When the Bough Breaks: Rose Gardner Investigations #6

Wow. I am completely blown away. This book hit me way harder than I ever imagined. I seriously felt it in my soul.<br /><br />I read half the book on the edge of my seat with my hand covering my mouth. My chest ached. I was covered in goosebumps. I laughed out loud, snorted even. I cried so many times. Tears of happiness, tears of sadness, tears of relief. I'm somehow so upset, yet so happy with how things are turning out.<br /><br />I want to buy two copies of this book immediately. One to get signed and put on a shelf to look pretty. And one to get signed and carry it everywhere with me like a toddler with a well loved security blanket. I'm not even joking, my husband is going to think I'm insane but I'm doing it.<br /><br />I've never been able to claim a favorite book. Too many to choose from. But this book...This book is it for me. I have loved Rose for a long time and it breaks my heart that her story will probably be ending soon. But she deserves her happiness.

I was immediately captivated with “When the Bough Breaks”. This is the sixth book in the Rose Gardner Investigation series and it is my favorite one so far. <br />The author does a fantastic job reeling the reader in and feeling the same emotions as the main character. You feel for the characters, and you want what’s best for them. I loved seeing Rose grow in this book. Her character has developed a lot and I absolutely love the woman she is becoming. She is such an incredible character and one that readers could relate to or inspire to live like Rose. <br />Y’all, I absolutely loved this book. I ugly cried so many times. The good, the bad..I loved it all. It is such a fast paced book that it was truly hard to put this book down. So set some time aside where you can read this book in one sitting. Trust me, you won’t want to put the book down!! It is epic. <br />Looking forward to, “It All Falls Down”.

Rose is two weeks away from delivering her baby but there is no time for her to kick back with her swollen feet up. Her niece and nephew, Ashley and Mikey, are missing and no one seems to notice but Rose. It's time for her and Neely Kate to put their investigation skills to work again and that means getting themselves in hilarious predicaments like always. <br /><br />There are sweet and tender moments and sad and heart wrenching moments in her love life. We have all been waiting with baited breath to see who Rose will end up with and who she will ultimately choose to be the father of her child. All three of her past lovers make appearances answering some questions and spurring new questions. <br /><br />Rose's reunites with an old friend from the crime world that works by her side to find Ashley and Mikey, but there are plenty of old criminals that are out to get her so there is no shortage of danger and risky situations she waddles through. <br /><br />Finally we experience the unpredictable birth of Rose's baby. We find out the name of the baby and the meaning behind it. We also finally get to learn which man Rose chooses to spend her life with. These are the things every Rose fan has been waiting and hoping for. It may not be the ending you desire, but that's part of the draw of Denise Grover Swanks writing. You never know what is going to happen and she makes it thrilling to the last minute. <br /><br />This is a roller coaster of a ride and you will not be disappointed in the ending, unless....

Those that have been following this series, and have been waiting for this particular installment, are in for an intense ride! So much happens you might find yourself staying up till 4am like me as you just won’t be able to put it down! <br /><br />Rose is now thirty-eight weeks pregnant and could delivery her baby any day. She has gone into nesting mode and wants everything tied up nicely before her little treasure is born. But in true Rose Gardner fashion, it’s not as simple as abc. Her niece and nephew, Violet’s kids, go missing and Rose enlists all her friends to help her find them. She is hormonal, emotional and exhausted but she won’t give up until they are safe. Mason, whom I adore, also comes to help Rose and they brainstorm out at the farm, trying to put the pieces together. This bought happy memories for me, and glad they are in a good place now. There is still the dilemma of the Hardshaw group and if they have anything to do with the bodies Joe is investigating. <br /><br />Within her own personal life, Rose makes some definitive decisions on where she wants to take her life going forward. She wants stability and a loving home to raise her child, like the rest of us. Her business is still thriving with Bruce Wayne busy with the landscaping side and Neely Kate and Maeve looking after the nursery store. I got a good sense that things are falling into place for Rose and I’m excited for her. I’m not sure how many more books are to come from this series, but if it was to end soon, I’m happy with the outcomes so far. Fans of this series will not want to miss this episode and they will be hooked till the very last word.

Where do I begin? My feelings. They’re all over the place currently. Happy, sad, heart ache, joy. I couldn’t put this book down. It sucked me in from the very beginning. I had already been much anticipating this book and it did not disappoint. <br /><br />A lot of things I felt have been and we read throughout this book but still has open ends for the next book. I know it will eventually be coming to an end, but I’m ready for Rose to have a happily ever after. <br /><br />Rose and Neely Kate get into their own investigations as usual. Many exciting things happen from the very beginning, but I felt this was such a common Rose story. We got the anticipation and the mystery. You think Denise Grover Swank is going to lead you one way and then the tables get turned. <br /><br />Rose will do anything for her niece and nephew, as will Joe, Neely Kate and a multitude of others. Being thirty-eight weeks pregnant doesn’t stop Rose from trying to get to the bottom of why Ashley and Mikey were kidnapped. She does her Rose ways to search for them, only for her to find out more than she would’ve ever thought. <br /><br />This next installment of the Rose Gardner Investigation series is not one you’re going to want to miss. Be ready for the emotions: happiness, laughter, joy but also sadness and heartache. You’re not going to regret this edge of the seat novel!

When the Bough Breaks was the best real thing happened to me in a while! If I could, I would give it a 10 shiny stars for sure! My mind was blown away with this book and there I were left with my feelings and emotions all over me. And this was so real! I cried so many times, laughed too but cried most of times. It was tears of sadness, relief and happiness. All sorts of emotions!<br />I've been following and living through Rose's journey from the beginning since 28 and a half wishes and now I'm glad to see what a wonderful strong woman she became and she really deserves all the happiness she wished for. Even if it is different to what I envisioned for her and that breaks my heart, I know it is for better! I know some things just are meant to be. <br />Those brilliantly written characters! I love them all and feel them as my best friends!<br />Denise Grover Swank is incredible writer and each book is somehow even better than previous one but this is the Book of books! Yes, I now have my absolute favorite book! I'm going to buy a printed copy to be able to touch it and add to my treasure shelf.<br />I really hope everyone will pick and love this series and this brilliant book as much as I do.

Denise is an amazing author. This book is extremely well written and elicited so many emotions. I have been with Rose since the third book in the first series was published and have loved all the books and her journey thus far. I truly love Rose and most of the characters in this series. They feel so real and I truly enjoy reentering her world with each book. In this book Rose is coming to the end of her pregnancy and her niece and nephew go missing. She jumps in to find them with the usual crew. She finds out quite a bit of information in her quest to find out what Hardshaw is doing and take them down. This book is a roller coaster of emotion, grab your tissues and enjoy!!

How is it possible that Denise is able to write each book better than the last? If I could give this book more stars I'd give it 10 bright stars!! I think that this book was everything and more. This book is at the top of my books for the year so far. I found myself laughing, crying happy tears, and holding a breath that I didn't even realize I was holding. You will take one hell of a ride with this book and when you're done, I promise you'll want to read it all over again. I love where Denise is taking this story. I have such high hopes for Rose and her future.<br /><br />Rose may be very pregnant, but she will do anything to find Ashley and Mikey, nothing will stop her until they are safe and sound. Neely Kate and Rose are back to their antics trying to figure out how the most recent murder and the disappearance of the children and Mike are all tied together. As they continue to dig they realize things are a lot more dangerous then they expected and that they may have to take a step back. I loved that Rose was having more visions in this book then previously; some visions more shocking then others. Dermot plays a big role in this book and I can't imagine a better person to fill that role. Side note I'd love to learn more about Dermot, especially after a piece of his past is shared. (You'll have to read to know what I'm talking about). Rose comes to peace with what she wants in life and who she wants in it, and this whole scene made my heart so happy. We also learn about Mike and his involvement in the crime world.<br /><br />I don't want to share any spoilers but this book has so many things happen and you won't want to miss out. I loved how Denise reflected back to the beginning a few times throughout the book, mentioning Rose's thoughts about a certain situation or person. It helped me to recall the series better without having to reread the entire series. <br /><br />I think Denise Grover Swank is an amazing writer no matter what book she is writing. With that said do me a favor (and yourself)... Don't think about it, just pick up this book (and series if you haven't already) and get lost in Rose's world. You will be so happy you did.

Oh. My. Heart. My head and heart are still feeling the effects of the emotional rollercoaster this story took me on. Denise's faithful readers have been holding their breath in anticipation of this 6th installment in the Rose Gardner Investigation series. This book was SO MUCH more than I ever hoped it would be.<br />Throughout the series, Rose has grown profoundly with each book. This chapter of her life is no different. As she prepares to take on the role of motherhood, Rose knows many changes are coming her way. Still lurking in the background of her worry is the threat of the nefarious Hardshaw group-what are they up to in Fenton County? When her niece and nephew go missing two weeks before her due date, Rose puts everything on hold to investigate their disappearance. Rose has help from all around her and some surprises along the way as she takes up the quest to find Ashley and Mikey.<br />This is a MUST read book. Readers should prepare to have the entire day devoted to reading when they begin, I absolutely could not put this story down and I cannot wait for the next episode in Rose's story.

Just finished my ARC of When the Bough Breaks in about 8 hours (with some mandatory work time). You definitely don't want to miss this installment in the Rose Gardner series! <br /><br />Rose is 2 weeks away from her due date and she cant wait to meet her baby! Being 2 weeks away you'd think she would take it easy, but that wouldn't be the Rose we all know and love. Instead she finds herself investigating the disappearance of her niece and nephew. During the course of her investigation she tries to figure out her feelings towards both Joe and James. She also has some help from her trusty sidekick NK (who happens to have some news of her own!)<br /><br />If you pay close attention, and you're a fan of DGS's other books, you might even see a mention of another familiar character! (No spoilers!) <br /><br />If I had one minor complaint, its that we don't get to "see" a lot of the other characters we've come to know and love. But even with this minor complaint the book is still worth 5 stars! I mean I couldn't put it down! I had to find out how everything played out and this book definitely hits you with all the feels! Funny, happy, sad, and everything in between. I definitely can't wait for the next release in January to see the blowup that is for sure going to happen. <br /><br />Will Rose be able to sort out her feelings and find her niece and nephew before the baby arrives? Guess you'll have to read it to find out! (And if you haven't started this series from the beginning, what are you waiting for?!)