Thirty-Four and a Half Predicaments by Denise Grover Swank

REVIEWED By Monique Cashmere

Thirty-Four and a Half Predicaments by Denise Grover Swank
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Firstly, let me just say, anytime I get to read a Rose Mystery, is a happy day for me. And this book made my day! If you have never picked up a Rose Gardner Mystery, then you can start with this book but you are definitely missing out on a brilliant series. This is number seven of the series and there are three novellas as well. If you have already started this series, then you are sure going to love Thirty-Four as it is jammed packed. Denise's writing is pure magic with this series and this book in particular. It falls under the Mystery / Women Sleuth category but you could add romantic comedy as well.

In Thirty-Four, Rose is at a loss as to how she can help her best friend Neely Kate recover from depression. One attempt is to take her to the Hair Salon for some pampering, which does cheer her up, but not as much as running into Hilary there and Neely Kate ripping into her. Rose then decides that solving a twenty-five year old mystery is going to keep Neely Kate occupied. The two of them set off even with Joe's blessing, as how much trouble can they get into?

Rose and Neely Kate, have a great banter and they join up with Miss Mildred, Rose's old neighbour. Neely Kate has so much fun at Miss Mildred's expense, you will be laughing out loud like I was. Others from previous books are back too. Skeeter is still the current Crime Boss and uses Rose's abilities again as the Lady in Black. Joe's sister Kate is still in town, popping up at odd times. And of course there is Mason, Rose's Assistant DA boyfriend. Their relationship is getting stronger ever day and they are even talking about marriage down the line. Mason is still looking into saving Rose from false allegations that Joe's father JR made up. These two will do anything to protect each other.

Rose, with Neely Kate and the White Tiger aka Miss Mildred, get themselves into some funny predicaments and a little bit of danger before they uncover the mystery. I didn't not see the ending coming, as I am sure most won't and I will be waiting on tender hooks for the next book which is due in November, 2015.




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