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.
more
Wow. This is one of those books that you read but you’re not done with it at the end. It stays with you for days and you re-visit it and think about it over and over. Give yourself time to read it through. You won’t want to put it down. I think one of the themes I noticed in this book is that friends are truly family and Rose’s “family” has certainly grown just as she has grown. It is hard not to give away anything. I will say this book sent me through so many emotions. I can’t remember sobbing while I read a book in a long time. There were moments of joy and moments of frustration with characters and anger as well. It’s definitely a gift that few writers have to evoke those kind of emotions.
I do love how Rose has grown. And as angry as I was at Joe, I am so happy to see him step up and be the friend she needs. True friends might get sidetracked at times in life but they remain steady when the time comes and they are needed.
I need to spend some more time digesting all of this and probably re-reading it before I can think about another book. Denise Grover Swank, you definitely rocked our world!
My review cannot do this book justice, but I will try…this book is truly outstanding! Come Rain or Shine brings out every emotion I could possibly have. Mason calls a grand jury to investigate police department corruption. He calls Rose as a witness, and she is terrified to be put under oath and forced to share her secrets and knowledge with the jury. So much goes in on this book with James and Violet, and lots of questions are answered while also leaving us with new cliffhangers. Corruption in town at a local doctor’s office leads to a mystery that needs to be solved, and Rose is hot on the case. Rose receives shocking news that turns her life upside down and changes everything! How will she cope and who will end up on her side? All of these characters have been through so much and come so far, and Denise makes me feel like I’m a part of their world. I have so many emotions invested in this series, specifically this book. I can’t wait for Dirty Money to find out what happens next!
Oh my stars and garters! I’m not sure if my emotions can fully handle this review right now. I laughed, I cried, my heart broke, my heart soared. I can’t even right now. I think this has been the best book yet by Denise Grover Swank, if I could give it 7 stars I would! This much anticipated book lived up to everything and then some! (Im)patiently waiting on the next book! I can’t wait to see where Denise takes us! Amazing. Absolutely amazing!!
I really commend Denise for making brave choices with her characters. I know that they make their own way but Denise has to put the words on the page for us to read. This last installment really was a page turner and I was holding my breath, gasping and whisper shouting at Rose. Do I feel Rose made the right choice…no but at the end of the day I trust Denise and will follow the story to see where it leads us. I never read a book so fast as this series and I am always itching for more which just has to be taken for a positive sign!
We are how many books into this series and I’m still able to be shocked and blown away. One of my all time favorite books now because of all that was covered, the things that I never thought would happen, and the straight up hard core feelings I had for all the characters in the book. It was packed with so very much.
There is no doubt about how much Rose has grown and changed over the books and I’m so proud of how strong she has become. She isn’t backing down and is trying so hard to do so much for those she loves. I feel that even after all this time she forgets that it is a two way street and those that really have her back will always be there to help. Reminds me that family isn’t always blood…some of the friendships we form are good for our very soul.
All the feels! I read it in one sitting, just couldn’t put it down! I would suggest you have Kleenex because you will laugh and cry. I love these characters, they have grown and matured and are like old friends. This series just gets better and better.
Holy!!! This book is beyond amazing and worth the wait. Rose has come a looonggg way from the beginning of this series and she keeps surprising me everytime. This book goes into the relationship of Rose and Violet in such a way that it breaks your heart. And the ever evolving relationship between Rose and Joe. Love, love, love!
The Gasp that was heard around the world. I haven’t killed over. So that is good. I am still in shock at how this book came out. I think this book defined everyone’s new roll in Rose’s life. There is a bunch of new information in this book. I LOVED every Minute of it.
I Think Rose has grown in so many ways in the past year. She has really struggled with her Identity. She finally has started realizing who she is. It is going to be a huge surprise with how she is going to take on the new weight that has been put on her. It is also nice to see Joe growing more. He seems to have gotten himself together also. Maybe now we will see him and Rose trusting each other more.
We see some oldies but goodies come back for this book. It was very nice to see that they are still around. I think Rose’s new hand picked family is something that she is going to need. They all love her and I think she is finally seeing that. I am really having a hard time trying not to add spoilers. This book will rock your Rose foundation. Don’t believe everything you see or hear. You don’t know how this book is going to go. I am going to end this with a hallelujah and Amen Denise. You did a great job Shaking up the world. I RECEIVED THIS ARC FOR A HONEST REVIEW
1 like
Come Rain or Shine is the 5th book in the Rose Gardner Investigations series and, as usual, I loved this book! Rose has become one of my favorite fictional book characters and I have become so attached to her and all of the characters in this series. The way Denise writes her stories makes it easy for me to truly care about everyone in the book and about what happens to them along the way. It is difficult to write a review without spoilers but I will say that everything that happened in this book felt perfect and as though they are happening as they should (even though things look rough for Rose at this point). I cried a lot with this book but I also laughed and felt angry a few times. There are not many books or authors that are able to elicit such strong emotions from me so I am thankful for all of Denise’s books but especially for all of the Rose Gardner books. This book is definitely a must read and I cannot wait to read more about Rose and to find out how everything will play out in the next book.
Come Rain or Shine by Denise Grover Swank was ahhh-mazing! I’m in love with all her books! Every book that she writes gets better.. This book is no different. She had me laughing and she had me crying. Boy did I cry! I was pulled into this book and felt everything the character was feeling. It was a page turning, heart wrenching, heartwarming story! If I could I’d give it more than 5 stars!
When you pick up this book, be prepared to not put it down again until the end!
WOW! Rose Gardner Investigations #5 was an emotional rollercoaster. Full of jaw dropping plot twists, that were both unexpected yet fit the story perfectly.
My favorite part of Denise’s writing is the depth of the relationships that develop between the characters. The interactions are so real, evoking moments of tears, anger and laughter. Rose shows us that family is not limited to the one you are born into. These characters have become a family and I am always sad when the book ends and I have to wait for the next visit to Henryetta.
I don’t know how Denise manages to out do herself with each Rose book, but somehow she does. I have loved every single Rose Gardner book, but Come Rain or Shine has to be the best yet!! My emotions were all over the place. I sobbed several times, was angry, irritated, happy, laughed, and so many more emotions. Denise Grover Swank somehow gave me everything I wanted and some things I didn’t even know I needed in this book. It amazes me how each character has grown throughout the series but still stay true to each of their characters. I am in awe of how wonderfully Denise writes her characters so I feel personally involved with the characters. I feel their heartbreak, happiness, and anger. I experience it with them. I am very eager for the what is to come next for each character.
What the hell just happened? I have no idea where to start with the book. It’s absolute non stop as soon as you start reading. There are so many twists and turns I don’t even know where to start. So much joy but so much heartache. This might be the best Rose book yet.
I am blown away by this book. My emotions were all over the place. In this Installment of Rose Gardner Investigations, Rose’s life is in a Whirwind. We should be used to it, because TROUBLE always has a way of rinding Rose! I laughed, I cried and I wanted to throw my Kindle across the room. But Denise has a way with words, and just keeps pulling us in.
What an emotional roller coaster of a book! I was sad, happy, scared, and angry as all get out! I’m almost speechless! This book continues the build up of a huge shake up in Fenton County. We have run-ins with some of our favorite, and some not so favorite, characters. This book feels like its the build up so some major pivotal moments in the lives of Rose, Joe, James, Neely Kate, and Jed. I’m excited to see where Denise takes us next in the world of Fenton County. Its such an amazing book!
I loved this book. Rose lost her sister Violet, but discovered she was pregnant. She testified at the grand jury and managed to make Mason look bad. She told the grand jury she did everything for the man she loved and then he turned against her.
Oh my goodness! I don’t even know where to begin. Denise has really done it again. I didn’t know what to expect with Come Rain or Shine, I was honestly a bit worried for what was to come. But it most definitely DID NOT disappoint.
Rose is at a cross road…she’s got so many decisions to make and she being pulled in so many directions. The decisions she needs to make are life changing and she doesn’t know if she can handle it. But of course she keeps pushing through for the ones she loves.
This book pulls you in from the very beginning and you have to hold on tight. I experienced every single emotion you could think of while reading this book and I can’t wait for the next release in this series to continue this wild ride.
Who needs sleep anyways?! This coming from a person that loves her sleep! I couldn’t get enough of this book!!! So I just finished and I’m blown away!!! I knew it would be incredible and I was definitely not disappointed. I’m forever grateful that Denise follows her heart when her characters insist she tell their stories. This one was so much more than I could’ve ever hoped for and I’m especially happy with this turn of events. This book is beyond amazing. This book is beyond epic. This book is everything!
I absolutely loved this book. It’s so hard to say to much about it without giving away too many spoilers. The characters and storylines are so well written that you will find yourself yelling and crying at the same time. I just couldn’t put it down once I started reading it. This is a must read book
First I have to say this book completely blew me away! I was completely in love with it even as it ripped my heart to shreds. It was so powerful and emotionally charged. The stories and characters that Denise gives us are unlike any others. I could never pick an actual favorite book but this entire series is a favorite and I will recommend Rose to anyone and everyone I meet.
We first met Rose in Twenty-eight and a Half Wishes, she sucked us in and took us on a crazy ride. Rose has grown and changed so much since we first met her just like a real person would. But she still lives by her heart. She takes care of people and she inspires loyalty. She and all her strays are complex and wonderful characters. You don’t have this many books if you don’t have an insanely amazing story and characters. I love them all. Even the damaged ones.
I was up until 2 am reading because I literally couldn’t stand to put it down until I was done. And when I finished I just stared at it and cried. This book hit me deep. It was amazing.