I really have been falling for him the last couple of books. We get a glimpse of the relationship between Rose and James which has become stronger. Mason’s mother is still in town and she plays a very important part in helping Joe to find his way. He doesn’t know where he belongs or what he wants to do with his life. Not only is he left to clean up the mess his father left behind, he has to live with any part he played in all of it. Neely Kate is sure that he showed an interest in Rose but she just isn’t ready.
This brings them to a new addition to Henryetta, a new single veterinarian. One of Rose’s friend’s dog is missing so Neely Kate jumps on it as their first case. Neely Kate’s been trying to convince Rose that they should try the private investigator business. Neely Kate and Rose both agree they need to move on, that maybe they should try to date again but neither is ready, especially Rose. Doesn’t he want her either? Neely Kate is living with Rose and working with her at the landscaping business which is doing very well. Not only that but Joe left town shortly after it was divulged that he was her brother. She has filed for divorce but mostly she just needs closure. She hasn’t been able to find her husband, even with the help of James and Jed. She had hoped for awhile he might come back to her but she hasn’t heard from him since he left.
He has moved to Little Rock and started a new job. She is mourning the end of her relationship with Mason. This is a final wrap up of the devastation Rose and all those who are close to her had to deal with in the previous book.
Sins of the father series#
Sins of the Father is book #9.5 in the Rose Gardner Mystery series by Denise Grover Swank.