Summary-

Black Rose by Nora Roberts is an enthralling romantic mystery novel with a mix of gardening, second-chance romance, and a spooky ghost story—all perfectly suited for readers looking for emotionally rich romance novels with a supernatural twist. This second book in the In the Garden trilogy centers around Rosalind Harper, the independent owner of Harper House. A successful businesswoman and a widowed mother, Roz is not interested in love until she meets Dr. Mitch Carnegie, a genealogist assisting her in finding out who the ghost of the house is. As they collaborate to unravel the mystery of the Harper Bride, a ghostly spirit attached to the estate, Roz and Mitch gradually build a strong and passionate relationship. But Roz's own past comes to haunt her happiness when her duplicitous former husband comes back into her life, compelling her to deal with old hurts. Meanwhile, the ghost's existence becomes more brutal, particularly with secrets unfolding. In spite of all these tribulations, Roz is able to learn to trust once more and open herself to new horizons. Black Rose interweaves family, empowerment, and healing into a richly textured, multilayered novel. Nora Roberts crafts a deeply satisfying novel that combines warm romance with gothic suspense and the indomitable strength of women.