Violet Tendencies (A Rose City Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Kensington (November 27, 2018)
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages

Synopsis

Who could object to a flower festival?

Britta Johnston and her aunt Elin are delighted that their Portland floral boutique is part of the city’s Rose Festival, which draws thousands to the Pacific Northwest for dragon boat races, fireworks, and other attractions—capped off by a big parade. They’re building a float that’s sure to rock the judge’s boat . . . until a gang of angry protestors shows up. The group, who call themselves Dark Fusion, are decidedly not into flower power, and they want to take down the system . . . including the upcoming extravaganza.

Then their leader is strangled with a garland of violets—and Britta finds the body. With tensions running high and so much at stake, there are plenty of suspects, from the Grand Marshal to a longtime volunteer to a former Rose Queen. But before Britta and Elin can stem the violence, the case is going to get even more explosive . . .

Guest Post

We are very excited to have author Kate Dyer-Seeley with us today sharing a bit about her newest book, Violet Tendencies.

Thanks so much for having me today! I’m thrilled to get to share the 2^nd book in the Rose City Mysteries, Violet Tendencies with you. The book is set during Portland, Oregon’s annual Rose Festival. Portland (where I grew up) is also known as the Rose City thanks to the fact that roses bloom prolifically in the spring and summertime. Portland has one of the longest growing seasons for rose in the country. Buds first start to appear in April and can last through October. Locals and visitors can experience Portland’s rose splendor at the International Rose Test Garden where there are over ten-thousand rose bushes and four-hundred unique styles. The best part, the garden is free!

The other way to experience Portland’s abundance of roses is to visit during Rose Festival. The annual event is a celebration of all things rosy. It begins in June as navy ships line the waterfront on the Willamette River and a city fair takes over the park. From a starlight run and fireworks to dragon boat races and the Rose Queen’s coronation there is something for everyone. The highlight of Rose Festival is always the Grand Floral Parade. I remember watching the parade as a kid and being dazzled by the elaborate floats that I didn’t realize at the time were entirely constructed of flowers.

In Violet Tendencies floral artist, turned amateur sleuth, Britta Johnston is over the moon to have been picked to design the signature float. However, her excitement quickly fades when she realizes that between hand-crafting strands of dainty violets, she’ll have to hunt down a killer on Portland’s festive streets.

I hope that in addition to a page-turning mystery, you’ll get a taste of life in the Pacific Northwest. If you have a chance to make a trek to Portland for Rose Festival, I highly recommend it. And, if not. Don’t worry. You’ll get a first-hand look at the blooming city through Britta’s eyes.

Happy reading!

~Kate

About the Author

Kate Dyer-Seeley writes the Pacific Northwest Mystery Series for Kensington Publishing, featuring a young journalist, Meg Reed, who bills herself as an intrepid adventurer in order to land a gig writing for Northwest Extreme. Only Meg’s idea of sport is climbing onto the couch without spilling her latte.

She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and son, where you can find her hitting the trail, at an artisan coffee shop, or at her favorite pub. Better yet—at all three.

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