Carnal Innocence

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte

Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins

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

Loved this book!

Good story line even though a bit predictable. The storyline of each character built a solid foundation. The characters carried the storyline far and were quirky and amusing at times. You were brought into the book to live with them.

Love Me some Tucker! MmmMmm

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It took me a minute to get into this book, but once I did I couldn't wait to continue it. It was fun and thrilling and kept you on the edge, throwing doubt and suspicion throughout the book.

What does Tom Stechschulte bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The Author was amazing with all the different characters he had to become. My favorite was Tucker, you fell in love with his laid back, never in a hurry attitude. He melted my heart with the love for his family and eventually Caroline.

Any additional comments?

I was a little disappointed with the abrupt ending to the book, I would of maybe liked and epilogue to know a little more what happened with everyone, it felt incomplete. I will miss Tuckers voice lulling me to sleep every night.

Great read!

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

Thoroughly enjoyed this book, a great summer read.

What did you like best about this story?

The authentic sound of southern charm both in vernacular and narrator.

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

First time listening to Tom Stechshulte

If you could rename Carnal Innocence, what would you call it?

Southern Killing!

Nice slow burn!! loved it

Well worth ur credit. I'm not a spoiler and I won't ruin it. I was not so sure but boy I'm glad I did. if u enjoy a real old country voice and country slang with a murder mystery and little romance this is just right!! spend ya' credit Narrrator was great and the story was just right. Now enjooooyyyy ya here now!!

My favorite Nora Roberts book yet!

This wonderful story had me laughing, crying and guessing the identity of the killer right until the last chapter. This romantic mystery was full of Southern charm. I will definitely recommend this book to friends. I wish this book had been another 30 chapters, I fell in love with the characters.

Another great Nora Roberts hit!

What did you love best about Carnal Innocence?

I loved Tucker Longstreet's character. Smooth, laid-back but intense when necessary.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Carnal Innocence?

Since I just finished listening to the book, the end-climax was very surprising and memorable.

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

No I haven't, but this won't be my last.

If you could take any character from Carnal Innocence out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I want Tucker Longstreet not only to go out to dinner, but to be my book boyfriend too!

Any additional comments?

Very impressed with the narrator, Tom Stechschulte and would like to listen to more books narrated by him.

Somewhat entertaining

Any additional comments?

I could have done without this book. Really wasn't a love story and I felt like the relationship between the main characters wasn't developed enough for me to really care about them.

Good mystery

I enjoyed this story. It felt vaguely familiar to me as I started reading it and realized I had seen the movie on Lifetime a couple of years ago but had not read the book. I liked the book better.

Great story!

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

This was a fabulous book to listen to. I enjoyed the slow, southern drawls - and they were very effective

What was one of the most memorable moments of Carnal Innocence?

When she realized he wasn't the "bad boy" she assumed he was!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definitely!

Not up to Nora Roberts standards

For me this was one of Nora Roberts worst books. The narration was terrible. Could not follow the book at all. Very disappointed