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Start with The Thorn and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Thorn
Book 1 by Beverly Lewis • Published 2010
A painful past, like a thorn, keeps catching on the present in an Amish community. As secrets and old choices resurface, a family has to face the damage honestly, and decide whether love can outlast shame.
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Rose Trilogy reading order
Ends with The Mercy
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Book 1:The Thorn
Beverly Lewis • 2010
A painful past, like a thorn, keeps catching on the present in an Amish community. As secrets and old choices resurface, a family has to face the damage honestly, and decide whether love can outlast shame.
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Book 2:The Judgment
Beverly Lewis • 2011
When a community decides what someone deserves, the cost can be personal and lasting. This installment digs into consequences, difficult conversations, and the struggle to keep faith and compassion intact under pressure.
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Book 3:The Mercy
Beverly Lewis • 2011
Healing does not come quickly when the past has hurt so many people. As relationships are tested and rebuilt, the story asks what mercy looks like in practice, and whether forgiveness can make room for a future that f...
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Rose Trilogy FAQ
What is the best order to read the Rose Trilogy series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Thorn.
How many books are in the Rose Trilogy series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Rose Trilogy series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Rose Trilogy series?
New readers should start with The Thorn, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Rose Trilogy series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2010 to 2011.