Bøker av Penelope Hawthorne

In the idyllic town of Serenity Bay, known for its vibrant gardens and close-knit community, retired neighbors Violet and Sage are amateur gardening enthusiasts with a passion for all things green and growing. Living in neighboring cottages with beautiful gardens that back onto each other, they eagerly prepare for the annual Serenity Bay Garden Show, a highlight of the town's calendar. But when the charming Garden Show judge, Milhouse Wainwright, is discovered dead in Violet's rose bush, the tranquil atmosphere of Serenity Bay is shattered. The local sheriff dismisses Mr. Wainwright's death as an unfortunate accident, but Violet and Sage refuse to accept such a simple explanation. With their keen gardening knowledge and sharp wit, Violet and Sage embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind Mr. Wainwright's demise. As they dig deeper into the secrets of Serenity Bay, they uncover a web of deceit, jealousy, and long-buried rivalries lurking beneath the town's picturesque facade. Join Violet and Sage as they navigate the twists and turns of this delightful whodunit, cultivating clues and unraveling mysteries amidst the blossoming beauty of Serenity Bay's gardens. "Death Among the Petals" is a captivating tale of friendship and community sure to delight fans of cozy mysteries everywhere.

Victoria Antonio was born and raised by her father in Florence, Italy. She never got to know her mother, thinking that she was dead. Trapped in a loveless marriage to a wealthy husband, she finds solace in the only thing that she ever truly loves- Art. Her whole life is uninteresting and monotonous until she meets Alexander, an extraordinarily handsome, compelling, and dangerous-looking man with a mysterious past. Alexander is a criminal mastermind who works for a secret society known as the Syndicate of Shadows. When he realizes how much bad he had done, and the need to leave his past behind and start a new life, he decides to fake his death and escape to New York where he meets Victoria, the most gorgeous and irresistible being he'll ever see. Victoria falls crazily in love with him and lets herself explore all the things she had always wanted but couldn't do with her husband. When she finally finds out about Alexander's past and how her own very existence is linked to the Syndicate of shadows, her entire world is disrupted as she struggles to handle the shocking revelations. And as if that wasn't enough, she gets trapped in a life-threatening situation when she is abducted by unknown men. The life she dreamed of will end before it ever gets a chance to begin. Follow Victoria and Alexander as they embark on a journey of shared misery, betrayal, and forbidden love. Get lost in this romance and action-packed book, and by the time you're done reading, you'll fully understand why THE SHADOWS ARE TRULY ETERNAL!