Saturday, August 16, 2008




Out of school, out of work, and out of motivation, Abby Rose is contemplating her life and wondering what to do next. It's the kind of situation that would get some girls down, but luckily Abby's got a heart the size of Texas-and a bank account to match. But when she discovers the gardener dead in her greenhouse, Abby realizes what she needs to do with herself: she needs to solve a murder...


Abby Rose is a woman with a lot of money and a lot of time on her hands. While lounging in the sun one afternoon, her gardner Ben tells her there is something he needs to share with Abby and her twin sister Kate. Unfortunately Ben is later found dead in their greenhouse, before he has a chance to say what he wanted too. Of course, Abby's interest is now piqued, and since she really has nothing else to do, sets out to find the murderer on her own. Of course she finds herself in one mess after another in her quest to find the truth. But does she really want to know what the truth is?? Could it possibly change her life forever? I really enjoyed this book, the first in the Yellow Rose mystery series. Abby is funny, yet sarcastic at the same time. She knows what she wants and goes after it. There is also a great supporting cast of characters. I found myself laughing out loud all the way until the end. I can't wait to see what sort of trouble Abby gets into next.