Cinnamon and Roses [Mass Market Paperback]

Heidi Betts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2000

Caleb Adams is out of Rebecca's league. She's a fatherless seamstress with no business in the wealthy, extravagant city life of Caleb. Yet, the more he scandalizes her small Kansas cowtown, the more she pines for his raw male allure. Now Caleb finds himself less interested in the beautiful rich women of his past and more obsessed with Rebecca's innocent scent of cinnamon and roses. Will her fear of mothering a baby doomed to a fatherless upbringing and his fear of entrusting his heart to women be erased when their mutual desire is fulfilled?

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

CINNAMON AND ROSES is a well-crafted debut novel that will leave readers eager for Ms. Betts's next one. Excellent! -- Rendezvous Magazine

Your first New Years resolution for 2000 should be to buy and immediately read CINNAMON AND ROSES. Ms. Betts has penned a sweet, sassy, wonderful new story, and the good news is that it is the first book of a trilogy!

Books like CINNAMON AND ROSES are few and far between. The story will tug at your heartstrings and tickle your funny bone. I could not put this book down, and I dont know how Im going to wait until the summer to read the second offering, A PROMISE OF ROSES. I do know that CINNAMON AND ROSES is a keeper. -- Betty Cox for ReadertoReader.com

About the Author

An avid romance reader since junior high, Heidi knew very early on that she wanted to write these wonderful stories of love and adventure. It wasnt until her freshman year of college, however, when she spent the entire night reading a romance novel instead of studying for finals, that she decided to take the road less traveled and follow her dream. Heidi is a three-time Golden Heart finalist and winner of several writing contests, as well as the Founder and President of her local RWA Chapter, Clearfield Area Romance Authors. CINNAMON AND ROSES is her first book for Leisure.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843946687
• ISBN-13: 978-0843946680
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,188,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Soon after joining Romance Writers of America, national bestselling author Heidi Betts's writing began to garner attention, including placing in the esteemed Golden Heart competition three years in a row. The recipient of numerous awards and stellar reviews, Heidi's books combine believable characters with compelling plotlines, and are consistently described as "delightful," "sizzling," and "wonderfully witty."

For news, fun, and information about upcoming books, visit Heidi online at HeidiBetts.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great read from a promising new author!, January 18, 2000

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Barbara Deane - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cinnamon and Roses (Mass Market Paperback)

CINNAMON AND ROSES by Heidi Betts Review by Barb Deane, Barb's All Romance Book Store

New author Heidi Betts has her debut book, Cinnamon and Roses, out this month from Leisure Books. Cinnamon and Roses is a American historical, set in Leavenworth, Kansas in 1880. Heidi has created a warm and wonderful picture of the old west that is definitely worth your time to visit.

Rebecca grew up in a storeroom in the brothel that employed her mother, literally exposed to the seediest sides of life in Kansas City. When the madam suggested that Rebecca was old enough, at 13, to start earning her keep, Rebecca snuck out of town in the back of a stage coach. When the end of the road was Leavenworth, Rebecca was lucky enough to be "adopted" by a loving widow who not only gave Rebecca the first home she'd ever known, but a means to support herself as well by teaching her to become a seamstress.

When Caleb Adams brought his mistress to the local seamstress for a new gown, it never occurred to him that the dowdy little seamstress would be of any interest to him. However, when he fails to pay his bill in full, Rebecca turns the full power of her passion and survival instincts on him. He not only forks over the disputed sum, but gives his heart to the beautiful and independent young woman as well. The sparks that fly between these two strong-willed characters are very interesting and intriguing.

Although several incidents threaten their happiness, including a marriage of convenience, Caleb and Rebecca's struggle to find a life together is well-written and enjoyable. Heidi shows real talent for creating likable characters, including Caleb's younger sister Megan. I hope we are going to see Megan come into her own in a future story. Great work, Heidi, especially for a first book. I can't wait for the next one! Barb Deane Copyrightc 1999, Barb's All Romance Book Store. All rights reserved

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read from New Author, November 13, 2000

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"kyrenea" (Irving Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cinnamon and Roses (Mass Market Paperback)

Rebecca is a simple woman with a past full of bad memories. She works hard at her seamstress business - just making enough to get by. She has no need for men and would just asume stay unattached. Caleb Adams is the son of a wealthy Wagon Express owner. He could have any woman he wants. But why does he find himself sending his mistress back to New York and dreaming about the mousy seamstress? With trouble around every corner, Caleb battles Rebecca's strong will to show her he can love her - past and all.

Ms Bett's fills her story with a cast of witty characters that will remind you of the people around you. You never know what is around the next page or what Rebecca, Caleb and all the supportig characters will do next. CINNAMON AND ROSES was a non stop page turner that I couldn't put down. You will love this book. ~Shannon McCravy, Sisters of the Night

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet read!, January 31, 2000

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Holly Fuhrmann (PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cinnamon and Roses (Mass Market Paperback)

Rebecca is a seamstress in a small Kansas town. Raised in a brothel, she's put her past behind her and made a life for herself -- a life that didn't have room for a man, she'd seen enough of men and what they had to offer a woman. Caleb Adams has wealth and all the women he wants . . . so why is he drawn to the quiet seamstress? More than drawn, he can't get her out of his mind. Lured to his bed, rushed into a marriage neither of them wants and accidents happening right and left, too many accidents to be a coincidence, Rebecca and Caleb find through all the turmoil that they were meant for each other.

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet -- and sweet is just what Heidi Betts historical, Cinnamon and Roses, was!