Shades of Twilight

In this novel linda howard explores not only the intricate family and societal ties in a rural southern community but also the emotions and vulnerabilities of a young girl. Roanna the heroine in this book starts out as an insecure 7 year old who had just lost her parents. As a result she goes to live with her grandmother, and two cousines jessie and webb. As she grows she finds disaproval at every turns thus becomes a shy, akward tomboy, with a case ove hero worship/love for her older cousine Webb. Unfortunately, while he is kind to her, he is atracyted to thaeir other cousine Jessie, who is not very nice, as is revealed later. Roanna's feelings for Webb set off a series of events that result in Webb leaving for several years and jessie murdered. Because Webb left Roanna went through a change and withdrew from her family and friends, until she convinced Webb to come back. He did come back, to try and find out what had changed Roanna so much. He tried to fix his relation ship with her and the rest of his family, all the while, trying to find out who killed Jessie and was now trying to kill him and Roanna. This book is a thoroly good book. I was caught up in it from page one. The twists and turns and surprise ending earns it a place as a great mystery, but the skill with wich the characters were portrayed, add a new dimention. Aside from that my favorite part was how well Ms. Howard expressed Roanna's vulnerabilities and her complex relationship within her family and with Web. If there were a higher rating than 5 stars i would give it to this book.

I loved this story. I am surprised that it did not have a perfect 5 star rating. This is my second Linda Howard book, and it will most definately NOT be my last. This is a story about Roanna and Webb. They are distant second cousins. 7 year old Roanna is left orphaned when her parents die in a car accident. She comes to live with her grandmother at Davencourt, her families rich estate. She does not feel welcome by her family, they treat her as if she is not wanted, but only Webb is there to protect her and make her feel safe.Roanna grows up developing a huge crush on Webb and practically worships him. She tries out her burgeoning feelings for him in a kiss that sets of a cataclysim of events. Webb and his wife Jessie,Roanna's other cousin, have a fight and threaten each other with divorce. That very night,Jessie ends up dead.Everyone in the family blames Webb, even though the police have no evidence of the fact. He feels no support from anyone and he takes off to start a new life. Spirited Roanna having lost Webb, the only person who ever made her feel worthy, is at a loss. She hides inside her self. Ceasing to care about anyone or anything. Ten years pass, and Roanna grows older, gone is the hoydenish teenager,and in her place is a quiet and sophisticated young woman. At her grandmothers request, Roanna goes off to find Webb. Her grandmother wants to make peace with him before she dies. Webb is surprised when he first sees Roanna all grown up. Gone was the spirited girl with adoring eyes, in her place was a woman with no outward signs of emotion. He feels strong emotions for her, and is upset with the way she is all closed up to him. All withdrawn from everything. Unable to resist her anymore, he takes Roanna and spends a night with her filled with love and passion. Roanna still loves Webb, but does not believe that he could actually love her back. She believes that he will go back to Davencourt for the estate and money, but never for her.Webb is drawn to Roanna and desperately wants to see her the way she was. Laughing and smiling again. He returns because of her. Unfortunately, someone wants him dead. They make attempts at his and Roannas life. Webb has to make Roanna see that he loves her for her and at the same time find out who is threatening thier lives.I loved this book. I especially loved the romance and love between Roanna and Webb. She gave him unconditional love. He gave her the love back, he was so kind and gentle with her. You could feel that he was very concerned with her health and well bieng as well. This was a great novel. I recommend it to anyone who loves a good romantic read. There was some mystery in this book that was good too.

I can't believe that I almost didn't buy this book. What a loss that would've been. 'Shades of Twilight' is another good book by LH. With its combination of Love, passion, mystery and scandal you have one great book. The climax at the end of the story will floor you with shock. The romance between Roanna and Webb will make you believe that good things do come to those who wait. Sit down, grab a glass of iced tea and get ready for one roller coaster ride that you will never forget! Two other books by Linda Howard you will have to read is 'Dream Man' and 'After the Night'.Keep the oxygen tank handy.

SHADES OF TWILIGHT is the story of Roanna Davenport and Webb Tallant. Theirs is a love that took years to finally roam free. At first is was a simple crush Roanna had for Webb, her second cousin who's always treated like a sister. Years later, Webb is married to Roanna's mean spirited cousin, Jess. On one fateful day with one fateful kiss, Roanna and Webb sizzled and Jess is murdered. Though found innocent of her death, Webb is angered and hurt at his family's accusations and suspicions. He leaves the heritage he has been breed for and vows never to return leaving behind a shattered and heartbroken Roanna. Ten years later, at the request of her grandmother, Roanna set out to bring Webb back. They meet once again and that very night the passion that had been sparked that day so long ago explodes. But soon it becomes evident that someone is out to destroy their blossoming love. This book is filled with incest, murder, suspense, and best of all, a steamy, passionate and long awaited love. This is another fabulous book written by Linda Howard. You'll love it. Trust me!

This was my second Linda Howard book. I figured, no way could she outdo the passionate fire of "After the Night" but by Gum she did! Not only was it steamy and sexy, but also the characters were real. Usually I read about a strong, bold woman who is very self confident and eventually falls in love with the hero. I loved the fact that Roanna was helplessly, hopelessly in love with Webb from the outset and that she suffered from self-doubt like we real women do. Webb was an awesome hero. I loved the way he protected Roanna even when he doesn't quite trust her. Many times when I finish reading a book I'm left with the feeling that the characters would have done just as well with anyone, but in "Shades of Twilight" the only man for Roanna was Webb Tallant, and the only woman in the world for Webb was Roanna Davenport.