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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
Even paradise can’t hide betrayal and murder. The key to the death of a grad student is hidden in one of the world’s most beautiful botanical gardens. Feisty botanist Brianna Kincaid reluctantly teams with hard-partying journalist Nick Mancini to find the killer of her research assistant, Megan Harper. Initially, Megan’s death appears to be an accident. However, she has a unique substance in her body that Bree identifies as a poisonous plant. Bree also learns Megan was pregnant. Bree discovers Megan planned a scavenger hunt for the mysterious father of her child in the lush Missouri Botanical Garden, and is convinced the clues Megan planted identify the father, whom Bree believes murdered Megan. Looking for a scoop to put him back on top, Nick joins Bree in deciphering the clues, never expecting he’d be attracted to the bossy and brainy Bree. When they begin to succeed at decoding Megan’s clues, the hunters become the hunted as the killer tries to stop them.
Tags
Is No Bed of Roses appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A murder mystery romance with a botany-themed scavenger hunt. Contains mild violence (poisoning, murder plot), romantic tension without graphic sex, and suspenseful chase scenes as the protagonists become targets.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and pregnancy (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the clever botanical clues and the chemistry between the brainy scientist and the charming journalist as they race to solve a murder.