Family Jewels: Rose Gardner Investigations #1

· Rose Gardner Investigations Book 1 · DGS
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The New York Times bestselling first book in the Rose Gardner Investigation series by New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author Denise Grover Swank. 


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 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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4.6
152 reviews
K Lee
June 8, 2018
Got a bit of romance, humor, and good characters. I don't think it delved as much into the visions (or use of it) as I would have liked, but overall, it was a good story. Towards the end, I felt it was starting to drag a little, though. I also thought it weird (but a purpose to the story/plot) that she always had to say something after a vision.
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kt J
June 11, 2024
Something is completely wrong with this download.This book stopped in the very beginning of the story on pg.14!!!!Rose and Neely just began to ask questions about their first case, and it just stopped. barely no beginning, middle or end!!!
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Ellena Harrison
December 10, 2016
I was hooked by the Rose Gardner Mysteries. I have read the entire series over the summer. I have read all the pre-order books with a couple of days of getting them. DGS makes the characters loveable, interesting and mysterious. After finishing the end of the first series, I wasn't sure where the next could go. I am so pleased to say I am not disappointed. The complex relationship between Rose and James teased you with the possibilities and hope. I Can't wait for the next installment x
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About the author

New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author Denise Grover Swank has released over thirty novels and novellas and has sold over two million books. She writes mysteries with romance, humorous romance, light-hearted young adult romance, and urban fantasy. She lives in Blue Springs, Missouri with her three naughty dogs and six imaginative children. You can find out more about Denise at www.denisegroverswank.com. 

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