The New York Times bestselling first book in the Rose Gardner Investigation series, a spinoff of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best selling Rose Gardner Mystery series.Trouble always comes to those who court it. Rose Gardner’s ability to see glimpses of the future has gotten her into hot water time and again, but so have her curiosity and her sense of daring. Those very … daring. Those very qualities helped her defeat the most powerful man in Arkansas—a man so adept at hiding his crimes there was no way to defeat him inside of the law—but her success came at a steep personal price. Now she’s throwing herself into her landscaping business, trying to live a life that’s as orderly as one of her gardens.
Rose’s best friend, Neely Kate, is struggling with her own losses, so when she suggests they help a local man find a missing necklace, Rose agrees. It’ll give both of them a welcome distraction, and besides, it’s a simple investigation. What harm could befall them? But things that should be simple rarely are. In seeking out the necklace, Rose and Neely Kate find themselves in the thick of a power struggle in the Fenton County underworld, one that could dethrone Rose’s friend James Malcolm, the surprisingly moral king.
The last thing Rose should do is court more trouble, but she’s not the type to step away from a friend in need—and she’s also not so sure she wants an orderly life.
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Liked it so much I bought the rest of the series available and read them in one weekend.
I gave this book 4 stars because it was well written and entertaining. It kept me wanting to turn the page to see just what her and her side kick would get into next. She keeps it interesting with one thing after another happening. This book has a little of everything all thrown in together. If you can handle a little paranormal with a dash of murder and mystery, then this books for you.
I’m on the follow up to this book now and I’ve read a lot of stuff from this author with the same characters.
Loved the book. It’s a great read.
I’ve really enjoyed the Rose Gardner Mysteris, this feels like a natural evolution of the characters as they enter a new phase. I enjoy the character interactions, personal growth, and of course the mysteries in each DGS book! As always, the humor and wit Rose approaches life and each new situation is contagious!
This entire series is so great! “Family Jewels” is one of the best of the series…but you do need to read the entire series to get Rose’s impact and her amazing friends.
I loved it
Another great book in this series. I love that the evolution of the characters and story line feels natural and not forced. I was hooked from the first sentence and couldnt put it down!