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Rose Hill Mystery #10
Pumpkin Ridge
Melissa Wright has been in love with handsome Patrick Fitzpatrick since the day they first met, but Patrick had always carried a torch for his widowed sister-in-law Ava. Three years ago, when Ava married a wealthy businessman, Melissa thought the spell had finally been broken. Now she has Patrick, a brand-new career, and after years of struggling to overcome her past, what looks like a bright future. Bright, that is, until one night a tragic accident sets in motion a chain of events that threatens to change everything.At first, it seems as if a truck driver under the influence took the life of a random stranger, but Melissa has a suspicion that Patrick knows more than he’s telling, and that Ava is somehow involved. Luckily, Melissa is friends with the three nosy Fitzpatrick cousins, and with their help, she’s determined to solve this mystery no matter what the cost.It’s October in Rose Hill, where the scariest Halloween monster may reside in the mind of a beautiful woman.
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 28, 2017
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Pamela Grandstaff
30 books62 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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November 27, 2017
Love this.
I am in love with Rosehill. I can't wait for the next book. I know I have to wait eleven months for it. Please write faster.
I am in love with Rosehill. I can't wait for the next book. I know I have to wait eleven months for it. Please write faster.
October 31, 2017
I LOVE Pamela Grandstaff's Rose Hill Mysteries and have been eagerly awaiting the publication of the latest in the series. I was not disappointed! I think Pumpkin Ridge is different from the other books in the series, in that it is darker, has less humor, and focuses on fewer of the familiar residents of the little town. Ava is the primary character in this novel; she drives the plot as the depths of her ruthlessness and evil nature are revealed. Melissa (who has earned her degree and is working as a paralegal for Sean), is her primary target because Ava views her as an obstacle in her path to having everything she wants: her husband, his wealth, and her lover Patrick. Unfortunately, Ava escapes punishment for her latest misdeeds, which include murder, but is forced to pay a personal price for remaining free. I missed Maggie and Scott in this novel, and I can't wait to see how things work out for Claire and Ed and their new family, Melissa as she forges a new life without Patrick, and Hannah and Sam as they struggle through tough times.
November 6, 2018
So great to reconnect with this series. It had been awhile since reading #9 but I quickly got back into the lives of the Fitzpatrick family. This book centered on Melissa, an honorary family member, living with and totally in love with Patrick. Unfortunately, he is a lying cheat with the main object of his interest (obsession) with Ava. She is described at one point as a malignant narcissist (like our current president, having no interest in or empathy with anyone except as they meet her needs. In the opening pages Ava kills a private investigator who has been surveilling her for some time. It sounds melodramatic, but all the books in this series could fit that description. But I enjoy them anyway! I am starting the next one in the series now.
November 28, 2023
This novel was a free book for my Kindle. I liked the title so decided to try reading it. I'm glad I did because it had quite a convoluted plot and one of the meanest female characters I've encountered in a long time. I became impatient with the main character because she just wouldn't let her love interest Patrick go in spite of the fact that he was involved with his married sister-in-law and had a child with her. The plot was very convoluted until the author pulled all of the plot strands together at the end. I will read more books by this author.
November 6, 2017
This is the 10th in the Rose Hill Mystery series. Somehow I missed number 9, but there was no problem following the storyline in this one, although I think it's better to have read some of the earlier books in this series to really understand the motivations of some of the characters. And the characters are the best part of this series. This one ends up with a bit of a cliff-hanger, so I'm sure we'll be seeing more of this community soon.
January 28, 2018
I have now read the entire collection after a half-hearted start in my part. The author developed the plots well and the characters grew as the books progressed. There was some angst that I always hate in books, but the story kept my interest.
I was actually cheering that Melissa kicked The low-life to the curb (finally) and that she seems to have a good future in the horizon. I am actually hoping there is another book and that Pumpkin Ridge was not the end of the series.
I was actually cheering that Melissa kicked The low-life to the curb (finally) and that she seems to have a good future in the horizon. I am actually hoping there is another book and that Pumpkin Ridge was not the end of the series.
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November 26, 2023
I found reading this book to be easy and relaxing.
Reading this book is like being a spy in Melissa's life. There are many moving parts, yet it is easy to follow. Rose Hill has a few generations of families living in close proximity. Their relationships, problems and personalities are very diverse and very believable; their emotions and thoughts are genuine. It is amazing to me how one woman could cause so much trouble and grief while appearing to be a model wife and mother.
Reading this book is like being a spy in Melissa's life. There are many moving parts, yet it is easy to follow. Rose Hill has a few generations of families living in close proximity. Their relationships, problems and personalities are very diverse and very believable; their emotions and thoughts are genuine. It is amazing to me how one woman could cause so much trouble and grief while appearing to be a model wife and mother.
November 29, 2017
Very enjoyable
I’ve read all 10 books in this series and enjoyed them all. There are a lot of characters and it took awhile to get to know them all and their relationships but I’m glad I did. I also learned a lot of good info about dementia and other subjects and I appreciated that info.
I’ve read all 10 books in this series and enjoyed them all. There are a lot of characters and it took awhile to get to know them all and their relationships but I’m glad I did. I also learned a lot of good info about dementia and other subjects and I appreciated that info.
June 5, 2018
Rose Hill Mystery Series
If you start with book one you find a great long book, so far ending in-book ten. Hope eleven is in the near future. Fun, laugh out loud in places, sad in other places. Families you will love but true to life and even some times recognize. Time well spent living with these people.
If you start with book one you find a great long book, so far ending in-book ten. Hope eleven is in the near future. Fun, laugh out loud in places, sad in other places. Families you will love but true to life and even some times recognize. Time well spent living with these people.
September 24, 2018
So far I've read all of them
Pamela Grandstaff is an amazing author. I've read all 10 of the Rose Hill Mysteries almost without stopping. She is amazing in that her books delve into struggles that everyone has in one form or another and yet they include compelling mysteries. I can hardly wait for book 11.
Pamela Grandstaff is an amazing author. I've read all 10 of the Rose Hill Mysteries almost without stopping. She is amazing in that her books delve into struggles that everyone has in one form or another and yet they include compelling mysteries. I can hardly wait for book 11.
June 10, 2019
Likable Characters
We see so much of these people’s complex lives that we feel part of their family and town.
I don’t like how a few of the characters changed so much from book to book, and my full memory doesn’t retain details any more on complicated family trees. That being said, I look forward to reading the next book, which I’m going to get as soon as I submit this review!
We see so much of these people’s complex lives that we feel part of their family and town.
I don’t like how a few of the characters changed so much from book to book, and my full memory doesn’t retain details any more on complicated family trees. That being said, I look forward to reading the next book, which I’m going to get as soon as I submit this review!
February 16, 2020
Another Great One
I was so delighted to find this book, #10 of 11. I thought the Rose Hill saga ended at book 9 and I felt like I had lost a friend. This book continued with the humor, the quirky characters and the engaging story line. I’m on to book 11 now and by the time I finish it I’m hoping there will be a book 12.
I was so delighted to find this book, #10 of 11. I thought the Rose Hill saga ended at book 9 and I felt like I had lost a friend. This book continued with the humor, the quirky characters and the engaging story line. I’m on to book 11 now and by the time I finish it I’m hoping there will be a book 12.
February 3, 2018
Hard to put down!
This book was very addicting, I didn't want to put it down. I can't wait for the next one to come out. This is the first book by Ms Grandstaff that I have read. I may have to find the first in this series and start from there.
This book was very addicting, I didn't want to put it down. I can't wait for the next one to come out. This is the first book by Ms Grandstaff that I have read. I may have to find the first in this series and start from there.
June 19, 2018
I have read the whole story all the books really enjoyed them
I would recommend the series . It will make you laugh and cry. Also have some surprise too. Thank you Pamela Grandstaff enjoyed the story of Rose Hill.
I would recommend the series . It will make you laugh and cry. Also have some surprise too. Thank you Pamela Grandstaff enjoyed the story of Rose Hill.
October 9, 2018
Passionate people in a small town
Great stories! I just finished # 10 on October 9. I started the Rose Hill series on October 1 and have been immersed in small town, surprising life for 9 days. I do not want it to end.
Great stories! I just finished # 10 on October 9. I started the Rose Hill series on October 1 and have been immersed in small town, surprising life for 9 days. I do not want it to end.
February 5, 2019
Keeps it going
Oh what tangled Webb’s we weave when we practice to deceive. Well be assured these stories are all that and more. I keep reading, getting wrapped up and entangled and enjoy the well written tales of these people and their neighbourhood. On to the next.
Oh what tangled Webb’s we weave when we practice to deceive. Well be assured these stories are all that and more. I keep reading, getting wrapped up and entangled and enjoy the well written tales of these people and their neighbourhood. On to the next.
August 23, 2019
Interesting series
I really got hooked to this series. I'm glad I stumbled on to it.
It's about people, fleshed out characters that you are drawn to. There are mysteries worth the read, but it's the characters that you come back for!
I really got hooked to this series. I'm glad I stumbled on to it.
It's about people, fleshed out characters that you are drawn to. There are mysteries worth the read, but it's the characters that you come back for!
December 6, 2023
I really enjoyed this book
The characters are unique individuals, wonderfully drawn. The plot kept twisting. Having a map of the characters and their relationships to one another would have been helpful.
The characters are unique individuals, wonderfully drawn. The plot kept twisting. Having a map of the characters and their relationships to one another would have been helpful.
November 16, 2024
Although I really enjoyed reading this well-written book, I was very disappointed with the ending. It really left me up in the air, and I felt I needed to read another to completely solve the mystery. Reviews state that the book is a stand-alone. I don't intend to read the 14 book series.
November 6, 2017
Love this series so much. Great characters, they feel like friends. I’ve read them all, can’t wait for the next one!
November 7, 2017
Always fun!
This is a great series of books with interesting and fleshed out characters, fun plots and witty dialogue. Highly recommended
This is a great series of books with interesting and fleshed out characters, fun plots and witty dialogue. Highly recommended
May 16, 2018
Rose Hill Series is a page turner
Every book was exciting. I couldn't wait to read the next one
I felt as if I were one of the characters while reading. Excellent entertainment.
Every book was exciting. I couldn't wait to read the next one
I felt as if I were one of the characters while reading. Excellent entertainment.
June 15, 2018
Rose hill 10
I absolutely loved these books and recommend them. It saddens me to be at the end of the series. I do hope there will be more to come.
I absolutely loved these books and recommend them. It saddens me to be at the end of the series. I do hope there will be more to come.
August 7, 2018
Wonderful
Read all 10 books of series, well written. All characters true to life. Looking forward to next book. Highly recommend.
Read all 10 books of series, well written. All characters true to life. Looking forward to next book. Highly recommend.
August 13, 2018
Loved the book
Kept me involved. Hated the end not going to spoil but it made me angry. Hope there will be another in the series.
Kept me involved. Hated the end not going to spoil but it made me angry. Hope there will be another in the series.
August 28, 2018
Great read!
Pumpkin Ridge was another page turner full of mystery, romance and danger.
I hope this series will continue, as it has been a true joy to read.
Lynn Schneider
Pumpkin Ridge was another page turner full of mystery, romance and danger.
I hope this series will continue, as it has been a true joy to read.
Lynn Schneider
September 29, 2018
Great series
I have read the Rose Hill series and will be anxiously waiting for the next book. The characters are so well developed and the sense of family is so well written.
I have read the Rose Hill series and will be anxiously waiting for the next book. The characters are so well developed and the sense of family is so well written.
November 24, 2018
The whole Rose Hill mystery series is a fun read. The characters are realistic dealing with life's complicated issues. I recommend this series and look forward to next installment.
May 22, 2019
Wow
Ava is at her worst in this book. Murder, drugs, kids and Ava being an unbelievable witch makes the pages turn in this book.
Ava is at her worst in this book. Murder, drugs, kids and Ava being an unbelievable witch makes the pages turn in this book.
July 29, 2019
My favorite of the series. A lot of stuff happening and several questions answered.
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