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Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1)
Blue Dahlia - In the Garden, Bk 1
Author: Nora Roberts
ISBN-13: 9780739447536
ISBN-10: 073944753X
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 307
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 164 ratings
Publisher: Jove Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 29 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways to grow-and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future.

Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. but when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers.

Book 1 of the trilogy.
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Helpful Score: 3
This book got me hooked into reading the entire series! I loved it and I never wanted to put this one down. It seems as though for me this was the best mix of suspense and romance Roberts has ever done.
Bama-Booklover avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 140 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
"Ghost" story mixed in with romance......interesting and intriguing read. Cant wait to read the next two (Black Rose and Red Lily) in this series-- In the Garden series by Nora Roberts.
Celestial avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I have not written reviews for all of Nora Roberts trilogies, but most all have something to do with the paranormal. I am not one for the paranormal. I really don't believe in it. But I must say, her trilogies, just pulled me into her books, after this particular series. They are all terrific. However, you always need to start with the first book. They usual all revolve around some type of relationships, which is different in each book and a some type of paranormal circumstance. It is interwoven together. I have read them all, except two sets, which I have already ordered through here and am anxious to get to them. They are beyond terrific. Nora Roberts really has a talent beyond belief. Some contain a little humor to help more the story line along. So basically, they are mystery, paranormal with a touch of humor. You will hardly be able to put the book down. You will not be disappointed. I would like to write this for all of hers, but maybe at a later time. Enjoy, if you decide this is something you would be interested in.
beckasdream avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 82 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I really liked the characters and I was kept interested in the ghost story; wanting to read more to find out who she was and why she was there. I also liked how there were subplots that you can tell are going to be brought up in one of the next two books in this triology
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Helpful Score: 2
Book One of Nora Roberts's In the Garden trilogy sets the stage beautifully. Garden lovers will love the design detail especially.
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Helpful Score: 1
This was my first Nora Roberts books...
not bad at all especially because I am into romance and gardening and this combines both.
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Helpful Score: 1
If you like nora Roberts you'll love this trilogy
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Helpful Score: 1
Kept my interest. First in the In the Garden Trilogy.
tripletmom avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 225 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
1st book in series. Meet 3 women who meet each other. Great story.
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Helpful Score: 1
Another excellent book by Nora Roberts. Couldn't put it down. Looking forward to Book 2 (Black Rose)
hailey227 avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 1
This a a great series. I was unable to put the book down until I had finished all three. NR sure does know how to kee her readers intrest.
stevielyn avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 147 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I loved this book but I expected just as much from Nora Roberts! She's a wonder to her craft.

A Harper has always lived at Haper 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....
Trying to escape the ghosts of the past, young widow Stella Rothchild, along with her two energetic little boys, has moved back to her roots in southern Tennessee -- and into her new life at Harper House and the In the Garden nursery. She isn't intimidated by the house -- nor its mistress, local legend Roz Harper. Despite a reputation for being difficult, Roz has been nothing but kind to Stella, offering her a comfortable new place to live and a challenging new job as manager of the flourishing nursery. As Stella settles comfortably into her new life, she finds a nurturing friendship with Roz and with expectant mother Hayley. And she discovers a fierce attraction with ruggedly handsome landscaper Longan Kitridge.
But someone isn't happy about the budding romance... the Haper Bride. As the women dig into the history of Harper House, they discover that grief and rage have kept the Bride's spirit alive long past her death. And now, she will do anything to destroy the passion that Logan and Stella share....
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Helpful Score: 1
Not my favorite Roberts trilogy, but okay.
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The first in the Garden Triology, and it sets the pace which moves throughout each book keeping the reader interested at all times.
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Helpful Score: 1
Excellent book!!!
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Helpful Score: 1
Awesome book, loved the entire series!
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Helpful Score: 1
The Harper family increases in size by a 'stray' pregnant distant cousin and a newly hired "Yankee" manager, both starting new lives over. Their integration into the Harper home is complicated by a ghost who seems to love children but dislikes men. When the ghost becomes more volatile, everyone's lives are affected. Book One of the IN THE GARDEN SERIES. Great romance.
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Helpful Score: 1
Romance, relationships, suspense, genealogy, & ghost, what more can you ask for ??
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Helpful Score: 1
The first in a greate series about three woman and how they struggle to find love and happiness in life. Takes place in a neat old house where they all work at the adjoining greenhouse and are watched over by a mysterious ghost.
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This book being the first of a trilogy, hooks you into wanting more, why after so many years has the ghost come bake to this house . What does she want and is love finally going to live in this house again,or are flowers and plants going to be the only lovely things to grow in the nursery and on the grounds of this home? I suggest that if you are going to read this book that you get the other two of this trilogy,you will not want to wait for the next one and the next one.VERY GOOD.
CozyLover avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 335 more book reviews
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Fabulous! This is my first time reading Nora Roberts and I must say that I am hooked. She is a wonderful writer and storyteller. Blue Dahlia was so captivating I couldn't put it down. Now I can't wait for the next one in this series to come out!
jenasmiles avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 110 more book reviews
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Love it! The first book in the Garden Trilogy. Very well written with a twist of the supernatural in with a great love story. Couldn't wait to get the other 2 to finish the story!
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Helpful Score: 1
Good storyline, enjoyed the hero and heroine, but found the story a little slow.
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Helpful Score: 1
Once you read it, you just have to get the next one.
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Widow of two gets a new job and finds love in the garden
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#1 of the In the Garden Trilogy - excellent read and revs you up for Book #2!
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Excellent book - quick reading
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As always, Nora Roberts is an excellent read.... this is the 1st of three books of the "In the Garden Trilogy" about three women at the cross roads of their lives, each searching for new ways to grow. This one is about Stella.
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Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways to grow. Loved reading this book and the other ones in the Trilogy
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I enjoyed this book very much and I am looking forward to reading the next one.
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Excellent story to the beginning of a trilogy
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As with all of Nora's books, a good read.
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First book of the Garden trilogy
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I always enjoy Nora Roberts' books. This one is no exception. Great read!
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Book one in a Nora Roberts Trilogy, her books are always good.
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Copyright 2004, part of The In The Garden Trilogy. I enjoyed this book so much that I bought two copies...
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Good book
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Excellent read!
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What an introduction to a new (to me) author! This was the first book I read by Nora Roberts and I immediately went out and bought Black Rose, then I waited anxiously for Red Lily to arrive! This serious is a must read!
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The story is about Stella and her 2 sons as they try to make a new life in the Harper House. However the Harper Bride, a ghost, isn't happy when Stella falls in love.
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Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each seraching for new ways to grow - and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future.

Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers.

Great book!
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Enjoyable read, but no surprises. The pace was fast and kept my attention.
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Loved it! Very layered story line and romance to boot!
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As always Nora Roberts immerses you in the lives of her characters. You become involved in the lives of 3 women, their trials and successes as they bond into a family.
I would recommend The Garden Trilogy to readers who love to immerse themselves in their novels.
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First book of the IN THE GARDEN Trilogy and a great start! We have love, mystery and a ghost to boot! LOVED the entire series!
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Book one in a trilogy, I enjoyed it and I'll be looking for the rest of the series...
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This was good, but I enjoyed the sequel better....kind of a differant feel than N.R.'s other books, but she never lets us down.
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If you like Nora Roberts Trilogy's you'll like this one as well.
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first jove book printing november 2004.....A very good read.....
lilykitty avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
first book in a great series by Nora Roberts
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I love Nora Roberts
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First book in the Garden Trilogy. Keeps you entertained while knowing the saga will continue.
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Good Robert's triolgy.
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Another great bbok by Nora Roberts - Hated the wait for the release of the second book!
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This book is the first of a trilogy by Nora Roberts. Good beach reading, love story and flowers are an important part of the storyline. The next two in the trilogy are good, too. I have to find them somewhere in my house and then will list.
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this is the third in the series
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A little slower than some of her books, but it is still Roberts
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Book one of the trilogy. It is wonderful reading! Couldnt wait to get to the second one.
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Fun series about love at all stages of life.
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After reading this first book of the trilogy, I was eager for the next two. There is a ghost in the background.
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Wonderful beginning of a great story!
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Great book!
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Holds up to the Nora Roberts standards. A bit predictable, but aren't all these types of books. A good escape.
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Love Nora Roberts! This is the first book in her In the Garden Trilogy! Loved it!
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three women met at a crossroads in their lives each searching for new ways to grow and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the futhure.
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Book one of the In the Garden trilogy deals with Stella. Excellent read.
ruth28503 avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 11 more book reviews
I love all of Nora Roberts. This is about a woman that lost her husband in a plane accident and find a new life. first of 2 books in the series.
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It does have a bit of language, but the suspense is great. Can't wait to read the rest of the trilogy!
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I thought that this was an interesting romance twist. The ghost really is a bit creepy. I did enjoy the book.
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This was a great Nora Roberts book. I enjoyed it as well as the rest of the series, despite the fact that I'm not into books with ghosts.
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very enjoyable read.
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Blue Dahlia celebrates gardening and can-do women who have both grit and style. A recent widow returns with her children to her family roots in the South in order manage a nursery. They end up living in the fabulous house owned by her new boss and she falls in love with the lanscape architect. Throw in a ghost story and it's just about perfect. A very satisfying read.
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Good writing, with impressive vocaulary; though the plot is almost predictable, the wonderful info on plants, landscaping and running a small home-based business makes it a super read!
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Book 1 of In The Garden Trilogy...wonderful!
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a classic Nora romance, with mystery, intrigue and fascinating characters. Book 1 of a 3 part series.
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Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways to grow - and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future.
Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. But when she open her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers. First in a trilogy.
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good book
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This story is all about girl power! Come to think of it, Nora Roberts is all about girl Power. But this story is the first of the "In the Garden" Trilogy. It about three women who find each other when they each need a friend. It's set in Memphis and tells how each of the three women finds the love of their lives and in the meantime settle an old family mystery and drive away a ghost.
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First in the garden triology-
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Another great book by Nora Roberts! This is one of my favorite series of hers yet.
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This was a very fun book to read. Very good. I can't wait to read books 2 and 3. Great story line. And I learned a little about gardening along the way!
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes the first novel in the new In the Garden trilogy. Against the backdrop of a house steeped in history and a thriving new gardening business, three women unearth the memories of the past and uncover a dangerous secret-finding in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future.

Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers.

Trying to escape the ghosts of the past, young widow Stella Rothchild, along with her two energetic little boys, has moved back to her roots in southern Tennessee-and into her new life at Harper House and In the Garden nursery. She isn't intimidated by the house-nor its mistress, local legend Roz Harper. Despite a reputation for being difficult, Roz has been nothing but kind to Stella, offering her a comfortable new place to live and a challenging new job as manager of the flourishing nursery. As Stella settles comfortably into her new life, she finds a nurturing friendship with Roz and with expectant mother Hayley. And she discovers a fierce attraction with ruggedly handsome landscaper Logan Kitridge

But someone isn't happy about the budding romance...the Harper Bride. As the women dig into the history of Harper House, they discover that grief and rage have kept the Bride's spirit alive long past her death. And now, she will do anything to destroy the passion that Logan and Stella share...
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first in the trilogy. of the three women who come together to enhance each others lives.
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First book in an excellent trilogy - I am posting all 3 books of the trilogy
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First book in a series of three. Typical Nora Roberts novel with romance and mystery combined in a can't put it down fashion.
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I could not put this down! Am now reading the second one, and waiting on the last one to come out in paperpack. Excellent reads!
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Good start to the series!
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prettty good
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Really enjoyed the characters in this Roberts book.
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THIS IS the 1st OF A 3 SERIES...COULDN'T SET IT DOWN. ROMANTIC, great story line. a must read all 3
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The first book in the Garden Trilogy. I have read all three and they are guaranteed to keep your attention and never let you down.
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Loved this trilogy! I couldn't put the books down, I just had to know what happens
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I truly do enjoy Nora Roberts books.
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This book is about Stella Rothchild, who's a widow with two young boys and decides it's time for a change for her and her boys. She gets an opportunity to work for Roz Harper at In The Garden, a nursery in Memphis, TN. Part of the agreement concerning her new position is to live with Roz in her huge estate, Harper House. While adjusting to her new position, her new home, and new friends, she also finds herself dealing with The Harper Bride, a ghost out for retribution. If all this isn't enough, she finds herself falling in love with the headstrong Logan Kitridge. Stella, being the strong and determined woman she is, finds a way to protect what's hers. I enjoy reading Nora Roberts's books and this one has always been one of my favorites.
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Amazing book, it delves into romance, flowers, gardening and paranormal. Nora Roberts is a superb author and one of my favorites. The only reason this book is to swap is cause i ended up with two copies. I hope you will enjoy.
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I wasn't hooked until the ghost storyline started - but now I have to read the next two to see what happens.
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Excellent series, excellent book!
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I was captivated by the plot & characters in this book from beginning to the end. I can hardly wait to read the next book in this series " black rose" & red lily.
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Excellent read!
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great book
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This was an excellent series. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Book one of the In the garden Trilogy
Very good book
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This is perfect escapist reading! A tantalizing beginning to a thrilling trilogy.
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What a wonderful beginning to a great trilogy. Nora Roberts has done it again. I highly recommend this trilogy.
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Excellent and engrossing story. Nora Roberts at her best!
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SO OO_O_O_O_O SATISFYING !! Especially, if, like me, you love gardening ! Backdrop is perfect and different, as it is the setting of a very properous and lush garden nursery business. The characters are extremely well-developed and interesting ! I LOVED THIS BOOK !! I can't wait to read the next in this trilogy!
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Book one in the Garden Trilogy.
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This is book one of what is probably my favorite trilogy of Robert's. Almost hate to post but I need the space!
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Story abt three woman that works in a nursery...how they met and their tangles with a ghost that lives in their home....It is about finding love and loving life...after each woman experiences personal tragic events.
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After Stella's was widowed with two children she moved back to Memphis near her father. It was here that she began a new life along with an adventure she didn't expect. Living in the Harper House she encountered the Harper bride, the family ghost. She also found two friends who were also at a crossroad in their lives. When she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will have to fight to the death to protect what's hers.
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This book is great, have the other two and will post as soon as I finish.
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This is a great book true to Nora Roberts.
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Like all of Nora Roberts' series, I loved this!
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First book of "In the Garden" series. I loved it! Introduces the characters well, including the Ghost of Harper House :)
As usual, I could not wait for tje next book...
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After hearing about Nora Roberts for some time, I decided to read this book based on good reviews. I felt it was a semi-intriguing story, but the writing was far from captivating. I love mysteries and fiction in general and this one fell short of what I had expected from such a well known and well loved author.
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Very enjoyable. I need to read all 3 books now.
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Loved this series!!
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I love this series from Nora Roberts. This first book is about the woman Roselyn hires to oversee her nursery. The woman has recently lost her husband in a tragic accident, and has two young boys. She is able to move in the Roselyn's family mansion, and eventually finds love.
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Book One of the In the Garden Trilogy - EXCELLENT!! Loved these books!

Flower metaphors run amok in this first installment of Roberts's newest trilogy, which focuses on a quaint nursery called In the Garden and the haunted estate neighboring it. The book starts out at a plodding pace, with the sudden death of Stella Rothchild's beloved husband and her subsequent move, with her two young boys, from Michigan to the outskirts of Memphis. Fortunately, the pace picks up after Stella plants her roots at Harper estate and secures a job managing In the Garden, which is owned by Roz Harper, the same blunt, self-assured woman who presides over the estate. Though strictly regimented Stella forms a fast friendship with Roz, she clashes with Logan Kitridge, the nursery's sexy landscape designer. Logan is the antithesis of Stellabrash and impulsive, he thrives on chaosbut their enmity inevitably gives way to love. The scenes between them crackle with wit, charm and sexual tension, and are rivaled only by the warm relationships that develop among Stella, Roz and Hayley, a distant relative of Roz's who comes to the estate seeking a fresh start. Less effective is a subplot involving a ghost who doesn't seem to approve of Stella's relationship with Logan. This thread provides a few spooky moments, but it would have been more effective without the prologue's clichéd setup. While this book isn't vintage Roberts, it's a promising start to a new series.
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This the first book in a very good trilogy.
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book 1 of the garden series. Great characters Its about 3 women who havent had the best luck with men. One woman owns a flower nursery and the other 2 come to work for her. There is a ghost that lives among them and they try to help it and set it free in each book.
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I enjoy all of Nora Roberts books
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Another great series for roberts!
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Stella Rothchild loves everything about her new job as manager of In the Garden nursery. She appreciates her new, no-nonsense boss, "Roz" Harper, and she doesn't even mind living with Roz at Harper House, despite the fact that the ghost of the "Harper Bride" reportedly haunts the historic mansion. When a young and pregnant Hayley Phillips, a distant relative of Roz's, shows up at Harper House, she becomes a valued friend. The only thing Stella doesn't like about her situation is the ruggedly sexy yet completely annoying landscaper, Logan. Despite Stella's best efforts to develop a professional working relationship with him, he seems to have little time and no patience for her efforts to reorganize the nursery. Then Logan completely disrupts Stella's careful plans for her future by asking her out. Roberts, the queen of romance, launches a new trilogy with a captivating tale in which her considerable talents at creating richly compelling characters and witty, spellbinding stories come into full bloom in a paranormal-tinged romance.
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Very good read
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After finishing this book in the triology, I had to continue on to Black Rose (Book 2).
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great book!
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I have the whole In the Garden Trilogy ( Three books) posted
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This is the first book in the Garden Trilogy. I love everything I have read by Nora Roberts. This is no exception. If you like romance, you won't be able to put this one down.
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Very good book, classic Roberts, romance, intrigue
kattkatt99 avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 119 more book reviews
The #1 "New York Times" bestselling author begins an all-new trilogy in which three women discover friendship, love, and a shocking secret right in their own backyard. Original.
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Was okay. Nothing spectacular. I will continue with books 2 & 3 of the series because I've read they are much better than the first.
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great ghost story
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This is a great, entertaining series. If you are a fan of the author, I recommend that you have the whole series before starting to read because you will drive yourself nuts at 2am waiting for the next one. Fine Nora Roberts romantic suspense.
craftylady1957 avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 75 more book reviews
The beginning was a little "dry" - a slow start. Once you get past the beginning it picks up and gets interesting. I would recommend this book.
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Great Read
haybabyjess avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
love nora roberts and i love the flower trilegy
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Exceptional series
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I love this book series and i recommend it to anyone
ladyd2206 avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 50 more book reviews
Stella Rothchild moved to Tennessee after losing her husband in a plane crash. She and her two boys, Gavin and Luke, are looking to start fresh in a new place.

What Stella didn't count on are the amazing friends she'll meet in Rosalind (Roz) Harper, Hayley Phillips, and her unborn child, David Wentworth, and Harper Ashby, Roz's son. She also didn't count on meeting Logan Kitridge.

Stella's new job as Roz's nursery manager is working great, even though she and Logan, Roz's landscape designer seem to be bumping heads at every turn. But all of a sudden, things start to heat up between her and Logan, and those feelings stir something malevolent within Harper House, the manor that Roz lives in, and that Stella moved into as part of her employment agreement.

Will this malevolent presence keep two people apart? Guess you'll just have to read it and find out!

Blue Dahlia is book one of Ms. Roberts' In the Garden trilogy. It is my second favorite trilogy by Ms. Roberts. As always, Ms. Roberts is a great writer. Her characters are all very down to earth, and feel real. You feel yourself getting caught up in their lives, and you actually begin to care about what happens to them.

This book series has a bit of suspense/mystery to it that begins to reveal itself more in the next book, Black Rose. But the mystery is present in this book as well.

Since this is a romance novel, the sweet part of the romance makes you want to melt, and the hot side of the romance is HOT. But, I was reading these books in Jr. High, with my mother's approval, because Ms. Roberts does very tasteful love scenes.

All in all, this is a great introduction to the In the Garden trilogy, and, if you've never read Ms. Roberts before, a great introduction to her books. Be sure to pick it up!
MsDarkangel avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
I read The Pagan Stone trilogy,it was great. I was turned on to Nora's books by a friend of mine. I love her books now. So I read this book and it was very interesting and the story reads well. I finished it in a day and a half. I would recommend her books, definitely. Can't wait to start the 2nd one in this trilogy.
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Enjoyed this series.
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Stella, widowed mother of two, has relocated to Tennessee. She now manages a garden center located in a personal home. Rosalind is the owner and Stella and her boys move into Rosalind's mansion. Stella and Rosalind are becoming the best of friends when Hayley (a distant relative of Rosalinds) turns up pregnant looking for a place to stay. The three women instantly bond over gardening stuff. Enter Logan, the landscape designer. Stella and Logan fight tooth and nail over everything until th...more Stella, widowed mother of two, has relocated to Tennessee. She now manages a garden center located in a personal home. Rosalind is the owner and Stella and her boys move into Rosalind's mansion. Stella and Rosalind are becoming the best of friends when Hayley (a distant relative of Rosalinds) turns up pregnant looking for a place to stay. The three women instantly bond over gardening stuff. Enter Logan, the landscape designer. Stella and Logan fight tooth and nail over everything until they go out on a date to mend fences. And boy do they mend fences.

I delayed reading this book due to the gardening/flowers theme as that is just not my thing. I'm glad I finally picked this up though, as it is typical NR. Wonderful storyline, terrific characters and sweet romance. I honestly haven't read anything by Nora Roberts that I haven't liked. She is amazing!
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The first of the "In the Garden" trilogy. A classic Nora Roberts trilogy with suspense, the supernatural and a lot of information about running a nursery. I loved the main character (a fiery widow w/ small children) and her love interest is delightfully gruff.
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Good read
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A trite and derivative formula novel. Of COURSE the pretty and spunky heroine will rise from her tragedy and find a handson-yet-difficult prince charming. Mind candy of the cheapest kind.
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First novel in the "In the Garden" trilogy. Three women unearth the memories of the past and uncover a dangerous secret. Gardening, Ghosts, Love and Betrayal....all here in this first book..Very enjoyable.
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stella is starting over managing a flower shop but a ghost and the lanscaper are going to be a problen
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This is the first novel of the In the Garden trilogy. Against the backdrop of a house steeped in history and a thriving new gardening business, three women unearth the memories of the past and uncover a dangerous secret. The book contains everything . . a young widow and mother of two young children looking for a fresh start; a budding romance; even an unhappy ghost thrown in to cause some trouble. It's an easy and entertaining read.
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I usually love Nora Roberts but this one was boring.
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After the death of her husband, Stella Rothschild takes her two sons and moves to Memphis to be near her father. She quickly lands a job at a local Garden Nursery owned by Roz Harper, with the agreement that she and her boys move into Roz's house so she can get to know her better. Stella loves her job and loves living in Harper House with just a few exceptions. First, the house is haunted by a ghost. The second exception is Logan Kittridge, Roz's landscaper. Stella and Logan do not see eye to eye on how she manages the business. As they work together, sparks fly, and their attraction grows. Everyone senses the change in their relationship, including the ghost...who is not pleased.

I haven't read a Nora Roberts trilogy in a long time, so I thought I'd give this one a try. As usual, the characters are likeable, and the romance is appealing. The author has done her homework and there are lots and lots of references to gardening and plants. I was bored with that information. (I certainly do not have a green thumb.) Usually, I don't care for the paranormal aspects of Nora's books, but I actually liked this one. I'm looking forward to learning more about the Harper Ghost in the next book. My rating: 3.5 Stars.
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Incredible! Cant wait to read the rest of the series!
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First book in the garden trilogy
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A great beginning to a wonderful new trilogy by Nora Roberts. Highly recommended! =)
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Very interesting characters and story line of how the three main women characters came to meet.
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Another great read from Nora Roberts. First in a new trilogy. Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways to grow---and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future. Blue Dahlia features Stella who has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking risks and opening her heart to a new love, but she discovers she'll fight to the death to protect what's hers.
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Very good. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series
cef424 avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 67 more book reviews
As always, Nora Roberts wrote another great one. Be sure to read all in the trilogy. The next is the Black Rose.
koreanprincess24 avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 136 more book reviews
Did not care for this book and will not read the second book in the series.
Mouse7088 avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 21 more book reviews
Absolutely kept my attention!!
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The first in the Garden Trilogy. Such fun. I laughed out loud. Just a relaxing, enjoyable read.
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loved it
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Book 1 of the In the Garden trilogy written by Nora Roberts. Read this one and then eagerly started the second one. I ordered the third one today. Does that tell you that I enjoyed them!? LOL The author brings the characters (even the ghost, Amelia!) into life so that you really want to know what happens to them.

A great series!
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Nora Robert's love of gardening really shows in this awesome book. A great book to read.

Young widow Stella, along with her two boys, moved back to her roots in southern Tennessee. She has a new life at Harper House and the In the Garden nursery. Stella finds a new life with friend Roz and expectant mother Hayley. She has an attraction with handsome landscaper Logan. The Harper Bride, ghost of the house, isn't happy about the budding romance.
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Enjoyed tremendously - can't wait to read the follow-up
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Very good....waiting on the last one!
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This is a strong start to a great series (The "In The Garden" trilogy). You can never go wrong with Nora Roberts.
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I just love this series. Excellent!
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Excellent Book! Easy read. I have very much enjoyed the story lines in this book as there are different things going on keeping my interest. This is my first (believe it or not!) Nora Roberts. I CANNOT WAIT TO READ the next book in this Trilogy BLACK ROSE! This is hands down one of my favorites books.
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First in a new triology from Nora Roberts. Stella is on her own trying to raise her sons and desparate to find a job. She finds a job and companionship at Harper House.
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Another great effort by this prolific author. Personable characters you wish you had as friends.
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Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways to grow and fine in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future. Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks, But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers. Great Book! Of course I am a Nora Roberts Fan!
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Definitely up to par for a Nora Roberts book. This is the first of I think three, so the mystery isn't solved in this one. And it's entertaining enough to really want to read the next one. I really like all the women characters in the story!
pj avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 208 more book reviews
The first book in the trilogy the garden series by Nora Roberts. Very good book can't wait for more to come out!
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Loved this book! Nora Roberts is Awesome! Great Read!!!!
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great book he first of the In the garden Trilogy
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Typical of Nora Roberts, she has a mix of romance, mystery, and family in her "In The Garden" trilogy. I'm working on #2 now and looking for #3.
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Beautiful book. It just makes you happy.
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WOW WOW WOW
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first in a new triology
if you like Roberts you wil like this
Booklover57 avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 44 more book reviews
If you're a Nora Roberts fan, this book won't disappoint you..now I have to locate the next 2 in the series!
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Great Trilogy!! Can't wait for the third book.
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Great book! First book in the In The Garden trilogy. Nora Roberts is great!
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Great romance with a ghost added. Best if you read the 3 books in order.
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Nora Roberts, a great book that you will not be able to stop reading.
shelly- avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on
Very good - highly recommend. Looking forward to the 2nd book (Black Rose) coming out end of May.
TakingTime avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 1072 more book reviews
First book in the Garden trilogy....good start to a series.
Sue avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 72 more book reviews
Loved this book
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Can't wait to read the next one!
FamFatale avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 369 more book reviews
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. Now I am anxious to read the next one.
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I just love Nora Roberts. She has been one of my favorite authors for a very long time. This book lives up to her previous works, in that it has the same care to detail, and character development. Great read, would strongly recommend.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this first book in the Garden trilogy. It made me anxious to get to the others! I loved the very real characters.
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Great for gardeners.
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Enjoyable Norah Roberts
KellyP avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 143 more book reviews
All the fun, mystery & romance we've come to expect from Nora Roberts! High recommendations - perfect rainy day reading!
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Liked the Book, good read
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Enjoyed this series immensely!
gummy13 avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on
A good read.
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Loved this story. Had gotten away from Nora Roberts, but came back to this series based on reviews from this site and I am glad I did... already ordered the next one in the series... can't wait to read it!!! Great characters that get you totally involved in the story line.
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I love Nora Roberts and this book is excellent. Keeps you guessing.
A love story with a little mystery.
ilovedale3 avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 524 more book reviews
My first Nora Roberts novel... nice mix of romance, mystery, and the supernatural.
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I loved this book
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the first in a wonderful trilogy that was a great read!
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Nora R's books are really good. First in a series, will list the next book in the series in a few days. Trilogy series, last book to be released in Dec.
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this is book 1 ,three women meet at a crossroads in their lives. each searching gor a new way to grow
stormy62 avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
Excellent book! I'm hooked on this trilogy! Never read Nora Roberts before this series....I see now what all the excitement is about!
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This is a book about 3 women who are at a crossroads in their lives. They meet and then the find themselves and eachother. this series is awesome. as all the rest.
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1st book in a great series.
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This is the first of the Garden Trilogy. I am currently in the middle of #2. Great reads!
rettaliny avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 60 more book reviews
I enjoyed it very much even though romance is not my favorite genre. It was a good, quick read for a rainy Sunday.
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Great series
blueeyedjess avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 44 more book reviews
Great read! Entertaining, and exciting!
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Good series. Read them all! Book in good condition.
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Another great Nora Roberts read! Book 1 of the Garden Trilogy
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This is an excellent book. I have become a real fan of Nora Roberts. She writes with style and pizazz. Keeps me interested and entertained.
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wondrefull book can't wait to read the rest
momrisner avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 26 more book reviews
The first book in the "In the Garden" trilogy by Nora Roberts. It was good but I am hoping the next one is better. I felt there was a little something missing.
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Nora roberts never disappoints.
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roberts at her best
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very good series-book one
pbutterfly avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 41 more book reviews
Book 1 of the "In the Garden" trilogy, this book centers on Stella - a widow looking to rebuild her life for the sake of her two young boys. It also begins a mystery that will continue through the trilogy - a family ghost who seems both pathetically sad and potentially destructive.
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Good book.
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Great introduction to a new trilogy by Nora Roberts. I believe no one writes trilogies in quite the same way she does.
Granites2001 avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 88 more book reviews
I loved this book. Starting the next book in this wonderful trilogy now!
Smokey avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 265 more book reviews
Book One of the In the Garden Trilogy. A young widow Stella Rothchild moves to southern Tennessee with her two young boys.
jenean avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on + 49 more book reviews
Great story, but I think the ending is kind of abrupt.
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I love Nora Roberts. This book showcases one of her best abilities, and that is characterization. There are three strong women in this novel, all of which you feel like you could be friends with.

This novel is about the blending of these three strong women. They work in a gardening and landscaping atmosphere, another plus if you love gardening like I do!

There is also a background love story and even a haunting.

If you are a Nora Roberts fan, this is a must read.
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Perfect if you want a mindless read - and sometimes I do.
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Book One of the In The Garden Trilogy.
The book is about a quaint nursery called In the Garden and the haunted estate neighboring it. Paranormal-tinged romance!
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This was my second favorite of the garden series. Not her best trilogy but they are always entertaining!
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Great read! I couldn't wait to get #2
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this was a great story!! I cant wait to read the next ones
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A great read by a great author. Stella, a widow with two young sons, returns to early chilhood home in Tenn. She takes a job with Harper garden and meet a hunky landscaper. Along with their developing relationship, is the growing friendship with Liz Harper, her boss.
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First book I have read by Nora Roberts and quite enjoyable. Can't wait for the next one. Mystery and romance, but not too much romance. Great read.
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I loved this book, I really enjoyed the characters and how they developed.
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Very good read ! Would recommend to anyone. Hard to put down !
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I really enjoy this series, with the mixture of history, mystery, romance, suspense, supernatural.
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This is the beginning of a trilogy about three women who have met and live and work together at a huge nursery with plants and are trying to find out who this ghost is who has haunted the place for centuries. Excellent trilogy.
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I enjoyed this series.
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loved the book.
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Very good reading. Can't wait for the next in the series.
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One of three books dealing with the lives of three strong women and a ghost.
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A wonderful series. If you like to garden and you like romance, you will be able to really appreciate these books. This is book 1 of the series.
kanerita avatar reviewed Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1) on
In the first book in Nora Roberts' Garden Trilogy, Stella loves and fights to protect what is hers.
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This is the first book in a three book series. I really enjoyed this book. The book tells not only the Stella's story, but introduces you to another charter who becomes as important as the main charters in the book.
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This was a great series - romance and intrigue....there ia a mystery dealing with a ghost throughout the series - FUN!
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Excellent first book of series!
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3 women meet at the crossroads of their lives.....searching for a new way to grow...part one of the garden series
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Excellent. Nora Roberts trilogy.
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Nora Roberts has just gotten better and better! I couldn't put this one down and now can't wait to read the second in this trilogy. I'm a writer and the only thing I don't like about this book is that I didn't think up that storyline myself. EXCELLENT!!!
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I really enjoyed this touching novel about the lives of three interesting women. It includes a love story as well as a ghost that has haunted the residence for many years. It kept me intrigued throughout the entire read. I think that you'll enjoy hours of great suspense.
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LIKE ALL OF NORA ROBERTS' BOOKS, IT'S GREAT.
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Great book - you will not want to wait for the next one in the trilogy...
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This is one of Nora Robert's best!
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Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways to grow and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future. Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers.

First in a nw trilogy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author.***If you love to garden, if you love a little spooky thrills, if you are a single mom or not..you are going to love Book One of the Garden Trilogy. I will be putting the other two up as soon as I finish reading them. I'm hooked!
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I really enjoyed this book for what it was. :)
I normally pick up Nora Roberts when I want a comfortable, cozy read with a lush feeling surrounding it due to the settings she places her trilogies in. I love Nora Roberts descriptions and geological settings for her trilogies because they are always so rich and make me want to hop into a flowery bubble bath. I really enjoyed reading about the gardening and flower shop, as well as the Harper ghost, but as usual and predicted, the romance was corny. I had to stop and read a few corny lines to my SO because it was too funny.
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Another winner from Ms. Roberts. I don't how she does but she keeps coming up with the most wonderful stories. I couldn't wait to get to the next book in the series.
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Book One of the In the Garden trilogy. About 3 women at crossroads in their lives.
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A lovely story of a widow from Michigan moving to Tennessee with her two young sons to take the reins of a garden center. The story follows a few months of her acclimation - complete with ghosts, a new love, and a wonderful household of women. I enjoyed Blue Dahlia very much.
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I read this cover to cover in one day it is GREAT! From the first page you get pulled right in, and immediately are into the story..
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Wonderful, heartwarming story. The first of the In the Garden trilogy.
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this is a good book for gardeners and plant lovers. I dont think it quite measured up to the last book by this author that I read.. River's End.. Of course, I'm on to the 2nd in this trilogy nonetheless..
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Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways to grow-and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future.
Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers.
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BOOK 1 in the Trilogy -- 3 women meet at a crossroads in their lives each searching for new ways to grow--and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future. Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she willfight to the death to protect whats hers.
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Another great Trilogy by Nora Roberts
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Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways to grow-and find in eachother the courage to take chances and embrace the future. Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers.
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Great reading
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My mother and I both really enjoyed this series. Fantastic!
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book one in the garden trilogy
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Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, serching for new ways to grow and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the furture. book one of a Trilogy
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Ok book.
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This is wonderful - will have the rest of the Triology posted soon - once you pick it up you can not put down.
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First in my favorite Nora Roberts Trilogy
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Stella Rothchild loves everything about her new job as manager of In the Garden nursery. She appreciates her new, no-nonsense boss, "Roz" Harper, and she doesn't even mind living with Roz at Harper House, despite the fact that the ghost of the "Harper Bride" reportedly haunts the historic mansion. When a young and pregnant Hayley Phillips, a distant relative of Roz's, shows up at Harper House, she becomes a valued friend. The only thing Stella doesn't like about her situation is the ruggedly sexy yet completely annoying landscaper, Logan. Despite Stella's best efforts to develop a professional working relationship with him, he seems to have little time and no patience for her efforts to reorganize the nursery. Then Logan completely disrupts Stella's careful plans for her future by asking her out. Roberts, the queen of romance, launches a new trilogy with a captivating tale in which her considerable talents at creating richly compelling characters and witty, spellbinding stories come into full bloom in a paranormal-tinged romance.
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Book one of a trilogy about a family ghost
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Book one In The Garden Trilogy. Great as usual from Nora Roberts. A real page turner.
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Stella is a young woman and mother of two boys who is still reeling from the death of her husband. She moves from Michigan to Memphis to be closer to her family and to work as a nursery manager for Roz Harper. She moves into Roz's mansion with her two sons and begins reorganizing Roz's business.

She butts heads with the landscaper, Logan, but annoyance soons turns to attraction and she finds herself embroiled in a wild romance. To make things better, Logan is great with her children. There is only one problem, a ghost who doesn't want them together.

Stella thinks she's losing her mind when she sees a ghost singing to her children. However she soon learns that Roz, all the boys who used to live in the house, and Hayley, a young pregnant cousin of Roz's who comes to live with them, have all seen the ghost. The only problem is the ghost is now hostile to Logan and Stella. Can they overcome their difficulties and avoid a dangerous, meddlesome ghost? "
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Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways to grow-and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future.

Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers.

First in a trilogy from the #1 NY Times bestselling author.
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This is the first book in IN the Garden Trilogy.
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alys great reading
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very good book
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INSIDE COVER: Trying to escape the ghosts of the past young widow Stella Rothchild along with her two boys have moved back to her roots in southern Tenn. and into her new life at Harper House and In the Garden nursery. She isn't intimidated by the house nor its mistress local legend Roz Harper. Despite a reputation for being difficult Roz has been nothing but kind to Stella, offering her a comfortable new place to live and a challenging new job as manager of the flourishing nursery. As Stella settles comfortably into her new life, she finds a nurturng friendship w/ Roz and with expectant mother Hayley. And she discovers a fierce attraction with ruggedly handsome landscaper Logan Kitridge. But someone isn't happy about the budding romance... the Harper bride.
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The first book in a great series.
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Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways to grow - and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future.
Stella has a passion for planning that keeps from taking too many risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers.
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Book one of the In the Garden Trilogy.
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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 as night....

Trying to escape the ghosts of the past, young widow Stella Rothchild, along with her two energetic little boys, has moved back to her roots in southern Tennessee- and into her new life at Harper House and the In the Garden nursery. She isn't intimidated by the house - nor its mistress, local legend Roz Harper. Despite a reputation for being difficult, Roz has been nothing but kind to Stella settles comfortably into her new life, she finds a nurturing friendship with Roz and with expectant mother Hayley. And she discovers a fierce attraction with ruggedly handsome landscaper Logan Kitridge.

But someone isn't happy about the budding romance... the Harper Bride. As the women dig into the history of Harper House, they discover that grief and rage have kept the Bride's spirit alive long past her death. And now, she will do anything to destroy the passion that Logan and Stella share....
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Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways to grow--and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future.

Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers.
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Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risk. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers.
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I couldn't put it down
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After Stella's was widowed with two children she moved back to Memphis near her father. It was here that she began a new life along with an adventure she didn't expect. Living in the Harper House she encountered the Harper bride, the family ghost. She also found two friends who were also at a crossroad in their lives. When she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will have to fight to the death to protect what's hers.
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I love this series!!! Don't miss a single one!
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Part of a series.......very good.
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Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways to grow - and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future.

Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers.

First in the new trilogy.
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Book One of the IN THE GARDEN trilogy. From inside cover: Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways to grow~and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future.
Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too mnay risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers.
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I love her trilogies
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I love all Nora Roberts books but this series was really good. I would give it 4 stars.
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good book
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Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discoves that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers.

First in a new trilogy .
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Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect whats her's.Roz
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Stella, a young widow with 2 small sons, has gone to work for Rosalind Harper. Mrs. Harper, also a widow has created a garden and landscaping business in her anscestoral home.She hires Stella a manager and Stella begins to rebuild her life.
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read a while back. remember liking the read.
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I don't usually read Nora Roberts's books, but decided to try this trilogy. It's a laid-back romance. I found it enjoyable, and will be ordering the 2nd book.
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Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways t grow - and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future. Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what's hers.
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Great story line...makes you feel like you are part of the family..
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This is the 1st book in "In the Garden" trilogy.

Three women meet at a crossroads in their lives, each searching for new ways to grow---and find in each other the courage to take chances and embrace the future.

Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks. But when she opens her heart to a new love, she discovers that she will fight to the death to pretect what's hers.
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A fun romance...
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Loved every minute of it and couldn't wait to start the next book.
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Stella has a passion for planning that keeps her from taking too many risks.
But when she opens her heart to a new love,
she discovers that she will fight to the death to protect what\'s hers.

Trying to escape the ghosts of the past, young widow Stella Rothchild, along with her two energetic little boys, has moved back to her roots in southern Tennessee-and into her new life at Harper House and In the Garden nursery. She isn\'t intimidated by the house-nor its mistress, local legend Roz Harper. Despite a reputation for being difficult, Roz has been nothing but kind to Stella, offering her a comfortable new place to live and a challenging new job as manager of the flourishing nursery. As Stella settles comfortably into her new life, she finds a nurturing friendship with Roz and with expectant mother Hayley. And she discovers a fierce attraction with ruggedly handsome landscaper Logan Kitridge

But someone isn\'t happy about the budding romance...the Harper Bride. As the women dig into the history of Harper House, they discover that grief and rage have kept the Bride\'s spirit alive long past her death. And now, she will do anything to destroy the passion that Logan and Stella share...
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Wonderful series, this is a must read.
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Loved it!
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Loved this entire series....
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Very good book to start off Nora Roberts' "In The Garden" Trilogy! Really enjoyed it and tracked down the other 2 so I will be reading those next to continue with my Nora Roberts fix!
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Nora Roberts is always a winner.
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If you love Nora Roberts triologies you have to read this book. It's great.
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WOW, this was fantastic. Looking forward to reading the next in the series, Black Rose.
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Book One in Nora Roberts' Garden Trilogy. I also have Books Two and Three.
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This is a great book
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Great book! First of 3.
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For you Nora Roberts fans, you'll like this one. I have the others that come afterwards but haven't read them. I'll post them as I read them!
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I loved this series!