Wasn't sure if I would like a 'time-travel' romance,but it was wonderful! I was really taken by surprise by just how captivating Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley was to read. Hadn't ever read a book like this,but she is a wonderfully skilled author.I was absolutely drawn into the scenes as though I was the character of Eva,and she brought the scenes alive. The character development was really amazing,and they felt like part of my social circle. I read my library's copy on my Kindle and am now waiting to read the library copy of Shadowy Horses on my Kindle by this author.I just have to read some more of her work.It was such an enjoyable read.

Amazing read loved all the twists it kept me intrigued the whole way through. This author is a keeper for sure. Now excuse me while I go devour more of her books.

If youre looking for a fluffy, romantic time travel story this is your book. Not quite enough meat to it for me.

This book starts off slowly but it grows. It was quite enjoyable.

If you are already a fan of Susanna Kearsley you are going to love this one. If you aren't yet, read this and you will be! The writing is wonderful, warm and inviting and the romance is nicely set up. Supporting characters all get their time on stage and their own romances, and there are no anachronisms in the plotline -- Kearsley carefully discusses the issues of whether past actions by Eva are able to change her present. I really, really enjoyed this fun read and only regret that I can read so much faster than she can write ;) In a blurb on the book, the Toronto Star is quoted as saying "Kearsley may be Canada's best practitioner of the genre." I disagree. There is no "may" about it. She IS the best, and has just proved it once again.

An excellent read. Beautifully written. Very hard to put this one down - in fact, I couldn't! I can't recommend this book, or for that matter, this author, strongly enough!

Enjoyable, light summer read.

An enjoyable read! My favs of Kearsely's still are "Mariana" and "The Winter Sea".

A light undemanding read that involves time travel to the past. A bit of history, a bit of romance. Nice story. People who have enjoyed Susanna Kearsley's previous books will also enjoy this one.

<p>Fans of Ontario author Susanna Kearsley will be pleased to hear she is back; and her new novel, *The Rose Garden*, is built from the same elements that made *Marianna* and *The Winter Sea* impossible to put down. For those unfamiliar with her work, Kearsley's made a name for herself penning tales of romantic suspense featuring appeal factors like time travel, flawlessly researched Celtic culture and landscapes, and warm, likeable characters. She has a knack for building steamy, suspenseful tension into book you can lend your grandmother without blushing, and as far as I'm concerned that is a serious skill. Indeed, most of Kearsley's books could be considered a slightly cleaned-up, faster-paced readalike for Diana Gabaldon's *Outlander* series, and make an excellent next read when you've run out of books featuring the masculinely divine Jamie Fraser. Her latest outing, The Rose Garden, is no exception.</p> <p>After the death of her film star sister, Hollywood PR agent Eva finds herself making the journey from California to the home of Mark and Susan, close family friends in Cornwall. At a loss for what to do without her sister, she decides to end her Hollywood career and put her skills to work saving Trelowarth - the manor that is home to Mark and Susan - from financial ruin. Throughout the novel, Kearsley sustains an atmosphere of the lush, natural mystery of the Cornish landscape, to the degree that Trelowarth becomes a full presence and character within the story. With the aid of friends from the neighbouring village, Susan plans to open a tea room at Trelowarth, and Eva will build the website and look after drawing in the crowds.</p> <p>In the meantime, however, Eva begins suffering what appear to be hallucinations. Initially, she blames her sleeping pills and grief for the excursions back in time to when Trelowarth was smuggling hub during the Jacobite Rebellions. But when one hallucination abates, leaving her standing in the 21st century wearing clothes she's been loaned in the 1700s by an intense, handsome (and ostensibly imaginary) smuggler named Daniel, she's forced to re-evaluate.</p> <p>With help from local folktales, Eva begins to reason out what is happening to her on her journeys back in time. Reason, however, doesn't help her stay detached on these journeys - her undeniable connection with Daniel has drawn her into the intrigue of his smuggling and activities within the Jacobite uprisings. Worse, local law enforcement have noted Daniel's attachment to Eva, and want to make her a pawn in their plans. Kearsley skillfully builds tension between the two times, and the reader is hard pressed to put down the book before discovering whether Eva can master her time shifting before someone gets caught or killed. Perfect for the beach or cottage, *The Rose Garden* is an enchanting journey you'll want to share.</p>