But God had other plans for Savannah.
God blessed her with a gift for music. Angel songs, she called them; pure musical inspiration that flow from her heart to the piano keys. Driven to share that music with the world, Savannah changes her name and runs away to New York City where she becomes a star.
But Savannah stole something very precious from Riley and kept it a secret.
She was pregnant with their unborn son.
Seven years later, on a quiet road in upstate New York, Savannah and six-year-old Ryan are involved in a devastating car accident. In two precious minutes she loses everything. She holds her son's hand while he dies. Ryan's last thought is of Riley. Broken in body and spirit, Savannah exists in a haze of denial and pain. Barely able to move, hardly capable of rational thought, one icy winter day Savannah finds herself back in Montana.
Snow is falling fast, bitter and cold from the oncoming October storm. Her hand is on the door to Graystone Heights, her childhood home. The giant ski lodge has been deserted for years.
But behind her a dog growls.
She isn't alone...
Graystone is Riley's home now and he hates her for leaving. But he hates Savannah even more for stealing away his son.
Ryan wasn't a secret, after all.
Riley knew the truth. And he loved Ryan with all his broken heart.
They need a miracle.
MrsCountryLady
Posted October 18, 2011
The story of Riley and Savannah is a beautiful love story of two people who were separated when Savannah chose to live a different life, and reunited years later, following a tragic accident. Leslie is a gifted writer, drawing the reader into the emotions and trials Riley and Savannah endure, as they try to put their lives back together. A story of love, heartache, forgiveness, joy and happiness. Roses in Winter is set against the rugged wilderness of Montana, which I loved!
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Posted October 6, 2011
Arianna Hartwell has a secret from the world. Her real name is Savannah Greystone and she's from a small town in Montana. To the world, she's a superstar, but to Riley Rosemont, she's his "Savage".
After a terrible accident that nearly kills her, Savannah returns to Montana to find that Riley is living in her family home. He's not happy to see her.
Savannah's body and soul need to heal. She's come wanting to die, but needing to find redemption. Her shattered heart still holds four words to be true, "Forever Isn't Long Enough." Riley's hot and cold attitude alternately helps and hinders her recovery.
Riley Rosemont is a Montana Man-quiet, unassuming, stoic. His love for Savannah can overcome anything, except the fact she left him, pregnant with his son, to go to NYC for fame and fortune. He's a man who holds his anger and frustration in, occasionally lashing out at the woman he still loves. Deeply hurt by Savannah's desertion, he finds it hard to put aside these baser feelings and open his heart to love.
Forced into seclusion by an early season blizzard, the time has come for both of them to put the past behind them and move on. Relying on one another seems the only way to do that.
"Roses in Winter is a beautifully crafted, well paced novel of love, loss and rebirth. The characters are wonderfully depicted, true to their nature and three dimensional. Leslie weaves a story that makes the reader laugh, cry and want to yell (at Riley) sometimes simultaneously. I highly recommend this novel for anyone who enjoys a good laugh, a great cry and a wonderful love story.
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Posted December 12, 2011
This book was a gift, maybe the BEST GIFT EVER!!! I loved meeting Riley and Savannah. I loved Montana and the beautiful horses. But most of all I loved the Author's insights on love, on healing, and on moving forward again with purpose. Even after I finished it, the story stayed with me, as if bits and pieces had become part of my heart. It's rare to find a book so emotionally moving. COUPLES SHOULD READ THIS BOOK!!!! The Author has a unique talent for making you stop and go : "Hmm, do I do that with my spouse/lover? Am I closing off my heart?" This amazing love story opened my eyes. It changed me. I see myself building walls like Riley did. I see myself swallowing my pride like Savannah. LOVE IS IMPORTANT!! EMBRACE IT!!! As Riley said "Forever isn't long enough to spend with the people I love... but I'll take it!" READ THIS AMAZING BOOK!!!!!
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Posted November 12, 2011
Roses in Winter by Leslie D. Stuart I have fallen absolutely in love with this wonderful masterpiece by Leslie Stuart! Roses in Winter takes you on a journey between two people who were destined to be together since birth. The day Savannah was born, Riley knew he was going to marry her, being a few years older than her. Their journey is not an easy one, filled with love, passion, grief, anger, and inner soul turmoil each feeling blame for different things that have happened in their lives. But fate works in mysterious ways, and when all is said and done, fate and destiny usually win over all obstacles life can put in your path. It was very hard to put this book down and I truly enjoyed putting myself into the story as a third person, standing in the shadows, just out of sight as their lives played out. I could feel the pain and anguish they dealt with in light of a tragedy they both had to live and deal with in their own way. I hope to be able to read more work by Leslie and I highly recommend this book and give it five stars ***** Reviewed by Nora Chipley Barteau
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Posted October 28, 2011
I have a new favorite author. Ms. Stuart pulled me into her story and made the characters become real friends. She has an enjoyable writing style that left me wanting to read more. Looking forward to the next creation from this talented new author.
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Overview
But God had other plans for Savannah.
God blessed ...