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Title: Rose by Lauren Royal ISBN: 0-451-20988-5 Publisher: Signet Book Pub. Date: 07 October, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99

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Average Customer Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Great Read
Comment: Rose-this long awaited book holds true to the other sisters who came before. Not an woman of her time but before her time. Raised to pick her own husband Rose sets out to do just that. She finds Kit Martyn but there's a problem, he doesn't have a title. Will that stop Rose from following her heart? I'm not telling the details of this fun romantic romp. Pick it up today-you won't put it down until you're finished.

Rating: 5
Summary: Saved the best for last
Comment: I loved "Violet" and "Lily" but this is my favorite just because I loved Rose from the other books and couldn't wait to read her story. Rose and Kit are a perfect match even though Rose didn't think so at first. Rose's quest for a kiss that could equal Kit's was hysterical. I have read all of Ms. Royal's books and she's an instant buy from now on.

Rating: 5
Summary: The Perfect Story to End the Flower Trilogy
Comment: If you've been following Lauren Royal's trilogy, you'll remember Rose from the previous stories (VIOLET and LILY). Even if you haven't read the previous tales, get ready for a rip-roaring tale of one of the quirkiest families you've ever enjoyed, the Ashcrofts. ROSE opens with Lily's wedding to Rand, the man Rose did her best to catch, but failed. Rose wanted to be the next sister to marry, not her younger sister Lily. All the sisters really care for each other though, and Rose consoles herself with the knowledge that Lily and Rand are a perfect match and belong together. Rose is twenty-one and determined to catch a handsome, rich, powerful, titled gentleman - one who will treat her as if she were a queen, and anyone fitting these requirements will do. Oh, they all think she's a beauty, but they resent her intelligence! Rose doesn't know it, but she's already caught someone's admiring eyes - one who does enjoy her intelligent conversations and carefree way of talking. But he isn't titled - yet!

Christopher Martyn, known to his friends as Kit, is a good friend of Rand's, and is also
attending the wedding. He looks at Rose like he could eat her up, but since he's just an architect and not titled, Rose isn't interested. Kit is a protégé of Christopher Wren, the famous architect, and has been working on several projects for none other than King Charles, but having no title, Rose is not impressed. She WILL be a countess, a duchess, a baroness, or some titled woman. Kit hopes that when his projects at the palace are completed, the king will award him the position of Deputy Surveyor, the first step to possibly becoming knighted, and worthy of courting Rose.

While the romance and troubles of Rose and Kit is the main plot, Lauren Royal spins several sub plots as well: There are other romances taking place, one with Kit's sister to a 'commoner' that causes him no little grief; a little suspense in the 'accidents' that constantly plague Kit's projects; and the machinations of Chrystabel Ashcroft, Mother of Violet, Lily, and Rose. Chrystabel is one of the quirkiest mothers you'll find, one who constantly puzzles Christopher Martyn with her outrageous suggestions as she plays secret matchmaker between him and her daughter. All of these plots add up to make ROSE a delightful read. Violet and Ford Chase (from Ms. Royal's previous trilogy (AMETHYST, EMERALD, and AMBER) and Lily and Rand play small roles as they visit, and other secondary players help make ROSE a most enjoyable tale.

Lauren Royal pens detailed descriptions of the life and style of the restoration era, as well
as describing the architecture of the times in detail in ROSE. There is very little in the
way of political intrigue, but much of the scandalous life in King Charles's court. The
character of Rose does a turnabout as Rose comes to learn there is no recipe for love.
Rose is herself a real character and a little scandalous herself as she goes on a kissing quest, something she's heard many rave about, but an activity she's never herself
enjoyed - yet! One Christopher Martyn will soon make her swoon - Darn! Too bad
he isn't a titled gentleman! Oh well...this is a romance, and Ms. Royal will have her
way as she teaches Rose a few lessons of life.

Be good to yourself and take this title home as soon as it hits the shelves. You will get many hours of pleasure and want to finish the read in one sitting. It may even keep you up into the wee hours when you can't put it down. ROSE is the perfect story to wind up this 'flower' trilogy. I thoroughly enjoyed it and believe you will, too.

Carol Carter - as posted on Romance Reviews Today

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