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Kiss the Moon
Lost in the frozen woods of New Hampshire, Penelope Chestnut discovers the wreckage of a small plane. An aviator herself, she sees clues to a conspiracy in the rusted-out remains.
Rumors of her discovery bring Wyatt Sinclair to Cold Spring, determined to put to rest a family scandal and learn what really happened to his legendary uncle, who had disappeared with his adventuress lover years earlier.
As Wyatt and Penelope investigate, old motives are uncovered and new ones created, including a growing attraction between the pair. But when an unknown enemy emerges with a violence rooted in desperation, uncovering the truth will be far less problematic than surviving it.
Rumors of her discovery bring Wyatt Sinclair to Cold Spring, determined to put to rest a family scandal and learn what really happened to his legendary uncle, who had disappeared with his adventuress lover years earlier.
As Wyatt and Penelope investigate, old motives are uncovered and new ones created, including a growing attraction between the pair. But when an unknown enemy emerges with a violence rooted in desperation, uncovering the truth will be far less problematic than surviving it.
377 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
About the author
Carla Neggers
129 books1,583 followersCarla Neggers is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sharpe & Donovan series featuring Boston-based FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan, and the popular Swift River Valley series set in the small, fictional New England town of Knights Bridge. With many bestsellers to her credit, Carla loves to write now as much as she did when she climbed a tree at age eleven with a pad and pen and spun stories perched on her favorite branch.
A native New Englander, Carla and her husband divide their time between their hilltop home in Vermont, a sofa bed at their kids' places in Boston and various inns, hotels and hideaways on their travels, frequently to Ireland.
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A native New Englander, Carla and her husband divide their time between their hilltop home in Vermont, a sofa bed at their kids' places in Boston and various inns, hotels and hideaways on their travels, frequently to Ireland.
Find out more and sign up for Carla's newsletter at CarlaNeggers.com.
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January 23, 2018
L'intrigue générale était pas mal ... Le problème c'est que l'héroïne, son entourage étaient désagréables. Elle est immature et infantilisé par les autres.
Il n'y a guère que le héros d'à peu prés normal et à sa place, je me serai sauvée en courant.
Il n'y a guère que le héros d'à peu prés normal et à sa place, je me serai sauvée en courant.
August 22, 2018
Une intrigue plutôt sympa quoique majoritairement cousue de fils blancs, un décor qui est bien posé avec une ambiance très particulière dans ces forêts de Virginie enneigées...
Le point fort du roman, à mon avis, reste les personnages (principaux et secondaires) qui ne manquent ni de charme ni de piquant.
Une petite romance policière très sympathique, à lire en pleine canicule.
Le point fort du roman, à mon avis, reste les personnages (principaux et secondaires) qui ne manquent ni de charme ni de piquant.
Une petite romance policière très sympathique, à lire en pleine canicule.
October 15, 2017
J’ai beaucoup aimé ce livre. Je l’ai presque lu d’une traite.
Bon style d’écriture, bonne intrigue, belle découverte de cet auteur.
Malgré quelques longueurs, on se passionne pour l’histoire et ces personnages.
On voit que les évènements du passé (50 ou 60 ans plus tôt) ont marqué plusieurs personnages et qu’au début du livre tous se posent des questions sur ce qui s’est passé. De plus les on voit la méfiance des uns pour les autres et vice-versa à cause du passé ; certains veulent en protéger d’autres. On se dit qu’on ne connait pas toujours bien les gens.
J’ai trouvé les personnages principaux et secondaires bien décrits, plutôt réels.
Un bon roman, polar.
Bon style d’écriture, bonne intrigue, belle découverte de cet auteur.
Malgré quelques longueurs, on se passionne pour l’histoire et ces personnages.
On voit que les évènements du passé (50 ou 60 ans plus tôt) ont marqué plusieurs personnages et qu’au début du livre tous se posent des questions sur ce qui s’est passé. De plus les on voit la méfiance des uns pour les autres et vice-versa à cause du passé ; certains veulent en protéger d’autres. On se dit qu’on ne connait pas toujours bien les gens.
J’ai trouvé les personnages principaux et secondaires bien décrits, plutôt réels.
Un bon roman, polar.
August 3, 2012
Deep in the woods of New Hampshire, Penelope Chestnut finds the wreckage of an old plane. Rumors of the discovery bring Wyatt Sinclair, who's determined to put to rest a family scandal about his legendary uncle. But an unknown enemy emerges from the past, and desperation to uncover the truth is the only thing that can save them.
I've been a Neggers fan for years, and this wasn't a let down. I bought this not realizing it's an older title and I read it once before. I read it again to refresh, and loved it just as much as the first time. The setting was well-illustrated and the action/suspense intriguing. Best of all, the readers won't be disappointed by a neat bow at the end of the book. Strong conflict, characters to root for, and a steady romance make this hard to put down. Highly recommended.
I've been a Neggers fan for years, and this wasn't a let down. I bought this not realizing it's an older title and I read it once before. I read it again to refresh, and loved it just as much as the first time. The setting was well-illustrated and the action/suspense intriguing. Best of all, the readers won't be disappointed by a neat bow at the end of the book. Strong conflict, characters to root for, and a steady romance make this hard to put down. Highly recommended.
December 16, 2021
Carla Neggars has hit another home run in this book. You meet Colt and Frankie earl on as two young lovers on a mission and the story drives forward. I thought the characters Penelope and Harriet were well crafted and deeper than originally portrayed. The Sinclair clan was flawed but the twists in the story were worth the wait to learn about each of them. Jack was the wild card! Well done on saving his story for last. I thought the book moved along and the development of the characters superb. There are some readers that may think the story too slow but it takes time to bake a great story. This author has done just that again!
October 11, 2020
Just as the stars say; it was okay. And I was glad I finished it.
It kept me interested enough to keep going, but I wouldn't have been upset if I lost the book mid-way.
It may be because these aren't my kind of books. I'm more into made-up fantasy or historical novels....which, speaking of the latter; I was more interested in that storyline in this book.
I liked the overall plot: The history was cool, the basic mystery was okay, and the ending was...ehh. I kind of guessed part of it, however, the last twist she pulls you through was so irritating because it was almost unguessable. I like it much more when authors give you subtle clues throughout, and when you finally figure out "whodunnit" you have that squinty-eyes-at-the-ceiling "Ahhhh!" moment.
Also, I liked how the romance wasn't in-your-face too much, however the dialogue was. Very one-liner-ish as well as too-romantic things a man would never say to a woman. I almost started laughing at some serious romantic parts because if I was told some of those things I would just laugh. Of course, it IS romantic, but if men say that stuff out loud it becomes silly and boyish.
Anyway...there ya go.
It kept me interested enough to keep going, but I wouldn't have been upset if I lost the book mid-way.
It may be because these aren't my kind of books. I'm more into made-up fantasy or historical novels....which, speaking of the latter; I was more interested in that storyline in this book.
I liked the overall plot: The history was cool, the basic mystery was okay, and the ending was...ehh. I kind of guessed part of it, however, the last twist she pulls you through was so irritating because it was almost unguessable. I like it much more when authors give you subtle clues throughout, and when you finally figure out "whodunnit" you have that squinty-eyes-at-the-ceiling "Ahhhh!" moment.
Also, I liked how the romance wasn't in-your-face too much, however the dialogue was. Very one-liner-ish as well as too-romantic things a man would never say to a woman. I almost started laughing at some serious romantic parts because if I was told some of those things I would just laugh. Of course, it IS romantic, but if men say that stuff out loud it becomes silly and boyish.
Anyway...there ya go.
June 15, 2019
I loved this story. Told with Neggers' detail and precision, we learn the story of Colt and Frannie through the actions of Penelope, Wyatt, and the various other family members and inhabitants of Cold Spring. Not just a romance, while we see Penelope and Wyatt learning to love and trust each other, we also see them both struggling with family relationships. And we see Harriett trying to figure out who she is and who she wants to be. Penelope and Harriett are both such complex, well-developed characters. And Neggers keeps readers on their toes trying to solve the mystery of what really happened in the plane crash 45 years ago and why it all matters now. I love Neggers writing style and the way she builds suspense both with what she shows us and what she doesn't.
July 14, 2024
The book was boring. Why does someone worry so much about intelligent women who are 30 and 45 years old? They do not need looking after. It seems that was the premise of the book. Everyone worried about Penelope and Harriet. Penelope was thought to be too adventurous and Harriet too fragile. Of course, neither thought was true.
There are a couple of editing errors that I noticed. At the beginning of the book, Wyatt could speak 4 languages. That changed to 5 languages near the end of the book. He did not learn an extra language during the course of the book. Another error, Harriet spilled wine in her lap, but went upstairs to change her shirt. Why didn't she change her skirt? At least the grammar was okay.
Not one of Neggers' better books.
There are a couple of editing errors that I noticed. At the beginning of the book, Wyatt could speak 4 languages. That changed to 5 languages near the end of the book. He did not learn an extra language during the course of the book. Another error, Harriet spilled wine in her lap, but went upstairs to change her shirt. Why didn't she change her skirt? At least the grammar was okay.
Not one of Neggers' better books.
October 27, 2019
Great Mystery set in New Hampshire.
This was a wonderful book. It has all of the things you want in a well written mystery: great characters, long held secrets, family discord, lost diamonds, a stuffed moose head named Willard and at least one bad guy. Carla Neggers' New Hampshire is the setting for this book and it is a great canvas for her story. Kiss the Moon is a great read and I highly recommend it. Have a couple of hankies available because you will need them, but it's worth it!
This was a wonderful book. It has all of the things you want in a well written mystery: great characters, long held secrets, family discord, lost diamonds, a stuffed moose head named Willard and at least one bad guy. Carla Neggers' New Hampshire is the setting for this book and it is a great canvas for her story. Kiss the Moon is a great read and I highly recommend it. Have a couple of hankies available because you will need them, but it's worth it!
September 9, 2020
Engaging story about a plane crash that happened forty fives years before in New Hampshire. Penelope thought she'd found the crash site whilst lost, it was dark, she was cold and hungry. One day on she doubted her view of the plane. Reporters and family of the lost got involved with the tale wanting to unravel the facts for themselves. The small town has inhabitants in turmoil, the Sinclair's, who's son was missing since the crash along with his girlfriend are landowners and corporate giants, the girlfriend a child of the town.
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February 4, 2020This was a great story/mystery with a bit of romance
But I didn't really love the characters. Everyone lying to loved ones and plotting things I KNEW would just come out later, making things worse in the long run. Then all the sudden the mc's were in love.... I just didn't get it. maybe im just not that forgiving. That just my opinion. The actual story/mystery was pretty great though. I would definitely recommend this book.
But I didn't really love the characters. Everyone lying to loved ones and plotting things I KNEW would just come out later, making things worse in the long run. Then all the sudden the mc's were in love.... I just didn't get it. maybe im just not that forgiving. That just my opinion. The actual story/mystery was pretty great though. I would definitely recommend this book.
February 11, 2021
Interesting story but bummed by the language
First off I generally enjoy reading Carla's books and this story was good. But I can't remember reading one with so much cussing. The word generally used was God 's name in vain. I'm sorry but that's one word I can't abide. And the liberal use of it really turned me off this book . Not sure when or if I'll read another if the cussing progresses in other storylines.
First off I generally enjoy reading Carla's books and this story was good. But I can't remember reading one with so much cussing. The word generally used was God 's name in vain. I'm sorry but that's one word I can't abide. And the liberal use of it really turned me off this book . Not sure when or if I'll read another if the cussing progresses in other storylines.
July 30, 2020
Captivating Mystery
I’ve read many of Carla Neggers’ series books, but none of her stand alone. I’m glad I gave this a try - excellent mystery! There’s plenty of chemistry between Penelope and Wyatt, lots of twists and turns, strong personalities, and a few quirky characters. All in all, this is an excellent read!
I’ve read many of Carla Neggers’ series books, but none of her stand alone. I’m glad I gave this a try - excellent mystery! There’s plenty of chemistry between Penelope and Wyatt, lots of twists and turns, strong personalities, and a few quirky characters. All in all, this is an excellent read!
November 4, 2021
I really enjoyed this mystery novel written by Carla Neggars. Unlike many modern mysteries, this novel didn’t have to resort to violence and sex to keep the reader engaged. The author’s writing style and the intriguing plot along with interesting characters achieved that. I really was caught up in this story of an independent woman caught up in a decades old mystery.
June 29, 2024
This book takes place in small town New Hampshire, which is the first thing I found entertaining about it. There are some great eccentric characters. The romance plot is very slow burn and almost secondary to the mystery plot. Neither plot resolved until the very end, and i enjoyed the reading journey.
November 1, 2019
Wow!!! Terrific twists!!
I love Carla's books and this one was not a disappointment!! Storyline that keeps you turning pages, characters of every sort, struggles, mystery, and a few good twists! Great book!
I love Carla's books and this one was not a disappointment!! Storyline that keeps you turning pages, characters of every sort, struggles, mystery, and a few good twists! Great book!
March 20, 2020
Enjoyable
Lies, good intentions, intrigue, suspense, quirkiness, a scandal, a missing treasure and more. Could have done without the bad language. There wasn’t too much, but it didn’t add anything to the story.
Lies, good intentions, intrigue, suspense, quirkiness, a scandal, a missing treasure and more. Could have done without the bad language. There wasn’t too much, but it didn’t add anything to the story.
August 11, 2023
Such a great romantic thriller! I got this book for free and I loved it and couldn’t put it down. The crimes, romance, mysteries, adventures, etc all in this book are addicting and I was always invested in what would happen next!
November 20, 2023
Love Carla’s books!
Just enough mystery and a little romance but it’s the locations that she describes that fills your head and heart. It’s like taking a vacation and meeting new people and getting lost in their story.
Just enough mystery and a little romance but it’s the locations that she describes that fills your head and heart. It’s like taking a vacation and meeting new people and getting lost in their story.
November 29, 2023
Kiss the Moon
I haven't read one of Carla Neggers books for quit awhile, but I'm very glad I found this one. Great story & at times I felt like I was in that part of our country. Kept me glued to this story. Fantastic as always. THANKS
I haven't read one of Carla Neggers books for quit awhile, but I'm very glad I found this one. Great story & at times I felt like I was in that part of our country. Kept me glued to this story. Fantastic as always. THANKS
April 6, 2024
PERFECT BOOK
I have loved Carla Neggers' books since the first one I picked up and this one was no exception. Hermits, lost diamonds, a foundling, and love. Throw in some mystery. Wow, perfect book!
I have loved Carla Neggers' books since the first one I picked up and this one was no exception. Hermits, lost diamonds, a foundling, and love. Throw in some mystery. Wow, perfect book!
February 22, 2018
Loved this book and recommend it as a must read. It includes romance and suspense in a contemporary setting. Penelope Chestnut is a little spitfire and I loved her character.
April 3, 2018
My first read by this author. It's suspenseful, romantic, and intriguing. I did figure out part of the mystery about halfway through the book, but there's a nice surprising twist in the end!
January 13, 2019
Une histoire presque cousue de fil blanc et qui souffre de longueurs au début de l'histoire mais la lecture reste agréable.
June 27, 2019
I truly enjoyed reading Kiss The Moon! Refreshing, romance and a mystery!
November 8, 2019
Mystery 45
Great chacters, good plot, plenty of action to keep pages turning to a satisfactory ending with all loose ends explained.
Great chacters, good plot, plenty of action to keep pages turning to a satisfactory ending with all loose ends explained.
November 22, 2019
Nice mix of romance and suspense - without too much sex or bloody, goriness.
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December 2, 2019Good adventure & mystery story combined with romance and suspense!
February 29, 2020
Plane found in the woods
Another one of her fast read and fast paced. Penelope always seemed to get her self in trouble according to her father. Excellent a five star book.
Another one of her fast read and fast paced. Penelope always seemed to get her self in trouble according to her father. Excellent a five star book.
May 13, 2020
Interesting story that kept my interest the whole way through.
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