Every Thorn Has Its Rose - Krista Lockheart

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Résumé :
It's time to stop and smell the roses in this charming new book from cozy mystery authors Krista Lockheart and Anna Little! The Enchanted Twilight Rose is the only one of its kind, and people are literally dying to get their hands on it in this charming, witty, fun, and addictive cozy mystery. Set in an elegant millionaire's mansion in the spectacular seaside setting of Newport, Rhode Island, greenhouse expert and botany Professor Heather Moore returns in Book 2 of the Murder on the Vine Cozy Mystery series. This time,she's excited about a new adventure when she goes to stay at the Ellis Estate at the request of the President of Shellesby College. However, she doesn't quite expect all the twists and turns that she and her charming Chihuahua, Ant, experience at the sprawling estate that's the proud home of the world-renowned Enchanted Twilight Rose. There, she meets Lauren, the woman of the house who swears up and down she's being haunted by a ghost. The estate cook, Victor, will do anything to get his hands on those priceless roses. But Amalia, who owns a local bath and body shop, is obsessed with the roses, too-and she is not Lauren's biggest fan . . . not by a long shot. But this is nothing compared to suddenly finding an estate employee dead while Heather is busy solving the mystery of the ghost! The Enchanted Twilight Rose is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and everyone at the Ellis estate will stop at nothing to get at them . . . that is, if they don't get caught on the thorns! Every Thorn Has Its Rose is the second novel in the Murder on the Vine Cozy Mystery series. Join Heather and Ant as they explore the seedy underworld of gardens, greenhouses, and six-figure roses in this 'unputdownable' murder mystery mixed in with just a dash of romance! Totally addictive, satisfyingly hearty, and really charming, this is a fast-paced plot filled with delicious red herrings to chew on. Don't miss out and pick up a copy today! Afterward, don't forget to read Book 1 April Showers Bring Dead Flowers! *not a paranormal cozy mystery