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Rambling Rose (The Perennials Trilogy Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Julia Blake (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
5.0 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

The wonderful and heart-warming conclusion to the epic Perennials Trilogy, Rambling Rose will thrill and satisfy fans of the series.

Trapped in a loveless marriage by a controlling husband, Rose has endured for the sake of her daughter. Suddenly cut adrift, Rose must now build a new life for herself and Jessica. Relying on the kindness of Lili and her friends, Rose struggles to survive - learning that material things are not truly life's essentials.

Having escaped one gilded cage, should Rose risk another?

Happy to offer Rose and Jessica the use of Sycamore Cottage rent free, and angry at the way she has been treated, Tom realises the feelings he has for Rose have the potential to become so much more. But Rose has been burnt by one man and this time it's Tom's heart that's in danger of being crushed.

Meanwhile, tragedy awaits to devastate the life of one of Lili's found family and have far-reaching consequences for another member of her tribe.

"Heart-warming, poignant, and sharply witty. If you love The Notebook, this emotional rollercoaster is a must-read."

Angela Cairns - author of the Ellie Rose series

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    The Perennials Trilogy
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09SVCZ65D
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sele Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 468 pages
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  • Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Perennials Trilogy
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Julia Blake lives in the beautiful historic town of Bury St Edmunds in the very East of England. A multi-genre author, her impressive list of published novels goes from Contemporary Drama to Romantic Suspense, Fairytale Retelling, Folklore Fantasy, Narnia Inspired Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Short Stories and even Poetry. So there really is something to suit everyone.

Filled with relatable, three-dimensional characters, her books are warm and engaging - guaranteed page-turners from beginning to end.

Julia is also a popular figure on social media, and her blog - A Little Bit of Blake - is a weekly friendly chat about Julia's quirky take on everyday life.

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Customers find the book to be a compelling read, with one mentioning it's an exciting way to spend time. The romance aspect receives positive feedback, with customers noting it's full of love, and one review highlighting the rich stories of a long-term group of friends.

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Customers find the book to be a compelling read, with one customer noting it's an exciting way to spend the hours, while another mentions enjoying time with Lili and the gang.

"...the emergency room waiting seats, and it was a perfect, exciting way to spend the hours...." Read more

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I found Rambling Rose to be a compelling read from start to finish
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I found Rambling Rose to be a compelling read from start to finish
Rambling Rose by @juliablakeauthor starts with a short prologue… a bleak foreboding and cold peek of what will be. We see Rose trying to scrounge around her small home for loose change to cover a school lunch while at the same time worrying about turning on the heat when there’s no money. I was wide-eyed with this bleak picture of desperation the story dished out on the first pages. This was an ingenious move and brilliantly executed. It certainly grabbed my attention. A young Rose first appeared at Lili’s 21st birthday party as a guest along with her parents. Actually, it was more of a cameo; but it was enough to catch Tom’s eyes. A thought flashed when I read this. Nah…. Fast forward to book 3. Rose is told by her husband that she has the weekend to find a place to live and move out with their 13 year old daughter in tow. My brain is yelling to take everything not nailed down! Tom has a cottage that he offered rent free. The rest of the gang pitched in to get it livable and moved Rose and Jessica. Rose knew it wasn’t going to be easy and so did I. Life isn’t always easy and there’s no limit on the number of gut punches in life you get. There is a parallel storyline that I was hoping would be developed from book 2. I was shocked when it turned to tragedy with frightening consequences for two main characters. The story is filled with real life situations happy, sad and frightening. Through it all, that thread of friendship Lili so diligently cultivated had been stretched and tested. I found Rambling Rose to be a compelling read from start to finish as if it was drawn from past personal experiences. I felt the tangled emotions as I was brought into the story. The Encore chapter ties it all up. It was almost like having some eclairs and tea amongst old friends. I loved and enjoyed my time with Lili and the gang. I felt welcomed as if I was part of the gang. I closed the book and turned off the light with a sigh of contentment. A spectacular ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  • Toni K. Kief
    5.0 out of 5 stars I feel like one of the group
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2024
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    Rich stories of a long-term group of friends. This took me from grief, ugly divorce, and pain to joy, and hope. I finished reading this book in the emergency room waiting seats, and it was a perfect, exciting way to spend the hours. I feel so involved in the group, I'm amazed Rose didn't call me,
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  • Linda L. Oliphant
    5.0 out of 5 stars I found Rambling Rose to be a compelling read from start to finish
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2022
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    Rambling Rose by @juliablakeauthor starts with a short prologue… a bleak foreboding and cold peek of what will be. We see Rose trying to scrounge around her small home for loose change to cover a school lunch while at the same time worrying about turning on the heat when there’s no money. I was wide-eyed with this bleak picture of desperation the story dished out on the first pages. This was an ingenious move and brilliantly executed. It certainly grabbed my attention.

    A young Rose first appeared at Lili’s 21st birthday party as a guest along with her parents. Actually, it was more of a cameo; but it was enough to catch Tom’s eyes. A thought flashed when I read this. Nah…. Fast forward to book 3. Rose is told by her husband that she has the weekend to find a place to live and move out with their 13 year old daughter in tow. My brain is yelling to take everything not nailed down! Tom has a cottage that he offered rent free. The rest of the gang pitched in to get it livable and moved Rose and Jessica. Rose knew it wasn’t going to be easy and so did I. Life isn’t always easy and there’s no limit on the number of gut punches in life you get.

    There is a parallel storyline that I was hoping would be developed from book 2. I was shocked when it turned to tragedy with frightening consequences for two main characters.

    The story is filled with real life situations happy, sad and frightening. Through it all, that thread of friendship Lili so diligently cultivated had been stretched and tested. I found Rambling Rose to be a compelling read from start to finish as if it was drawn from past personal experiences. I felt the tangled emotions as I was brought into the story.

    The Encore chapter ties it all up. It was almost like having some eclairs and tea amongst old friends. I loved and enjoyed my time with Lili and the gang. I felt welcomed as if I was part of the gang. I closed the book and turned off the light with a sigh of contentment.

    A spectacular ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    I found Rambling Rose to be a compelling read from start to finish

    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2022
    Rambling Rose by @juliablakeauthor starts with a short prologue… a bleak foreboding and cold peek of what will be. We see Rose trying to scrounge around her small home for loose change to cover a school lunch while at the same time worrying about turning on the heat when there’s no money. I was wide-eyed with this bleak picture of desperation the story dished out on the first pages. This was an ingenious move and brilliantly executed. It certainly grabbed my attention.

    A young Rose first appeared at Lili’s 21st birthday party as a guest along with her parents. Actually, it was more of a cameo; but it was enough to catch Tom’s eyes. A thought flashed when I read this. Nah…. Fast forward to book 3. Rose is told by her husband that she has the weekend to find a place to live and move out with their 13 year old daughter in tow. My brain is yelling to take everything not nailed down! Tom has a cottage that he offered rent free. The rest of the gang pitched in to get it livable and moved Rose and Jessica. Rose knew it wasn’t going to be easy and so did I. Life isn’t always easy and there’s no limit on the number of gut punches in life you get.

    There is a parallel storyline that I was hoping would be developed from book 2. I was shocked when it turned to tragedy with frightening consequences for two main characters.

    The story is filled with real life situations happy, sad and frightening. Through it all, that thread of friendship Lili so diligently cultivated had been stretched and tested. I found Rambling Rose to be a compelling read from start to finish as if it was drawn from past personal experiences. I felt the tangled emotions as I was brought into the story.

    The Encore chapter ties it all up. It was almost like having some eclairs and tea amongst old friends. I loved and enjoyed my time with Lili and the gang. I felt welcomed as if I was part of the gang. I closed the book and turned off the light with a sigh of contentment.

    A spectacular ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  • Elena Carter
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful conclusion of the outstanding trilogy.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2022
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    I was really looking forward to reading this book, and it didn’t disappoint. Now I have only one problem: it breaks my heart to say goodbye to the characters.

    Rambling Rose is full of love. There will be sad and even tragic moments (got any tissues left after reading “Chaining Daisy”?), there will be plenty of reminders of how unfair life is, but ultimately, this book is about love in all its forms. Romantic love, love between friends, love between parents and children, love towards pets, and last but not least, self-love.

    Reading this amazing trilogy filled my heart with love, too. I fell in love with the characters and I’m so sad that I have to say goodbye. Throughout the three books, I’ve been watching them grow and change; laughed and cried with them; celebrated their achievements and suffered their losses. I’ll miss them so much.

    All three books of the Perennials trilogy found a special place in my heart.

    Looking forward to reading more books by this incredible author.
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  • Nannette Kreitzman
    5.0 out of 5 stars A moving ending!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2023
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    Rambling Rose, the conclusion of the Perennials Trilogy, reunited me with old friends gloriously surviving the human experience with all its joys and foibles - and there are many! Blake drew me in yet again with characters whose depth and vulnerability made them dear friends of my own, ready to cheer their gains and mourn their losses. Well done!
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  • midnight reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Contemporary Women's Fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2023
    Rambling Rose is the third in the Perennial Trilogy but can be read as a stand alone.
    I was instantly drawn into this story that follows Rose who, along with her daughter, is rudely ejected from her home by her abusive husband. Rose is a shell of herself after years of marriage with him and meekly moves into a tiny cottage. Can she reclaim her strength and sense of purpose while navigating further humiliations of her soon-to-be ex?

    The story also follows Amy, a successful caterer, who is happy for her friends but wonders if she'll ever find her own HEA.

    Both stories are woven together well as are all of the friends from previous books. I looked forward each day to picking up this book, rooting for both Rose and Amy and wondering what would happen next to each of these women. Their stories provide a satisfying ending to this trilogy.

    The author rates this book for 18+ - there are two steamy sex scene and scattered profanity.
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  • Sandra Damiani
    5.0 out of 5 stars A PAGE-TURNER!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2022
    Rambling Rose is about a woman named Rose who unexpectedly finds herself as a single mother, after her husband announces that he wants a divorce and gives her four days to move herself and their 12 year old daughter out of the family home. Rose’s determination and perseverance, along with a group of friends, enable her to maneuver her way through divorce and finding a new life. I especially liked how Rose reconnects with an earlier version of herself. There is anger, betrayal, passion, and some “potty mouth” in the story, but the unexpected ending is what left me feeling so inspired.
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  • Michelle Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Grabs the heartstrings and gives them a workout
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2022
    Again, Julia Blake pens a story that grabs at your heartstrings and gives them a workout. A novel following two story lines, Rambling Rose is everything I hoped it would be, having fallen in love with the characters in the world she’s created for The Perennials Trilogy.

    It’s a story of loss and discovery, love and pain, and the trials of life often given to us to overcome. If you’re looking for a new series to read, I highly recommend this trilogy.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing end to the Trilogy
    Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2022
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    Julia Blake is a very talented writer. She tells the story of Rose and her resiliency throughout the many trials and tribulations that life throws at her. This is a book to not put down. I highly recommend it.
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  • Giddygoat
    5.0 out of 5 stars A truly fitting end to this contemporary romance series.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2022
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    The final instalment of the Perennials series by Julie Blake brings a fitting end to this wonderful series. With the focus on character Rose, whose husband has kicked her and her daughter out of their home, the theme of hope, friendship, and resilience fills this tale.

    All the gang are here, and once again, they rally around to take care of Rose and Jessica as their life is turned upside down. This is a warts-and-all portrayal of separation and divorce, along with how Rose’s insecurities affect a blossoming friendship with her new landlord/neighbour Tom.

    Rambling Rose also brings tragedy to the group of friends, one which shifts Amy and Martin’s world, leaving Amy facing a choice that will have a profound impact on her life. Martin’s story was one I didn’t see coming, but knowing how Blake’s plots don’t shy away from the curveballs life throws at us, I should have expected it!

    As always, Blake’s characters come to life within the pages. The pace moves well, dialogue flows, and she gives enough visual to the story without overloading on detail. Rose is a sharp-witted, and determined character, and watching her friendship with Tom develop was the highlight of this story for me.

    With such a full cast of characters, I wondered how all the tiny threads would be tied up for this final episode. Blake doesn’t disappoint, and so I turned the last page satisfied, a little weepy, and genuinely sorry to be reading the last of these friends.
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  • A Gothic Writer's reading nook
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an epic finale to the Perennials Trilogy. Just brilliant!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2022
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    Rambling Rose makes for an epic finale to the Perennials Trilogy. Following Becoming Lili and Chaining Daisy, Rambling Rose holds the perfect title for this story of our main heroine Rose, a feisty young mother propelled into a life of the unknown by her despicable cheating husband. We travel the chapters with Rose as she rambles through the lows and highs of her new life.

    Like the first two in the series, it is a chunky read, perfect for those seeking an in-depth journey along with the characters, which there are many, most we have met in the earlier books, and some brilliant new ones. We all love a gorgeous leading man, and here the author has carved out the perfect one, flawed and natural, just like Rose.

    Again, like the first two novels, we have another storyline with Amy and Martin alongside Rose: just as complex with tragedy and love. I will not give away any of the plot particulars, as this is a story about life in all its glory and destruction. But rest assured, as previously, Rambling Rose is a true page-turner, with a beautiful, almost nostalgic ending fitting for the trilogy, bringing all the much-loved characters together. Just brilliant.
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    A Gothic Writer's reading nook
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    What an epic finale to the Perennials Trilogy. Just brilliant!

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2022
    Rambling Rose makes for an epic finale to the Perennials Trilogy. Following Becoming Lili and Chaining Daisy, Rambling Rose holds the perfect title for this story of our main heroine Rose, a feisty young mother propelled into a life of the unknown by her despicable cheating husband. We travel the chapters with Rose as she rambles through the lows and highs of her new life.

    Like the first two in the series, it is a chunky read, perfect for those seeking an in-depth journey along with the characters, which there are many, most we have met in the earlier books, and some brilliant new ones. We all love a gorgeous leading man, and here the author has carved out the perfect one, flawed and natural, just like Rose.

    Again, like the first two novels, we have another storyline with Amy and Martin alongside Rose: just as complex with tragedy and love. I will not give away any of the plot particulars, as this is a story about life in all its glory and destruction. But rest assured, as previously, Rambling Rose is a true page-turner, with a beautiful, almost nostalgic ending fitting for the trilogy, bringing all the much-loved characters together. Just brilliant.
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  • AW
    5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect ending!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2022
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    Rambling Rose is third and final book in the Perennial’s trilogy and it definitely didn’t disappoint!

    I read the first two books in the last couple of years and have been eagerly waiting to find out what happens in this one. Each of the books takes a main character from a group of friends, in this case Rose who has to face an abrupt, ugly divorce, but keeps the cast of supporting characters largely the same. We also get to meet Lily and Daisy from the first two books, which I very much enjoyed. This was the perfect blend of old and new for me!

    I love the world that Julia has created that centres around the found family that this friendship group provides. There is a modern fairytale feel to it even though it deals with serious issues with both sensitivity and humour. The series was aptly and skilfully wrapped up and all my questions were answered. Thank you Julia for a wonderful series!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Rose by any other name
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2022
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    The third book in Julia Blake's Perennials trilogy is perhaps my favourite of the three. While it wasn't easy reading about the horrific treatment Rose endures at the hands of her husband, you have the sense that everything's going to be okay: after all, there's a fabulous supporting cast of characters around her, my favourite of which was the don't-judge-a-woman-by-the-local-gossip Jane, and Rose's determination to pull herself up by the bootstraps and get her life on track will have you rooting for her all the way. There's also the story of Martin and Amy. You don't have to have read the first two books in the series, but it would give you greater understanding of Amy and Martin's history before the events of this book, before life throws some obstacles in their way in this story. All in all, a fantastic read and a great ending to the series.
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