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83rd out of 208 books
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Under the Cajun Moon
What Secrets Can Be Found by the Light of the Cajun Moon?
New Orleans may be the "Big Easy," but nothing about it was ever easy for international business etiquette expert Chloe Ledet. She moved away years ago, leaving her parents and their famous French Quarter restaurant behind. But when she hears that her father has been shot, she races home to be by his side and to hand...more
New Orleans may be the "Big Easy," but nothing about it was ever easy for international business etiquette expert Chloe Ledet. She moved away years ago, leaving her parents and their famous French Quarter restaurant behind. But when she hears that her father has been shot, she races home to be by his side and to hand...more
Paperback, 332 pages
Published
September 1st 2009
by Harvest House Publishers
(first published August 13th 2009)
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Etiquette expert Chloe Leget thought she had escaped her parents and their French Quarter restaurant and built a life for herself. When her father is shot, she is called back down to New Orleans. Instead of rushing to the hospital, her father's lawyer requests her signature on some documents. When she awakes the next morning, she finds herself framed for murder and just a "follow the recipe" clue. Joined by Travis, a quirky Cajun guy, Chloe must put together the ingredients of her father's recip...more
What a great random find! This story has it all...action, history, romance, CAJUNS, delicious-sounding food, rich festive music, culture, beautiful peaceful scenery, CAJUNS, crime, punishment,faith, humor... Mindy Starns Clark managed to stick a lot of central human themes into one story and make it flow in a way that you can't help but get absorbed in it. There were a lot of pieces where she divulges a lot of information and some parts that could have used more editing, but I didn't mind that....more
A faith based story of a young woman (an expert on good manners and protocol) who returns to her hometown of New Orleans when she learns that her father, a world-famous chef, has been shot. Upon her return, she is framed for the murder of his lawyer, so she attempts to find out why. An interesting story with a strong message of faith (while not being "preachy") as she comes to terms with her dysfunctional childhood, begins to repair the tenuous ties with her self-centered mother, solves the myst...more
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Cute book. Christian fiction, so you don't have to skip sex scenes, and there's some talk of trusting in God, but it wasn't overpowering the story or anything. Suspensful with some nice twists. My only real exposure to Cajun culture has been through "The Water Boy" movie, so it was nice to see a respectful glimpse. Lot's about the city of New Orleans which has always fascinated me. the book goes back and forth between a historical time and the present, and the main character in the historical ti...more
When I read Whispers of The Bayou I became a fan of Mindy Starns Clark. This book was just as interesting. I absolutely loved the links between present day and historical France/founding of New Orleans. I am an avid fan of history and Mindy did a wonderful job of incorporating facts into this story. To be honest, I think I enjoyed Jacques' part of the novel more than Chloe's! Very good read, it took me a while to get through it which is unusual for me. Though I would blame myself and by busy sch...more
I've always loved southeastern Lousiana and southern Mississippi where I grew up. Rarely do I find an author that can put the details down that I've experienced living in the south, but Mindy has done so.
It's a great story and a great storyteller. I didn't see the end coming. It was my first of Clark's books but I went from it to two more in quick succession.
It's a great story and a great storyteller. I didn't see the end coming. It was my first of Clark's books but I went from it to two more in quick succession.
The story was a very enjoyable one. I liked the mystery, the historical aspect, and the tiny bit of romance. What bugged me was the preachy parts. It seemed as if scripture and God showed up in the middle of the book (although God had been mentioned once before), and it didn't add to the story. If you can read around those parts, it was an enjoyable book.
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I enjoyed this book. It is well written. I liked how it went between the past and present and intertwined those stories. There was a little too much romance, but it wasn't unbearable. The mystery was good and kept me guessing. It wasn't one that I solved right away. More character development would have been nice, but that is me being nit picky. I also enjoyed how the mystery seemed decently realistic. It's a good read and worth picking up from the library.
This was a good who did it that had me guessing for awhile. One thing that did had me confused at first that it went from "now" times to back to the 1700's and at first I didn't understand where the author was going but the more I got into the book the more I understood why she was having us go back into the past. This was my first time from reading from this author and I would read from her again.
I have read almost all of the books by Mindy, first the series (which were fun) then another stand-alone. I like the idea of stand-alone books and these certainly do the trick. This one is filled with mystery, intrigue and the interesting history of New Orleans, among other things. I enjoyed each heart-pounding moment.
This book was good. It was easy reading. I did have it figured out right from the begining who did it. I wasn't aware when I started reading that this was a Christian writer. That was interesting how she incorporated that into the book. Overall it was good. I will probably read something else by this other before I make a final judgement.
A Christian mystery set in New Orleans, and a winner of an AFCW award. I don't read a lot of mysteries because I love slower paced drama and character development, but this was a fun, engaging romp around Cajun country that kept me engaged to the end.
A friend of mine told me about this book. I was hesitate at first, but was soon sucked in. Being that I am from the areas in the ook. It was a breath of fresh air hearing about some of the true history of southern Louisiana mixed in with the fiction. It is not usually my genre of fiction that I enjoy, but I could not put this book down. Loved it!
Borrowed from Stacy, good book with a bit of suspense by Mindy Starns Clark. It switched back and forth between modern day and a story line from France in the late 1700's. Took me a few chapters to adjust to different story lines but got into it and they came together toward the end of the book.
Good book, very interesting read about Cajun country and its ways. My sister lives in the deep South of Cajun country (we were raised in north Louisiana). The author did a great job of bringing the book to an end. I do enjoy her books. This is the second one I have read.
I really like this author and she writes a couple of different series. This one had me wondering who was trust worthy or who was not. And I love that the author can tell her stories with no bad language or sex!
Jul 26, 2011
Leah Campbell
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Sue, after the trouble I had getting into it, it did turn out to be really good. I knew there would be something surpirsing in the tie-in to the 1700's French history besides just the origin of the treasure.
I absolutely LOVED Under the Cajun Moon. I loved the intertwining of the past and the present. I loved the setting and the characters. I could not stop reading till the end. And it was a satisfying believable ending. What more could a reader ask for?
The New Orleans references were good; just not enough. Takes place mainly in the bayou. It is a fun kind of mystery with a romance thrown in for good measure. Another beach read...'nuff said.
Excellent combo of mystery, suspense, romance and some Jesus. Chloe returns to New Orleans to visit her father who has been shot. Teams up with Travis to find out what really happened.
FYI this is a Christian based book. I thought it had good development of its characters and story line. Faith in God is part of the story, but not overbearing. Overall a good read.
I loved this book. I could not put it down...shows you to trust and have faith in others even though your situations tell you not too. I cant wait to read another one of her books!!
LOVED IT! This was a perfect mystery/romance book. Chloe is framed for murder and seems to have only one person to turn to. Short but fulfilling. Plus I love Cajuns and their accents, so that didn't hurt anything.
This book had everything - romance, history, mild suspense, mystery. I liked this author's mystery writing better than Terri Blackstock's. I would like to also read Whispers of the Bayou.
The historical stuff was great, just felt she tried to make this book appealing to all readers - mystery, romance, religious, historical.
I loved this book! Mystery/suspense with romance. It was clean, easy to read, and I liked the characters. You should read it ☺.
Awesome book, I was drawn into a story, that left me guessing until the end, and took me for a ride I will not forget!!!
It was a great novel I already love Mindy and this book was one her best.Full of mystery love and action awesome.
Fast moving mystery with romance and intrigue. Leaves you wanting to learn more about New Orleans and Cajun country.
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A former singer and stand-up comedian, Mindy lives with her husband and two teenage daughters near Valley Forge, PA. She enjoys speaking to churches, civic groups, and libraries across the country. Her unique blend of humor and insight make her an audience favorite.
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