Rose Hill is the perfect place to browse for antiques, grab a quick bite to eat, or meet for drinks in the Rose and Thorn. Underneath the polished exterior of this charming town, however, lies something rotten that's about to be revealed. When the bloody trail of a drug-dealing turf war leads back to Rose Hill, the subsequent investigation is hampered by an ambitious count Rose Hill is the perfect place to browse for antiques, grab a quick bite to eat, or meet for drinks in the Rose and Thorn. Underneath the polished exterior of this charming town, however, lies something rotten that's about to be revealed. When the bloody trail of a drug-dealing turf war leads back to Rose Hill, the subsequent investigation is hampered by an ambitious county investigator and a ruthless FBI agent. Police Chief Scott Gordon must decide if upholding the law is worth sacrificing the very people he has sworn to protect. Maggie Fitzpatrick awaits the return of her first love, a man who disappeared mysteriously seven years before. Although not the person she thought she knew, he may still have the power to overwhelm her senses and tempt her to abandon everything she holds dear. It's March in Rose Hill and storm clouds gather like an ominous warning. The suspects and victims have returned to the scene of an old crime; now all must face the consequences of the choices they made long ago.
Iris Avenue
Rose Hill is the perfect place to browse for antiques, grab a quick bite to eat, or meet for drinks in the Rose and Thorn. Underneath the polished exterior of this charming town, however, lies something rotten that's about to be revealed. When the bloody trail of a drug-dealing turf war leads back to Rose Hill, the subsequent investigation is hampered by an ambitious count Rose Hill is the perfect place to browse for antiques, grab a quick bite to eat, or meet for drinks in the Rose and Thorn. Underneath the polished exterior of this charming town, however, lies something rotten that's about to be revealed. When the bloody trail of a drug-dealing turf war leads back to Rose Hill, the subsequent investigation is hampered by an ambitious county investigator and a ruthless FBI agent. Police Chief Scott Gordon must decide if upholding the law is worth sacrificing the very people he has sworn to protect. Maggie Fitzpatrick awaits the return of her first love, a man who disappeared mysteriously seven years before. Although not the person she thought she knew, he may still have the power to overwhelm her senses and tempt her to abandon everything she holds dear. It's March in Rose Hill and storm clouds gather like an ominous warning. The suspects and victims have returned to the scene of an old crime; now all must face the consequences of the choices they made long ago.
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Meg –
Other than a tendency to be repetitious now and then, this is one series that gets better and better, imo. Really enjoyed this one.
Debbie –
I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in this series, largely due to the witty sense of humour in them. This third book took several really dark and serious turns. I liked it, but the humour was missing, and it was actually pretty depressing. I'm going to read the fourth book right away after writing this review, and I really do hope it will be similar to the first two books, and not this one. I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in this series, largely due to the witty sense of humour in them. This third book took several really dark and serious turns. I liked it, but the humour was missing, and it was actually pretty depressing. I'm going to read the fourth book right away after writing this review, and I really do hope it will be similar to the first two books, and not this one.
Linda Cole –
Great story This series just gets better as I read each book. Even though there is a cliffhanger at the end I am amazed at what happens
Ellen White –
We meet Ray, bartender is a front for selling illegal drugs, and his habit. Scott is busy returning 20 years of stolen mail that Margie had in her attic. Giving .Mandy hers, and also wanting those for a Melissa Wright, she still won’t contact her mother that she is alive. Maggie and Gabe her first love, mysteriously left seven years ago,are having problems. More about the life in this town then a mystery.
Marietta Slater –
I'm back to giving this series 3 stars. There are so many people and so much going on; it is definitely overload on characters. What I do like about this series is that all the titles from book 2 forward are names of flowers. This book is jut a continuation of the first two. I just can not get excited about this series I'm back to giving this series 3 stars. There are so many people and so much going on; it is definitely overload on characters. What I do like about this series is that all the titles from book 2 forward are names of flowers. This book is jut a continuation of the first two. I just can not get excited about this series
Marie Shirley Griffin –
Not for the faint hearted This is not a "cozy" mystery. This book's characters are so human and comes with the nasty things we do to ourselves and others. I did enjoy most of it, but some parts are rough to deal with. Not for the faint hearted This is not a "cozy" mystery. This book's characters are so human and comes with the nasty things we do to ourselves and others. I did enjoy most of it, but some parts are rough to deal with.
Kathy –
Definitely not a whimsical mystery series, and this book is the darkest of the three I have read so far. Much-needed light moments in this book make it easier to go from one soap opera moment to the next.
Lynda Newman –
I neglected to look ahead, there are lots of books in this series. I really didn’t like any of the characters except Scott, the policeman. Everyone is unhappy and miserable. No more for me, a downer!
Susan –
Rose Hill, not the pleasant place everybody thinks especially when another body is found, and the link to drugs. Made more complicated when the FBI get involved. The story of how it seems everybodys' lives are affected. A well-written story with its wide range of characters and a decent mystery. Rose Hill, not the pleasant place everybody thinks especially when another body is found, and the link to drugs. Made more complicated when the FBI get involved. The story of how it seems everybodys' lives are affected. A well-written story with its wide range of characters and a decent mystery.
Mrs Mary Curd –
Good fun
Kitten Peters –
Wow What a book! I am hoping there are more and Maggie gets her head out of her butt and the town finds out how Ava really is. This book keeps you turning the pages.
Linda –
Keeps you guessing. Great book. Can't wait to read the rest of the series. I highly recommend it. The books keep getting better. Keeps you guessing. Great book. Can't wait to read the rest of the series. I highly recommend it. The books keep getting better.
Ellen Shaw –
An excellent series of related novellas.
Carlin –
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Another great book in the Rose Hill mystery series. I am binge reading the series, in order, and loving it. This one has an even more convoluted mystery where the lives of the small town residents are not necessarily as they seem on the surface. A major drug ring has had its talons in several characters, the Feds get involved, the County investigator backs off, but local Chief Scott Gordon works mostly behind the scenes and solves at least some of the mystery. Maggie and Scott's relationship see Another great book in the Rose Hill mystery series. I am binge reading the series, in order, and loving it. This one has an even more convoluted mystery where the lives of the small town residents are not necessarily as they seem on the surface. A major drug ring has had its talons in several characters, the Feds get involved, the County investigator backs off, but local Chief Scott Gordon works mostly behind the scenes and solves at least some of the mystery. Maggie and Scott's relationship seems doomed, Hannah and Sam have reconciled and she is pregnant, Tony and Sean may be getting together. Ava's husband returns as does Maggie's old boyfriend. I definitely look forward to reading the rest of the series!
Freda Walrod –
Another great mystery This book has done a good job of wrapping up a couple of the story lines started in the first two of the series. There are a couple of romantic entanglements left hanging still, and I'm sure the next book will bring more mystery to solve. Another great mystery This book has done a good job of wrapping up a couple of the story lines started in the first two of the series. There are a couple of romantic entanglements left hanging still, and I'm sure the next book will bring more mystery to solve.
Kay (Brigidsmomma) Compton –
I enjoyed this one, but was a bit disappointed with Maggie's decision regarding Scott. We'll see how this turns out as I continue to read these. I will say one thing for this series, each book seems to kill off at least one creep from the town... I enjoyed this one, but was a bit disappointed with Maggie's decision regarding Scott. We'll see how this turns out as I continue to read these. I will say one thing for this series, each book seems to kill off at least one creep from the town...
Judy –
Book 3 of the Rose Hill series does not disappoint. Old (figurative) skeletons in the families keep popping up along with (literal) bodies, bringing federal agents to town making the police chief´s life even more complicated than usual. On to book 4, to find out what happens next!
Kathy Winch –
Enjoyed. Once again this town and residents came to life. Some characters I was happy to see go. I look forward to the next book.
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