Roses

by Karen Cino

After the untimely death of her husband in the line of duty, Nikki Petrino still grieving three years later, goes on retreat to Mexico to finish her novel, where she meets musician Drake Dente a 90’s rock icon working on lyrics for his comeback CD.

After meeting at dinner, Drake and Nikki can’t keep their eyes off each other. Sparks fly and they instantly became an item. Upon returning to New York for Nikki’s high school reunion, she learns shocking events from her best friends.

After a misunderstanding, Nikki is missing and Drake is desperate to track her down.

Word 64512

218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 18, 2012

About the author

Karen Cino is a multi-published author who has been writing since she was fourteen years old. She started her career by writing poetry, short stories and writing articles for her high school newspaper. After reading Jackie Collin’s Lovers and Gamblers and Jacqueline Susann’s, Valley of the Dolls, Karen found her niche. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to.
Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her previous books were written and take place in various places across Staten Island. Karen relocated to Toms River, New Jersey in 2018. She traded in the Staten Island Boardwalk for the shoreline in Long Beach Island. Her Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery Series takes place in New Jersey.

Karen is a member of and Women’s Fiction Writer’s Association.
Currently, Karen is working on a Cozy Mystery and Women’s Fiction Series.

Reviews

[Rhea Morrigan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Roses by Karen Cino is a good read. There was one thing that didn't seem realistic - or maybe I missed something - when Drake supposedly left messages at the hotel front desk instead of calling Nikki - that bugged the heck out of me, because... who does that? Why not just call the cell phone? Also, the author never did "solve" the mystery of who was picking up the messages.

Otherwise, this was a great read! I loved the storyline, and the characters were well-developed.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a book it has its ups and downs but through it all love shone through. Nicki went to Acapulco and while there met Drake they fell in love and instead of leaving as planned she went to stay in his room and continued to enjoy each other’s company. Drake asked Nicki to marry him. Then Tony decorated the roof and they got married there. They kept it a secret for over a year before the press. We’re told. This is a must read