Title: Moon Shadows
Author: Nora Roberts
First published September 28, 2004
360 pages, Mass Market Paperback
ISBN: 9780515138313 (ISBN10: 0515138312)
Rating: 3.94
Overview
Enter a world of enchantment and love as the moon illuminates the mystical tales of ancient Celtic folklore. Bestselling author Nora Roberts joins forces with renowned authors Jill Gregory, Ruth Ryan Langan, and Marianne Willman to weave a collection of mesmerizing stories that will leave you spellbound.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Celtic myths and legends with Wolf Moon, The Moon Witch, Blood on the Moon, and more. Let the moon guide you on a journey of passion and magic that will leave you breathless.
About the Author
With over 200 novels under her belt, Nora Roberts has made a name for herself as a bestselling author. Some of her most popular works include Hideaway, Under Currents, Come Sundown, The Awakening, and Legacy.
Her latest release, The Becoming, which is the second book in The Dragon Heart Legacy, is set to hit shelves in November 2021. Additionally, Roberts has written a futuristic suspense series called In Death under the pen name J.D. Robb.
With an impressive 500 million copies of her books in print, Roberts is a literary force to be reckoned with.
Editoral Review
Moon Shadows by Nora Roberts is a suspenseful romance novel that was first published on September 28, 2004. Nora Roberts is a well-known author who has written over 200 romance novels, and Moon Shadows is no exception to her trademark ability to develop imaginative and captivating stories set in picturesque and intriguing settings that capture the reader’s imagination.
The novel is set on a ranch in Montana, where the sky is expansive, the rugged terrain is daunting, and the male characters exude strength and perseverance. The sense of danger and suspense throughout the novel is palpable, and Roberts effectively incorporates elements of danger, mystery, and lust into the storyline, making for an engrossing read.
The novel revolves around three main characters. The first is Jo Ellen Hathaway, a talented horse trainer who leaves behind her life in New York City to work for a powerful ranch owner, Gabe McBride.
The second is Gabe McBride, a rugged cowboy with a genius mind for business, but a guarded heart that resists love and affection. The third is a young boy named Tyler, who plays an important role in their lives.
The story is beautifully crafted, with Roberts’s vivid descriptions of the characters and the rugged landscape of Montana. The pacing of the story is impeccable, allowing the narrative to build with a simmering intensity to a satisfying and thrilling conclusion.
The characters are richly developed with complex relationships and backstories that add depth to the story. Roberts weaves several themes throughout the novel, including the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.
She also explores issues of trust, loyalty, and betrayal, which adds to the depth of the book. The Montana setting elevates the story, and Robertss descriptions are evocative and transport the reader right into the heart of the ranch.
However, there are a few limitations to the novel. Firstly, some of the plot twists are predictable, and the resolutions are too neat and tidy.
The characters, while well developed, do fall into some clichs of the genre, and at times can feel a bit formulaic. Overall, Moon Shadows is an engaging and well-written book that will appeal to fans of the romance genre.
While it does not break any new ground, it is a solid and entertaining read that will keep readers engaged and invested in the characters’ lives.
In my opinion, Moon Shadows would be an excellent choice for anyone looking for a suspenseful romance novel set in an intriguing and captivating setting.
I give it a 3.5 out of 5, as it is a well-crafted novel that falls short of being truly exceptional.
