When the Bough Breaks Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Denise Grover Swank
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
897

When the Bough Breaks by Denise Grover Swank Book Summary

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

For months, Rose has suspected her ex-brother-in-law, has a foot in the criminal world, and she’s equally sure her deceased sister had the evidence to prove it—evidence stolen days just days after Violet’s death. 

Those suspicions turn concrete when a body shows up near one of Mike’s construction sites, and the concrete cracks open wide when her niece and nephew go missing. 

Rose might be weeks away from delivering her own baby, she that doesn’t stop her and her best friend, Neely Kate, from looking for the kids. She needs answers and fast, but her search leads her to the man who betrayed her months ago… the father of her baby. 

James “Skeeter” Malcolm has been playing games with her for months—refusing to relinquish her paternity but refusing to tell her why. James knows what Mike is up to—Rose is sure of it—but can she convince him to tell help before it’s too late? 

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Book Name When the Bough Breaks
Genre Suspense
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When the Bough Breaks (Denise Grover Swank) Book Reviews 2024

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When the Bough Breaks. It another wonderful book each one take my breath at times. This one was when her water broke under till delivery I keep think just skip forward but I couldn't afraid I miss something great and I would have. Awesome book.

Holy cliffhanger. This series is everything!!! I immediately started It All Falls Down because I can’t handle waiting. So excited for the series finale!

DGS did it again!. After anxiously waiting months to see what the future held for Rose, Denise Grover Swank did not disappoint! She continued Rose’s story flawlessly and provided exciting twists and turns to keep the pages turning! I couldn’t put it down and finished in a few hours. The only thing I’m sad about is that I have to wait eight months for the next book! I will add that if you haven’t read any of Denise’s other books, you need to check them out. I stumbled across Twenty-Eight and a Half Reasons and was instantly hooked and actually re-read the series two more times! I’ve also branched out to her other series and they are just as good!

When the bough breaks. Denise has done it once again. I am at a loss of words, I couldn’t put it down it kept me entertained from beginning to end. Absolutely amazing

Disappointed. I’ve read all of the Rose Gardner books and this one was definitely the weakest. Ever since roses pregnancy they have just been going down for me. The prospect of rose and skeeter being the king and queen of Fenton county had me so excited to see what they could do together. But the pregnancy seemed to ruin that and just be out of place. And the whole joe is the daddy is just annoying. Joe does nothing but hold her back. It’s like been there done that. If you just wanted her to end up with joe then why bother her even having a relationship with James? I’ll read the next book to see what happens but at this point I’m really losing interest in this series. Hopefully it will have a better ending for James. He deserves more than this.

Just speechless!. Denise always amazes me, but this was truly a wonderful experience!

Wow. This author is so gifted. I’ve been following the exploits of Rose & her friends for a few years now. Great story. Great characters.

When the Bough Breaks. I love all of the books with Rose and Neely Kate. I feel like I'm on their adventures with them! I can never wait until the next one comes out!!

Loved it!!. 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. 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. 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. Looking forward to, “It All Falls Down”.

Denise does it again!!!!!. I am left wanting more from The Rose story, but also feeling completely fulfilled. This book was a page turner that did not disappoint!! Thank you again Denise!

Disappointed. James deserves a better ending than this book predicts.

We all need Rose in our life. Wow, where do I even start? My head is still spinning, and I finished reading this book 1.5 days ago. So much suspense, mystery, comedy, heartache, betrayal, misunderstanding, and a little romance. Denise is a fantastic writer, and she has a way of drawing you into the story no matter what team you’re on. I’m still on an emotional roller coaster. I have so many unanswered questions that I cannot wait for the next book. I’m going to go read all the books again from the beginning. If you haven’t already started reading or you’re unsure about starting because of the amount of books in this series let me tell you you’re missing out. Rose is my escape. She’s my vacation. She’s there when I’ve had a bad day. This series gives me life.

Another Binge Worthy Rose Adventure!. Listen, there’s a reason why so many are singing Denise’s praises! I couldn’t put this book down. Wow! Still reeling from having my heart torn out of my chest when we last saw Rose, this book took me on another emotional roller coaster that kept me guessing through to the very end. I cannot wait for the next book to see how things will ultimately turn out. Things and people in Fenton County are seldom what they seem and something tells me Denise still has a few twists up her sleeve!

Waiting. I absolutely love what this author writes. The books are addicting and extremely well written. The only critique I could give would be the time frame between each book is way too long. I’m sure writing a book is very hard and time consuming I just wish they were released closer together BUT love this series. Definitely a very good read!!

What An Action Packed Book!. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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!

Fantastic book!. Denise continues to outdo herself with each book! She develops such great characters. I read this book in one afternoon, I couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait for her next book!

Denise Does it Again. From the first Chapter to the last page, I couldn’t put it down and wanted more. The unexpected, the joy, the heartache, the love. Now to anxiously await for 2021 will be a long wait.

WORTH THE WAIT. The wait for this book was definitely worth it. Denise Grover Swank always does Rose and the gang justice when writing. The journals leading to the book were definitely an added bonus. It left almost no stone left unturned. Anything left out you absolutely know that it was for a reason. Book #7 is going to be out of this world. As this series comes to an end I feel my heart breaking a little, but the way that this book went I am prepared and know that Denise will close the door on Rose in the best way possible. I could read this over and over. It was SO GOOD. I always think I know how things are going to turn out and then BAM sharp left turn! LOL. I can not wait to see how Rose’s visions unfold in the next book. I can not wait to see the drama that is to come. The wait will be long. It may sometimes feel unbearable, but I know that it will be way more than worth it. Hurry up January!!

Great series. Do yourself a favor and read any and all books written by Denise. The characters are all relatable, lovable and complex. Her books are easy, fun reads and you cannot put them down! The only bad part is waiting for the next one to be published!!!

Still Love the Series. I have loved all the books Rose’s story since book one. With this book, however, I’m not into Rose and Joe’s relationship AT ALL. Reading their scenes together was beyond uninteresting to me. It’s like a been there-done that kinda thing, they don’t make sense together. Rose is either strong enough on her own or more compatible with other characters who understand her more. Joe chose other people over Rose so many times, it seems more like settling for Rose then a truly passionate, deep love. I don’t feel like their personalities fit together at all, I just really hope the story takes a different and better direction. I agree with other reviews saying James needs a better, happy ending since the last several books led readers to really start to understand and like his character. I still am a huge fan of the stories, I’m so happy Rose still has a story to tell and Denise Grover Swank does a wonderful job keeping this storyline suspenseful, intense, intriguing and interesting (minus the Joe and Rose part). So thank you for another great book, fingers crossed the next one sorts more things out.

Best yet!. I could not put it down.

Couldn’t put it down. A much anticipated book that didn’t disappoint! You get so invested in the characters and feel all the emotion. One minute you’re crying and the next you’re sighing with relief. This storyline is so well written. You just don’t know where its gonna go.

OMG speechless!. OMG, speechless, happy, curious but most of all...speechless. This was indeed the most intense of the series but holy crap it was awesome!! I give it 10 stars!! Rose’s life and story continues with the upcoming birth of her baby. She is still struggling with her brother in law on visitation of her niece Ashley and nephew Mikey then they go missing... The anxiety I had over them going missing tore at me. Over the past books you come to know them as well as never ever wanting to hear about a child come up missing or being taken. This story has many different mysteries to solve and you just don’t know if they are all tied into the same problem or completely different issue altogether. It really makes it exciting. This had a huge rollercoaster of emotions. I’m laughing, I’m close to crying, I’m biting my nails in suspense, laughing again and shaking my head, so much happiness then fear, shock, a few happy fist pumps in the air and more suspense. I can’t tell you how much I loved this books so much, I most likely will be re-reading it again very soon. Highly recommend!

Hell yes. This is an awesome series!!!

Emotional thrill ride. Denise did it again! I cried, I laughed, I was mad, and sometimes confused about my own feelings. A cliff hanger that is sure to make you count down till January!

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. 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. 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.

The Suspense!. I adore this series but The Bough Breaks has left me reeling! There are so many possibilities for the next story that I can’t contain my excitement. This story line has had it all- mystery, suspense, a little romance, sisterhood, hope for new beginnings and more. I was hoping for a bit more of Rose’s visions but maybe since she’s past her pregnancy she will take more risks in the next book. There are a lot of unanswered questions going forward and I hope this will turn into several more storylines!

Read it in five hours!. This was all I had hoped for! Released today, started this morning and finished in five hours. I obviously could not put it down. Now to wait for the next...

Twist and turns and tears. This book was absolutely wonderful. If you haven’t read the Rose series start at 28 1/2 wishes and dive in for the read of your life. It’s wonderful! This book gave the happily ever after (for now) for the characters that deserved it more than anyone else. This book had me second guessing ever prediction I had. It made me tear up for characters I love. I can’t wait till more! Denise writes wonderful books she is amazing!!

Superb!. Denise once again keeps readers flipping pages. I could not stop reading. Being with the characters for so long, it feels lovely to see the way things turn in this book. I wish I could ready it for the first time- all over again!

COULD NOT PUT DOWN!. All of the Denises’s books are beyond amazing but I literally could not put this one down. I finished it within 12 hours of buying it because I just had to keep reading. The way she pulls you in as a reader and gets you hanging on ever twist and then is so captivating. You feel like Rose and Neely Kate are your best friends throughout the entire journey of the series. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!

Perfection!. Where to even begin?! This book is absolutely incredible! What a crazy, intense, heart racing story. I think I felt every single emotion there is while reading this book from start to finish. Denise Grover Swank, you never cease to blow me away. Your writing makes me feel like I’m actually living in the story, and the entire world shuts down around me. All I can say is go read this book immediately, and don’t plan on putting it down until you’re finished.

Fantastic!. I have read all of the books in the Rose Gardner series and this book blew me away! I felt every emotion imaginable throughout the book and felt like I was right there during the action. Rose has grown and evolved throughout both series. I truly love her character and her friends in the book. DGS is a talented author who has the ability to transport the reader into the book. I’m never disappointed by DGS, she’s an incredible author. I highly recommend this book and I look forward to the next release in January 2021.

All the feels and more!!! Excellent story!!!. Wow, this book did not disappoint! I have been invested in this series since the very first book and never miss a release. I love seeing how Rose and the other characters have grown since the beginning! This book has been highly anticipated and many theories discussed on the reader’s group fb page. I am telling you, none of the theories match what actually happed in this story! It is full of surprises, twists and turns, laughter, tears, suspense, and joy! It is a ride on the best roller coaster that you will want to ride (read) again and again! Take notes, highlight important information, and get your questions ready because this one will have your head spinning and leave you wanting so much more!!

WOW!!. So many twists and turns! This book put me through a roller coaster of emotions and I couldn’t put it down. As always another amazing book!

Always leaves me wanting more... Holy crap. Just when I thought things couldn’t possibly get any crazier, they indeed did. This is not how I pictured things going.. but I loved it! I wish I could give it more than 5 Stars. Denise always keeps you on your toes, completely immersed in the book and it’s characters. The only complaint I have- that I managed to read it in one day and now have months until the next book comes out. I live for these books and this has been my shining star in this whole Coronavirus mess. Thank you Denise for continuously giving me a storyline that surprises and delights, characters that feel like friends, and a series that I’m so incredibly invested in. You are literally the reason I fell in love with reading a few years ago and it has changed my life in the best way possible. 🥰

10 out of 5 Stars. This book to me is the best in the series. It has so many ups and downs. From funny moments, to moments of near tragedy to complete joy. Almost everyone is present in this book and will keep you guessing the entire time. The mystery of Hardshaw is becoming more clear but has yet to be solved. Every chapter is filled with excitement and keeps you on your toes.

Epic and mind blowing!. This book. This book has me in all sorts of feels. I’m still mind blown how after all these books, every one is even better than the last. I’ve been addicted to this series from the beginning. I've followed these characters and watched them grow and bond into the strong confident roles that they lead. This book is the epitome of everything I have been waiting for. Was I disappointed? Sure, maybe a little but from my own expectations and what I wanted for the characters I loved. But so much has happened in this book that I was left knowing in my heart that things worked out the way they were meant to. I’m still reeling from the choices made and the inevitable outcome it will bring. What does this mean for my beloved characters? That is for Denise Grover Swank to decide. I just know that no matter what, I. Am. Here. For. It!

Denise does it again. This book swept me off my feet from the first page. Once I started, I couldn’t put it down. I’ve never wished for more pages like I did with this book. I laughed and cried. My view of certain characters did a complete 180. Each book in this series just gets better and better.

Loved It!!!!. I love reading anything about Rose. I feel like I’m living these stories when I read them. This book was amazing and I can’t wait for the next one!

So many emotions and new questions. When the Bough Breaks took me through a full range of emotions. There is comic relief, emotional turmoil, heartache, and joy. Rose gets a few answers to some of the questions she has had from previous books, but I think she is still in the dark about so much. James knows more than he’s willing to let her in on. Many of the things he is doing is mostly in the name of trying to protect her, but it is bound to bring him misery. We get to see more of Dermot in this book and it’s interesting to see how much Rose has come to trust and depend on him. Many past characters make a reappearance, if only in name or recounting of an event. It was nice to be reacquainted if only for a moment. The main purpose of this book is fulfilled when Rose has her baby, in probably the most ‘Rose’ fashion ever and she solves the mystery of what happened to her niece and nephew. There are still so many unresolved questions that are sure to come with the next book. I honestly don’t know how everything still lingering could be answered in one more book, but I can’t wait to find out!

Simply Amazing. Another amazing Rose book! Lady in Black isn’t letting being 9 months pregnant stop her. This was a heart twisting tale making you guess who will come out safely? Joe, Ashley, Mikey, Rose, the baby, Muffy.... Nail bitter until the end. Sound good! Such a great ending. Can’t wait for the next one to come out.

Denise doesn’t disappoint. Rose is 9 months pregnant and due to give birth any day, but when her niece and nephew go missing she has to choose either investigate herself or let the sheriffs department. With each new piece of information Rose isn’t sure who to trust and with her family at risk she won’t let anything stand in front of her including labor. Denise brings another nail biting who done it book to the readers.

Wow. This book literally kept me up all night reading, I could not put it down until it was done. The author is an amazing storyteller who keeps you on the edge of your sit through the whole book. This book will make you laugh, cry and get anger with the main characters. This book is amazing, the whole series is a must read. You will not regret reading this book. I can guarantee you will love the book even if you don’t love everything that happens in the book. I can not wait until the next book comes out, I will be pre-ordering it now and marking my calendar!

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What a read!!. I have been eagerly awaiting this latest book in the Rose Gardner world, we have had snippets from the journals throughout the year and when I had the opportunity to read 'when the bough breaks' I couldn't say no. Rose is heavily pregnant which is evident from the outset, there is no hiding that from anyone, Rose and Neeley Kate find themselves trying to stay out of trouble but as we all know by now that is harder said than done and they want to find answers to the latest dilemma. there are a lot of twists and turns and ultimately Rose has to make choices that not everyone agrees with but they are her decisions and she sticks to them. unfortunately we now have to wait until January for the next installment and that's going to be a nail biter!

Amazing as always. Just sad it had to end! And wish the next book came sooner!

Loved this !!!!!. Omg what a rollercoaster !! I couldn’t put this down !!! I loved every word !! There is so much in this book from beginning to end. New characters, old characters and of course a brilliant officer Ernie moment and a good old miss Mildred story !! This book will literally have to gripped to the very last word !!! I can’t wait for the next book to see what’s going to happen next !!! Just amazing writing !!!

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Hold onto your seat!. Nothing short of amazing! Couldn’t put the book down from the moment I started. Denise you’ve done it again! What a whirlwind! Everything you could have wanted from this book was there, but also left us hanging for so much more!

When the bough breaks. Another ripper from the Queen of the plots, twists and intrigue. Fabulous.

Predictable and repetitive. I used to love these books but have found the last 4 (including NK's story) to be repetitive,predictable and drawn out reads. I continue to buy them as I'm committed to the characters but I find that I skim read them now rather than get absorbed in the story. I find the timeline to be ridiculous (seriously how many times can Rose fall in love in a couple of years?) and part of the reason I am fast falling out of love with the series.

Be ready to sit on the edge of your seats!. If you love your family and would do all that you could for them no matter what is going on in your life, then this is the book for you. We catch up with Rose, Neely Kate, Jed, Joe, Skeeter and Dermont in When the Bough Breaks. Rose is heavily pregnant when her niece and nephew go missing. And she will do whatever it takes to find them. Insert Neely Kate here to help her along the way to ensure some laughs happen along the way. Neely Kate and Jed gets big news along the way that makes your heart burst with happiness. Joe has matured into a great father figure. And has come full circle since he first appeared in the series. Dermont has never once left Rose’s side when she needs help, be it as the Lady in Black or as Rose Gardner. He turns into a real friend that allows Rose to voice her opinion and can trust him, even in the biggest moment of her life. Skeeter seems to keep digging his hole bigger to protect Rose and the baby. There’s more to this story which we hope to find out in the next book and I can’t wait to continue the series. This book left me with a major book hangover and one I soon won’t forget. If you want a nail biting series that has 20 books in it (Rose Gardner Mysteries, the Rose Gardner Investigations and Neely Kate Mysteries) then this is the series for you! Denise knows how to keep her readers sitting in the edge of their seats. Her characters growth through the series make you believe they are real and not just in between a cover in a book. You won’t regret reading When the Bough Breaks!

Love this series. I read this when it was released. I always preorder as I love the story and characters. I would have liked Rose and James to get together a couple more times while she was pregnant. I can’t wait for the next book even though I think the last few books could go a bit longer as I find they seem to finish up quickly. I actually went back and started from the beginning with the books as I was forgetting things that have happened. I loved re-reading all the books and not having to wait for the next one and yes I know the characters are still alive etc but I still found the books throughly enjoyable as much if not more so than the first time and finding little hints and clues as you go along.

Fantastic. Everyone of the Rose Gardner books has kept me on the edge of my seat. The only downfall is I get so into the story I can’t pull myself away from it and before I know it I have finished the book. Now I have to wait 9 months for more 😢

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