The Rose Legacy (Diamond of the Rockies, 1)

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Summary: Engaging,it sucked me right in!
Review: "The Rose Legacy", the first book in the series DIAMOND OF THE ROCKIES is fantastic! Well-developed plot about an Italian young woman Carina Maria DiGratia who had set off on her own from California to the rough mining town called Crystal, "The diamond of the Rockies". Little did she know that the house she purchased in an advertisement was already inhabited by three miners and that the advertisement was a flaw. Crystal,Colorado was not the paradise she had expected, where there are people trying to scratch out a living in the rugged mountains. Carina is caught up in a frigtening series of events when people are being coerced and killed for control. Whom will she trust in this kind of life that she is not accostomed to? Two men sought to take her under their wings but neither of them are what they seem. Will Carina find out the truth before it's too late? Will she seek revenge or love for her broken heart? Will she forgive the deed done to her before she came to Colorado? A great story by Kristen Heitzmann that will make you want more.

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Summary: Another great book from Kristen Heitzmann
Review: Another page turner from Kristen Heitzmann. I could not put this book down. I can't wait to run out and buy the sequel, since I finished this one last night and I am dying to know what happens next to the characters. I love the romance and supsence that is woven into this story. I hope that the newlyweds get together and that their romance is continued in the next book. I highly recommend this book. Ms. Heitzmann has become my favorite author since reading the Rocky Mountain Legacy series. Loved it!

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Summary: I Loved It!
Review: I absolutely loved this book! Like some other readers said, it started out kind of slow, but by the 10th chapter things started to get exciting. Thats when all of the romance and suspense began. So I definitely reccommend this book to any woman out there who enjoys a good romance novel and even a little bit of mystery and suspense. And I also want to let those out there who have read this book, know that the sequel has finally come out. Its called, Sweet Boundless, and its the second book in this series. In fact I'm about to purchase it. I'll let all of you know how I liked it. But for those of you who are just picking up this book you must get Sweet Boundless as well. Because this one leaves you hanging and you'll just have to find out what happens. So be sure and order the second book along with this one. Anyway I just really enjoyed this book and if you enjoy heart-thrilling romances I know you will too!

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Summary: Kristen Heitzmann begins another wonderful series...
Review: I have faithfully followed Kristen Heitzmann's Rocky Mountain Legacy, which I loved and hated to see end. Now she has brought new characters alive. Carina is a strong character, and I cannot wait to see what happens to her next! April can't come soon enough! Definitely worth reading if you liked Rocky Mountain Legacy!

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Summary: What a book!
Review: I read all of Kristen Heitzmann's debut series (Rocky Mountain Legacy) and enjoyed it a lot. She drew me in amazingly, so when the main character died, it thew me into an emotional tale spin for days. You have to give her credit, though. It takes guts to kill off so many primary characters. The books remain intense and exciting, even though I missed the dead people. However, as gut-wrenching as the first series was, this new one (Diamond of the Rockies) promises to be even better. I LOVED the heroine in 'The Rose Legacy'-- a snappy Italian. The hero has equal parts chivalry and arrogance. I laughed, I cried-it moved me. :) Excellent supporting personalities, without stereotypes. The setting was wonderful-I felt as I were in Colorado, which happens to be my favorite state. I was VERY emotionally involved. The author leaves us dangling at the end, and desparate for the next book. This is a wonderful book! You will NOT regret buying it.

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Summary: A Great Story
Review: I read this book in one day i couldn't stop. It has every thing it's only flaw was the relegiousness it ruined the book for me

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Summary: A 'Diamond' of a book
Review: I'm an avid reader, and this is by far my favorite book. I love the way that Kristen Heitzmann writes. I finished the book in 5 hours. I couldn't put it down!! I can't wait for the third one to be published.

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Summary: A 'Diamond' of a book
Review: I'm an avid reader, and this is by far my favorite book. I love the way that Kristen Heitzmann writes. I finished the book in 5 hours. I couldn't put it down!! I can't wait for the third one to be published.

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Summary: Darkness, flight, kindness and suspense intertwine
Review: Kristen has begun a new and certainly interesting series set in Colorado. Carina is running from a broken heart and hate for her sister. Instead of the "home" she has purchased, she finds herself in a tiny, canvas stall-type room and working for a dubious person, the only one who seemingly was willing to help. But, he had a motive. A dark one.

Quillan, both hero and scoundrel at times, plays a huge role in Carina's life. He harbors and lives a secret too painful to face. His only real friend is one legged Cain, a truly powerful Christian man whom Quillan would love to call his dad.

Mae and Emie become friends of Carina and she also finds some comfort in the priest and livery hands, but is forced to be near a horrible man she cannot figure out.

This book is set in the historical era many call the rush for silver and gold and lust and debauchery are in their heyday. Carina wonders if she has lost her mind trying to re-establish her life by coming to this small mining town. Some strike it rich while others become paupers, a few remain truthful while a sizable group become rogues and take orders from a ruthless man.

Throughout the entire book, Carina is constantly drawn to the Rose Mine/tunnel, riding there, spending time there, and trying to figure out the mystery this hole contains and why it has such a hold on her. "Wolf" figures to be part of the entire series but so far, not much is known about him.

The author does a great job of leading you straight to book 2. Thanks for a new twist to a Christian, historical, fictional book Kristen.

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Summary: Really Good Reading!
Review: The "Rose Legacy" was a very good book. I truly enjoyed reading this book. I am very picky about the books I read. This is the first time I have read one of Kristens books, and I really enjoyed this one. Kristen captures you with Carina right away, and then the story about Carina and Quilan and how the two characters capture each other is very good, and very interesting.