Family Jewels Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Denise Grover Swank
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
947

Family Jewels by Denise Grover Swank Book Summary

The New York Times bestselling book in the Rose Gardner Investigations series, a spinoff of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling Rose Gardner Mystery series. 

Trouble always comes to those who court it. Rose Gardner’s ability to see glimpses of the future has gotten her into hot water time and again, but so have her curiosity and her sense of daring. Those very qualities helped her defeat the most powerful man in Arkansas—a man so adept at hiding his crimes there was no way to defeat him inside of the law—but her success came at a steep personal price. Now she’s throwing herself into her landscaping business, trying to live a life that’s as orderly as one of her gardens. 

Rose’s best friend, Neely Kate, is struggling with her own losses, so when she suggests they help a local man find a missing necklace, Rose agrees. It’ll give both of them a welcome distraction, and besides, it’s a simple investigation. What harm could befall them? But things that should be simple rarely are. In seeking out the necklace, Rose and Neely Kate find themselves in the thick of a power struggle in the Fenton County underworld, one that could dethrone Rose’s friend James Malcolm, the surprisingly moral king. 

The last thing Rose should do is court more trouble, but she’s not the type to step away from a friend in need—and she’s also not so sure she wants an orderly life.

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Book Name Family Jewels
Genre Women Sleuths
Published
Language English
E-Book Size 1.83 MB

Family Jewels (Denise Grover Swank) Book Reviews 2024

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Love this book!!. I'm so glad DGS decided to keep going with Rose and NK. I look forward to Rose more than any other books. This one did not disappoint. You never know who did it and she always has you guessing. I love who Rose is becoming. Thank you for this amazing book!

Family Jewels. I'm a big fan of Denise's writing and of the Rose Gardener series in general so it's no big surprise that I loved this book. Every one she writes is better than the last and this one is no exception. I'm grateful she saw the need to bring the events of the first series to a conclusion. It gave us an ending that exceeded our expectations; and what an ending it was! With that said, I definitely was not ready to leave Rose and her world behind. This new series keeps in line with what Denise had in place with Rose. She's let her character grow and change with events helping to make her more real to us readers. I am looking forward to the next release and can't wait to see what Denise will come up with.

Back in Black!. Back in Black Holy moly! If you’ve read the Rose Gardner Mysteries all the way through Sins of the Father, you might wonder what else there is to tell in the world of Denise Grover Swank’s fictitious Fenton County, Arkansas universe. The answer: a whole heck of a lot. Gone is the saga of JR Simmons that loomed over everyone’s life like a heavy, black shroud. He’s little more than a memory as Rose, Joe, Neely Kate, and so many others move on with their lives and begin their path to recovery. JR might be gone, but that doesn’t mean trouble won’t stop finding Rose Gardner. At the urging of Neely Kate, her best friend, they set out on an investigative journey to find a lost necklace. What happens instead is equal parts funny and infuriating (some character actions!) A transition well worth the new moniker. The Rose Gardner Mysteries is now the Rose Gardner Investigations! The line “friendships will be tested” never applies more than it does to this story. It seems that almost everyone has a secret or agenda they intend to keep hidden. James “Skeeter” Malcom is no exception. He’s no longer an underling of JR Simmons, but he’s still got a battle on his hands. Being the self-appointed “king” of Fenton County’s criminal world comes with a heavy crown. The question of Ronnie’s whereabouts comes with its own heartbreaking reality. Finally, a tough as nails heroine persona even comes back as a force to be reckoned with. Family Jewels is the perfect continuation as its own series: Rose Gardner Investigations. There’s tons more to learn about Neely Kate, James Malcolm, and so many others. A hint of love is even in the air between multiple characters. For nearly three years now these characters have become my friends (heh, and enemies!) I am so excited about the prospects for this series as it evolves. *****FIVE STARS*****

Ahhh. Love this series. The writer is fantastic and I've fallen in love with the characters. I've been with this series since the beginning, and I'm so grateful it's continuing. Just wish I could have them faster! Keep up the great work!

How can I wait until April!!. These series are the best I've ever read. I literally don't know how I am going to wait until April to read the next one!! I'm so on the edge with everything after finishing this book and my heart still hopes for Joe and Rose to make their way back to each other but after this book I got into wanting Rose and James together! Ugh amazing amazing! April better come fast!!!!

Great start to the new series. Loved it, already preordered the next 2 books.

Amazing Author. I am so intrigued by this series and all the characters. I love that Rose is admitting her feelings for Skeeter and I hope that relationship continues to grow! Can't wait for the next book!

It’s just that good!. I have never been so addicted to a book like I am to Denise’s! Rose and Neely Kate mystery’s and investigations are my all time fav. I can never wait til the next book comes out. I hope it never ends!

Family Jewels. Awesome series

Superb. Another great mystery with my favorite gal pals! Good girl guts and grit! Love it!

Family jewels. This book is awesome! Rose Gardner keeps getting better. I can't wait for the next book. I have read almost every book from Denise and have never been disappointed. Keep writing! Thank you!

Simplistic writing. I had high hopes for this writer, and sadly she seems to write more like a YA market author. It’s not bad writing, it’s boring and immature for a reader who devours Sandford, Crais, Coben, Kellerman, Laarson, Cornwall, Evanovich, Grafton, Turrow, Silva, Scottoline, Grisham, Fairstein, etc...

Great book/Series - a must read!. Denise Grover Swank has done it again. She is amazingly talented and this is one of my favorite series I have ever read. The whole book keeps you on the edge while you are reading it. Rose and Neely Kate are an amazing duo. You definitely want to read this whole series! I have gotten several friends and family hooked on it! *I received and early copy for my honest review.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Rose!!. This is a fan-freaking-tastic follow up of the Rose Gardner Mystery Series. I fall more in love with Rose with every book. I have watched her grow from an innocent, naive girl into a strong, brave, independent and loving woman. She has a heart of gold and will do anything to protect those she loves. She is struggling with fallout from past decisions; wanting to move forward and live a calm, normal life. But that isn't the Rose way and she soon finds herself in the middle of crazy, humorous, yet dangerous situations. As usual, Neely Kate, her best friend, is right there alongside her. I love the relationship that they have. They are always there for each other, no questions asked. Denise always draws you into the book so you feel that you are right there along with the characters. I have been reading Rose for the past 4 years and will continue to do so as long a Denise Grover Swank will write her. Just wish she could write faster, lol. I will be anxiously waiting for the next book. Everyone should read this book and the entire back books.

Great series!. This series is absolutely amazing as all of Denise’s series! It keeps you reading and wanting more! I can not say enough good things about this writer or this book! Simply AMAZING!!!

You will love Denise Grover Swank’s Rose !. First of all a warning…you will get addicted. In order to understand the characters and story line, I suggest you read the Rose Gardner Mysteries first. Then read “Family Jewels” and the story will hold onto you like few books. Denise Grover Swank is an author like few people. She writes great plot lines with amazing characters! This book is one of the best but in order to truly appreciate start at the beginning and work down to Family Jewels which is the first of the Rose Gardner Investigations…but in the story line Rose Gardner Mysteries start at the beginning! You will join the rest of us totally hooked Rose and NK addicts!

Loved "Family Jewels". Another Rose and Neely Kate gripping adventure! As soon as I finish a Rose Gardner book I look forward to the next one. I can't get enough of the cast in Henrietta County. I absolutely love the books. Thank you for allowing us to follow these characters through good times and bad. They bring out all my emotions of happiness, tears, anxiousness, fear and joy. Cindyb

Absolutely LOVE!. Denise Grover Swank has been writing Rose Gardner books for a while now. This one is an addition to the previous Number and a half series, and you don't even have to read them to get into the new series! The beauty is, her development and the way she wrote this book is unmatched. The caracter growth in each character is the absolute best! She even has a good view on advice and the way morals should and could be defined. Each character has a unique personality, and what's better is that she really did a wonderful job with this book! I can't wait to read more and I hope Rose Gardner continues to be written! I love this book and will read it again and again!

Adored. I adored this book

Couldn't put it down!. Finished the whole thing in less than 12 hours... darn interruptions! This might be the best book yet! Felt so many emotions throughout the whole thing.

Awesome book. I really enjoyed this book and I would highly recommend reading anything by this author. I can't wait for the next book in this series!

New Series is a Must Read!. Oh my stars and garters! Wow, I was not expecting all that in the first book in the Rose Gardner Investigations series. But let's face it, I could probably make that statement after almost every Rose book I have every read, there's always excitement and curveballs you never expect. Between the Sins of the Father Novella and the start of this book, several months have passed since the craziness of JR Simmon's demise and Mason's departure from Rose's life, Rose and her landscaping company are back to business as usual (with some laugh out loud humor courtesy of Neely Kate's kin in the opening scenes of the book), Joe is back on the job, and life around Fenton County seems relatively normal. Rose and Neely Kate are quickly pulled into their first paying investigation looking into some missing family jewels, which of course turns into something more sinister and dangerous than it would ever appear when taking on the case. Their investigation leads them through many twists and turns, provides some laughs but puts them into quite a few "tense" situations. And not surprising, the family jewels end up playing a role in the battle for helm of the Fenton County underworld. I can't say enough about how much admiration I have for the growth of Rose throughout the previous series and how it's truly come to fruition in the new storyline. She has become a bit of a firecracker, bold and confident in herself and her abilities. Yes, she's still mending a broken heart, but she's testing the waters of dating again in this book, and the date is totally Rose, that's all I'll say. There's a strong presence of Neely Kate in this book too, which I love, and there are a lot of hints of secrets that's she's keeping from Rose and probably everyone else too. Joe is off looking for Ronnie to help put that part of her life behind her as well, so I think there's a lot of exciting things in store for us from Neely Kate soon. Of course this review wouldn't be complete without saying how much I was just so beyond words (literally) excited at the interactions of two characters in this book. I mean, I could go on and on and on, but you just need to read this amazing book for yourself to fully understand how wonderful it was and how excited I am for the next installment.

Rose Gardner is Back!. As an avid Rose Gardner fan, Family Jewels may very well be my favorite book yet. Rose's growth from the innocent girl to the confident woman she is has become is a testament to DGS's writing skills. Family Jewels can be read as a standalone or a continuation of her story from the Rose Gardner Mystery Series.

Family jeweles. I am so emotionally obsessed with rose and Neely Kate I've read all 14 books and can't wait for more

Family jewels. What can I say you can’t go wrong with a rose book. Love her

Obsessed!!. An amazing start to what I already know will be an amazing series. This book was a roller coaster of emotions for me and I couldn’t put it down until I finished. I will be impatiently waiting for the next book to come out because I am definitely hooked. I hope Denise Grover Swank keeps writing about Rose and her friends for a very, very long time.

Family Jewels-. I want more! I read this book in 2 days! As always Denise just keeps you wanting more and more. Rose and Neely Kate didn't disappoint. Can't wait for the rest to come!

Yay Rose is back!. I love Rose and was so excited that Denise decided to create another series for her. This book starts right where the last series ended. Most of the characters make appearances in this book. But it differs slightly with Rose and Neely Kate investigating a missing necklace as the main story line. It's non stop action, and laughs at Neely Kate and Rose's adventures. And once again they find themselves in the middle of dangerous situations. With help from unexpected characters, this is the great start to a new series.

Rose!!. I love Rose and Neely Kate! I have read every book in The Rose Gardner Series. I have loved every one of them. Always exciting and keeps me on my toes and can never put it down!!

OMG.... A hysterical, suspenseful, crime/love story full of colorful characters. Once you get into the book don't expect to want to put it down.

Family Jewels. As usual the Rose Gardner book was great. I can't stop reading the story but am disappointed to have it end. Definitely my favorite series.

I'm upset. I tried to read this book slowly but I just couldn't put it down. I can't wait for Trailer Trash to come out. Another good book Denise. Thank you!!

Denise Grover Swank never disappoints!. I've read all of the Rose Gardner mysteries, and I've enjoyed watching Rose grow and develop her character from a timid young adult to a self assured woman throughout her many novels and novellas. Family Jewels is five star just like the others! Denise Grover Swank has done an excellent job with her characters, adventures, mysteries, challenges, and love stories. She never disappoints!!

Family jewels. So boring

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Family jewels. Great book .. kept me entertained from page one .. well worth a read ...

Superb. Just brilliant ! I have been eagerly awaiting this story and I'm not disappointed. A complete tale to keep you satisfied but also a few morsels left over for the next book. Thank you Denise and for the very reasonable pricing of your books.

Family jewels. Loved this book as much as all the previous books. So pleased another one is out just ready for more holiday read.

A. G. E :). Wow wow wow ... Thank you Denise x

Wow!!!. Yet again, such an amazing book, What an amazing and talented writer and I never tire of these books.

Love, Love, Love!. As with all the other Rose Gardner books, this is an addictive read and very hard to put down. I loved the new potential romance with James, he's much more suited to Rose than dull Mason. It will be interesting to see if this relationship develops.....so excited for the next book!!

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Love!. DGS you've done it again, but why am I not surprised!? I just love Rose and Neely Kate together! Can't wait for the next book! Honestly, I'm already having withdrawals 😩

Family Jewels. I love the Rose Gardner investigations cant wait for the next book this one was sooo good

Loved it!. I love Denise’s writing! Her books draw you in and are hard to put down!

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My fav author!. This book and all of Denise’s books are THE best!

So good. Loved it! Can't wait for the next one

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Summary of Family Jewels by Denise Grover Swank

The Family Jewels book written by Denise Grover Swank was published on 29 November 2016, Tuesday in the Women Sleuths category. A total of 947 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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