For the Roses

Claybornes' Brides, Book 1

By: Julie Garwood

Narrated by: Mikael Naramore

Length: 22 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

Julie Garwood's best-selling novels of the beloved Clayborne family began with this critically acclaimed masterpiece.

The Clayborne brothers were a rough gang of street urchins - until they found an abandoned baby girl in a New York City alley, named her Mary Rose, and headed to Blue Belle, Montana, to raise her to be a lady. They became a family - held together by loyalty and love, if not blood - when suddenly a stranger threatened to tear them apart.

Lord Harrison Stanford MacDonald brandished a six-shooter and a swagger, but he soon proved to be a gentleman to the core. The brothers taught him frontier survival, while Mary Rose touched his heart with a deep and desperate passion. But soon, a shattering secret would challenge everything Mary Rose believed about herself, her life, and her newfound love.

©1995 Julie Garwood (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

What a voice!

Would you listen to For the Roses again? Why?

Yes! Mikael did a wonderful job separating each character. Each one specified it's own personality. His brogue was remarkable for the character Harrison, and it was fun and engaging throughout the entire book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of For the Roses?

The first dinner scene. I loved how Harrison was able to notice how much he enjoyed himself sitting back and letting go with riveting and loud not to mention outlandish dinner conversation, and family controversy.

What does Mikael Naramore bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Feeling. There was a lot of feeling within the book as he portrayed each character.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! Unfortunately, life had to get in my way.

Fabulous Story!!!!!!!

I can't say enough about how thoroughly enjoyable a read this was. 4 orphan boys band together to raise this baby girl who was mysteriously abandoned. Each boy is different and unique, but they form a family that completely baffles the hero of the love story. I can't count the number of times I laughed out loud! It was corny at times but there were so many great stories within the story, you don't mind.

This was no typical historical romance. It was so much more. Rich with engaging characters and fun dialogue. It takes you from the streets of New York, to the Wilds of Montana, to the drawing rooms of London and back again to Montana. I read this story 20 years ago and realized that they just don't write books this good any longer.

If I could give it 10 stars, I would!

The audible version ROCKS!

I read this book many years ago, many times and fell in love with all of the characters. As soon as I finished one, I would purchase the next one in the series. Hearing the story was just as powerful as reading it. The narrator was very good.
What I love about this series, is the sensitivity Ms. Garwood exemplified as she wrote each story. As a person of color, I not only appreciated how she gave Adam such dignity but she did not shield the reader from the harsh realities of time period.
Well done! Now to listen to the next one in the ROSES series!!!

For the Roses

This is my favorite story of all Julie Garwoods books,she has a lovely way of telling her stories.

For The Roses

Wonderfully entertaining story of how families in the old west could have formed great story line

Don't pass it by

If you could sum up For the Roses in three words, what would they be?

Love this story!
Narrator:Mikael Naramore does one great job. Though I found the story stretch out I still loved it and will listen to it again.

I loved it

when my friend told me about the story I thought ok. I'm so glad I listen to her. I loved this story.

Truly an awesome story

I found this book to be a Hidden jewel !!! I have read and listened to all Of Ms Garwood‘s books and found them just wonderful, but I never got into the story of the Roses a few weeks ago I picked one up and got hooked on the Claiborne family if you have not read or listened to these books you are truly missing an awesome Family thank you so much Miss Garwood for once again providing a wonderful experience.

Recommended

I have read this story many times and each time find something new to appreciate. The ideals presented (words of the day, speaking different languages and trying to understand other. People and what they represent) are inspiring. The love between family is strong and thankfully flexible. The love Harrison and Rose have is one that will endure knowing it will see clouds and storms along with sunny skies.

For the Roses

Family isn’t always about blood, but is about love and loyalty. Four young boys joined together for survival and the baby girl they rescue turn them into a strong family unit. This is the first of a series by Julie Garwood. I very much enjoy her writing and ability to tell a story.