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For the Roses

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There are many reasons to like this book, but my favorite aspect is that it shows a non-traditional family full of love and respect. Three orphaned boys find a little girl in a trash pile and band together to raise her as their sister. The romance element of the book is good, as well as the part where Mary Rose finds her biological father, but the relationships of Mary Rose and her four unconventional brothers are what make this book a must read.

"Blood is thicker than water"... but it isn't the case in this endearing book. For the Roses surely proved that a family can be strongly bonded through the years of love and taking care of each other. Family can be create not only formed by blood. Aside from the family values, the romantic story of Rose & Harrison added spice to the whole book. Mary Rose's discovery of her real father and their initial meeting was a tear jerker. I was once again in tears when I read the part of Mary Rose adjusting to her new family. J.G. described each scenes and emotions so perfectly that I feel like I am part of the book itself. I have many favorite scenes in this book but I have to hold back telling it, otherwise, I will give it away and ruined it for those who haven't read the book just yet.

I have read more than 10 of J.G.'s books and this is definitely one of my favorite. I am now in the third novel of the Clayborne Brides, which is part of this series. So far, I am not disappointed... here is how the series follows: For the Roses -----then--------> Clayborne Brides: 1st novel: One Pink Rose 2nd novel: One While Rose 3rd novel: One Red Rose ------last----------> Come the Spring

Hope that helps, Enjoy!

I read For the Roses and the other books in the series a few years ago and I have re-read them because they are that good.
Although I do like romance this is not just a romantic story it much more than that. It about family and love and respect, I loved it.
The reason why I have taken the time to write this review is I have just seen the movie ROSEHILL that was adapted by Hallmark (WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT THAT WAS). Avoid at all cost, the essence and heart of the story has being destroyed the humour was taken out of the story, you would not recognise Mary Rose who was made out to be a jealous person who disregarded the men who raise her.The men did not appear to really bond together like in the book, what happen to Harrison he did not exist in the movie and the most unforgivable act was that they KILL OFF COLE. Enjoy the book forget the movie trust me on this one.

This story and the entire series was beautiful. It illustrates what family is all about. Family is not just about blood its about LOVE,TRUST,RESPECT & LOYALTY. If this was required reading in high school maybe we wouldn't be a nation full of Jerry Springer guest. The selflessness of the young men in this story is inspiring. These young men show that even if life has been tough on you there is hope. This book and the entire Claybourne series really touched me. Julie Garwood is a sure thing!! I love all of her stories. ****WARNING JULIE GARWOOD FANS**** the movie ROSEHILL that is suppose to be based on this wonderful book in my opinion was awful!! They made Mary Rose out to be very selfish and mean. They KILLED OFF COLE!!! They never showed the family bonds that were created and were the main part of this lovely story. In essence everybody grew apart in the movie. They even leave you feeling that Adam will die of consumption eventually.. It was sad and depressing and I feel it didn't capture the magic of this book!!!

This book was a very quick book to read, and I mean that in a good way. Very loving, sexy, heart warming, and exciting. This is the first book of Julie Garwoods that I have read, and I will read more. It was a little tough for me to figure out what order all of the Roses books came in. So here they are in order.

For the Roses

One Pink Rose

One White Rose

One Red Rose

Come The Spring

The three books in the middle are also sold as one book called, The Clayborne Brides. I borrowed the three in the middle from my local library.

This is one of my favourite Julie Garwood books, and one of my favourite romances. What I like best is that it's not just a romance novel; in fact, the romance story almost seems secondary to the main story, which is about family and friendship. It was a beautiful story, full of rich characters with distinct personalities and quirks. There were times when I laughed, and times when I felt like crying for these amazing characters.

It's a truly unique and wonderful story. I highly recommend it. However, I strongy advise AGAINST watching the movie "Rosehill," which was based on this book. The only similarities between Garwood's lovely story and the movie were the names of the characters, and even some of those were changed.

I loved the way this book was written. How these four boys decided not to let a little baby suffer and feel unwanted as they had, they gave her all their love. The ending was exciting, Harrison is one heck of a man! I would love to see more books about this family and I would also like to know if its a boy or a girl. :)

I liked the book, I always enjoy Julie Garwood's novels, but I sometimes hate how the heroine is so flaky. In this novel Mary Rose (heroine) at times was just plain stupid. The situations she got herself into were just so unrealistic and she sounded at times like a airheaded twit. I like novels where the girl is intelligent and witty, like in Honour's Splendor, and Castles. I still enjoyed the book, but I would have loved it the heroine would have been more well developed. The brothers were fun and so was Harrison. But it bothered me that through out the book they kept talking about the cook and how Harrison would meet him when he was ready to be met but through the whole novel Harrison never met the infamous cook and I thought that that would have been better either left out or just meeting the damn cook.

This book was amazing. It was the first book I read from Ms. Garwood, and I have been a fan ever since. The story was driven by love and loyalty. The twists and turns, and the very reality of slavery and how it tore families apart was heartwrenching. The fact that something that bleak brought a bunch of young boys together and made them a family was very lovely. Ms. Garwood captured the essence of love and family. This book is truly magical.

This was an excellent book. I love historical romances and was pleased that this one was about America in the 1800's. The writing was exceptional and I became in love with the Clayborne family. I have just completed my order for the remaining 4 books that I did not have of Julie Garwood. This will complete my collection. This book told a wonderful story of love, family, committment, and honor. I am really impressed with this authors writing. I can't wait until I get the last four. I read her books in one day. I can't put them down. Julie Garwood, "you go girl". You are an excellent writer and I read about 20 books a month and this one was exceptional. Thank you.