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Book Review of Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1)

Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1)
Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1)
Author: Nora Roberts
Genre: Romance
Book Type: Paperback
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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.