A Gardin Wedding allows readers to take an emotional journey with Martha—one where she drops her tough exterior and heals the hurt inside. While this heartwarming family and friendship drama with romantic elements is the second book in my Gardins of Edin series, it can also stand alone. I welcome readers who are familiar with the Gardin family because they enjoyed The Gardins of Edin as well as those who haven’t read it yet.
Rosey Lee is a pen name. I like to say that my “alter ego” is a physician. My commitment to empowering people with health information carries over to my creative life through the health themes in my stories. A Gardin Wedding highlights mental health, the connection between high blood pressure and dementia, and couple’s counseling. And because my “alter ego” works in community health, I know firsthand that it’s frequently easier for people to relate to physicians in community settings than it is in a hospital or doctor’s office. So, Martha, who is a physician, partners with a local library for a talk about high blood pressure, where she demonstrates how to use a blood pressure monitor, highlights the library’s blood pressure monitor lending program, and later joins the library patrons and staff on a community walk. I won’t spoil what happens at the events. I’ll only say that the attendees aren’t the only ones to learn something there. (Hint: Martha may have learned a little something too.)
― Rosey Lee, Letter to a Librarian
What booksellers are saying about A Gardin Wedding
- A Gardin Wedding is a beautiful and wholesome novel showcasing the importance of trusting your instincts, and shows us just how amazing a great family and support system can be. This book will leave readers satisfied and feeling connected to the Gardin Family like never before.”
― Elizabeth Dowdy, Baldwin & Co. in New Orleans, Louisiana | BUY
- Rosey Lee’s characters come to life in her new title A Gardin Wedding. Martha Gardin, with her prestigious family in tow, takes on a new chapter full of challenges and growth in finding the balance in her work, romantic life, and making room for friendship. Her relationship with her family has come to a solid place, but Martha still has to find room in her life for more, including in her budding relationship with the kind and charming Oji Greenwald, who, much like Martha, is full of surprises.
― Jenna Lucas, 44th and 3rd Bookseller in Peachtree Corners, Georgia | BUY
- Rosey Lee did it again with a perfect sequel to The Gardins of Edin. The way she writes characters and the way they communicate is so refreshing. Her characters feel real, like you know someone like them in your town. I could picture every detail and I just know Martha had the most beautiful wedding. Martha and Oji have such a beautiful relationship, you can tell how much they love each other by how hard they work at trying to fix their relationship and learn to communicate with each other. I can’t wait to read more by Rosey Lee and read more about the Gardin family.
― Keila Cone, The Bookshelf in Thomasville, Georgia
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About Rosey Lee
Rosey Lee writes stories about complicated families and complex friendships, but a happy ending is guaranteed. She is a nominee for a 2025 Georgia Author of the Year Award for her debut novel, The Gardins of Edin. Rosey lives in Atlanta, about an hour away from the fictional town of Edin, Georgia, where her characters live. She grew up on the Westbank of New Orleans and carries the area and her loved ones in her heart when she’s away from them. Her essays have appeared in Writer’s Digest, Deep South Magazine, and The Nerd Daily.
