The Ballad of the Purple Rose is Book #2 in A Trail of Words series. In following the life of Rose, the adopted daughter of Rylan and Anjelica Dunburry, her story is revealed. Rose wants to find her birthmother but has no lead to go on, save one photo which has a name on the back, Victoria. After graduating college, she is heartbroken because her boyfriend ended their relationship upon meeting someone else. So, with newfound freedom, she decides to take a trip around the world. Though she knows it’s highly unlikely, a part of her hopes to find her birthmother. Though she regrets leaving Leah, her married friend behind, Rose simply needs to get away and find out what she wants to do with her life.