Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Reinvention of the Rose | 2020 | Christina C. Jones | Buy |
| 2 | The Rose That Got Away | 2020 | Christina C. Jones | Buy |
| 3 | The Unbroken Rose | 2020 | Christina C. Jones | Buy |
The Roses & Thorns series is a 2020 trilogy from Christina C. Jones that weaves a rose motif through three connected romance novels. Starting with The Reinvention of the Rose, Jones introduces characters who are figuring out who they are and what they want from love. The titles tell you something about each story’s direction: reinvention, lost chances, and resilience.
The Rose That Got Away and The Unbroken Rose round out the trilogy, and all three books were published in the same year. Jones writes characters who have both soft spots and sharp edges, which fits perfectly with the roses-and-thorns concept. The pacing is quick, the chemistry between her leads is genuine, and the Black love stories at the center of each book carry real emotional weight. This is a great series for readers who want to sit down with a complete trilogy and read straight through.