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Carnal Innocence

By: Nora Roberts
Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte
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Publisher's summary

New York Times best-selling novelist Nora Roberts captivates millions of fans with her provocative blend of scorching passion and chilling suspense. With Carnal Innocence, she creates a gripping tale of murder, infatuation, and true love in a small southern town. After beautiful concert violinist Caroline Waverly breaks up with her conductor and lover Luis, she escapes to her late grandmother’s home in Innocence, Mississippi. Instead of peace and tranquility, however, she finds the town torn with suspicion over two brutal murders. When she discovers a third victim in the murky waters behind her house, she turns to her dangerously handsome neighbor, Tucker Longstreet, for protection. But Tucker has a reputation for breaking hearts - even worse, the police count him their number one suspect.

You’ll want to lean back in your easy chair and let Nora Robert’s steamy prose and Tom Stechschulte’s stirring interpretation transport you to Innocence where the nights are filled with promise and secrets are hard to keep.

©1991 Nora Roberts (P)1999 Recorded Books, LLC
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Disappointing Old Nora Roberts Book

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I love recent Nora Roberts books. This is an early Nora Roberts book written before she perfected her writing.

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most enjoyable

this book was really enjoyable...good sort, well written - of course. the narator was fantastic!

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great book

Nora Roberts has done it again. Left me sitting in my driveway listening to next suspenseful chapter. The narrations are wonderful and help to project the suspense

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love a good romance/mystery

this is no cliffhanger! it will keep you listening for hours and enjoy it I did. I was so board with the same old love porn and romance. this was a game changer for me thanks for putting in the borrow. I'm definitely going to go back and get some more I got so much work done just on auto pilot. maybe you will too. I laundry is done bed made dogs walked dinner cooked floors cleaned all with in a few hours.

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Who is the killer?

Very good twists and turns! I was clueless to the very end of who it was.

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The twist was good!

Great story; worthy of a re-listen! The narrator was one of the things I loved the most. He did a really great job. Would recommend.

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Unexpected

After the first chapter, I was soooo tempted to turn it off. The narrator’s voice is monotoned and the storyline was slow. But I stuck with it! Turned out pretty good. I am pleasantly surprised.

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The surprise ending

Didn’t care for the narrator, too many character voices for one person. Enjoyed the story line but was a bit too long.

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Love the unabridged version

I'm so glad you added this version. The narrator is excellent (so much better than the one used for the abridged version!). He just makes the story and the characters come alive. It's one of my favorite NR books. Thanks!

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A Romance You Don't See Coming

Where does Carnal Innocence rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Overall the book was a 10. My favorite book so far.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the mystery and the excitment of the murders. You never expect you had actually commited the murders. And then the character of Tucker is fabulous.

Have you listened to any of Tom Stechschulte’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not listened to any others of his readings but I would like to.

Who was the most memorable character of Carnal Innocence and why?

Tucker - he is so cool and romantic. The way he falls in love is amazing.

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