Rose (Flower Trilogy) [Paperback]

Lauren Royal (Author)

Book Description

Series: Flower Trilogy | Publication Date: October 7, 2003

The third novel in the flower trilogy-with a 14k gold necklace giveaway contest for readers!

In Violet and Lily, Lauren Royal dazzled readers with tales of two of the delightfully eccentric Ashcroft sisters. Now, she brings us the story of Rose-a woman whose heart, body, and mind are in full bloom...

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The final entry in Royal's Restoration-era trilogy (Violet; Lily) features the third Ashcroft sister, Rose, who has set her sights on landing a titled gentleman. To that end, she prevails upon her mother to bring her to court, where she quickly becomes a hit with the courtiers. Whenever Rose's forwardness gets her into trouble, family friend Christopher "Kit" Martyn steps in to help. Kit, an architect, is struggling to complete three daunting commissions for the king; if he does so, he'll win the post of Deputy Surveyor, which could lead to a knighthood. He quickly falls for Rose, but though she's wildly attracted to him as well, she refuses to consider him because he's a commoner. As Rose kisses her way around the royal court, Kit tries to convince her that he's the only man for her. The breezy energy that usually enlivens Royal's books is lacking here, largely because Rose comes off as shallow and unsympathetic. Royal throws in a transparent mystery regarding some accidents on Kit's building projects, but it does little to increase the book's tension. Diehard fans of Royal's books will complete the trilogy, poor word-of-mouth notwithstanding, but this pallid offering is unlikely to impress those new to her work.
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From Booklist

After watching both of her sisters happily marry men they adore, Rose Ashcroft isn't about to become her family's first spinster. Convinced that it is just as easy to fall in love with a nobleman as with a commoner, Rose sets out to capture the fancy of a titled, handsome lord. The chance to attend court with her mother presents Rose with a dazzling array of possible husbands, but somehow the one man who keeps intruding on her thoughts is commoner Christopher "Kit" Martyn. Convinced he doesn't have a chance of winning her affections, Kit isn't about to let Rose distract him from his goal of becoming the king's official architect, but he still can't stop thinking of some way to prove that his love is worth more than any title. Bringing her Ashcroft sisters trilogy to a delightful close, Royal vividly details the seductively glamorous court of Charles II. John Charles
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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Signet; Regular Print/Single Titl edition (October 7, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451209885
• ISBN-13: 978-0451209887
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #453,461 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lauren Royal decided to become a writer at the age of eight, after winning a "Why My Mother is the Greatest" essay contest and seeing her entry printed in a major newspaper. However, after college she spent fourteen years as the CEO of her own jewelry store chain before remembering her childhood dream and writing her first book. Since then, Lauren's books have been nominated for and won awards including the Golden Quill for Best Historical Romance, Romantic Times Best First Historical, the Award of Excellence, the Booksellers' Best Award, and Booklist's Top 10 Romance of the Year.

Lauren lives in Southern California with her husband, three children, and one constantly shedding cat. She still thinks her mother is the greatest.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars my fave out of the series, October 8, 2004

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"bcdancer07" (Coquitlam, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rose (Flower Trilogy) (Paperback)

i was honestly hoping this book to be good, but as usual, Lauren Royal exceeds my expectations. in the first book, VIOLET, Rose comes out as a selfish, shallow, love-sick romantic. But with each book, she grows. And in ROSE, Rose truly does mature. Of course, she still wants a "titled, rich, good-looking husband" but of course, she must learn the hard way. Each of the "titled, good-looking men" all had to be horrendous kissers, thus leaving her to seek out Kit's mind-blowing kisses. These two are definitely meant for each other. You can't just help but smile/cry/ or say "about dang time" when they do get together.

I found Rose to be a delight. Such wonderful, egnigmatic characters. You can't help but love Duke Trentigham and his "bountiful bother", Chrystabel Ashcroft with her match-making ways... even though her daughters would never rightfully admit that tidbit and all of the extra characters that make this book and Royal's other books such a delight.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, November 30, 2003

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Diana Brandmeyer (O'Fallon, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rose (Flower Trilogy) (Paperback)

Rose-this long awaited book holds true to the other sisters who came before. Not an woman of her time but before her time. Raised to pick her own husband Rose sets out to do just that. She finds Kit Martyn but there's a problem, he doesn't have a title. Will that stop Rose from following her heart? I'm not telling the details of this fun romantic romp. Pick it up today-you won't put it down until you're finished.

5.0 out of 5 stars Saved the best for last, October 31, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Rose (Flower Trilogy) (Paperback)

I loved "Violet" and "Lily" but this is my favorite just because I loved Rose from the other books and couldn't wait to read her story. Rose and Kit are a perfect match even though Rose didn't think so at first. Rose's quest for a kiss that could equal Kit's was hysterical. I have read all of Ms. Royal's books and she's an instant buy from now on.