Benton County Rose

This sentimental journey back to the 1940s captures the lifestyle of small town America as well as the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, in an unforgettable story of love, courage, and family traditions. Adventurous Rose Krueger, a farmer’s daughter from Iowa, encounters many obstacles while trying to fulfill her dream of becoming a nurse during World War II. She runs for Benton County Sweet Corn Queen and meets a handsome investor from Baltimore. Her life is forever changed. She ultimately has to choose between sophisticated Adam Waterman and her high school sweetheart, Wayne Johnson. At the end of the book, you’ll find the recipe for Rose’s Red-Velvet cake to make a part of your own family tradition, as well as the piano music for Gazebo Waltz, which was written for this book. Benton County Rose is a heartwarming story that will delight readers of all ages.