Rose Gardner collects secrets the way other people collect junk—and now she’s being asked to expose them. Special Prosecutor Mason Deveraux has called a grand jury to investigate the corruption in the Sweet Branch Police Department, and he’s summoned Rose as a witness. Any topic is fair game, and the criminals in Fenton county are rightly scared of what she might share under oath.While trying to … trying to placate the lawless men, Rose is also caring for her dying sister, Violet. Only Violet’s doctor has fled town after selling prescriptions, and Rose is sure big-time drug dealer Denny Carmichael has his hand in the situation. She has no intention of investigating, but like with a lot of her cases, clues keep falling into her lap.
Then, just when it feels like everything’s at a boiling point, Rose gets shocking news that turns her life upside down. Now, she’s not just soothing the criminals’ anxiety, but actively seeking allies for a fight she hasn’t asked for—and her enemy just might be the man she loves.
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I devoured this latest book in the Rose Gardner series. While I guessed some of what might happen, I had to keep turning the pages to learn what else was coming. Rose is the best friend that everyone needs, and she has collected this amazing family around her. The story was sad and amazing and suspenseful, and now I’m desperate for the next book in the series. I highly recommend this series. Start at the beginning and enjoy!
Starting the book was just like the others but then it gets deeper. The suspense, the Twists! Wow oh wow!
I wanted to find out what happens but then scared to find out but anxious all at the same time. All the emotions. Not one book has ever thrown me and pulled me back so much as this one has.
By far 10 out of 5 stars cuz DGS goes Beyond on this!
Based off the teaser summary of the book you wonder who is going to end up with Rose. So many characters that make you think, “Well, maybe them?”
So many highs and lows and what ifs.
DGS kept me on my toes the whole time.
Read the Bonus Chapter link at the end to get closure for one thing. You will be very glad you did.
THE BEST Rose Book in the series! Thank you DGS for the wild ride!
This book is beyond amazing! Epic. The most anticipated book of all the Rose books. And it was so worth waiting! A total whirlwind of all the possible emotions. Yes, I admit I’ve been laughing, crying (more than anything else), upset, angry, shocked,surprised, yelling and more..
I’ve been preparing myself to anything happening in this book (that’s what I thought) but Denise proved it was not enough even though I knew it won’t be enough. She is the master of telling the stories of her character’s lives – yes, I believe they live their own lives and Denise put it in to words to make it available for us to read! That’s a great TALENT! I love the way this story goes even if my silly heart disagrees..
I think there’s no need to say I couldn’t put it down even if I wanted to make it last longer.
Haven’t read it yet? Just grab it and prepare yourself for a wild ride!
Wow!!! Left absolutely speechless!! Five stars all the way!
I know I say this about every new Rose Gardner book that comes out but this is my new favorite. Things weren’t all sunshine and rainbows but this was such an emotional book and I couldn’t put it down. I cried at least seven times, laughed out loud at least five or six, and gasped at many parts. I am so emotionally invested in this series it isn’t even funny and it’s all thanks to the amazing writing and the constant development of characters.
Come Rain or Shine is changing Rose’s whole life and I absolutely cannot wait to see where the series is heading after this. There is so much more I want to know and read about and I do not ever want to see this series end. There may already be many books in this series but they are all different and new. There is not one part of this series, or the previous one, that I can say is boring or feels repetitive and I absolutely love that. Come Rain or Shine had so many twists and turns that I could not guess where it was going and that is the best kind of book to read. I will try my best to patiently wait for the next book.
Wow! This book was unbelievably amazing! I laughed and cried! I am heartbroken for Rose but she has grown and is so much stronger than she was I know she will be ok! I love her friends that are now family. I couldn’t put the book down, sped through it because I had to know what happened, and can’t wait for my re-read! Love the Rose Gardner series! Thank you Denise for such an amazing story!!
Completely mesmerizing! **Disclaimer – Once you start this book you WILL NOT be able to put it down! This is the 5th book in the Rose Garner Investigations series, and man, does this book make me feel all of the emotions! Over the past 4 years I have been keeping up with the folks in Henryetta (and I love them and love to hate some, too). Every time there is word of a new installment coming out I feel like a little kid on Christmas. I can’t wait to rip open the book and immerse myself in the world that Denise has so thoughtfully created.
Talk about a book that rips your heart out! Be sure to have a box of tissues nearby because, if you have grown to love Rose and her friends and family, you will need it. There are so many things that happen in this book that I don’t want to say and give any spoilers. I finished the book in one day and spent the next day trying to wrap my head around what I just read. Once again, this one knocks it out of the park. I cannot wait to read Dirty Money when it comes out. In the meantime, I may have to go back, get out a new box of tissues and re-read Come Rain or Shine. (Why is this not a TV series yet???)
Outstanding!!! I am still in shock after finishing this book. Denise did not disappoint at all, and continues to write amazing storylines that will have you at the edge of your seat, holding your breath and not even realizing it. My emotions are all over the place, I’m not even sure what to think right now.
Rose’s character continues to grow in so many ways. I love the strong and independent woman she has become. She has overcome so much since the first book and I am excited to see how it all plays out.
Please do yourself a favor and pick up this book. If you haven’t started from the beginning, do it! I promise you won’t regret it.
Best book of the series
Rose’s life can’t be more messed than it’s already. Or so she thinks when a gran jury’s request is served to her, an unexpected medical issue reach her and her sister is dying. But she will face all the threats coming to her with the love and support of all their friends. Great book.
This was a great book with lots of twist and turns. It gave a great send to one of the characters that been there since the beginning. Worth the wait.
Once again Rose has found herself in a predicament. Or several. She cannot have any contact with Skeeter and hasn’t in a couple months. Her sister is dying and living in her farmhouse. She has a runaway hidden in her house. And of course there are multiple threats surrounding her. What an emotional roller coaster! I could not put this book down! This book had more twists and turns than any of the other Rose books. It is the best in the series so far. And a must-read if you love Rose books! And the bonus scene between Violet and Skeeter is just amazing!
I’ve read the series for Rose Gardner and have enjoyed each book. I’m excited for the next and hope it isn’t the end.
If this is your first Rose Garner book – I highly suggest you start at the beginning! This book probably could stand alone, but after numerous previous books, the twists and turns in the story line become personal. While reading, I found myself emotionally connected to what was happening on the page. Denise brought me to tears, causing me to talk aloud while reading (OMG!! – NO Way! What?!). This book was filled with new action and keeps the reader guessing as to where Rose, Nealy Kate, Jed, James, Joe and Carly will go next. So many developments – fantastic book in a great series!
I wanted to rate this higher, as I love the previous Rose books but I felt lost trying to follow the story. So many questions left unanswered that left me feeling unsettled. The story had very few twits and turns, and it was a very uninteresting story. There was not much suspense. What was the point of Mason coming back, very bland. Also, how many times, will she get kidnapped? Seriously, she is kidnapped or almost kidnapped in every book. In a town this small, it is so unbelievable. Time to let go.
I noticed there are many reviews left prior to the book being released, those that received advanced copies. Interesting they are 5 star reviews.
When I found out we were getting a surprise release for the next installment of the Rose series, I. WAS. PUMPED! Rose is seriously one of my favorite series I’ve ever read. Denise Grover Swank is an amazing author, who makes me want to know what’s going to happen next with her characters!
I was so worried for Rose with the grand jury so I felt like I couldn’t put this book down. I had to make sure she was okay and this wasn’t the end!! As always, Swank made me laugh along with Rose and Neely Kate’s antics, but this book also made me cry big, fat, ugly tears at some parts. That’s always a sign of a great book!
You will NOT be disappointed if you choose this book to read. The only disappointment is waiting until April for the next one! (But TOTALLY WORTH IT!)
This series just gets better and better. If you haven’t read Rose before you’re gonna want to because you are missing out and if you have then you know you are in for a wild ride. DGS has done it again with her plot twists. Always keeping you on your toes. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Couldn’t wait to read ! Can’t wait until the next books is out. Loved this Rose Gardner series and couldn’t wait to read each book !
I love this series and eagerly await each new book. This book did not disappoint. The characters are wonderful and realistic, you feel as though you could be friends with them. There were definitely sad moments but there were also happy moments. It’s hard to write a review and leave out spoilers but this book is definitely worth reading!
DGS really knows how to keep us on our toes. This book was a great page turner. I sure had a lot of emotions in the book and shed some tears but for the most part, I loved it. I’m excited to see where she will take it in the next book. Rose has definitely grown up a ton since the very first book. I feel like every new book is better than the last. Definitely love Rose!
Denise, you have done it again. WOW!
To be ready for Come Rain or Shine, I started rereading with 28 1/2 Wishes. All Rose Gardner and Neely Kate books. The book came out and I still had to finish Up Shute Creek. What a struggle to not just jump in and read Come Rain or Shine. I finished Up Shute Creek.
I have since read Come Rain or Shine 3 times and then I’ve gone back to read various scenes. I’m not ready to move on.
Most of the major characters in this series with the exception of Mason came from physical or emotional abusive homes. They are from poverty, middle class and wealthy homes. Mauve must cringe when she realizes that a loving home does not guarantee that a child will be able to live in love and forgiveness. Masons vindictiveness is so hard to take.
Rose once again is faced with decisions that she doesn’t want to make. Denise shows how family is made up of friendship as well as blood.
I am anticipating to see how jJoe, Neely Kate, Jed, Johna, Hardshaw, Kate, Bruce Wayne, Brox, Marshall, Carly, Margi, Whit and even Dena continue to be involved further in Rose’s adventures and life.
Thank you Denise Grover Swank.