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Four White Roses
When widower Rich Redman returns to Pennsylvania with his young daughter to sell his deceased grandmother’s house, he discovers Grandmother Gertie’s final request was for him to find a missing relative and a stash of WWI jewels.
Torrie Larson, single mom, is trying to make her landscape center and flower arranging business succeed while attempting to save the lineage of a rare white rose brought from Austria in the 1900s.
Together, the rich Texas lawyer and poor landscape owner team up to rescue the last rose and fulfill a dead woman’s wishes. But in their search to discover answers to the mysteries surrounding them, will Rich and Torrie also discover love in each other’s arms? Or will a meddling ghost, a pompous banker, and an elusive stray cat get in their way?
Torrie Larson, single mom, is trying to make her landscape center and flower arranging business succeed while attempting to save the lineage of a rare white rose brought from Austria in the 1900s.
Together, the rich Texas lawyer and poor landscape owner team up to rescue the last rose and fulfill a dead woman’s wishes. But in their search to discover answers to the mysteries surrounding them, will Rich and Torrie also discover love in each other’s arms? Or will a meddling ghost, a pompous banker, and an elusive stray cat get in their way?
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 17, 2017
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About the author
Judy Ann Davis
23 books399 followersAward-winning author Judy Ann Davis began her career in writing as a copy and continuity writer for radio and television in Scranton, PA. Throughout her career, she has written for both industry and education.
She writes both contemporary and historical fiction and is best known for “writing romance with a touch of mystery."
Many of her short stories have appeared in various literary and small magazines, and anthologies, and have received numerous awards. Nineteen of them are now collected in UP ON THE ROOF & OTHER STORIES.
To date, she has written five novels and six novellas. Her latest novel, WILLIE, MY LOVE, was a finalist in the American Fiction Awards and the NEST Awards (National Excellence in Story Telling.) Her historical series include RED FOX WOMAN and UNDER STARRY SKIES. Set in the 1868 Colorado Territory, RED FOX WOMAN was a finalist in the International and USA Book Awards.
FOUR WHITE ROSES, a cross-genre romance and mystery with a touch of paranormal, was a finalist in the Georgia Romance Writers’ Maggie Awards, Book Excellence Awards, and American Fiction Awards
When Judy Ann isn’t behind a computer, you can find her looking for anything humorous to make her laugh or swinging a golf club where the chuckles are few.
She is a member of Pennwriters, Inc., and Romance Writers of America. She divides her time between Central Pennsylvania and New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
JudyAnn’s Blog: https://judyanndavis.blogspot.com/
Judy Ann;s Website: http://www.judyanndavis.com/
She writes both contemporary and historical fiction and is best known for “writing romance with a touch of mystery."
Many of her short stories have appeared in various literary and small magazines, and anthologies, and have received numerous awards. Nineteen of them are now collected in UP ON THE ROOF & OTHER STORIES.
To date, she has written five novels and six novellas. Her latest novel, WILLIE, MY LOVE, was a finalist in the American Fiction Awards and the NEST Awards (National Excellence in Story Telling.) Her historical series include RED FOX WOMAN and UNDER STARRY SKIES. Set in the 1868 Colorado Territory, RED FOX WOMAN was a finalist in the International and USA Book Awards.
FOUR WHITE ROSES, a cross-genre romance and mystery with a touch of paranormal, was a finalist in the Georgia Romance Writers’ Maggie Awards, Book Excellence Awards, and American Fiction Awards
When Judy Ann isn’t behind a computer, you can find her looking for anything humorous to make her laugh or swinging a golf club where the chuckles are few.
She is a member of Pennwriters, Inc., and Romance Writers of America. She divides her time between Central Pennsylvania and New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
JudyAnn’s Blog: https://judyanndavis.blogspot.com/
Judy Ann;s Website: http://www.judyanndavis.com/
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April 25, 2018
Four White Roses is wholesome, country romance that settles right in your heart and makes you smile.
Richard Lee Junior finds himself returning to rural Pennsylvania to handle the affairs after his grandmothers passing. Haunted by his granny, being tasked to uncover a century old mystery and having to locate a relative he never knew existed, the last thing Richard needs is to fall in love. But he just can’t resist that sweet girl he knew many years before and Richard may soon discover that home is where your heart is. And if Torrie Larson holds Rich’s heart, he may have to call Hickory Valley home.
Ms. Davis’ writing is classic and timeless, as she crosses multiple genres in this novel (mystery, romance and a touch of paranormal). The paranormal aspect is more faith based than anything else and reminded me of William P. Youngs, The Shack.
A great book which by the way, was a finalist in the "Book Excellence Awards" by Literary Excellence Incorporated!
Richard Lee Junior finds himself returning to rural Pennsylvania to handle the affairs after his grandmothers passing. Haunted by his granny, being tasked to uncover a century old mystery and having to locate a relative he never knew existed, the last thing Richard needs is to fall in love. But he just can’t resist that sweet girl he knew many years before and Richard may soon discover that home is where your heart is. And if Torrie Larson holds Rich’s heart, he may have to call Hickory Valley home.
Ms. Davis’ writing is classic and timeless, as she crosses multiple genres in this novel (mystery, romance and a touch of paranormal). The paranormal aspect is more faith based than anything else and reminded me of William P. Youngs, The Shack.
A great book which by the way, was a finalist in the "Book Excellence Awards" by Literary Excellence Incorporated!
July 16, 2018
There's No Place Like Home
Rural Pennsylvanians actually sound more like Wisconsin than West Virginia, but the various drawls affected by narrator Bob Johnson were perfectly effective and provided exactly the right ambiance for this tale of a powerful Texas attorney returning to his roots and discovering "There's No Place Like Home!"
Rural Pennsylvanians actually sound more like Wisconsin than West Virginia, but the various drawls affected by narrator Bob Johnson were perfectly effective and provided exactly the right ambiance for this tale of a powerful Texas attorney returning to his roots and discovering "There's No Place Like Home!"
November 29, 2022
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Thank you to @bookinfluencers for picking me to participate in this paid promotion tour for this book. Per Campaign Details a Review was not required but appreciated. This was my first time reading a book by Judy Ann Davis so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed it this one and connected with the storyline instantly.
The Characters were so interesting to read about. Richard, Estella and Torrie were my favorites throughout this book in more ways then one for different reasons.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Hickory Valley, PA especially when the scenery was described.
I do wish this book was part of a series cause i'd love to see the storyline between Rich, Torrie and Estella to evolve overtime.
Overall a good Contemporary Romance, Historical Fiction about a man who heads home to sell his late Grandmother's house. Can't wait to read more by Judy in the future!!
Review:
Thank you to @bookinfluencers for picking me to participate in this paid promotion tour for this book. Per Campaign Details a Review was not required but appreciated. This was my first time reading a book by Judy Ann Davis so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed it this one and connected with the storyline instantly.
The Characters were so interesting to read about. Richard, Estella and Torrie were my favorites throughout this book in more ways then one for different reasons.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Hickory Valley, PA especially when the scenery was described.
I do wish this book was part of a series cause i'd love to see the storyline between Rich, Torrie and Estella to evolve overtime.
Overall a good Contemporary Romance, Historical Fiction about a man who heads home to sell his late Grandmother's house. Can't wait to read more by Judy in the future!!
September 1, 2019
Four White Roses by Judy Ann Davis is set in contemporary rural Pennsylvania. Successful lawyer Rich returns to his grandmother's home to prepare it for sale, bringing his daughter. He expects it to take a month, max. He doesn't expect to encounter his grandmother's ghost, requesting he find a missing relative and jewels.
Torrie Larson gives Rich a ride when he arrives, almost making it to the farmhouse but not quite. She's a resourceful single mom, but she keeps that information to herself. Rich and Torrie just happen to keep meeting in order to get their errands done, and Rich just happens to find out Torrie has a daughter. Of course the two daughters hit it off well, and so do the adults. Of course they each resist the mutual attraction for all the practical reasons: he's leaving in a month, they're from completely different economic levels, etc.
It takes Torrie and Rich together with their daughters to solve the mysteries. By the time they clear all the barriers to a relationship, they are willing to acknowledge their love and change their lives. A very sweet tale, heartwarming entertainment.
Torrie Larson gives Rich a ride when he arrives, almost making it to the farmhouse but not quite. She's a resourceful single mom, but she keeps that information to herself. Rich and Torrie just happen to keep meeting in order to get their errands done, and Rich just happens to find out Torrie has a daughter. Of course the two daughters hit it off well, and so do the adults. Of course they each resist the mutual attraction for all the practical reasons: he's leaving in a month, they're from completely different economic levels, etc.
It takes Torrie and Rich together with their daughters to solve the mysteries. By the time they clear all the barriers to a relationship, they are willing to acknowledge their love and change their lives. A very sweet tale, heartwarming entertainment.
April 5, 2023
Well this sat way too long on my TBR list. I've had this book since 2017 and as I'm trying to read from my oldest backlog, I picked this one up. Unsure if I would enjoy it as my reading tastes have seemingly changed over the years, I'm happy to say, I loved it!
The wealthy, handsome widower returns to the small town to take care of his grandmother's home and ready it to sell. But here comes along an old fried of his summers past whose all grown up now with a child of her own.
Watch the love bloom in this one! It's a sweet romance that I totally fell for! I need to check out more books by this author that I've been shamelessly sleeping on!
The wealthy, handsome widower returns to the small town to take care of his grandmother's home and ready it to sell. But here comes along an old fried of his summers past whose all grown up now with a child of her own.
Watch the love bloom in this one! It's a sweet romance that I totally fell for! I need to check out more books by this author that I've been shamelessly sleeping on!
April 7, 2019
A sweet romance with mystery,twists,ghost,love,romance,a missing treasure and laughs.
A grandmother ghost,
Rich a widower with daughter.
Torrie a mother with a secret.
Loved all the characters especially LuLu.
A really good easy sweet read.
Voluntarily reviewed.
A grandmother ghost,
Rich a widower with daughter.
Torrie a mother with a secret.
Loved all the characters especially LuLu.
A really good easy sweet read.
Voluntarily reviewed.
September 6, 2017
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
This is a really nice holiday read..
Good characters, no great surprises but a real good feel factor romance.
This is a really nice holiday read..
Good characters, no great surprises but a real good feel factor romance.
February 13, 2020
this story was amazing! two people who have lost love ones and are single parents team up together. his grandmother request is to find his missing relative and the rare jewels. only something is just not right read to find out why.
April 30, 2020
4white roses
Liked this book. Needed a little more mystery..answers came a little to easily..characters were good..should have expanded to girls and family reactions to engagement..
Liked this book. Needed a little more mystery..answers came a little to easily..characters were good..should have expanded to girls and family reactions to engagement..
June 12, 2022
This is a very predictable book. A young single mother meets a rich man and of course they fall in love. This is an easy read.
August 4, 2017
A wonderfully sweet romaintc suspense. Rich comes back to sort out his grandmother's estate, along the way he and Torrie meets again. Torrie has a secret that she does not want him to know about, so naturally this is a hindrance to the budding romance. Add to this a interfering ghost, a blackmailing banker and a lost treasure. All ingredients to make this a gripping book.
I have not read books by Judy Ann Davis before, and I have to say I loved every minute. The more I read the more I fell in love with the characters and their story. It had all the elements. A hint of mystery lots of intrigue and a bit of ghostly interference as well as romance.
Highly recommended for all who loves a good romantic suspense.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book.
I have not read books by Judy Ann Davis before, and I have to say I loved every minute. The more I read the more I fell in love with the characters and their story. It had all the elements. A hint of mystery lots of intrigue and a bit of ghostly interference as well as romance.
Highly recommended for all who loves a good romantic suspense.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book.
June 6, 2018
Have it in audio
This is a first for this author for Me. It had a great historical listen .
It had a wholesome storyline full of family and getting together. Story takes place in Pennsylvania. It has mystery , learning to get along .
Hero is Rich Heroine is Torrie.
Rich has to go back home and sell his deceased grandmother home. It feels weird at the time. She has stated that she wants him to find something . His grandmother wants some family jewelry found. While he’s on that mission he runs into Torrie. Torrie has a mission of her own.
What is it. Listen and find out
Bob Johnson was great narrating this. He makes you feel like your right in the story
Grab it and find out
July 25, 2017
This is a wonderful sweet romance that has Rich Redmond and his young daughter returning to Pa. to settle his grandmother's estate. When his grandmother's ghost wants him to find his half sister and a cache of jewels hidden by his great great grandmother he wonders about his mental state. He meets and rekindles a childhood friendship with Torrie, a single mother. A nice old fashioned love story with a touch of mystery and a ghostly nudge of love for her grandson. The title is so neatly wrapped up in the story and the symbolism is beautiful. Judy Ann Davis gives you a nice feel good story that moves along with humor and the token bad man.
February 4, 2020
I loved this book!
Judy Ann Lashinski delivers a wonderful story about a second chance and being brave enough to grab it. Throw in a the ghost of a grandmother who doesn’t take kindly to her grandson’s failure to work fast enough and the result is a delightful and at times lighthearted look at love. There is still enough of the darker side of human nature and an unsolved mystery or two to keep this from being a fluff piece. I like Lashinski’s ability to weave a story that keeps you engaged enough to read it in one sitting and be glad for it!
Judy Ann Lashinski delivers a wonderful story about a second chance and being brave enough to grab it. Throw in a the ghost of a grandmother who doesn’t take kindly to her grandson’s failure to work fast enough and the result is a delightful and at times lighthearted look at love. There is still enough of the darker side of human nature and an unsolved mystery or two to keep this from being a fluff piece. I like Lashinski’s ability to weave a story that keeps you engaged enough to read it in one sitting and be glad for it!
February 16, 2020
What a fascinating story involving family and friends who with the help of a feisty but lovable ghost discover secrets, watch out for each other, embrace life, take a chance, deal with hardships, and a common enemy. Romance, mystery, twists & turns, family love and friendships, and humor make this story one that was so intriguing it was hard to put down till I finished -- absolutely loved this whole family and their story.
February 25, 2020
Romantic and beautiful
What a beautifully written story , mystery, suspense and love. So many great characters I especially liked Lulu , I laughed out loud when she said this gives a new twist on the three bears fairytale. Rich and Torrie are on a quest to find the hidden family jewels and a long lost sister , this story has some twists and turns it’ll keep you guessing... I loved it !!
What a beautifully written story , mystery, suspense and love. So many great characters I especially liked Lulu , I laughed out loud when she said this gives a new twist on the three bears fairytale. Rich and Torrie are on a quest to find the hidden family jewels and a long lost sister , this story has some twists and turns it’ll keep you guessing... I loved it !!
May 20, 2017
Thoroughly enjoyable read. A prominent attorney returns home to discover an impossible love, yet one that cannot be denied. Together the two encounter mysteries, search for an unknown relative and long hidden jewels. Throw in Grandmother Gertie, a bossy ghost with her own agenda and this novel goes to a new level.
February 6, 2020
Four White Roses is a lovely, wholesome romance with a mystery thrown in. In fact this novel had a little bit of everything (except explicit sex)- a knight in shining armor , a feisty damsel in distress, the town bully, two adorable daughters, and a ghostly appearance. Somehow it all works and makes a perfect story for the those who believe in second chance love.
May 23, 2021
I absolutely adore a good romance and throw in mystery and a ghost and I’m hooked. Four White Roses did not disappoint. The conflict between the characters was well-developed and I was rooting for Torrie and Rich, and their daughters, to find their Happily Ever After. The humor in the story was a nice touch. Highly recommend!
October 8, 2019
Opposites attract
We never tire of romances, particularly ones that combine opposites, mystery, jewels and money. Toss in convenient paranormal advice and you have a winner.
We never tire of romances, particularly ones that combine opposites, mystery, jewels and money. Toss in convenient paranormal advice and you have a winner.
February 10, 2020
Quaint
Was quite in throwed with this story. You never known what is going to happen when your left things from the past.
Was quite in throwed with this story. You never known what is going to happen when your left things from the past.
February 10, 2020
Loved this romantic story.
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