Whispers in the Wind (Wild West Wind #2)

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Whispers in the Wind (Wild West Wind #2)

by Lauraine Snelling (Goodreads Author)

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Book Two in Lauraine Snelling's Exciting Wild West Wind Series
After fleeing North Dakota and the now defunct Wild West Show, Cassie Lockwood and her companions have finally found the hidden valley in South Dakota where her father had dreamed of putting down roots. But to her dismay, she discovers a ranch already built on her land.
Cassie's arrival surprises Mavis Engstrom...more

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Published August 1st 2012 by Bethany House Publishers

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Jan 14, 2013 Virginia Campbell rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance, inspirational, western

Author Lauraine Snelling continues her delightful "Wild West Wind" series with Book 2: "Whispers in the Wind". I recommend reading "Valley of Dreams", the first book in the series, before reading the second book, which immediately continues the story line. Cassie Lockwood learned to shoot and ride in her father's Wild West Show, and after his death and the loss of the show, she determines to follow her father's dreams. As a young man, her father, Adam, had been best friends with Ivar Engstrom, a...more

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Dec 28, 2012 Yiya rated it 3 of 5 stars

Cassie Lockwood is a young lady who used to be a star in a Wild West Show. Her livelihood had always depended on her shooting and riding skills, but when the Show is cancelled, she finds herself in a situation where she has to provide for herself and some other performers that have always been with her, without making use of her training. After coming across with a deed to ranch, half to which her late father was entitled, she decides to go to North Dakota and start a new beginning.
However, she...more Cassie Lockwood is a young lady who used to be a star in a Wild West Show. Her livelihood had always depended on her shooting and riding skills, but when the Show is cancelled, she finds herself in a situation where she has to provide for herself and some other performers that have always been with her, without making use of her training. After coming across with a deed to ranch, half to which her late father was entitled, she decides to go to North Dakota and start a new beginning.
However, she finds that a family is already established in the ranch and has been living there for many years. Mavis Engstrom and her three children have to face the fact that they have to give up and share a good part of their land with strangers. To Ransom and Lucas, Mavis's older boys, Cassie is an intruder; to Gretchen, the youngest one, Cassie is the opportunity to have a sister.
It is not easy for Mavis to deal with conflict, but she decides to respect the wishes of her late husband and Cassie's father, the original owners of the ranch. They all pitch in and help Cassie and the others settle. But Cassie's inexperience leads her to question her purpose in life, her worth and her faith in God.
Through all her mishaps and tries to understand and perform all what keeping a household implies, Cassie does demonstrate some fortitude of character. I like the fact that she is constantly concerned of others and accepts her responsibilities (although these are practically self-imposed); not many people would face life the way she does. I particularly enjoy Mavis; she is the ever wise motherly figure that is willing to demonstrate a Christian character - unselfish, accepting of others and willing to serve. With the help of Mavis, Cassie will find out that her value goes beyond the chores she is able to perform.
"Whispers in the Wind" was one of those books that are good for spending the time, but I would never pick them up again and read a second time. When I started reading it, I did not know that this is the second book in a series by Mrs. Snelling; however, this did not keep me from grasping the main story line, which is quite straightforward. There are some "loose ends," but I may say those are due more to the fact that I am not familiar with the beginning of the story (the first book). Also, it was not interesting enough for me; I am not looking forward to reading neither the previous, nor the next book in the series.
It has good Christian principles, so I would recommend it as an easy, clean read.
I received a complimentary sample of this book from Bethany House Publishers, in exchange for an honest review. This has not biased my opinion on the book, nor on the author. (less)

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Oct 09, 2012 Kristin rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction, christian-fiction, 2012-reading-challenge

Whispers in the Wind is book two in the Wild West Wind series by Lauraine Snelling and picks up where Valley of Dreams left off.

Cassie has made it to her father's Valley of Dreams and finds that it is already occupied by another family. Not only that, the ranch isn't hers in it's entirety. The deed was written up between her father and the Engstrom family. Meaning, the ranch is only half hers and the Engstrom boys are none too pleased to be sharing.

Mavis Engstrom, the matriarch of the Engstrom...more Whispers in the Wind is book two in the Wild West Wind series by Lauraine Snelling and picks up where Valley of Dreams left off.

Cassie has made it to her father's Valley of Dreams and finds that it is already occupied by another family. Not only that, the ranch isn't hers in it's entirety. The deed was written up between her father and the Engstrom family. Meaning, the ranch is only half hers and the Engstrom boys are none too pleased to be sharing.

Mavis Engstrom, the matriarch of the Engstroms, warmly welcomes Cassie as a part of the family and has a small cabin fixed up for her and her makeshift family consisting of two indians and a wrangler from the wild west show. However, not everyone in town is so accepting of Cassie's friends, nor of the color of their skin. Branding the Engstroms and Cassie as "injun lovers", a group of local drunks decide to run them out of town and as a result, certain events cause Cassie to question whether God is truly keeping his promise to be her protection.

Through it all, Lucas makes his intentions known to Cassie and professes his love. Cassie is confused. She cares for Lucas but in a way that a sister cares for a brother. He asks her to let him make her love him and this too confuses Cassie. It is with that thought that the book wraps up and leaves us hanging. Honestly, I like Lucas but I just don't see Cassie falling for him. I'm very curious as to how this will conclude and will definitely be looking for the release of A Place to Belong which is coming out in the spring of 2013!

About the Author:
Award-winning and best selling author Lauraine Snelling began living her dream to be a writer with her first published book for young adult readers, Tragedy on the Toutle, in 1982. She has since continued writing more horse books for young girls, adding historical and contemporary fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers to her repertoire. All told, she has seventy books published.

Shown in her contemporary romances and women’s fiction, a hallmark of Lauraine’s style is writing about real issues of forgiveness, loss, domestic violence, and cancer within a compelling story. Her work has been translated into Norwegian, Danish, and German, and she has won the Silver Angel Award for An Untamed Land and a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart for Song of Laughter.

As a sought after speaker, Lauraine encourages others to find their gifts and live their lives with humor and joy. Her readers clamor for more books more often, and Lauraine would like to comply ... if only her paintbrushes and easel didn’t call quite so loudly.

Lauraine and her husband, Wayne, have two grown sons, and live in the Tehachapi Mountains with a watchdog Basset named Winston. They love to travel, most especially in their forty-foot motor coach, which they affectionately deem “a work in progress”.(less)

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Sep 22, 2012 Judy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Whispers in the Wind - A Real Page Turner!

Mavis Engstrom should have shared her secret with her three sons and daughter before now. Cassie Lockwood’s arrival was a shock to Mavis and forced her to reveal secrets she had kept hidden from her children. Ransom didn’t take the news well. The fact of the matter is he is down right angry. The home he lived in all his life is now in jeopardy of having to be shared with an outsider. Where is the justice in that? What real proof is there that this woman...more

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Sep 12, 2012 Lisa Johnson rated it 4 of 5 stars

Title: Whispers in the Wind
Author: Laura Snelling
Pages: 352
Year: 2012
Publisher: Bethany
Note: I received a complimentary copy for an honest review of this book. The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility. Other reviews can be read at http://seekingwithallyurheart.blogspo... . Also follow me on Twitter @lcjohnson1988, FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/lisa.johnson...
In South Dakota, in the year 1906, many ranchers were living off the land as well as helping anyone in need...more Title: Whispers in the Wind
Author: Laura Snelling
Pages: 352
Year: 2012
Publisher: Bethany
Note: I received a complimentary copy for an honest review of this book. The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility. Other reviews can be read at http://seekingwithallyurheart.blogspo... . Also follow me on Twitter @lcjohnson1988, FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/lisa.johnson...
In South Dakota, in the year 1906, many ranchers were living off the land as well as helping anyone in need. Two single men years before had dug for gold and used the money for land looking to the future of ranching together. Did it work out? When the mine collapsed, one man looked to start building the ranch while the other wanted adventure. As a result, they parted ways; however, the deed remained in both names. It took time for Ivar to forgive his friend, Adam, though hearing from him sparingly through the ensuing years, Ivar held onto the hope that eventually the dream of co-owning and operating the ranch would become a reality. Years pass and both men die after raising families in different states and in different ways. Someone shows up one day that will change what is known by the Engstrom family as the Bar E.
The children of Ivar and Mavis have never been told of the deed in case no one ever showed up to claim the Lockwood half, but Cassie does show up. Cassie travels to the area, bringing with her the deed her father, Adam, gave her for half ownership of Bar E. She comes with a few friends from a Wild West Show in the hopes of fulfilling her father’s unrealized dream. How would the family react to her showing up? Cassie has known how to trick ride on her pony and shoot since she was six. Now, living out in the middle of the country, how was she going to provide for all her needs?
One night a couple of riders come and shoot up the cabin where Cassie and her little traveling family live. In the midst of the fight, Cassie is wounded. Though eventually those who did the shooting are caught, Cassie loses more than she bargained for. Many neighbors are so helpful during her recovery, but Mavis’s youngest son, Lucas, has plans that Cassie isn’t sure she wants to be part of. On top of this, Cassie is overwhelmed with all she must learn in order to survive in her new home. Will she be able to do so?
With many wonderful characters and words that paint stunning pictures in the mind of the readers, Laura Snelling shows her gift of storytelling. Through the many characters, scenes, plots, and subplots, she keeps the reader turning pages. While being a work of fiction, the Lord is shown as the answer, rock, and provider that readers can know today. As the weather seasons are preparing to change, cuddle in a chair, bask in the sun, and get lost in a wonderful story.
My rating is 4 stars.
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Sep 07, 2012 Jordan Mierek rated it 3 of 5 stars

Lauraine Snelling is one of my favorite authors of Christian historical fiction. I read her series, Dakotah Treasures, when I was in high school. After book 1, RUBY, I rushed to the bookstore to read the rest. I also read her books TENDER MERCIES and A PROMISE FOR ELLIE, both from different series. I didn’t love them as much as Dakotah Treasures; however, I was thrilled to receive WHISPERS IN THE WIND by Lauraine Snelling from Bethany House. When I saw it available, I literally said, “Yes!” It’s...more

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Dec 30, 2012 Raine Lampert rated it 4 of 5 stars

Cassie Lockwood is alone in the world since both her mother and father have passed away. She sets off on an adventure after the Wild West Show she has grown-up preforming in is closed for good. All she has is a wagon, 3 friends, and some various animals that do tricks.

Where will she go now that her life has changed so drastically? What will she find waiting for her when she goes to the ranch that her father owns half of? Will they accept her claim on the land?

This was a good book to curl-up and...more

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Sep 20, 2012 Amy Mccoy rated it 3 of 5 stars

I began this book with a lot of excitement because it has been a while since I last read a book by Lauraine Snelling. I typically enjoy her writing and was looking forward to delving into a new book. This book begins well with great characters and great character development. The story line keeps you interesting and the love interest from Lucas kept me guessing at what may happen next. But, that's where the warm fuzzy feelings ended for me. The character's financial situation was never solved, h...more

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Oct 15, 2012 Paula-O rated it 4 of 5 stars

Book#2 wild west Wind series "Whispers in the Wind" by Lauraine Snelling

I have not read book #1 but still this story held my interest about the daughter of Adam Lockwood, Cassie.
Her dad had won 1/2 interest in a wild west show many years ago and pursued his interest in shooting and riding. He taught his daughter from the time she was a little girl to follow in his steps. He gave her a pony that they named Winddancer who was a very talanted horse. One could say it had a lot of "Horse-sense"...To...more Book#2 wild west Wind series "Whispers in the Wind" by Lauraine Snelling

I have not read book #1 but still this story held my interest about the daughter of Adam Lockwood, Cassie.
Her dad had won 1/2 interest in a wild west show many years ago and pursued his interest in shooting and riding. He taught his daughter from the time she was a little girl to follow in his steps. He gave her a pony that they named Winddancer who was a very talanted horse. One could say it had a lot of "Horse-sense"...To add to the enjoyment of their shows "Othello" a little dog loved to be in the act and show off.
After her parents die and the show isnt able to support the group they disband and she along with some of the group head to a valley in South Dakota where her father, Adam and a friend Ivar had years ago started a ranch where they had found some gold that helped buy the property. The men both fell in love with Mavis who was a dear friend, you would always find the three together. When Adam won the show I believe he left knowing there would be trouble down the road between the three if something didn't change....after his leaving Ivar and Mavis married and had two sons and a daughter.
Life was changing once again as Cassie came to the valley with her father's deed to his 1/2 of the ranch. Mavis was happy to see the girl and help her learn their ways but the boys who had never heard of Adam before and how their father had only owned 1/2 the ranch now had to come to terms with this fiesty woman from a wild west show in their midst.
This is a wonderful story and you will enjoy is as I did.
Cassie has much to learn and the boys Ransome&Lucas realizing the ranch is not theirs alone have to change their way of thinking too. I think Lauraine has a wonderful way of finding the heart of the story and moving it forward..Will Cassie be able to build a home on the Bar E Ranch and fulfill her dreams of raising horses or will she be forced to return to her life of the past, doing Wild West Shows.(less)

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Sep 05, 2012 Regina Spiker rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ranching, wild-west-shows, sharpshooting, 1900s

Book 2 of the Wild West Wind series by Snelling continues the story of Cassie Lockwood and her rag/tag family from the Wild West show searching for her father's ranch in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The second book picks up where Cassie had just found her ranch already owned and occupied by the Engstrom family, close friends and partners of her deceased father. Trying to find a way to fit in, as she really does own the deed to a share of the Bar E Ranch, Cassie is warmly welcomed by Mavis En...more

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May 26, 2013 Hope rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013, lauraine-snelling, christian-fiction

~happy sigh~ I just love this series! :-)

As the series continues... our sweet Cassie finds her "holy grail" the fabled ranch of her father's dreams and in doing so is plunked down in the middle of a ranch without the knowledge God gave a gopher! LOL! She can trick ride and shoot like no body's business but baking bread, butchering a hog, gutting and butchering a deer, cooking a decent meal, these are all works in progress... even a little beyond her. Still our plucky girl perseveres and for that...more ~happy sigh~ I just love this series! :-)

As the series continues... our sweet Cassie finds her "holy grail" the fabled ranch of her father's dreams and in doing so is plunked down in the middle of a ranch without the knowledge God gave a gopher! LOL! She can trick ride and shoot like no body's business but baking bread, butchering a hog, gutting and butchering a deer, cooking a decent meal, these are all works in progress... even a little beyond her. Still our plucky girl perseveres and for that alone I love her! :-)

Our Cassie seems to stir up trouble without even trying (a trait I knew all too well) and even in finding that which she so sought, she embroils herself in a total mess - not the slightest bit of her doing, mind you! Imagine finding the land you've been searching for is real but it is also covered by a very well established ranch, whose matron knows who you are and knows more of the situation than you do! Twists and turns, I tell you! ;-)

Living on a ranch is a whole new adventure and Cassie dives right in to help anywhere and everywhere she can, learning one new thing after another. In this, the 2nd book in the series we've a love interest from the strangest place, surprise after surprise, and in the very middle is our dear girl.

I read this book overnight and it was *fab*! :-D

If you aren't reading this series, you are so totally missing out! :-)
Go.. get it! It's at your local library!
Enjoy! :-)

XXOO,
~Hope

From Goodreads.com:
Book Two in Lauraine Snelling's Exciting Wild West Wind Series
After fleeing North Dakota and the now defunct Wild West Show, Cassie Lockwood and her companions have finally found the hidden valley in South Dakota where her father had dreamed of putting down roots. But to her dismay, she discovers a ranch already built on her land.
Cassie's arrival surprises Mavis Engstrom and forces her to reveal secrets she's kept hidden for years. Her son Ransom is suspicious of Cassie and questions the validity of her claim to the valley. But Lucas Engstrom decides from the start that he is in love with her and wants to marry her.
Will Cassie be able to build a home on the Bar E Ranch and fulfill her father's dream of raising horses, or will she be forced to return to the itinerant life of her past?(less)

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Jan 26, 2013 Crystal rated it 5 of 5 stars

this book was so awesome,, I couldn't put it down.. a part two series from the field of dreams.. Lauraine Snelling, writes in a manner that you are right there living the book...
a must read . if you like christain romance with a touch of western..
Cassie Lockwood left North Dakota with a few of her friends from the now defunct Wild West Show in search of the ranch that her late father owned half of. With the hope of a good future before her, she finally finds the ranch only to discover that the...more

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Aug 31, 2012 Lydia (Overweight Bookshelf) rated it 2 of 5 stars

First reviewed here: http://www.overweightbookshelf.com/20...

The second installment in the Wild West Wind series picks up immediately where the first left off so there is a smooth transition. As I found with the first instalment, the pacing was very slow and revolves around the daily ins-and-outs of ranch living. There is a general lack of tension or conflict that propels the story forward. The romantic storyline doesn't become a real page contender until the last couple of chapters and ends o...more

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Sep 26, 2012 Marnie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Let me start by saying that I love nearly all books by Lauraine Snelling. When Betheny House offered me the chance to read and review this book, I was delighted. And, it spurred me to pick up the first one in the series to be caught up on Cassie Lockwood. I liked the story about Cassie and her desire to find a home which is coupled with her sense of responsibility toward the motley crew that makes up her unique family. I think the book is best enjoyed, though, by following along the series and s...more

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Sep 19, 2012 Victor Gentile rated it 5 of 5 stars

I had the privilege of interviewing Lauraine Snelling, on our radio show “Kingdom Highlights”, for her new book, “Whispers In The Wind” Book Two in the Wild West Wind series published by Bethany House.

From the back cover: She’s come this far…must she turn back now?

After fleeing North Dakota and the now defunct Wild West Show, Cassie Lockwood and her companions have finally found the hidden valley in South Dakota where her father had dreamed of putting down roots. But to her dismay, she discovers...more I had the privilege of interviewing Lauraine Snelling, on our radio show “Kingdom Highlights”, for her new book, “Whispers In The Wind” Book Two in the Wild West Wind series published by Bethany House.

From the back cover: She’s come this far…must she turn back now?

After fleeing North Dakota and the now defunct Wild West Show, Cassie Lockwood and her companions have finally found the hidden valley in South Dakota where her father had dreamed of putting down roots. But to her dismay, she discovers a ranch already built on her land.

Cassie’s arrival surprises Mavis Engstrom and forces her to reveal secrets she’s kept hidden for years. Her son Ransom is suspicious of Cassie and questions the validity of her claim to the valley. But Lucas Engstrom decides from the start that he is in love with her and wants to marry her.

Will Cassie be able to build a home on the Bar E Ranch and fulfill her father’s dream of raising horses, or will she be forced to return to the itinerant life of her past?

The quest is over. Cassie and her little band have found the ranch land that her father was half owner of but they found that there is already a family living there. Cassie has never had a home before. She has always lived in the wagon or on the trains that took them from place to place. Cassie, Chief, Micah and Runs Like A Deer only want a place to settle down and live like normal people, not show people. Mavis Engstrom and her daughter don’t have a problem however her sons, Ransom and Lucas, feel threatened. Now begins an uneasy truce of sorts as these two families have to work together to prepare for the coming winter. All the characters are so easy to fall in love with and Ms. Snelling is such a wonderful writer that we easily get caught up in everyone’s life. These are wonderful people and we wish that we had these kind of people for our neighbors. There are wonderful themes that flow throughout the story, Family, love of God, home, friendship, hard work and Ms. Snelling makes them all elegant. There are no car chases, nothing blows up however “Whispers In The Wind” is exciting, interesting and will keep you flipping pages as these characters work to deal with their new set of circumstances. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next one to know how everything is all going to work out.

If you missed the interview for “Whispers In The Wind” and would like to listen to it and/or the other interviews in the Home To Blessing series and/or interviews with other authors and professionals as well please go to www.kingdomhighlights.org where they are available On Demand.

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May 24, 2013 Ibjoy1953 rated it 5 of 5 stars

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

I really enjoyed this historical fiction, and the vivid descriptions about ranching at the Bar E Ranch in South Dakota and getting to know the horses there! The story started off a little slow for me, but picked up after a few chapters and I will hooked! I could hardly put the book down. Cassie trying to fulfill her fathers dreams was heartwarming in itself, and special as well. If you enjoy a good historical fiction, and stories about ranching and horses, you will love t...more

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Mar 22, 2013 Loraine rated it 4 of 5 stars

I like this story very much. It moves quickly, the characters are interesting, there is no "love story" unfolding. Although it appears as though one may unfold soon enough. It's very interesting to learn about how the people in the wild west lived, worked and survived. I almost wish I could go back there and live because life seemed simpler. I'm just so overwhelmed with the technology age. I know that life was extremely hard then, and people worked and worked and worked, just to survive. There a...more

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Jan 17, 2013 Dawn rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction, read-in-2013, christian-historical-fiction, review-copies

Summary from Amazon:
Book Two in Lauraine Snelling's Exciting Wild West Wind Series

After fleeing North Dakota and the now defunct Wild West Show, Cassie Lockwood and her companions have finally found the hidden valley in South Dakota where her father had dreamed of putting down roots. But to her dismay, she discovers a ranch already built on her land.

Cassie's arrival surprises Mavis Engstrom and forces her to reveal secrets she's kept hidden for years. Her son Ransom is suspicious of Cassie and q...more

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Oct 03, 2012 Tammi rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historial-fiction, lauraine-snelling, book-review, read-in-2012

A Story that Flows Like a Gentle Stream

Whispers in the Wind is the second book in the Wild West Wind series--If you have read Valley of Dreams, you will be glad to know that this book picks up right where the first book left off.

Whispers in the Wind doesn’t flow like a raging river, but rather a gentle stream.I think the pace of this story allows the reader to really get to know the characters, not only that, but to step back into a time where life truly moved at a slower pace.

Cassie Lockwood an...more

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Oct 19, 2012 Patricia Kemp Blackmon rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Cassie Lockwood's journey is over. She has found the ranch her father had told her so much about. He had bought the ranch in partnership with his best friend Ivar Engstrom. Adam's widow Mavis welcomed her with open arms but her grown sons have reservations about the partnership of their father and Cassie's father. Mavis and Ivar had never mentioned anything about owning only half of the ranch and their children.

Ransom has his concerns with the fact that this important piece of information was ne...more Cassie Lockwood's journey is over. She has found the ranch her father had told her so much about. He had bought the ranch in partnership with his best friend Ivar Engstrom. Adam's widow Mavis welcomed her with open arms but her grown sons have reservations about the partnership of their father and Cassie's father. Mavis and Ivar had never mentioned anything about owning only half of the ranch and their children.

Ransom has his concerns with the fact that this important piece of information was never mentioned until the day Cassie and her friends show up to claim her inheritance which was half of the Bar E Ranch. Mavis had not only withheld the fact that Adam was a partner in the ranch but that she had also been in love with Adam Lockwood before she married their father. She has not revealed the later to anyone.

Has Cassie come all this way just leave in order to preserve the peace within the Engstrom family? They are the true definition of family and love and she does not want to cause them problems.

Book two was so much better than book one. I felt more connected with the characters and story. The character Chief has become Cassie's shadow and protector even more so since the death of Adam Lockwood. Micah is the animal handler that came along with them in hopes of finding a place to plant his feet. Then there is Runs Like A Deer the Indian woman they found injured on their journey and she has made them her family. All of these people have become a family unit.

Mavis Engstrom is the glue that holds them all together including the addition of Cassie's little family. Her young daughter Gretchen is a mini Mavis in the making. Mavis's son Lucas gets ahead of himself most of the time though it is usually with the best of intentions. Her son Ransom is very protective of his family and the ranch. He is a hard nut to crack. But once he cracks it is all good. Her son Jess is off at college and Mavis is not sure how he will react to news that half the ranch belongs to someone else.

The author told a heartwarming tale of coming home and uniting a group of people that God had meant to be together for the better of all of them. It is all there love, family, unity, determination and trust in God and their fellow man.

I wanted the story of these beautiful people to continue. Looking forward to reading more.

I highly recommend this book.

I rated this book a 5 out of 5.

Disclosure
I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House for review. I was in no way compensated for this review. It is my own opinion.

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Jan 29, 2013 Karen rated it 4 of 5 stars

New author for me....I have enjoyed her writing.The book moves along at a steady flow. I am able to understand the story even though I did not read book one. This book picks right up and you can understand the storyline. Finding the hook of the book is easy. Love Mavis and her gift of hospitality. Also love the storyline given to the animals! I am a person who loves shooting and I come from the land of Annie Oakley...so I identified with this storyline and the love for guns! I found this book to...more

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Jan 21, 2013 Wendy Sparkes rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian-historical, buried-treasure-tbr-pile

A great continuation in the Wild West Wind Series!

#2 in the series, Whispers in the Wind, continues where #1 left off. Cassie & her friends move onto the Bar E Ranch & the start of a new life for them - not without it's difficulties as Cassie ponders how she is going to provide for them all, & a few of the townsfolk don't appreciate the Indian friends Cassie has with her.

Although this book doesn't end quite up in the air as #1 did, there are still lots of loose ends to tie up, so I'm...more

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Nov 12, 2012 Emily Ventura rated it 4 of 5 stars

Well written and engrossing story. I've read books one and two in this series and can't wait for number three. I would consider not starting the series until all books are published-the story is really captivating and the books are more of a continuation from one to the next with the same main characters.

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Oct 17, 2012 Tina rated it 4 of 5 stars

I absoulutely loved this story and was sorry to have it end. I only wish I would have read the first book before this one. I will definitely be looking for the next one (#3) in the series. Highly recommend to others who enjoy a good western romance.

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Nov 29, 2012 Elizabeth Dyck rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: my-bookself

The story of Cassie Lockwood, a young woman seeking out her fathers’ dream of having a ranch in South Dakota. On thing she doesn’t count on though is that someone is already living on her fathers’ land.

I enjoyed this book quite a bit. Only took me a few hours to read. Though this is the second book in the series, I didn’t really feel that there was something missing. It gives a lot of background of the characters as the book unfolds, which I really liked.

Lauraine Snelling is a wonderful author a...more

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Sep 10, 2012 Glenda Parker rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters and how they interact. I love Cassie's fight to learn all about ranching, cooking, and homemaking. I love the way Lauraine tells a story.

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Sep 06, 2012 Lois rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was waiting for it to get exciting , then the shoot out happened and I got interested. Hope I remember the story while I wait for the next book!!

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Aug 20, 2012 Lorene Schroeder rated it 5 of 5 stars

Enjoyed it very much. Sorry I have to wait a whole year for the next book in the series.

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Sep 12, 2012 Caitlyn Santi added it

I am officially in love with this authors writing!!! Review to come!!! :D

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Aug 28, 2012 Cindy added it

Great! Looking forward to the next one in the series!

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Lauraine Snelling has been writing since 1980, with a total of 56 books published, both fiction and non-fiction, historical and contemporary, for adults and young readers. Lauraine's books consistently appear on CBA bestseller lists and are frequently featured in the Crossings Book Club. Lauraine and her husband, Wayne, live in California and have two grown sons.

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