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Denise Grover Swank

    Her Scream in the Silence
    A Cry in the Dark
    Picking up the Pieces
    There: On the Otherside Book Two
    Thirty and a Half Excuses
    Thirty-one and a Half Regrets
    • Thirty-one and a Half Regrets

      • 358 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.5(50)Add rating

      While Rose recovers from a broken heart, she finds herself at odds with her sister-and business partner-Violet. Rose buries herself in her landscaping work, but becomes worried when her employee and friend, Bruce Wayne Decker, goes missing. In the meantime, Fenton County assistant D.A., Mason Deveraux has been patiently waiting to begin a relationship with Rose, but she realizes she needs to confront the demons of her past before she can embrace a new future. She needs to find out the truth about her birth mother.But her past isn't her only demon. An undercurrent of tension has been spreading through Henryetta, Arkansas since drug lord, Daniel Crocker's arrest six months ago. Still, she's not prepared for a nightmare come true: Crocker's escape from prison. Crocker carries a grudge and he's determined to make Rose pay, but he plays a game of cat and mouse, forcing Mason and the Fenton County Sheriff's department to hide Rose on her birth mother's farm. But will it be enough to save her?

      Thirty-one and a Half Regrets
    • Thirty and a Half Excuses

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.4(4814)Add rating

      Life in Henryetta, Arkansas is turned upside down with the arrival of a televangelist, but it's the death of a little old lady on Rose's street that catches her attention. The Henryetta police deem her death natural causes, but Rose suspects foul play and so does an unlikely supporter--the president of the Busy Body Club, her eighty-two year old neighbor Mildred.But Rose is in the middle of opening her nursery with her sister Violet, who's separated from her husband Mike, as well as stalling her boyfriend Joe's family, rich socialites who are determined to meet her. Along with her multiple encounters with Fenton County's new assistant DA, Mason Deveraux III, it's just another day in the life of Rose Gardner--chaos.

      Thirty and a Half Excuses
    • There: On the Otherside Book Two

      • 372 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Julia Phillips’ world is an alternate universe away. Trapped in a land where government leaders want her dead, Julia is forced to run for her life with Evan and Reece, the two boys who brought her here. They’re on their own in a hostile landscape ruled by scavengers and thieves. But Evan is battling a deadly infection, and Julia finds herself racing against time as she tries to find the medicine that will save his life. She and Reece find an unlikely ally—Jo, a girl they free after finding her captured in a bandits’ hideout. As the four travel across the country, Julia has something else to worry about—her memories are slowly being replaced by the Julia of Evan and Reece’s world. Will they find a way to send Julia home before it’s too late? Or will Julia’s body and mind be trapped THERE?

      There: On the Otherside Book Two
    • Picking up the Pieces

      • 130 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Set in the engaging world of the Rose Gardner Mystery series, this novella continues the story of Rose as she navigates new challenges and complications. Readers can expect a blend of mystery, humor, and personal growth as Rose confronts her past and uncovers secrets that threaten her future. With its strong character development and intriguing plot twists, this installment promises to captivate both longtime fans and new readers alike, offering a delightful escape into Rose's life.

      Picking up the Pieces
    • A Cry in the Dark

      • 386 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      A woman on the run from her past discovers unexpected challenges and dangers in a gripping new suspense series by a bestselling author. As she navigates her new life, she confronts secrets and threats that test her resilience and determination, leading to a thrilling journey filled with intrigue and suspense.

      A Cry in the Dark
    • Her Scream in the Silence

      • 394 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Carly investigates the mysterious disappearance of a young woman while grappling with her own hidden past. As she delves deeper into the case, the tension between uncovering the truth and concealing her secrets intensifies, leading to unexpected twists and challenges. This gripping narrative explores themes of deception, resilience, and the complexities of personal history.

      Her Scream in the Silence
    • "Rose reports for Fenton County jury duty and, despite a disastrous encounter with the new assistant district attorney, Mason Deveraux, she's picked as a juror on a murder case. As the trial progresses, she realizes an ominous vision she had in the men's restroom proves the defendant is innocent"--

      Twenty-Nine and a Half Reasons: A Rose Gardner Mystery
    • Matchmaking a Grump

      • 340 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      He wants to destroy her show. She wants to get on Santa's naughty list with him. Rowan No man wants to be nicknamed Cupid. My family's run a matchmaking business for years, though, and my sister's a romance novelist. You get the picture. To make matters worse, my narcissistic grandmother just sold a reality dating show to network television. Thanks to her, our small town is about to become a hotbed of tourists and opportunists. Her show needs to be stopped, and I'm exactly the man to do it. Cupid, reporting for duty. The star of the show, Kennedy Littlefield, isn't my type at all. She's a wealthy heiress with an unhealthy obsession with Christmas. There's just one problem: I can't stop thinking about her. Kennedy I'm lucky to be doing this show. Maybe I'll start believing it if I repeat it enough...because I'm supposed to be dating eight men, and they all suck. I'm not here to fall in love-I'm trying to save a non-profit with the publicity from the show-but I'd hoped for a Christmas miracle. I love Christmas, only it hasn't come to the set because the show doesn't air until spring, and no one-with the exception of me-wants to watch a Christmas show in March. There's only one thing I want more than Christmas cheer: the ornery grump who keeps hanging out around the set.

      Matchmaking a Grump
    • One Paris Summer

      • 354 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.0(92)Add rating

      Set against the backdrop of Paris, Sophie Peterson grapples with her feelings of anger towards her father, who has relocated to France after his divorce. As she navigates this emotional turmoil, a budding romance with a boy named Mathieu complicates her summer. Sophie faces the challenge of reconciling her desire to forgive her father, her uncertainty about staying in France, and the risks of opening her heart to first love. The story explores themes of family, forgiveness, and self-discovery amidst a vibrant city.

      One Paris Summer
    • After Math

      • 250 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.8(11)Add rating

      Before she agreed to tutor Tucker Price, college junior Scarlett was an introvert, struggling with her social anxiety and determined not to end up like her mother. A math major, she goes to her classes, to her job as a tutor, and then hides in the apartment she shares with Caroline. From her first encounter, she realizes Tucker isn't the person everyone else sees. He carries many secrets which, she suspects, hold the key to his self-destructive behavior. Will Scarlett find the happiness she's looking for, or will she be caught in Tucker's aftermath?

      After Math