I do not feel that the Claybourne series of books were good examples of the excellent writing that Julie Garwood does. I have read every book she has written and wait expectantly for the next one to come to the book stores. The White, Red and Pink Rose series and this book lacked the element that exists in all of her other books. What I am waiting for is another book like The Wedding, or The Bride. Maybe to find out what happens to Faith and Quinlan. Those are the type of books that I don't even mind rereading once in a while.