One Red Rose by Julie Garwood – a Review
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Description:
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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