The Rose of Winslow Street

By Elizabeth Camden

Description:

In the small town of Colden, Massachusetts, Libby Sawyer leads a quiet, predictable life. Yet beneath the surface, she is haunted by a secret.

Newly arrived on American shores, Michael Dobrescu is far from predictable, and his arrival in Colden is anything but quiet. Michael's shocking claim to be the rightful owner of Libby's father's house immediately alienates him from the appalled citizens of Colden.

Despite her own outrage, Libby is unwittingly fascinated by this enigmatic man who seems equally intrigued by her. As the court's decision about the house looms and the layers of mystery surrounding Michael's past are unveiled, Libby's loyalties are tested in ways she never imagined.

Book Takeaway:

Learning to accept ourselves, flaws and all.

Why the author wrote this book:

I wanted to write a book that is a celebration of manhood. I think all women secretly long for a man who adores children, sets his woman on a pedestal, and will lay his life on the line for a cause he believes in. These qualities usually come bundled with a heavy dose of things that drive women nuts. I wanted to write a book that is open-minded about this sort of raw, brawny man.