The Clayborne Brides (One Pink Rose/ One White Rose/ One Red Rose)

All three stories made me roll my eyes for being so average and elementary, but there was also something sweet and lovable in each one. This collection doesn't make me think very highly of Garwood's skills, but doesn't turn me away from her books either.

Having read "The Gift," I was eager to read another story from Julie Garwood. This did not hit its mark for me, however. It's 3 books in one, although I'm not really sure how these stories could have ever been considered complete books of their own. This is my biggest complaint: the fact that they are simply too short. Each story begins with a beautiful idea, but there's not enough there to fully develop each character and explore his/her motivations. I enjoy reading the internal dialogue of a character, and that's missing here. The stories weren't bad at all, just not very satisfying for me. Each one just seemed rushed. This is a shame, as Julie Garwood is extremely talented and could have extended each story to be a fantastic series show more by itself. On a more positive note, because they are so short, each book can easily be read in a day and is great for escapism. They are light, romantic stories that will hold your interest enough to finish them quickly. My favorite story was the first. I found the heroine to be extremely funny, and the chemistry between them sparked instantly. show less

Some mystery, little intrigue and if it weren't for the epilogue there'd be absolutely NO romance to this story. So if you are looking for a romance story, look elsewhere.

Really found these stories boring, and unreadable! This surprised me as I am a big fan of Julie Garwood's other books.

Ehhh its ok I guess, not the best by any means but worth reading