"Roses"

I have finished "Roses" and absolutely loved it!  I could barely put it down for the last 1/2!  It lived up to the all the family drama and romance talk for sure!

Percy, dear Percy Warwick, who is one of the main characters..oh how I loved Percy!  The author painted the perfect picture of a strong, southern gentleman in Percy, one who loved and lost.  Mary Toliver DuMont is the other main character, who like Percy loved much and lost much.  Conflicted about her life early on when she inherits her family's farm at 16 years old..Mary struggles with the love of farming that runs through her blood and coming to age.  Percy has loved her since the day she was born and wants nothing more than to marry her and spend his life with her.  Mary can not let go of the farm and all it takes to run it day in and day out.  Mary and Percy go on to marry other people and that is where the story takes flight. 

I would say if you like a little romance, this is a great read!  It may seem a bit daunting since it is a large book, but chances are it will fly by and even envoke a few tears along the way. 

My next book is one you may have heard of, "Girl With The Dragon Tatoo" by Steig Larson(sp).  I am psyched to begin as everyone I know that I has read it has LOVED it.