The Rose Legacy (Diamond of the Rockies #1) [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Kristen Heitzmann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2005

Book 1 in the Diamond of the Rockies series

A CBA Bestseller

Crystal, Colorado is a mining town where what lies beneath is the only thing truly valued, host to both dreams and nightmares with little surety for tomorrow. Yet Crystal is surrounded by a natural beauty and offers an independence that Carina Maria DiGratia could never find at home. Driven by hope and vengeance, Carina is old enough to be certain of her own strength, and young enough to be caught unawares.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...plenty of action, emotion, and adventure ...a real page-turner. Highly recommended." -- Church Libraries, Spring 2001 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

If he wants her, let him come and prove it.... Fleeing her idyllic home in Sonoma, California, Carina Maria DiGratia journeys to the mining town of Crystal, Colorado. Clinging to hopes of a new life, she finds reality has a harsh welcome for her. Overrun with men seeking their fortune and women bound by circumstance, the town hosts both dreams and nightmares, with little surety for tomorrow. But at least here Carina is far from the betrayal that still pierces her heart. Early on, two men vie for her trust, but neither is what he seems. Will Carina discern the truth and confront the turmoil hidden in her own heart in time to prevent tragedy? --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 707 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Press (August 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786278579
• ISBN-13: 978-0786278572
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,102,327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kristen Heitzmann is the bestselling author of seventeen novels, including The Edge of Recall and the Christy Award winner Secrets. An artist and music minister, Kristen lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, Jim, and their family.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Page Turner, Leaving You Begging For More, January 18, 2001

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Rebecca Smith (Sunrise, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rose Legacy (Diamond of the Rockies #1) (Book 1) (Paperback)

This book has it all. It seems that Kristen Heitzmann's writing becomes more intriguing with each new book. The book has the perfect blend of faith, romance, action, and conflict. I can not wait for her next one. This is the kind of book you want to read in one night but also want to relish every word over again. I strongly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys historical fiction with a touch of mystery, action, and romance.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Loved It!, May 7, 2001

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"heather34" (Sugar Land, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rose Legacy (Diamond of the Rockies #1) (Book 1) (Paperback)

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!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm hungry for more!!, December 19, 2003

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brooke "brooke" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rose Legacy (Diamond of the Rockies #1) (Book 1) (Paperback)

WOW!! Heitzmann hit the bullseye! I can't even begin to explain how much I completely enjoyed this book. It's got a simple story that becomes a life or death tale for the heroine, Carina DiGratia. My favorite character in this was Quillan - he's dark, mysterious, handsome(so Heathcliff!), but on the inside, tender and feeling. Anyway, Carina has just left California - her home, and also the home of her fiance, Flavio, whom she had just caught with her sister, Divina. She flees to Crystal, Colorado, a small mining town she has high hopes for, and a place where she hopes to forget her sorrow over Flavio. Anyway, right when she gets to Crystal, she is severely dissappointed - a roguish freighter named Quillan Shepard pushes nearly all of her belongings straight off a cliff, someone takes over her house, and she has no money. Even worse, the goody goody of the town, Berkely Beck, likes her. Mr. Beck you'll discover, is not the kind gentleman that first greets Miss DiGratia, and has his own dark secrets that threaten the town, and Carina. Quillan, however, has a different story. His true self hidden by a dark and forbidden past, he appears to be quite the scoundrel, but later on, he and Carina are to find themselves struggling together to save Crystal. Here are some questions that might be stumbling along in your mind: What is Beck hiding?? Do Quillan and Carina ever fall in love?? Are they able to save Crystal?? READ THE BOOK & FIND OUT!