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Jove (2005), 384 pages
Description
"A Harper has always lived at Harper House, the centuries-old mansion just outside of Memphis. And for as long as anyone alive remembers, the ghostly Harper Bride has walked the halls, singing lullabies at night... Hayley Phillips came to Memphis hoping for a new start, for herself and her unborn child. She wasn't looking for a handout from her distant cousin Roz, just a job at her thriving In the Garden nursery. What she found was a home surrounded by beauty and the best friends she's ever had--including Roz's son Harper. To Hayley's chagrin, she has begun to dream about Harper--as much more than a friend... If Hayley gives in to her desire, she's afraid the foundation she's built with Harper will come tumbling down. And that wouldn't be the only consequence, since her dreams are tangled up with Roz and the nursery. Hayley will have to put the past behind her to know her own heart again--and to decide whether she's willing to risk it.."--… (more)
Media reviews
This trilogy has built to a magnificent crescendo that doesn't disappoint. The characters in this multibook drama are real and rational, even if they are facing unreal circumstances. Pitch-perfect Roberts!
User reviews
LibraryThing member brendajanefrank
Wow! Part 3 of the Gardening series is just as good as the first 2. The saga of the angry, crazy, sad family ghost continues. Now, we spend more time in the propagation facility and dip into hybridizing. Love strikes another couple. And, the entire ghost problem is resolved. A very satisfying story.
LibraryThing member SunnySD
The conclusion of the In the Garden trilogy finds single-mom Hayley struggling with her attraction for Harper. For his part, Harper is hesitant to pursue Hayley due to employee status. Things heat up, however, when the resident ghost takes a hand. Amelia is determined to have her baby and peace at
The weakest of the three installments, IMHO, but still an exciting conclusion.
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last - and she's not beyond possessing Hayley to gain both. Can Hayley and Harper and the rest of the crew finally lay the disturbed spirit to rest? The weakest of the three installments, IMHO, but still an exciting conclusion.
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LibraryThing member saucecav
Hayley Phillips came to Harper House in Memphis looking for a new start, fell in love with the owner's son, got pregnant and engaged at the same time. The Spirit possessed her body in and out of time and made her feelings not be completely her own.
LibraryThing member CLDunn
This is the third book of the In the Garden Trilogy. This trilogy is about 3 women who meet during crossroads in their lives.
With the undying support of her friends, Hayley and her new daughter have laid down roots in a new town. But when one of those friendships blossoms into something more,
With the undying support of her friends, Hayley and her new daughter have laid down roots in a new town. But when one of those friendships blossoms into something more,
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LibraryThing member labelleaurore
Red Lily didn't catch my passion for reading Nora Roberts'books. Too slow in development and a sense of déjà vue for me.
LibraryThing member sunfi
Finally finished the last book in the trilogy. I enjoyed this one better than the second one but I don't really care for this author. In the final installment we find out more about Hayley and Harper (surprise, surprise) and Amelia's ghost is finally put to rest. Looking back over these three
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books, everything just tied together too nicely. Each woman was married after know their partner for less than two years and you are led to believe that they will live happily ever after. Just a little too Pollyanna for me. Show Less
LibraryThing member AnneCurrin
Excellent ending to an excellent trilogy!
LibraryThing member GeniusJen
I always hate when trilogies end, and the "In the Garden" trilogy (BLUE DAHLIA, BLACK ROSE, and now RED LILY) is no exception. You get to know the characters so completely, and feel such a connection with them, that they become almost real--and you just want to keep on reading about their lives!
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Now she has her daughter Lily, a great job, and a roof over her head, but lately she's been thinking of Harper, the man whose been her friend through it all, in a brand-new light--that of a love interest. Afraid to ruin their friendship by telling him how she feels, she keeps quiet. Harper, on the other hand, has wanted Hayley in a more than friendly fashion ever since he laid eyes upon her--pregnant and all--more than a year ago. But he's sure that she doesn't think of him in the same way, and he's leary of messing up the friendship that means to much to him.
As these two friends--both wanting to be so much more--fight their attraction to each other, the resident ghost of the house, the Harper Bride, kicks into high gear. She's always been loving and kind to the children in the house, singing them lullabies in the night, but she seems to hate men, and she's become especially violent now that Hayley is entertaining thoughts of romance.
As the whole crew--Roz and her new husband Mitch, a geneologist trying his hardest to discover who the Harper Bride really is; Stella and Logan, both employees of Roz's In the Garden shop; and Hayley and Harper, who live on Harper/Ashby land--try to figure out the Bride's agenda, their lives are in danger, and their hearts and passions intertwine with that of the ghost's.
I loved this entire trilogy, and read RED LILY in one day. It was a perfect conclusion to this powerful family saga, and I was especially happy to finally learn the answers to who the Harper Bride was, and what happened to her.
I will admit that there was one surprise twist to the storyline that I didn't see coming, and wasn't really thrilled with, but since Ms. Roberts wrote it and I didn't, I can't complain! Overall, the story was still great, and in time I learned to live with what I thought was an unnecessary plot device.
Pick up this trilogy today--you won't be disappointed!
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LILY is the story of Harper Ashby, oldest son of Rosalind (BLACK ROSE), and Hayley Phillips. Hayley had come to Harper House the previous year, pregnant and alone, to beseech Roz, a distant cousin through marriage, for a job. Unwed, with her baby's father out of the picture, Hayley wasn't looking for a handout, but for a chance to start over. What Roz offered her was so much more--a job, a place to stay at the renowned Harper House, and a family.Now she has her daughter Lily, a great job, and a roof over her head, but lately she's been thinking of Harper, the man whose been her friend through it all, in a brand-new light--that of a love interest. Afraid to ruin their friendship by telling him how she feels, she keeps quiet. Harper, on the other hand, has wanted Hayley in a more than friendly fashion ever since he laid eyes upon her--pregnant and all--more than a year ago. But he's sure that she doesn't think of him in the same way, and he's leary of messing up the friendship that means to much to him.
As these two friends--both wanting to be so much more--fight their attraction to each other, the resident ghost of the house, the Harper Bride, kicks into high gear. She's always been loving and kind to the children in the house, singing them lullabies in the night, but she seems to hate men, and she's become especially violent now that Hayley is entertaining thoughts of romance.
As the whole crew--Roz and her new husband Mitch, a geneologist trying his hardest to discover who the Harper Bride really is; Stella and Logan, both employees of Roz's In the Garden shop; and Hayley and Harper, who live on Harper/Ashby land--try to figure out the Bride's agenda, their lives are in danger, and their hearts and passions intertwine with that of the ghost's.
I loved this entire trilogy, and read RED LILY in one day. It was a perfect conclusion to this powerful family saga, and I was especially happy to finally learn the answers to who the Harper Bride was, and what happened to her.
I will admit that there was one surprise twist to the storyline that I didn't see coming, and wasn't really thrilled with, but since Ms. Roberts wrote it and I didn't, I can't complain! Overall, the story was still great, and in time I learned to live with what I thought was an unnecessary plot device.
Pick up this trilogy today--you won't be disappointed!
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LibraryThing member cenneidigh
This is the final in the In the Garden trilogy and they finally find out about the Bride. I liked the characters and their relationships. It was a fun set of books to read and I now need to go back to the first.
The ghost aspect is good and a bit scary, I love the strength of the women and the men
This is a cute sweet romantic tale.
The ghost aspect is good and a bit scary, I love the strength of the women and the men
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who know when to back down and not try to control them. We may be smaller as a group, but we don't like to be pushed around by anyone.This is a cute sweet romantic tale.
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LibraryThing member Darla
More about finding out what the ghost wants than about the romance, though the romance part was very sweet.
LibraryThing member chrissywest
Red Lily is the final book from the In The Garden Trilogy. I think this was the best book in the series. All the couples in the series had great chemistry, but none like Hayley and Harper. My favorite character in the whole series was Amelia (the ghost) and she really came through in this novel. I
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found the conclusion to be a little rushed, however I did enjoy the book overall. I do recommend this series. Show Less
LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
THe last of the In the Garden trilogy and the story of Hayley and Harper.
LibraryThing member Dawn772
Just couldn't get into this book. The story setup, description of ghost and details of gardening overshadowed the romance. Gave up after 50 pages.
LibraryThing member ChristineEllei
The last installment of the flower series. Good and slightly unpredicatable ending to a romantic ghost-story series.
LibraryThing member soosthemoose
Very satisfying conclusion to the In the Garden Trilogy.
LibraryThing member MelAnnC
This 3rd book of the "In the Garden" trilogy was definitely my favourite of the three. I really liked the characters of Hayley, Harper, and Lily (Hayley's daughter). Reading about the development of their relationship was fun. The mystery of the "Amelia", Harper Bride, was resolved too. I don't
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mind a little paranormal in a story, and this one definitely had it, but it worked perfectly with the plot. It was a fast, enjoyable read - another winner from Nora Roberts. Show Less
LibraryThing member Carol420
Romances are not my favorite or even second favorite genre but my mother had the book and she said I should try it. You know you should do what your mother says...right? It wasn't a terrible book or even a bad book...it just wasn't my type of book. I did find parts of it that caught and held my
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interest. The last part of the book seemed to ramble a bit...or in all fairness it could have just been me. Overall it was an entertaining read but if I hadn't needed a book that fit a category for a challenge I probably wouldn't have pick this up..but isn't that the whole point of a challenge? Show Less
LibraryThing member ReadingwithLynn
While I found this book to be a little more romance heavy then the other two before it I really enjoyed them uncovering the mystery of Amelia and Haley and Harper joining and I love love love little Lily!
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
LibraryThing member Linyarai
A great conclusion to the trilogy, I liked the relationship between all the characters, and their love and support was really strong. The ghost story had a good finale as well.
LibraryThing member JudithDCollins
Red Lily was ok but not the best by Nora Roberts. A combination of southern women, romance, historic past, and a ghost from years ago causing them problems. Three women learn that the heart of their historic home holds a mystery of years gone by, In the Garden trilogy to a captivating conclusion,
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following Blue Dahlia and Black Rose. A Harper has always lived at Harper House, the centuries-old mansion just outside of Memphis. And for as long as anyone alive remembers, the ghostly Harper Bride has walked the halls, singing lullabies at night... Show Less
LibraryThing member Lauren2013
Red Lily
3 Stars
At Harper House, Hayley Phillips has found a home and a family for herself and her small daughter, Lily. But Hayley feels restless and unsettled, primarily due to her growing attraction to Harper Ashby - the oldest son of her friend and employer. Unfortunately, the house's resident
Of the three romances in the series, Harper and Hayley's is the best. They have great chemistry and their feelings for one another are believable. The connection between Harper and baby Lily is particularly engaging.
While there is still some focus on the horticultural themes, they definitely take a back seat to the revelations regarding the identity and fate of the Harper Bride. To be honest, I was expecting a more exciting conclusion to this arc, but it sort of fizzles at the end.
Moreover, as the details about Amelia's life and her actions emerged, I found what little sympathy I had for her dissipate.The fact that she was willing to kill her own child reinforced her selfish and self-absorbed nature. Despite his father's despicable actions, young Reginald was much better off with him than he ever would have been with his mother.
All in all, this is not one of Nora's better series and I cannot recommend it for readers new to her work.
3 Stars
At Harper House, Hayley Phillips has found a home and a family for herself and her small daughter, Lily. But Hayley feels restless and unsettled, primarily due to her growing attraction to Harper Ashby - the oldest son of her friend and employer. Unfortunately, the house's resident
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ghost isn't at all pleased with the development of Hayley and Harper's relationship. Will the truth about her past finally be revealed and enable Hayley and Harper to find happiness together?Of the three romances in the series, Harper and Hayley's is the best. They have great chemistry and their feelings for one another are believable. The connection between Harper and baby Lily is particularly engaging.
While there is still some focus on the horticultural themes, they definitely take a back seat to the revelations regarding the identity and fate of the Harper Bride. To be honest, I was expecting a more exciting conclusion to this arc, but it sort of fizzles at the end.
Moreover, as the details about Amelia's life and her actions emerged, I found what little sympathy I had for her dissipate.
All in all, this is not one of Nora's better series and I cannot recommend it for readers new to her work.
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Original language
English
Original publication date
2005-12
Physical description
384 p.; 4.2 inches
ISBN
0515139408 / 9780515139402