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Cold Ridge/U.S. Marshals #2
Night's Landing
Archaeologist Sarah Dunnemore is prepared for anything when she returns to her family home in Night’s Landing, Tennesseeanything except the news that her twin brother, Rob, has just been seriously wounded by a sniper in Central Park. She rushes to New York to be with him, only to come up against no-nonsense Nate Winter, also wounded in the attack.
As a deputy U.S. marshal Nate is the best, but he’s willing to break the rules to track down the would-be killer. Nate believes the official investigation is going in the wrong direction, especially when he learns that Sarah is like a surrogate daughter to her Night’s Landing neighbour - none other than the president of the United States.
When Nate suspects that Sarah has held back crucial information he follows her, because he will let nothing – neither his and Sarah’s growing attraction for each other, nor the mounting danger they face – stand in the way of the truth.
But in a place filled with betrayal, greed and long-held secrets, truth is guarded with a deadly vengeance.
As a deputy U.S. marshal Nate is the best, but he’s willing to break the rules to track down the would-be killer. Nate believes the official investigation is going in the wrong direction, especially when he learns that Sarah is like a surrogate daughter to her Night’s Landing neighbour - none other than the president of the United States.
When Nate suspects that Sarah has held back crucial information he follows her, because he will let nothing – neither his and Sarah’s growing attraction for each other, nor the mounting danger they face – stand in the way of the truth.
But in a place filled with betrayal, greed and long-held secrets, truth is guarded with a deadly vengeance.
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 8, 2004
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Carla Neggers
143 books1,606 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.
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January 18, 2018
Awesome series! a well written series with interesting characters which was also very well developed (paperback!)
October 17, 2018
I’m not new to Carla Naggers stories and I usually like them. Some of them more, some of them less but I’m generally okay with her writing. Night's Landing is of the books from this author that I truly enjoyed.
One of the reasons are the likeable characters. This applies to both, the main hero and heroine and to the exceptional secondary characters. Sarah and Nate are three-dimensional, fascinating characters that are very easy to attach to. But these are Rob, Juliet and Ethan who I truly fall for. I can’t wait to read their books. And I think that may also like Nate’s sisters stories.
The suspense part is also really nice. It’s starts with an earthquake – Nate and Rob, the US marshals, being shot by a sniper in the Central Park. It quickly turns out that there may be someone after Dunnemore family, not only for Rob but also for his twin sister Sarah. The fact that she is like a surrogate daughter to the President can’t go unnoticed. I really enjoyed the intrigue and follow all the twists – some of them truly unpredictable.
The romance part is also okay with me. Sarah and Nate definitely feel something for each other. I’m glad that they don’t push too hard after all and try to take it all slowly. It makes things more believable.
As I said, I am really curious of the stories of the other characters.
One of the reasons are the likeable characters. This applies to both, the main hero and heroine and to the exceptional secondary characters. Sarah and Nate are three-dimensional, fascinating characters that are very easy to attach to. But these are Rob, Juliet and Ethan who I truly fall for. I can’t wait to read their books. And I think that may also like Nate’s sisters stories.
The suspense part is also really nice. It’s starts with an earthquake – Nate and Rob, the US marshals, being shot by a sniper in the Central Park. It quickly turns out that there may be someone after Dunnemore family, not only for Rob but also for his twin sister Sarah. The fact that she is like a surrogate daughter to the President can’t go unnoticed. I really enjoyed the intrigue and follow all the twists – some of them truly unpredictable.
The romance part is also okay with me. Sarah and Nate definitely feel something for each other. I’m glad that they don’t push too hard after all and try to take it all slowly. It makes things more believable.
As I said, I am really curious of the stories of the other characters.
December 1, 2017
This one started off a little slow but quickly picked up its pace. I look forward to reading the others in this series.
October 19, 2010
Night's Landing was a quick read for all the right reasons: engrossing, exciting, and mysterious, which were all sustained from start to finish. A romantic suspense that is driven by appealing characters who are integral to the story. There are no bystanders or "wasted" moments; every event counts and is relevant to the plot.
The trigger moment occurs at the beginning with a sniper's bullet that targets two U.S. marshals. One of which happens to be a friend of the President. Is it a random act of violence? Or is it by design, and if so why? What starts off as a seemingly ordinary investigation for Deputy Nate Winter (one of the men shot at) becomes a much deeper mystery. His partner Deputy Rob Dunnemore is seriously injured in the attack and he takes it upon himself to look after Rob's twin sister, Sarah. A responsibility that takes on more seriousness when she receives a threatening letter. Soon, it becomes clear that the many "coincidences" of random events and meetings are part of a deliberate and deadly agenda of someone dangerous.
The urgency in the story never falters and neither did its appeal. Sarah Dunnemore may be historical archaeologist with a Ph.d whose occupation does not put her in daily risk, she is far from weak. Although she is unprepared for a threat on her life and her family, her intelligence becomes her strength that is evident during danger. She does not need saving or protection but becomes more of a partner to Nate. Quite different from Sarah, is Nate, an experienced U.S. marshal who is used to danger and used to rejecting relationships and romance because of it. He cannot see himself devoted to a relationship when much of his life deals with danger. Although his mutual attraction to Sarah exist from the moment they meet, he is unsure of how to proceed. Romance aside, the duty to protect is ingrained in him, which he has no trouble projecting on Sarah. As danger looms and the stakes rises, Sarah shows she is capable of protecting herself and Nate trusts her to do so. She earns his trust, his respect and his love.
There are other characters who are also appealing and are important to the story. Their presence are not only meaningful but are developed in such a way that an extension is natural and desired. As part of a series, after finishing one story you want to pick up another one to see where the characters are now.
The story was interesting from a combination of things: secrecy, a mystery, a past, and a prominent figure with ties to the Dunnemore family. What you get is a an enjoyable and engrossing read and I am anticipating more novels from this author.
The trigger moment occurs at the beginning with a sniper's bullet that targets two U.S. marshals. One of which happens to be a friend of the President. Is it a random act of violence? Or is it by design, and if so why? What starts off as a seemingly ordinary investigation for Deputy Nate Winter (one of the men shot at) becomes a much deeper mystery. His partner Deputy Rob Dunnemore is seriously injured in the attack and he takes it upon himself to look after Rob's twin sister, Sarah. A responsibility that takes on more seriousness when she receives a threatening letter. Soon, it becomes clear that the many "coincidences" of random events and meetings are part of a deliberate and deadly agenda of someone dangerous.
The urgency in the story never falters and neither did its appeal. Sarah Dunnemore may be historical archaeologist with a Ph.d whose occupation does not put her in daily risk, she is far from weak. Although she is unprepared for a threat on her life and her family, her intelligence becomes her strength that is evident during danger. She does not need saving or protection but becomes more of a partner to Nate. Quite different from Sarah, is Nate, an experienced U.S. marshal who is used to danger and used to rejecting relationships and romance because of it. He cannot see himself devoted to a relationship when much of his life deals with danger. Although his mutual attraction to Sarah exist from the moment they meet, he is unsure of how to proceed. Romance aside, the duty to protect is ingrained in him, which he has no trouble projecting on Sarah. As danger looms and the stakes rises, Sarah shows she is capable of protecting herself and Nate trusts her to do so. She earns his trust, his respect and his love.
There are other characters who are also appealing and are important to the story. Their presence are not only meaningful but are developed in such a way that an extension is natural and desired. As part of a series, after finishing one story you want to pick up another one to see where the characters are now.
The story was interesting from a combination of things: secrecy, a mystery, a past, and a prominent figure with ties to the Dunnemore family. What you get is a an enjoyable and engrossing read and I am anticipating more novels from this author.
March 1, 2017
U.S. Marshalls Rob Dunnemore and Nate Winter are shot by a sniper in Central Park. Rob is seriously injured. When his twin sister, Sarah, arrives in NYC Nate learns they are neighbors and friends of the President who comes from TN and that their parents are diplomats currently on a Commission in Amsterdam. Can the shooting have been intentional, related to their task force or their family connections? Nate intends to stick close to Sarah and dig deeper. Secrets in TN may be coming to the surface and associations from the past have hidden motives.
There are side characters that have reason to be involved but could be potential lead characters in future volumes. We get a glimpse of their backgrounds and personalities here. I liked the way we see things from varying perspectives and agendas and how they converge. Better than the first book. Looking forward to more in the series
There are side characters that have reason to be involved but could be potential lead characters in future volumes. We get a glimpse of their backgrounds and personalities here. I liked the way we see things from varying perspectives and agendas and how they converge. Better than the first book. Looking forward to more in the series
July 29, 2016
Not one of Neggers's best efforts: the plot's a hot mess, with so many subplots that the central characters and their romance don't shine.
April 15, 2019
3.5 Stars
Not bad, a little slow after the initial shooting, but perhaps that also has to do with parts of the book being set in the South where things are slower paced and parts are in New York with throw backs to Amsterdam. It begins with a shooting in Central Park. We learn that in a very convoluted way, the shooting in the park ties to one thing. Of course what that is doesn't come out until close to the end of the book, but you get hints here and there with no concrete "what does the individual want?" What throws things off is there is another tangent going on, which is how Ethan comes in. He was an interesting character along with Juliet. Perhaps a future book so this one is setting the stage. Ethan is looking into the murder of his wife. He knows that somehow it ties into the Dunnemores, but not the why / how of it. Then there is Janssen and he links Ethan to the Dunnemores, and Amsterdam where the parents are currently "working". Janssen has his own agenda with the Dunnemores, but again, no real tie to Nate and Sarah's storyline. It is just another thing that confuses the situation and throws off who is responsibile for the shooting and if Sarah will be targeted next. And poor Rob. This wasn't really his story, but caught in the middle. I cannot say that this was a romance, but there was that. It was definitely more of a suspense / intrigue thing what with the Dunnemores being friends with the president. I have to agree with another reviewer that the romance part felt kind of secondary. You knew Nate and Sarah would get together, but there was more emphasis on figuring out who the shooter was and his reasons for the shooting. That isn't to say that I did not enjoy the story or its twists and subplots, but definitely more going on than what was expected and still leaves you with questions such as "who is the president's real parents" and why was he left on the Poe's doorstep. I also feel like I missed something without having read the Winter sisters book. Perhaps a step back before I can step forward is needed, but I do hope that Ethan's story is told along with Rob's.
Not bad, a little slow after the initial shooting, but perhaps that also has to do with parts of the book being set in the South where things are slower paced and parts are in New York with throw backs to Amsterdam. It begins with a shooting in Central Park. We learn that in a very convoluted way, the shooting in the park ties to one thing. Of course what that is doesn't come out until close to the end of the book, but you get hints here and there with no concrete "what does the individual want?" What throws things off is there is another tangent going on, which is how Ethan comes in. He was an interesting character along with Juliet. Perhaps a future book so this one is setting the stage. Ethan is looking into the murder of his wife. He knows that somehow it ties into the Dunnemores, but not the why / how of it. Then there is Janssen and he links Ethan to the Dunnemores, and Amsterdam where the parents are currently "working". Janssen has his own agenda with the Dunnemores, but again, no real tie to Nate and Sarah's storyline. It is just another thing that confuses the situation and throws off who is responsibile for the shooting and if Sarah will be targeted next. And poor Rob. This wasn't really his story, but caught in the middle. I cannot say that this was a romance, but there was that. It was definitely more of a suspense / intrigue thing what with the Dunnemores being friends with the president. I have to agree with another reviewer that the romance part felt kind of secondary. You knew Nate and Sarah would get together, but there was more emphasis on figuring out who the shooter was and his reasons for the shooting. That isn't to say that I did not enjoy the story or its twists and subplots, but definitely more going on than what was expected and still leaves you with questions such as "who is the president's real parents" and why was he left on the Poe's doorstep. I also feel like I missed something without having read the Winter sisters book. Perhaps a step back before I can step forward is needed, but I do hope that Ethan's story is told along with Rob's.
September 14, 2023
Night's Landing, adalah novel yang menggabungkan unsur misteri, intrik & romansa dalam suasana kota kecil. Ceritanya mengikuti Olivia Frost, seorang pedagang seni, saat dia kembali ke kota Knights Bridge yang menawan untuk menetap di tanah milik kakeknya. Sesampainya di sana, dia terjerat dalam serangkaian misteri & mendapati dirinya tertarik pada Dylan McCaffrey yang penuh teka-teki.
Gaya penulisannya menarik, menciptakan kesan tempat & suasana yang jelas di kota Knights Bridge. Sementara itu, narasinya dengan mulus memadukan romansa yang berkembang antara Olivia & Dylan dengan misteri yang terkuak. Yang ternyata, cerita ini berlapis-lapis sampai-sampai membuatku terus menebak-nebak.
Sedangkan, untuk semua karakternya memiliki keunikan & motivasinya sendiri. Suspense romantis antara Olivia dan Dylan menambah kedalaman emosional pada narasinya. Misteri & rahasia kota menambah unsur suspense dan makin intrik.
Kecepatan novel ini seimbang antara perkembangan elemen romantis & misteri yang terungkap secara bertahap. Penulis dengan terampil merangkai alur cerita yang berbeda, menciptakan cerita yang kohesif dan juga menarik.
Namun, aku merasa unsur romantisnya lebih menonjol daripada unsur suspense. Selain itu, unsur misterinya juga tidak serumit atau sekuat seperti novel lainnya.
Gaya penulisannya menarik, menciptakan kesan tempat & suasana yang jelas di kota Knights Bridge. Sementara itu, narasinya dengan mulus memadukan romansa yang berkembang antara Olivia & Dylan dengan misteri yang terkuak. Yang ternyata, cerita ini berlapis-lapis sampai-sampai membuatku terus menebak-nebak.
Sedangkan, untuk semua karakternya memiliki keunikan & motivasinya sendiri. Suspense romantis antara Olivia dan Dylan menambah kedalaman emosional pada narasinya. Misteri & rahasia kota menambah unsur suspense dan makin intrik.
Kecepatan novel ini seimbang antara perkembangan elemen romantis & misteri yang terungkap secara bertahap. Penulis dengan terampil merangkai alur cerita yang berbeda, menciptakan cerita yang kohesif dan juga menarik.
Namun, aku merasa unsur romantisnya lebih menonjol daripada unsur suspense. Selain itu, unsur misterinya juga tidak serumit atau sekuat seperti novel lainnya.
August 4, 2018
Sarah Dunnemore has just returned to her family home in Tennessee when she gets news that her twin brother, Rob, has been seriously wounded in a sniper shooting in Central Park. She rushes to New York to be with him, only to come up against his no-nonsense partner. Deputy U.S. Marshal Nate Winter is the best, and he believes the official investigation is going in the wrong direction—especially when he learns that Sarah is extremely close to her family’s famous neighbor: the president of the United States. Nate follows Sarah back to Night’s Landing because he’s determined to uncover the truth, and he will let nothing—not his and Sarah’s growing attraction for each other, not the mounting danger they face—stand in his way.
Great mystery - had a little too much romance for me but loved the mystery plot! The ending surprised me! I have read several of Carl Neggers' books. Will be reading more for sure!
Great mystery - had a little too much romance for me but loved the mystery plot! The ending surprised me! I have read several of Carl Neggers' books. Will be reading more for sure!
June 20, 2017
Archaeologist Sarah Dunnemore is taking a break from work at home in Tennessee when she hears that her twin brother Rob has been shot by a sniper in New York. She rushes to be with him, only to find herself embroiled in a mystery that stretches from New York to Tennessee and even to the White House. Nate Winter, who was injured in the same shooting, finds himself watching out for Sarah while trying to connect the dots between Sarah, Rob and their Tennessee neighbor, who happens to be the current President of the United States. Nate has to figure out if Sarah is a potential victim or suspect.
April 5, 2020
An interesting concept. A descendant of Poe becomes president of the USA, and the neighbor, a PhD of history gets, unknowingly mixed up in some strange happenings that go back to before she was even born. Of course she falls for the US Marshal that is protecting her, as he falls for her.
A good story with some good twist and turns and a seemingly weak woman saves the day!
A good story with some good twist and turns and a seemingly weak woman saves the day!
December 19, 2020
My first book by this author, and she seemed to spend a lot of time reminding the reader about previous stories and characters. The plot was thin and unlikely. I liked the characters, and maybe would have liked the author more if I'd read the first books. But I don't know that I'll give her another chance.
September 12, 2021
I needed an escape and this book fit the bill. Unfortunately, I didn’t find Neggers’ characters or their interpersonal connections very convincing. Even though the plot was fairly compelling, it felt as though the author was constantly striving to create situations and interactions that rang true (which they often didn’t).
October 12, 2022
It’s been years since I read a book by Neggers and I think I enjoyed this one more than the last. There was suspense and drama and some romance, altogether pretty good. This is not exactly my favorite genre, I prefer less federal agent type stuff, but it was a good read.
August 31, 2025
Exciting multi-player story of a family who lived close to current President's family home and were pulled into a crazy scheme to take advantage of him. Almost as many selfish crazy crooks as good stable folks just unfortunate enough to be close to the loser criminals.
September 15, 2025
Such bad writing, and plot always going in circles with repeating language. Neggers wanted this book to be suspenseful but it's one of the worst mystery I've ever read. Very weak and unnecessary ending. Not impressed at all. I don't understand the high rating.
October 4, 2017
NIGHT'S LANDING
Interesting romantic suspense thriller, second book I have read by Carla Neggers - good descriptive writing. I could have done with less on the snakes though.
Interesting romantic suspense thriller, second book I have read by Carla Neggers - good descriptive writing. I could have done with less on the snakes though.
October 14, 2017
Excellent!
I loved reading this book! It has excitement, twists and turns, likable characters, and a good ending! I recommend reading it.
I loved reading this book! It has excitement, twists and turns, likable characters, and a good ending! I recommend reading it.
October 21, 2017
Good story
I felt like this started a little slow, but picked up nicely and had like of twists and turns that made for a great read
I felt like this started a little slow, but picked up nicely and had like of twists and turns that made for a great read
December 18, 2017
Exciting read, loved the mystery of it all
May 24, 2018
Revew
My first book by Carla Neggers. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Got into it and could not quit reading. Full of surprises and suspence.
My first book by Carla Neggers. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Got into it and could not quit reading. Full of surprises and suspence.
February 28, 2019
Book a page turner, but it dragged
February 14, 2020
I like this series, it's a little light on the romance side of things for me but still very enjoyable, the suspense aspect is really well done though and I love the locations.
January 1, 2022
Not bad at all.
Recommended: 👍
Recommended: 👍
August 10, 2022
Can't wait to get the next book in this series. Each one gets better & better
December 27, 2023
En typisk Harlequin - lite spänning, lite kärlek. I övrigt inte mycket att skriva om.
May 30, 2022
As expected, Carla Neggers leads us through a mystery and includes old and new friends. Love!
February 20, 2017
I love the way she intertwines her characters from one book to the next It's like revisiting family.
December 5, 2024
Sarah Dunnemore's twin brother Rob, who is a U.S. Marshal and his partner Nate are both attacked by a sniper in Central Park. After visiting, Sarah heads back to her family home in Tennessee. Nate, suspecting that Sarah is holding something back around the situation after finding out about her close friendship with the president, follows her to the home in Night's Landing. As more comes to light around her family, the president, and the shooting, the heat between Sarah and Nate begins to burn hotter.
This was an ok and quick read. I will say, the start of the book post shooting was a bit slow, and there were a lot of different plots that were jumped between. I didn't really figure out where it was going, which is a perk when I read a thriller book. The romance part was a bit much for me, so that could have been toned down a bit. I would love to know if Neggers has other suspenseful novels with less romance. If so, sign me up!
This was an ok and quick read. I will say, the start of the book post shooting was a bit slow, and there were a lot of different plots that were jumped between. I didn't really figure out where it was going, which is a perk when I read a thriller book. The romance part was a bit much for me, so that could have been toned down a bit. I would love to know if Neggers has other suspenseful novels with less romance. If so, sign me up!
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