Trial by Roses — Linda Cushman

Rosana Doyle craves a home and family of her own but seems destined to grow old as a single woman. She secretly hopes to one day settle near her family on established land and continue working to help prosper the farm. Only one thing is lacking -- a husband. Jacob Meads, born and raised in Kentucky, has grown weary of the familiar hills and streams. He longs to homestead new land in Missouri. While saving toward his move, Jacob's plans are rearranged when he meets a pretty young woman with deep roots in her home state. Will Jacob's love for Rose be strong enough for him to give up his fondest wish? Can Rose endure the guilt of knowing she's destroyed the hopes and dreams of the man she loves? One yellow rose bush almost ruins them. Would Jacob destroy Rose's cherished flowers? Was it possible for the thorny bush to unite them in a stronger love? Trial by Roses is their based-on-fact story of hope and triumph.