The rose legacy

My introduction to [a:Kristen Heitzmann 96214 Kristen Heitzmann https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1443463168p2/96214.jpg] was through her most recent contemporary romantic suspense novel [b:The Edge of Recall 2262677 The Edge of Recall Kristen Heitzmann https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348824078l/2262677.SY75.jpg 2268685] and I loved it. When I found out that she also had previously written a series in my favorite genre of Christian Historical Fiction I added it to my TBR list. Then I discovered that Bethany House was going to re-release the series with beautiful new covers and I could not wait to get my hands on the series! After reading the first novel, I am glad that I did. Originally published in 2000, now being re-released in 2010.Carina Maria DiGratia is a high class Italian transplanted with her family to Sonoma, California. After her heart is broken, she runs away to make someone work for her love. It is after she gets to her destination that she starts a journey of learning that maybe it is God's will but for different reasons than her own. Through this story we get to know Carina and also a less likely character of Quillan. Getting to know his history explains some of her own and God is definitely working in Carina's life in mysterious ways. This is a story of romance, redemption, vengeance and love. It ends with a string that causes a reader to have to get the next book (ordered my from PaperBackSwap thank you very much) and on the edge of your seat you want to know what comes next. I recommend this story, and I'm certain will recommend the series. Thanks to Jim Hart of Bethany House Publishers for providing a copy for review.