All Celia wants for Christmas is…a few more boarders at her boarding house. There aren’t many people in need of lodging in this small mining town, and Celia’s making do and raising her child on her own. Though she isn’t really set on getting married again, she could reconsider if she were ever to meet the kind of man who’d bring her roses for the holiday in Christmas Roses, a tale by author Amanda Cabot.

A simple, warm, and enjoyable historical romance. Though a pivotal twist in the story seemed rushed and therefore not too compellingly delivered, it was nice to be surprised. I wasn’t totally convinced of the description of the heroine’s “deep” love for a man she’d only known for two months, and “love” (the term itself) was used too many times in the climax–until it started to feel corny.

Really, though, the story is warm and enjoyable and plenty Christmassy–the kind of cozy little book best read in print, if possible. ( )

This was a story that didn't take me long to read, but I enjoyed every minute of my time in the copper mining town of Easton, in the Wyoming Territory, in 1882. Celia Anderson lost her husband in a mining accident shortly before their first child was born. Now Celia is trying to run a boardinghouse, and raise her 6 month old child, Emma.

Mark Williams has spent 2 years searching for his father, who he thought was dead, until his Mom died and he found letters that proved differently. Now he is out to find out why his father left. He ends up in Easton and when he goes to check in at the boardinghouse, his assistance is desparately wanted by Celia, who can't get her daughter to breath good. From here on out it will be enjoyable to watch these two get to know one another and learn to love each other. There are other men that are interested in Celia, but only one will bring her Christmas roses.

I delightful Christmas story that could be read at any time of the year. ( )

Very sweet story of second chances and finding the love you've always wanted. ( )

I found this story light and sweet. It was a wonderful little love story, but not just that. There were side stories of finding family, the love of a child, loss and general life challenges. I enjoyed reading it and it left me feeling good, just what a story like this should do. Great characters as well, very likable. ( )

This is one sweet, short book. Once I started I didn't put it down until I finished.
Amanda Cabot has written a good reminder of what Christmas is. Loved how the Reverend references Joseph. Makes you think, and sure made Mark think.
This is the story of forgiveness and finding peace. It is also a really sweet love story. Loved the interactions with the sweet Baby Emma.
As we travel this journey you have to wonder where anyone would find Roses for Christmas. Celia Anderson's is a young widow, she loved her husband, but hers was an arranged marriage. She makes a statement that she would only marry for "love" and she must have Roses for Christmas?
Don't miss this page turning read, and enjoy the messages presented.

I received this book through the Publisher Revell Book Blogger Program, and was not required to give a positive review. ( )