a Nora Roberts book I didn’t like, and this was no exception!!
Excellent to listen to or read. Amazing cast, and beautiful Montana backdrop.

Heart wrenching story

Loved the setting in ranches and open land - and horses. Would anybody that wants to enjoy a ride of suspense?

Excellent writing and performance

There were times Bodean irked a nerve but a great story. brought me to tears several times. it was definitely a combination of the narrator's performance and the writing. I am quickly becoming a fan of Nora Robert's. Elisabeth Rodgers does a great job distinguishing the characters, too. I've heard her performance for another author's series and really enjoyed it.

Absolutely Brilliant!

the storyline is excellent with many characters, all essential and colorful. Nora rotates back and forth between two parts of the book and done very well.

Nora is a brilliant author and one of my favorites. If you like drama, action and romance in a book, this one is for you. Nora Roberts never disappoints, she only delivers, the best!!!

A Hallmark movie.

I’m very much a NR fan but this one was just too much sugar not near enough spice.
I’m very much a suspense thriller reader and she has some good ones but not this one. Glad when it ended.