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One Red Rose by Julie Garwood – a Review

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One Red Rose by Julie Garwood – a Review

 

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The Claybornes are back — and love is in bloom! First introduced in Julie Garwood’s magnificent New York Times bestseller “For the Roses,” which inspired the Hallmark Hall of Fame television film “Rose Hill,” the Clayborne brothers of Blue Belle, Montana, have been embraced by millions worldwide. Now Julie Garwood spins the individual stories of these three spirited brothers — once a mismatched gang of street urchins — in a trio of special novels that continues with “One Red Rose.” Adam Clayborne has always put great stock in the power of books. As an escaped slave — and a wanted man — reading has been his only ticket to the wonders of distant lands. Adam is content with his life as a confirmed bachelor, which is why his Mama Rose has summoned the irresistible Genevieve Delacroix to Montana. Also a former slave, Genevieve shares his dream of seeing the world, but she arrives to find Adam unfailingly polite…and just as distant. Undaunted, Genevieve determines to teach Adam what he’ll never learn from a book — that true freedom only comes when you open your heart.

 

 

Review:

One Red Rose by Julie Garwood is the 4th book in her Clayborne Brides series, which includes a three book novella.  In One Red Rose, Adam Clayborne returns home late at night for a family party, and finds a woman in his bed.  After the initial shock, Adam recognizes Genevieve as the woman who Mama Rose invited to become Adam’s wife; but that was almost a year has passed.  Why did Genevieve decide to come now?  Adam makes no bones that he is not interested in getting married …..ever.

We learn that Genevieve is keeping a secret about some trouble she is in.  When she leaves abruptly after the party, Adam and the others in the family are concerned.   Adam does find a telegram warning Genevieve to run, as someone is coming for her.   This will set Adam to find Genevieve and help her from whoever is chasing her.

What follows in this quick paced short story, is an exciting tale of a preacher from Genevieve’s past who is evil, and wants her back.  Adam will do whatever it takes to protect her, even if she insists he leave her alone.  Genevieve finds herself caring for Adam, but does not want his help because she fears for his safety.  It is also a sweet slow build romance that will find Adam falling in love with Genevieve and her believing he could never love her.   They were very good together, and it was a happy ever after.   If you enjoy western themed romances, with a great couple and a shorter storyline, then you should read the Clayborne Brides trilogy.\

Reviewed by Barb

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One White Rose by Julie Garwood – a Review

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One White Rose by Julie Garwood – a Review

 

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Douglas Clayborne will never turn his back on anyone in need, and everyone in Blue Belle knows it. Time and again, his intolerance of cruelty of any kind has made him a champion of the defenseless … but his quiet strength faces its ultimate battle when he meets Isabel Grant. He arrives at her ranch to pick up the magnificent Arabian stallion he’s purchased, but he cannot leave the vulnerable woman behind when he discovers the danger that threatens her. Convincing the stubborn, strong-willed beauty that she needs him is another matter. Douglas can stop the men from stealing her ranch and her horses, but he cannot stop Isabel Grant from stealing his heart

 

Review:

One White Rose by Julie Garwood is the 2nd book in her Clayborn Brides series.  This is Douglas Clayborne’s  time to be the hero, and it was a fun read.  When he arrives to pick up the Arabian Stallion that his brother purchased, Douglas finds himself in the midst of a ranch war and a pregnant young lady desperately trying to survive.

Isabel Grant is widowed and alone, close to term on her pregnancy and trying to ward off the town’s wealthy and nasty rancher, who everyone fears.  When Douglas arrives, Isabel threatens him, not knowing that he is not part of the rancher’s men.  In a short time, after he convinces her why he is here, she starts having contractions and it Douglas who will help deliver the baby.

What follows is a sweet romance that will build as Douglas will stay and help Isabel, until she can recover, in about 8-10 weeks.  Knowing the rancher is keeping an eye on Isabel, with plans on forcing her to marry him, Douglas goes out each night to investigate the rancher and his violent ranch hands.  He also visits the doctor, who secretly gives Douglas medicine and food for Isabel.  Together Douglas and Isabel , who are falling for each other, must fool the rancher that the baby has not been born, long enough to escape.  It was nice to see Douglas’s brothers come to help. There is a twist near the end that will explain why the rancher desperately wants to force Isabel to marry him. 

Knowing Isabel does not want to leave town, Douglas is determined to help her, and the town rid themselves of the fear and violence they have endured.  Douglas, who has fallen in love with Isabel, is convinced that she only feels obligated to him.  Will he let her go?

This book is a short story, but Garwood does a good job of giving us a sweet romance, and an exciting story.  I enjoyed One White Rose, and look forward to the third book in this series, One Red Rose.

Reviewed by Barb

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