The Tender Vine (Diamond of the Rockies #3) [Paperback]

Kristen Heitzmann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2002

Book 3 of Diamond of the Rockies historical fiction series. The ache of her recent loss is a constant companion, and Carina longs to return to her family and her former home. With Quillan at her side, they make the journey to the California vineyards and to the closely-knit Italian American family Carina left when she moved to Crystal, Colorado. But Carina's parents are ignortant of their daughters marriage, and Quillan is far different from the husband they had in mind. With Quillan uncomfortable, her parents unhappy, and her former beau determined to have her back, where can she turn for help?

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About the Author

Kristen Heitzmann was raised on five acres of ponderosa pines at the base of the Rocky Mountains where she still lives with her husband and four children. A musician, Kristen delights in sharing the traditions of American heritage, both through one-on-one interaction and through her bestselling series THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN LEGACY and her latest series DIAMOND OF THE ROCKIES. Her newest books, including Twilight, feature the landscape of America today.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Reprinted edition (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764224174
• ISBN-13: 978-0764224171
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #566,311 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.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Stirring Conclusion...., April 21, 2002

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Jennie "cooljennie2000" (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tender Vine (Diamond of the Rockies #3) (Paperback)

This book is full of passion that's expressed in poetry and Carina's and Quillan's love for each other. Carina DiGratia Shepard wants to leave Crystal, Colorado to have a fresh start in Sonoma, California where she grew up. Quillan is eager to prove his devotion and love for Carina and so they set off to begin a new life in California. Their journey was exciting and adventurous. When they finally arrived at the DiGratia estate things were not the same as when Carina left them. Surprise and anger over Carina's marriage has taken hold of the DiGratias and Quillan faces yet more rejection in his life. What would it take for him to accepted into Carina's Italian family who still want her to marry her first love, Flavio? DIAMOND OF THE ROCKIES is a great series and deserves an award. Great story and a great ending. This trilogy was great. I heartily recommend this for anyone who likes romance and adventures in 1880s situated in the lovely Colorado Rockies and California's extravagant vineyards. I can't wait to see what Kristen Heitzmann has for us in store!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This series is amazing!!, April 12, 2005

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A. Carrillo (Hawaii, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Tender Vine (Diamond of the Rockies #3) (Paperback)

I had never read any of the author's books before and was overjoyed at how GOOD they are. This series was unbelievable - make sure you have all three books when you start reading because as soon as you finish one, you have to read the next one - they are so good. I have never seen a male character portrayed so well as she did with Quillan - She makes you so relate with the characters and draws you into their lives in such a wonderful way. These books are so good and through it all she weaves God's Word and message into it in such a wonderful way - GREAT BOOKS!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! THIS ONE IS A WINNER!, February 3, 2004

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brooke "brooke" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tender Vine (Diamond of the Rockies #3) (Paperback)

Whoah! I haven't read very many books where you felt like you knew the characters...in this one, I wanted to cry for Carina and Quillan! Anyway, this book takes place during the time that Carina and Quillan have finally admitted their love for eachother(heart flutter!). When they decide to visit Carina's family in Sonoma, California, the DiGratia family is in for a surprise that will turn them all against the couple. With her first love, Flavio, trying to get rid of Quillan and forcefully get Carina back, the husband and wife go through a lot of hard times. Questions flash through your mind - does anyone ever come to their senses? Can't they just accept Quillan? Will he and Carina ever be together again? My heart ached, and rejoiced while I read this book. Though, I must say, the author did a splendid job at making one get extremely involved with the lives of the characters. For example, I just wanted to hate Flavio with ever fiber of my being, yet Carina and Quillan showed me how to forgive him. I loved how the characters influenced how I felt about what was going on in this book. Anyway, before I tell you to much, READ!