Black Rose

In the Garden, Book 2

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Susie Breck

Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

A Harper has always lived at Harper House, the centuries-old mansion just outside of Memphis. And for as long as anyone alive remembers, the ghostly Harper Bride has walked the halls, singing lullabies at night.

At 45, Rosalind Harper is a woman whose experiences have made her strong enough to bend without breaking - and weather any storm. A widow with three grown sons, she survived a disastrous second marriage, and built her In the Garden nursery from the ground up.

Through the years, In the Garden has become more than just a thriving business - it is a symbol of hope and independence to Roz, and to the two women she shares it with. Newlywed Stella and new mother Hayley are the sisters of her heart, and together, the three of them are the future of In the Garden.

But now that future is under attack, and Roz knows they can't fight this battle alone. Hired to investigate Roz's Harper ancestors, Dr. Mitchell Carnegie finds himself just as intrigued with Roz herself. And as they begin to unravel the puzzle of the Harper Bride's identity, Roz is shocked to find herself falling for the fascinating genealogist.

Now it is a desperate race to discover the truth before the unpredictable apparition lashes out at the one woman who can help her rest in peace.

©2005 Nora Roberts (P)2005 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"[A] warmly appealing heroine, resolutely finding her path through a midlife romance that is more complex and hard-fought than 20-something love." (Publishers Weekly)

"Susie Breck has a beguiling way of reaching into stories and making them come alive with her flawless performance." (AudioFile)

Love Nora Roberts!

I so enjoy Nora Roberts. This series so good. Starting 3rd book in series now.
This is why I do not like writing a review.

Great book & Narration

Once again, Nora Roberts managed to impress me with her writing skills! This book was PHENOMENAL! Can't wait to read the next one!

Enjoyed the Southern Accents and the story line

Not only did the narrator have southern accents down, the author used many phrases that are unique to the South
I enjoyed the story line immensely partly because I dearly love gardening too. Overall this book was a delight.

Awesome!!!

I loved this book and listening to the book was awesome as well gives me something to listen to while I'm driving

Black Rose

I Love Nora Robert’s! This one is different story line including a ghost. Some of her stories tend to have s “very similar “ plot especially her fantasy stories. But this one is totally different which caused me to enjoy it a lot more.

Nora Roberts is the best

Rosalind is the type of woman you seldom if ever get to meet. Who takes in 2 strangers based on nothing but a gut feeling!

What confidence she has. She's had it hard but her life is now falling into place and she deserves to be happy.

The Harper bride almost keeps you up and makes you thankful she isn't with you!

Nora again - your research and insite you offer make these a have to read not a want to read!

Great 2nd Book

I enjoyed this book as much as or maybe even more than the first (Blue Dahlia). This is a very interesting series with a good narrator. If you like any of Nora’s other series I’m sure you will like this one also. It is typical Nora (which is not a bad thing at all).

another great one

loved this one as I have the rest. I love the mystery as it unfolds as unexpected love blooms.

Addicted to this trilogy

I have listened to this trilogy, well, more than I can remember. Love the characters, the story line and the garden setting. Who doesn't love a good who done it but with a twist! Highly recommend!

I am in love with this author

She definitely rocks.
I've been missing a lot of sleep because I just want to continue listening to get to the end of the book so I can start the next one LOL