Paradise County

Written by Karen Robards

Narrated by Vida Vasaitis

One of the most popular voices in women’s fiction” (Newsweek), Karen Robards delivers another electrifying national bestseller with this story of unexpected attraction and evil that lurks beneath a bit of Southern splendor.

Left bankrupt after her billionaire father’s sudden death, Alexandra Haywood returns to Shelby County, Kentucky—that bit of Southern splendor known as Paradise County—to sell the family’s magnificent horse farm. Part of her mission is to fire Joe Welch, the sexy, stubborn farm manager who worked hard for the Haywoods while raising his children. But Joe refuses to be fired, and he and Alex clash. They also fall for each other—hard. Just as their attraction flares, a shocking murder with ties to the past rocks the county—and cuts close to home when Joe’s teenage son, Eli, and Alex’s wild-spirited younger sister, Neely, vanish. Now, the evil that lurks beneath Paradise County raises its gruesome head—and Alex is targeted as the next victim.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Feb 21, 2012
• ISBN: 9781442353657

Karen Robards

Karen Robards is the New York Times, USA TODAY, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than fifty books and one novella. Karen published her first novel at age twenty-four and has won multiple awards throughout her career, including six Silver Pens for favorite author. Karen was described by The Daily Mail as “one of the most reliable thriller...writers in the world.” She is the mother of three boys and lives in Louisville, Kentucky.

Reviews for Paradise County

[Kerry Beahan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed this book but I think the writer could’ve used an extra chapter or 2 to finish the ending.
Was just too fast of an ending.

[Denise Wikaryasz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Worth the time to listen. Could not stop listening. Keeps you on the edge of your seat.

[Ioana Christescu · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Good written story. The end could have used a bit longer though

[Kathryn Mathias · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This was okay. I think Karen Robards has improved since authoring this story - which dates back to 2001. I feel like the ending was rushed and that too much ink was dedicated to the first half of the book. Also, I missed the police procedural aspect in this story. Missed opportunity to involve the sheriff. Still, I don't regret reading to the end. Just not worth re-reading.

[Nneamaka M. Payne · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book as always by Karen Robarts. Another interesting story and the family that had suffered losses in the hands of a mad man who has been killing in the little town without anyone the wiser. But nature exposed him. And then the kidnapping of this kid lead to the discovery.

[shannon.allen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love that Karen writes about her home state of Kentucky. I really feel like if I wanted to, I could pick up and drive to wherever the book takes place and watch the story play out right before my eyes. She is an awesome writer and I am glad she doesn't make us all sound like toothless, shoeless, ignorant rednecks that have tornados carrying our mobile homes away daily (lol). Keep up the good work Karen!

[pandawnmonium · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I like everything Karen Robards writes, and this was no exception. I thoroughly enjoy her writing style, and that it's not all about the romance and washboard abs.