Thirty-Five and a Half Conspiracies: Rose Gardner Mystery #8

· Rose Gardner Mystery Book 8 · DGS
4.7
216 reviews
Ebook
350
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Book eight in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Rose Gardner Mystery series.


Rose Gardner has survived plenty of close scrapes in the past, but her latest bit of trouble has landed her in the Fenton County holding cell on trumped up charges. The most powerful man in southern Arkansas, J.R. Simmons, is determined to put her behind bars for good and destroy everything she holds dear, including her boyfriend, Mason, and her friend Skeeter, reigning king of the Fenton County crime world. In a stunning betrayal, it seems as if J.R.’s son, Rose’s ex-boyfriend, might have turned tail and joined his father.


 But Rose doesn’t have to face this fight alone. Her tight-knit group of friends is dedicated to helping her figure out—and foil—J.R.’s plan for ruining her, Mason, and Skeeter. But even with their support and the use of her special power, Rose is at a disadvantage. J.R. is a criminal mastermind who has been using his money, power, and web of influence to hide his conspiracies for years. How can she hope to find solid evidence implicating someone who’s mastered the art of not getting caught? 


Time is running out, and soon Rose realizes that reassuming her role of the Lady in Black might be her only chance at ferreting out the evidence that will save them all. In so doing, she will risk not only her life, but the possibility that her secret identity will be unveiled to all.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
216 reviews
Shona Edwards
June 17, 2019
This is the best series I've have ever read. Rose Gardner changing so much since her mother died. I Love her character because she is so caring, and kind to everyone and does not take other people attitude. She will and is doing everything to help save the people she cares about. But yet digging herself deeper into the crime world and risking losing who she loves most. I love how this book and series is got some many different things going on from romance, crime, mystery, humor. All the twist and turns to keep you glued to the book. And Denise knows how to write and ending to keep you coming back for more. I felt so scared for rose and what she faced and what her future holds.
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Angela Shockley
November 5, 2015
All aboard the love train! Just when you think Denise Grover Swank cannot possibly out-do herself…she goes and does it time and AGAIN! Thirty-Five and a Half Conspiracies brings together just about everything the series to a head. It’s fast-paced, stressful, and, at times, heart wrenching. For me, this installment’s theme was facing the consequences of your actions. By the end, even everyone who wins still loses…and I love it! The meat of this book is about publicly outing JR Simmons as the monster he is, while trying to prove Rose’s innocence. As always with the Rose Gardner Mysteries, there’s layer upon layer of passion, sub-plots, and deceit. Rose as the Lady in Black is in full bloom and proves to be an unstoppable force. Neely Kate reveals more about her very colorful past and I’m VERY eager to learn more. I’ve got my own theory about her, but this isn’t the place for theories! Joe sets out to take down his father. Mason’s life is still very much in danger. Skeeter Malcom is a very welcome anti-hero with a heart of gold. Kate and Hilary are still as trustworthy as the average politician who promises you the world and gives you nothing. Not only is there a mysterious benefactor for Rose, there’s also a shady stalker. Why did I call my review the love train? It’s simple: everyone (including the bad guys adoration of her Lady in Black persona) loves Rose. She’s got no less than four men desperate for her in one way or another. My only two gripes are 1) The tidbits we’re fed about Violet, Hilary, and Kate are STILL dangling in the air with no resolution at the end of this installment; and 2) While JR has been captured, little happened to solve the smaller mysteries that make up the mythology of the series. At the end, I still wanted more, even though this is the longest novel of the series. However, that’s entirely okay! I trust Denise’s vision for the series. I am certain that the 9th novel with be every bit as action packed and satisfying. Finally…both #TeamJoe and #TeamMason need to brace themselves. ;) Thirty-Five and a Half Conspiracies is one heck of a fast-paced adventure that you cannot miss. I’m sure the six-month wait for Thirty-Six and a Half Motives will be well worth it. Even with my gripes, they’re not enough to take away from what is most definitely a satisfying five star read. Thank you, Dense! *****FIVE STARS*****
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JoAnn Reinhold
November 9, 2015
If you have been following Rose's story then you know how much she has grown through this series. Each book has brought Rose to a new point of self discovery and has both encouraged and forced her to take steps needed to give her a fuller understanding of who she is, of her strengths and of her weaknesses and how to be her own person. As Denise Grover Swank weaves these stores around these amazing, richly developed characters she has created we find ourselves laughing, crying and cheering them on as if they were a part of our real lives, and for the short time we spend with them as we read their story and our imaginations fly, they are. Thank you Denise for another great adventure in our "friends' life. OH, and by the way, any of those who haven't been following Rose's story...why not?
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About the author

New York TimesWall 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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