a message in the roses

by Sandy Semerad

On a snowy day in Atlanta, Carrie Sue Justice revisits the past as a young and passionate newspaper reporter in 1986, covering a shooting death in her community:

Her life is a mess. She catches her husband with another woman inside the antebellum home she inherited from her parents. Then she falls in love with an unavailable man plagued with guilt. The man is none other than the irresistible owner of the Southern Journal where Carrie Sue works.

They begin a steamy love affair. During this wild time, Carrie Sue must find out why three black teenagers were arrested for killing a white teen. One of the teens was wrongly accused.

She’s determined to help prove his innocence. Regardless of the consequences.

261 pages, Paperback

First published July 12, 2014

About the author

I have worked as a journalist,newspaper reporter, editor and columnist, mostly in the Atlanta area. I moved to the Florida Panhandle in 1990 and began writing the stories in my head. I have since written four novels, two play and co-written songs. My latest release is Carrie Sue's Diary, a thriller. My other novels include Sex, Love & Murder, Hurricane House and A Message in the Roses. I hope you enjoy my work and I look forward to your comments.

Reviews

[Sandy Semerad · Rating 5 out of 5]

"A Message in the Roses is both lovely and exciting, a nail biter to the quick. It brings a delightful combination of journalistic craft and romantic prose that warms the heart and steams up the room." Dave Straub, Former CNN anchor, White House reporter/NBC, Presidential Advisor.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

the story is all about how the city of Alanta George was during the time the k.k clan tried to control law and order.