When Billy Lapp left Rose Hill, it broke Bess Riehl's heart. Bess continued raising roses on her father's farm and Billy became a rose rustler or one who cares for, discovers and researches roses. Bess moves on and becomes engaged to Billy's cousin Amos. A few days before her wedding, an unknown rose begins blooming in her greenhouse and when they request a rustler to identify it, Billy is the one who resentfully shows up.

As Billy and Rose try to discover the origins of the mysterious rose, they are drawn together. Bess is torn between her love for Amos and her returning feelings for Billy.

I enjoy Suzanne Woods Fisher and her stories. I was somewhat apathetic at first about this particular story, but it is a lovely little novella, perfect for curling up with before a fire. The historical aspect about roses and rustling was new to me and fascinating. This is a sweet Christmas story about love and forgiveness, ministering angels and the enduring legacy of roses.