A Rose by the Door
by Deborah Bedford

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Book Review: A wonderful story for all ages!
Summary: 4 Stars

After Nathan's death any joy left in Bea's life is gone. She is unable to even tend to her famous roses. Roses first brought to Nebraska by travelers over the Oregon Trail. They are so popular that the local museum even gives out pamphlets for self-guided tours.

When a young woman with four-year-old child arrive on her doorstep a few weeks after Nathan's death, Bea is in the throes of self-pity and doesn't want to acknowledge that the woman, Gemma is actually Nathan's widow. Even with the knowledge that Gemma and her daughter Paisley have no place to go, Bea doesn't offer them refuge. Instead, while visiting the local museum, they are locked in overnight and the woman who finds them has Gemma arrested on suspicion of burglary.

Gemma's arrest is a blessing in disguise as Jay Triplett, the friendly arresting officer, calls the local minister, George Sissel and he and his family take Gemma and Paisley in. Gemma eventually gets a job at a local restaurant and slowly Bea's defenses are taken down. Although she eventually invites them to stay in her home, she is never able to give herself fully to Gemma although young Paisley is a little bit better at endearing herself to Bea. When Bea finds Gemma has been in Nathan's room despite Bea asking her not to, accidentally breaking some treasured athletic trophies Nathan had won, her precarious trust of Gemma is broken and Gemma and Paisley return to the Sissel home.

As long-kept secrets are slowly revealed, Gemma puts the puzzle together but it takes a near tragedy for Bea to realize how much Gemma and Paisley really mean to her. Gemma even begins to heal herself with a special friendship and perhaps budding romance.

A ROSE BY THE DOOR is an endearing and heartwarming story that will appeal to readers of all ages. Little Paisley nearly steals the show with her innocence. Both Bea and Gemma are troubled women but through their common bond they eventually help each other heal.

I've long been a fan of Deborah Bedford's stories including the wonderful HARVEST DANCE and welcome her move to the inspirational romance subgenre. With well-drawn characters and a story that will keep readers turning pages, A ROSE BY THE DOOR is a clear winner.

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