Release Day! A Crimson Rose by Grace Greene ~ My Thoughts #ACrimsonRose

Happy Release Day!

Congratulations Grace

on the release today of

A Crimson Rose!

A Crimson Rose by Grace Greene

(Crimson Grove #3)

Multigenerational Fiction, 132 pages
Published July 16, 2026 by Kersey Creek Books

A Crimson Rose is the third story in the heartwarming women's fiction series, Crimson Grove, about family, second chances, and the unexpected ways in which love can reshape lives.

Amelia Hennipen lives in the small town of Crimson Grove, Virginia, where she has devoted herself to caring for Aunt Henny, the elderly grandmother of her late husband, Simon. Years earlier, Simon abruptly left their marriage, and shortly afterward he died, leaving Amelia with unanswered questions and a life centered on responsibility rather than personal happiness.

Everything changes when eleven-year-old Sybil Rose arrives unexpectedly at Hennipen House. But is the change for the worse or the better?

Amelia’s life is already full of responsibilities. Aunt Henny’s Alzheimer’s won’t get better. The house and property need serious attention. And now there’s a girl who’s grieving and who doesn’t want to be at Hennipen House. And what about Nathan Shaw? Is there room in Amelia’s life for him and their growing feelings for each other?

A Crimson Rose is a story about discovering that love often arrives in unexpected forms and at unexpected times, and endures in the most unlikely circumstances.

My thoughts about A Crimson Rose ~~

(I love to note the first lines of the books I'm reading. First lines can really grab a reader's attention and I love seeing where the author takes the reader after their first line.)

First line—"There have been many nevers in my life."

A Crimson Rose took me on another trip back to the interesting world of  Amelia, Henny, Sybil, and the rest of the gang. I love all of these wonderful characters and enjoy all of the interactions and support they have for one another. 

I have enjoyed all of Grace Greene's stories and this series is right up there at the top. I love everything about it and am always excited when I get to take a trip back to see the crew. You can just feel the love and compassion that comes from each one of them. 

Check out the Crimson Grove series if you want a pleasurable experience that will fill your heart with love and hope. I love all of the stories and highly recommend this series!

I received an ARC of A Crimson Rose and this is my honest opinion of the book. 

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A Crimson Heart was released this past November for a holiday visit at Hennipen House with Amelia and Henny. It was a time of stress for them, yes, but also a time of unexpected blessings. But when the holidays ended, Amelia and Henny said there was more to their story, and I agreed, so Crimson Grove became a series. 

A Crimson Promise, the 2nd novella in the series, is another story of the perils of heartbreak, unexpected blessings, and of love reshaping our lives and the joy of recreating family. 

The hardest promise to keep is the one you never in-a-million-years dreamed you’d have to make.

A Crimson Rose will release on July 16th. Preorder here.

Read my thoughts about A Crimson Heart here

Read my thoughts about A Crimson Promise here

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About the author

Grace Greene writes fiction with romance, suspense and inspiration ~ The Emerald Isle, NC Stories Series includes Beach Rental, Beach Winds, Beach Wedding, along with the Christmas novellas, Beach Christmas and Beach Walk. 

Her Virginia books are Women's Fiction with romance, suspense and mystery. Most are set in rural Cub Creek and include her bestselling The Memory of Butterflies and The Happiness In Between which were released in 2017. Three new Cub Creek books were released in 2019 - The Wildflower House Series: Wildflower Heart, Wildflower Hope and Wildflower Christmas, and Wildflower Wedding, A Light Last Seen was released in Feb. 2020. 

A Barefoot Tide and A Dancing Tide brought a new character from Cub Creek to the beach at Emerald Isle with beloved crossover characters from both settings. Beach Heart and Emerald Heart are single titles set in Emerald Isle, NC. Grace's newest, A Heart Beyond, will be released on September 3rd, 2024.

Grace is also an artist and photographer and these interests show up on the pages of the stories. She lives in central Virginia. ~ Goodreads

Connect with Grace

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Release Day! A Crimson Promise by Grace Greene ~ My Thoughts #ACrimsonPromise

Happy Release Day!

Congratulations Grace

on the release today of

A Crimson Promise!

A Crimson Promise by Grace Greene

(Crimson Grove #2)

Multigenerational Fiction, 137 pages
Published April 7, 2026 by Kersey Creek Books

Some promises are chosen. Others are forced upon you. And life doesn’t always prepare you for what will be asked of you.

Amelia Hennipen has worked to create a livable balance at Hennipen House in her small hometown, Crimson Grove, managing the responsibilities of the estate as well as the tender care of her former grandmother-in-law, Henny. But as the joyful chaos of the holidays fades into a cold, blustery January, the status quo is shattered. As Henny’s memory continues to slip away, a stranger arrives on the porch with a revelation that will rewrite Amelia’s memories of her marriage, and change the course of her days to come.

Eleven-year-old Sybil Rose is guarded, sharp-eyed, and wary—and the truth she carries cuts deeper than Amelia is prepared to face. As shocking revelations surface and old wounds reopen, Amelia is forced to confront her memories of the man she once loved, the life he left behind, and the family she never knew existed.

In a house filled with memories, challenges, and quiet resilience, lives collide—searching for belonging, healing, and a place to call home.

Sometimes, the hardest promises to keep are the ones we never expected to make.

My thoughts about A Crimson Promise ~~

(I love to note the first lines of the books I'm reading. First lines can really grab a reader's attention and I love seeing where the author takes the reader after their first line.)

First line—"Sybil Rose arrived a Hennipen House on a cold. blustery day in January."

I loved the first book in this series and was super excited that there was going to be more of this world. A Crimson Promise continues with the loving, caring life of Amelia and Henny. When a surprise guest is dropped off on their doorstep, their structured world starts to spin out of control. But Sybil Rose could be just what the household needs. 

Once again, the reader is treated to Greene's wonderful, kind characters and warm, inviting settings. I lost myself in the world of Crimson Grove and thoroughly enjoyed my visit back there. I've enjoyed all of Grace Greene's stories and this one is just as wonderful as all of the rest of her books. I highly recommend it!

Watch for A Crimson Rose, coming later in 2026.

I received an ARC of A Crimson Promise and this is my honest opinion of the book. 

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A Crimson Heart was released this past November for a holiday visit at Hennipen House with Amelia and Henny. It was a time of stress for them, yes, but also a time of unexpected blessings. But when the holidays ended, Amelia and Henny said there was more to their story, and I agreed, so Crimson Grove became a series.

A Crimson Promise, the 2nd novella in the series, releases on April 7th with another story of their family adventure into the perils of heartbreak, unexpected blessings, and of love.

The hardest promise to keep is the one you never in-a-million-years dreamed you’d have to make.

The third story in the series, A Crimson Rose, will release later in 2026.

Read my thoughts about A Crimson Heart here

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About the author

Grace Greene writes fiction with romance, suspense and inspiration ~ The Emerald Isle, NC Stories Series includes Beach Rental, Beach Winds, Beach Wedding, along with the Christmas novellas, Beach Christmas and Beach Walk. 

Her Virginia books are Women's Fiction with romance, suspense and mystery. Most are set in rural Cub Creek and include her bestselling The Memory of Butterflies and The Happiness In Between which were released in 2017. Three new Cub Creek books were released in 2019 - The Wildflower House Series: Wildflower Heart, Wildflower Hope and Wildflower Christmas, and Wildflower Wedding, A Light Last Seen was released in Feb. 2020. 

A Barefoot Tide and A Dancing Tide brought a new character from Cub Creek to the beach at Emerald Isle with beloved crossover characters from both settings. Beach Heart and Emerald Heart are single titles set in Emerald Isle, NC. Grace's newest, A Heart Beyond, will be released on September 3rd, 2024.

Grace is also an artist and photographer and these interests show up on the pages of the stories. She lives in central Virginia. ~ Goodreads

Connect with Grace

Website | X | Facebook | Goodreads | Amazon

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