The Tender Mercy of Roses

Pony Jones was just twenty six years old when she was murdered. Pony had so much potential. She was one of the best rodeo riders. She could even out ride some of the men. Could this be the reason why Pony was murdered? Pony’s father, Titus knew the moment Pony was no longer on this Earth. He saw the......more

This book was beautifully written. There was a certain poetic element to the way the author used words. For those people who like pretty or thoughtful quotes for their blogs or anywhere else they post things, this book had something worth quoting in nearly every page. I like the style in which the s......more

I LOVED this book. It was a quick read and beautifully written. I love the Author's prose, the Native American folklore weaved into the story, and the characters are memorable. I would LOVE to see this made into a movie. It's that good. This is the perfect kind of book IMO. It's got a great story, f......more

First time I read this author. I give her 3.5 stars.......more

I thought this was a pretty good book. Part of the book is told from the point of view of Pony Jones, a 26 year old rodeo star who is found dead. The other part of the book focuses on Pony's dad Titus and on Jo Beth Dawson, a former detective who now spends her days under the haze of alcohol. Jo Beth......more