Tribute - BookWyrm

mp3 cd

Published May 20, 2014 by Brilliance Audio.

ISBN:: 978-1-4915-1719-2

(2 reviews)

The #1 New York Times bestselling author presents her latest blockbuster novel, the story of a big-screen legend, a small-town scandal, and a young woman caught up in the secrets and shadows of both.

Cilia McGowan, a former child star, has found a more satisfying life restoring homes. So she comes to Virginia's Shenandoah Valley to save the dilapidated farmhouse that once belonged to her grandmother -- a legendary actress who died of an overdose more than thirty years ago.

Plunging into the project with gusto, Cilia's almost too busy and exhausted to notice her neighbor, graphic novelist Ford Sawyer. Determined not to carry on the family tradition of ill-fated romances, Cilia steels herself against Ford's quirky charm, though she can't help indulging in a little fantasy.

But it's reality that holds its share of dangers for Cilia. A cache of unsigned letters found in the attic points to a …

The #1 New York Times bestselling author presents her latest blockbuster novel, the story of a big-screen legend, a small-town scandal, and a young woman caught up in the secrets and shadows of both.

Cilia McGowan, a former child star, has found a more satisfying life restoring homes. So she comes to Virginia's Shenandoah Valley to save the dilapidated farmhouse that once belonged to her grandmother -- a legendary actress who died of an overdose more than thirty years ago.

Plunging into the project with gusto, Cilia's almost too busy and exhausted to notice her neighbor, graphic novelist Ford Sawyer. Determined not to carry on the family tradition of ill-fated romances, Cilia steels herself against Ford's quirky charm, though she can't help indulging in a little fantasy.

But it's reality that holds its share of dangers for Cilia. A cache of unsigned letters found in the attic points to a mysterious romance in her grandmother's life -- and may be the catalyst for a frightening, violent assault. And if Cilia and Ford are unable to sort out who is targeting her and why, she may, like her world-famous grandmother. be cut down in the prime of her life.

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Lois reviewed Tribute by Nora Roberts

Review of 'Tribute' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I liked the sound of this one, that it was going to have a mystery, still probably heavy on the romance, but nothing too tough or extreme in the violence area, since that wasn't the mood I was in. And I really liked this one. So basically from the blurb, the idea is did her grandmother really commit suicide, and if so, what was the real reason. You get real people, who fall for each other in real ways, but talk to each other with what they feel and are doing; the mystery didn't take over from the romance (which is always for me the number one reason I read romances), but it was interesting and added to the whole story. Cilla had it with Hollywood, and wanted to become a contractor - something not thought of as a female dominated job, which is a nice plus; but most especially, …

I liked the sound of this one, that it was going to have a mystery, still probably heavy on the romance, but nothing too tough or extreme in the violence area, since that wasn't the mood I was in. And I really liked this one. So basically from the blurb, the idea is did her grandmother really commit suicide, and if so, what was the real reason. You get real people, who fall for each other in real ways, but talk to each other with what they feel and are doing; the mystery didn't take over from the romance (which is always for me the number one reason I read romances), but it was interesting and added to the whole story. Cilla had it with Hollywood, and wanted to become a contractor - something not thought of as a female dominated job, which is a nice plus; but most especially, I love that Nora Roberts made Ford, first of all not a super alpha guy, but a graphic novelist (aka a comic book author and artist), and she totally took the whole thing seriously. As someone who has many books here, romance, science and science fiction, but also a getting bigger over time comic book (mostly Star Wars) collection, I totally appreciated that.

And he's a huge nerd.

And his dog's name is Spock. All super pluses to me! :)

chefraven

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Jan. 25, 2020