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Rose Hill Mystery #7
Hollyhock Ridge
Since Claire Fitzpatrick came home to Rose Hill in the spring, she’s found two dead bodies, dodged real bullets, and helped solve a couple murders. Four months later, she’s still living in her parents' house, looking for a job, and trying to solve a mysterious disappearance.
Complicating everything, she’s being pursued by two very different men. Ed Harrison’s kisses curl Claire's toes and his embrace feels like home, but he’s not exactly available. Although he’s gotten under her skin, charming substitute Police Chief Laurie Purcell’s demons may not be as under control as he swears they are.
As Rose Hill’s mayoral race heats up, so does candidate Kay Templeton's love life. With two brothers vying for her attention, and a town full of busybodies watching, Kay has her hands full battling criminal accusations made by the former mayor.
When the rumor mill casts Kay in the role of jealous murderer, her good friend Claire is determined to prove her innocence. Investigating this alleged crime puts Claire and Laurie in close company, which is a little like fighting fire with gasoline.
It’s July in Rose Hill, and everyone just needs a little something to get by.
Complicating everything, she’s being pursued by two very different men. Ed Harrison’s kisses curl Claire's toes and his embrace feels like home, but he’s not exactly available. Although he’s gotten under her skin, charming substitute Police Chief Laurie Purcell’s demons may not be as under control as he swears they are.
As Rose Hill’s mayoral race heats up, so does candidate Kay Templeton's love life. With two brothers vying for her attention, and a town full of busybodies watching, Kay has her hands full battling criminal accusations made by the former mayor.
When the rumor mill casts Kay in the role of jealous murderer, her good friend Claire is determined to prove her innocence. Investigating this alleged crime puts Claire and Laurie in close company, which is a little like fighting fire with gasoline.
It’s July in Rose Hill, and everyone just needs a little something to get by.
332 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 18, 2014
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Pamela Grandstaff
30 books60 followersPamela Grandstaff lives in West Virginia. She writes the Rose Hill Mystery Series and books for children. All books are available in paperback and as E-books.
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Displaying 1 - 26 of 26 reviews
March 27, 2019
Love this author
I am in book 8 of this series, I can’t put them down! I’m hooked getting ready to open book 9.
I am in book 8 of this series, I can’t put them down! I’m hooked getting ready to open book 9.
June 18, 2018
Not your traditional Cozy Mystery
Hollyhock Ridge was not a traditional Rose Hill mystery. Most of the usual characters were on vacation and absent from all but a few snippets of the story. The focus was on addictions and how they manifested themselves in several players in the story line. There were multiple deaths primarily due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time and a continuation of criminal aspects in Rose Hill. And there were some conclusions leading to the arrests of several of Rose Hills most elite residents. While the various plots in the book were good, they were not in the Cozy Mystery style—seriously lacking in humor.
Hollyhock Ridge was not a traditional Rose Hill mystery. Most of the usual characters were on vacation and absent from all but a few snippets of the story. The focus was on addictions and how they manifested themselves in several players in the story line. There were multiple deaths primarily due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time and a continuation of criminal aspects in Rose Hill. And there were some conclusions leading to the arrests of several of Rose Hills most elite residents. While the various plots in the book were good, they were not in the Cozy Mystery style—seriously lacking in humor.
October 31, 2017
This is another Kindle freebie for me. I think I have to be a little more careful in choosing these freebies. This was book #7. There were too many characters to keep track of, and only a couple of them were especially likable. There didn't appear to be much of a plot either. Also, Grandstaff preached her own views too much. I couldn't wait to finish this book so I could get onto something better.
August 6, 2017
Introduction to this series!
This is the first book. I have read if the series. My attention to the detail and characters was instantly aroused. I found it difficult to put down as I easily identified with the characters and their trials and tribulations! Strongly recommend this very entertaining series!
This is the first book. I have read if the series. My attention to the detail and characters was instantly aroused. I found it difficult to put down as I easily identified with the characters and their trials and tribulations! Strongly recommend this very entertaining series!
October 20, 2018
Claire Fitzpatrick has only been home at Rose Hill for a couple of months and now she has found another body. It also seems her love life is getting complicated, but what does she really want to do with her life. Mayoral candidate Kay Templeton's love life is also improving.
An enjoyable romance mystery.
An enjoyable romance mystery.
September 6, 2019
More from the busy little burg of Rose Hill.
This book, like the last, centers on Claire. With Maggie and Hannah out of town, it is less like the adult version of Nancy Drew. Adult themes are not all about sex, and Pamela Grandstaff brings a lot to this installment. As always, a joy!
This book, like the last, centers on Claire. With Maggie and Hannah out of town, it is less like the adult version of Nancy Drew. Adult themes are not all about sex, and Pamela Grandstaff brings a lot to this installment. As always, a joy!
August 5, 2017
The book was well written, but it was hard to read as a standalone book. There were too many people mentioned that had no part in the book, but we're obviously from a prior book. I felt like a newcomer to town with everyone talking about other people, and I had no one to ask about them.
August 16, 2017
Hollywood Ridge
A lovely romance/ mystery set in a small town. Interesting characters that were very believable and enjoyable. I'll enjoy reading more books written by Pamela Grandstaff.
A lovely romance/ mystery set in a small town. Interesting characters that were very believable and enjoyable. I'll enjoy reading more books written by Pamela Grandstaff.
March 6, 2019
The love interest for Claire and Kay are featured in this story. The struggles and addictions , lost of loved ones. The characters are many and all are quirky. This was more in depth look at the people living in Rose Hill.
August 6, 2017
Good
the story of people in a small town that has people dying from accidents and natural deaths.the people who are learning to except
the story of people in a small town that has people dying from accidents and natural deaths.the people who are learning to except
June 28, 2018
Entertaining
Fun characters and situations in their relationships while they satisfy their innate curiosity to help solve a crime. A pleasant diversion.
Fun characters and situations in their relationships while they satisfy their innate curiosity to help solve a crime. A pleasant diversion.
October 6, 2018
I loved this. It's the kind of mystery that pulls you in and keeps you reading. Mostly cozy.
May 19, 2019
Wow
The saga continues with the ex mayor, Eric and his brother. May may find love and Claire may come to her senses.
The saga continues with the ex mayor, Eric and his brother. May may find love and Claire may come to her senses.
September 10, 2019
These stories are not traditional mysteries. Family dramas plus a few mysteries and someone always dies, not always murders.
November 15, 2015
This was excellent! Laurie Purcell is the cop who comes to town to cover the honeymoon of Scott and Maggie. He tries to develop something with Claire, but she is conflicted, especially when Ed's estranged wife shows up pregnant and claiming the baby is Ed's. He's all about the baby, and yet Claire suspects that it isn't his. Diedre, the hoarding wife of Matt Delvecchio, winds up dead in a storage locker where all her hoarded stuff has been collected. Turns out, it was an accident, but it does give Kay some rough moments when her opponent tries a smear campaign, saying Kay is responsible for her being missing. Then Sonny, Matt's brother begins to court Kay, and Matt, her former HS sweetheart is suddenly free... It's almost like a soap opera, but without the cast of Fitzpatricks who have all gone to the beach to horn in on the last week of the honeymooner's vacation. And the ending is a twist you don't see coming...
June 3, 2016
Rose Hill series #7 is still featuring Claire, who is even more conflicted about what to do with her life now that she´s back in Rose Hill, and which of two men who are pursuing her to encourage. Kay, the former City Secretary, now mayoral candidate is also featured prominently as she tries to keep from being implicated in the former mayors' wrongdoing, and finds herself with a love interest at an age when she´d pretty much given up on the idea. Addiction, to food and to alcohol, also play a part in this story. As always the story of the people of Rose Hill is almost better than the mystery.
December 22, 2014
I get so engrossed with the people in the story that I feel their happiness and their sadness I hope Pamela will continue to write about the people in Rose Hill. I have read all of the series and know it can go on and on.
I didn't think the part where religion was discussed was really necessary to the story but its insight into how death may be as very good.
I didn't think the part where religion was discussed was really necessary to the story but its insight into how death may be as very good.
May 19, 2015
Rose Hill
This was a wonderful mystery series. This was the last one. Seven in all.
If you love a good mystery please try this one. I can't wait to start another one.
Pamela Grandstaff is a wonderful author. She does know how to write a great mystery.
This was a wonderful mystery series. This was the last one. Seven in all.
If you love a good mystery please try this one. I can't wait to start another one.
Pamela Grandstaff is a wonderful author. She does know how to write a great mystery.
July 3, 2015
I loved this series of books.I want more about rose hill
I chose this rating because I couldn't wait to see what happens from book to book. Would love more about the people of rose hill.
I chose this rating because I couldn't wait to see what happens from book to book. Would love more about the people of rose hill.
March 17, 2016
This was my favourite Rose Hill mystery book yet!
Claire is a great addition to the great characters in Rose Hill. I could really relate to her and her self hatred.
One warning: this book will make you cry. That is all.
Claire is a great addition to the great characters in Rose Hill. I could really relate to her and her self hatred.
One warning: this book will make you cry. That is all.
April 1, 2015
lovely series...soap opera about small town inhabitants. sad ending though.
June 1, 2015
Sad but uplifting
Enjoyed the whole series the ending was sad but I like the way Claire was honest about everything and the compassion shown in this story where is number 8?
Enjoyed the whole series the ending was sad but I like the way Claire was honest about everything and the compassion shown in this story where is number 8?
June 9, 2015
I loved this series! Sadly this is the last one! I'm hoping the author might continue it....I really got caught up in the lives of the characters and shared in their laughter as well as their tears.
July 16, 2015
Rose Hill Series
I just finished reading this series I loved it am waiting for the next book out in September. Pamela hope you keep the series going.
I just finished reading this series I loved it am waiting for the next book out in September. Pamela hope you keep the series going.
November 11, 2016
I read this book a year ago while I was reading the series, all the books in order from 1-8. A year later I read #9. Wonderful books, I fell in love with the characters.
August 12, 2015
self-righteous and judgmental
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