The Rose Legacy (Diamond of the Rockies, #1)

by Kristen Heitzmann

The Rose Legacy is the first book in her historical fiction series, Diamond of the Rockies. Fast-paced and engaging, the new story is sure to capture your heart and love of romance. Driven by hope and vengeance Carina Maria DeGarcia, an Italian heiress, sets out for a new life in a Colorado mining town. But she soon finds out the "dream house" she purchased through the mail is already inhabited and the town called the "diamond of the Rockies" is anything but luxurious. Two men vie for her trust, but neither is what he seems. Will Carina learn the truth--and confront the deep secrets hidden in her heart--in time to prevent tragedy? The Rose Legacy provides a compelling Christian message within an authentic historical setting and offers a rare glimpse into the spiritual history of Colorado--from pioneer evangelists to Spanish missions.

• ISBN10: 076422381X
• ISBN13: 9780764223815
• Publish Date: 1 August 2000
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 18 January 2010
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
• Imprint: Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 395
• Language: English

Reviews

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My introduction to [a:Kristen Heitzmann|96214|Kristen Heitzmann|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1443463168p2/96214.jpg] was through her most recent contemporary romantic suspense novel [b:The Edge of Recall|2262677|The Edge of Recall|Kristen Heitzmann|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348824078l/2262677._SY75_.jpg|2268685] and I loved it. When I found out that she also had previously written a series in my favorite genre of Christian Historical Fiction I added it to my TBR list. Then I discovered that Bethany House was going to re-release the series with beautiful new covers and I could not wait to get my hands on the series! After reading the first novel, I am glad that I did. Originally published in 2000, now being re-released in 2010.

Carina Maria DiGratia is a high class Italian transplanted with her family to Sonoma, California. After her heart is broken, she runs away to make someone work for her love. It is after she gets to her destination that she starts a journey of learning that maybe it is God's will but for different reasons than her own. Through this story we get to know Carina and also a less likely character of Quillan. Getting to know his history explains some of her own and God is definitely working in Carina's life in mysterious ways.

This is a story of romance, redemption, vengeance and love. It ends with a string that causes a reader to have to get the next book (ordered my from PaperBackSwap thank you very much) and on the edge of your seat you want to know what comes next. I recommend this story, and I'm certain will recommend the series.

*Thanks to Jim Hart of Bethany House Publishers for providing a copy for review.*