Under the Cajun Moon

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Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Under the Cajun Moon 3. New Orleans may be the? 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 handle his affairs?

Paperback , pages. New Orleans, Louisiana United States.

To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Under the Cajun Moon , please sign up. I love any thrillers set in New Orleans. Not exactly "thrillers" but fun books and one is set in NOLA. See 1 question about Under the Cajun Moon…. Lists with This Book. Feb 20, Liwayway rated it really liked it Shelves: What a great random find! This story has it all 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. To me it was storytelling intermingled with feeling out the characters. Chloe Ledet is believable, and though she has her own personal struggles ie. The Ice Queen , she encounters many colorful people suspects? When her father is shot, she is suddenly faced with a past, when she didn't feel loved, striking a present that changes everything she ever thought about love and faith.

More than that she is framed for murders she did not commit in a treasure hunt that could lead to her and her family's demise. She is joined by handsome Cajun, Travis Naquin, who, for some reason, has faith in her through and through and protects and teaches her about more than snakes and gators in the bayou. Also, I want to now try salt-encrusted fish.

Jan 03, Andrea Goodson rated it really liked it. This book was just as interesting. 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 schedule rather than the book itself.

The only part that threw me a bit was the ending, and I'm really not sure why. The book ended as I expected it to and I was satisfied with what transpired. I just felt like something was missing, I can't seem to place my finger on what that "something" is. All in all, a wonderful story about trust, forgiveness, adventure, and finding a way to God in the process!

Would definitely recommend this one! May 01, Donna rated it it was ok Shelves: This started out as a solid 3 stars. It peaked my curiosity, but then it digressed from there. The 'damsel in distress' card, along with the 'knight in shining armor' card, was played with a heavy hand. That kind of thing isn't my thing. I also had some problems with the validity of the story line, the romance, and the faith aspect.

For me, it didn't feel authentic. I wish it had. It was also predictable from early on. May 22, Cara rated it it was amazing. 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. Oct 21, Lyn rated it it was amazing. 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? View all 3 comments.

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Nov 14, Aerykah rated it liked it Shelves: Honestly, I thought I would end up giving this book only 2 stars. The mystery did have some interesting parts that I enjoyed reading about. And I did really like the spiritual aspects of the story. So-- 3 stars it is! Sep 24, Kav rated it it was amazing. Wow, what an exhilarating read! The intrigue doesn't let up. I was spellbound from the compelling opening scene to the astonishing conclusion. An incredible mix of faith, suspense and romance with a whole lot of treasure hunting thrown in.

And a dual timeline that takes us back to the early s in France! Be still my heart. Travis is a toe-curling example of hero material. His Cajun accent set my heart hammering. And yes, I could hear him, even though I was reading the words. He's flirty and tender and knows his way around the bayou. Something city slicker, Chloe learns to appreciate. She is such a contrast to Travis.

He's from a big, loud, fun-loving extended family and has the gregarious personality to match. She's the one and only surprise baby of parents getting on in years and spent most of her childhood at boarding school. She's stand-offish where Travis is outgoing. A perpetual outsider while Travis has never met a stranger. And when it comes to faith -- Travis has a real relationship with Jesus while Chloe thinks of the bible as "original guide to etiquette. And then there's the Louisiana setting -- it takes on a life of it's own, though there might be one too many snakes included in the telling of this tale for my liking.

But I really got a sense of the unique beauty of the culture and geography. As well as its fascinating history. An intrinsic plot full of twists and turns and plenty of surprises made this an exquisite read. Jul 07, Katrina trinareadsbooks rated it really liked it. There is something to be said about books finding us at the right time. I bought Under the Cajun Moon a couple years ago after loving Whispers of the Bayou by the same author, but after picking it up twice and putting it down, I was contemplating just donating it and being done with the whole thing.

While the first fifty pages were a little slow and it took me a while to warm up to Chloe, once I did this book wa There is something to be said about books finding us at the right time. While the first fifty pages were a little slow and it took me a while to warm up to Chloe, once I did this book was exciting, funny, intriguing and uplifting.

The things I enjoyed: Clark nailed the continuity of this book. It was very well done and it made the writing even more interesting. He is the perfect love interest. Down home Cajun boy, a man of God and honor. No offense to Chloe, but he was definitely my favorite character.

Every time I read about Travis praying and talking about God or how Chloe grew from a semi-believer to a believer, I felt so inspired and uplifted. There were many things to learn about faith and love and forgiveness in this book. It was so refreshing. It was a well developed mystery, had uplifting messages and I grew to love the characters a lot. Jul 07, Laura rated it it was amazing. 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 Etiquette expert Chloe Leget thought she had escaped her parents and their French Quarter restaurant and built a life for herself.

Joined by Travis, a quirky Cajun guy, Chloe must put together the ingredients of her father's recipe to find out who wants her father dead. I enjoyed this book. I loved the characters of Chloe and Travis, and since I'm originally from Louisiana, I enjoyed the location references, the Cajun history, and the French phrases.

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There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. She consistently offers edge of your seat tales of intrigue dashed with some strong romance. Stand alone entry Under the Cajun Moon is no exception. Chloe wakes up in a stupor in a strange hotel room. The police are pounding on the door. She lets them in only to have them discover the dead body on the couch. The victim is a man Chloe barely remembers meeting.

As the police begin questioning her, she attempts to remember the previous 24 hours. Chloe had rushed to New Orleans to be by the side of her father, famous chef Julian Ledet, had been shot. But instead of heading straight to the hospital, she was asked to take care of some business at the family restaurant. During the meeting, Chloe learned some long buried family secrets from the murder victim. Are they what got him killed and her father shot?

Can she stay alive long enough to clear her name? Since much of the set up is told in various flash backs, we feel involved from the first page. Once Chloe's memory catches up with the present, things pick up even more speed, and I had a hard time putting the book down. The ending did feel a bit rushed, but it was a logical ending.

Weaving through the book is the story of Jacques, a young man in France in It is fairly obvious early on what his story is doing in the book, although there were a few things I didn't guess ahead of time. Even so, I found myself so caught up in the second storyline that I was often frustrated when we bounced back to the present. Obviously, this works because the characters are so well constructed.

I connected with both Chloe and Jacques right away. Travis is a little obvious as the love interest, but I really did like him as well.

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Some of the bits of character development were predictable, but there were also some nice surprises. Yes, this is a Christian mystery. Outside of one scene, however, there is nothing remotely preachy. It was still entertaining and feels like a real part of the story and not something forced in to make it Christian. Mindy's writing has really matured over the course of her books.


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    4. The writing is sharp, vividly describing the characters and action without slowing things down. The epilogue devolves a little into telling as it tries to tie up several loose ends, but that's my only complaint with the whole book. I recommend this book, and her others, wholeheartedly.

    Chloe Ledet wakes, confused, in a hotel suite. As police officers enter, she realizes her father's lawyer is sprawled nearby on a couch--dead. She is immediately booked on suspicion of murder.


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    Chloe insists that she and the dead man have blood drawn to test for drugs, sure that is the source of her memory loss for the previous evening and night. Chloe slowly realizes she has been framed about the lawyer's death and determines to learn the truth. But who can she trust?

    The one person who cares about her and might help, Sam, is also found murdered. Earlier Chloe, an expert on world etiquette, had rushed from a television show in Chicago to be with her father in New Orleans. He is hospitalized, in a coma, the victim of a strange shooting. Her mother instructs Chloe to first meet with the lawyer at her father's famous restaurant and sign important papers. Plus, her father, who has seldom paid attention to her, expects Chloe to solve the mystery of a missing treasure, maybe hidden in the swamps of Louisiana.

    Chloe has never felt loved or accepted by any group, but turns to various people for help. Each apparently becomes untrustworthy. She doesn't even believe God can be trusted to help her.

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    Like in any fascinating novel, especially by Mindy Starns Clark, troubles and disasters follow Chloe as she searches for the truth. Meanwhile, we learn more about her past life and about Cajun culture. She meets a handsome young Cajun man who rescues her several times. Will romance follow or will he also betray her? And will she ever reach her father's side at the hospital?