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West with the Wind
More than gold awaits two lovers at the end of the trail.
Mariah Tate and her dog, Worthy, persuade veteran guide Campbell Jefferson to let them join his expedition headed to California. Camp can't say no to the beautiful widow, but his need to protect her soon clashes with her need to keep secrets. Mariah left more than bad memories behind in Pennsylvania and her growing attraction to the stoic but surprisingly sensitive Camp forces her to face up to the consequences of the choices she's made. Camp doesn't know what Mariah's hiding, but he's determined not to let the only woman who ever made him want to settle down get away. He pursues her across the prairies, through stampedes, Indian raids, desert drought and mountain snows. In the gold camps of California, Camp will discover Mariah's secret, and prove the love she wants most isn't out of reach.
Mariah Tate and her dog, Worthy, persuade veteran guide Campbell Jefferson to let them join his expedition headed to California. Camp can't say no to the beautiful widow, but his need to protect her soon clashes with her need to keep secrets. Mariah left more than bad memories behind in Pennsylvania and her growing attraction to the stoic but surprisingly sensitive Camp forces her to face up to the consequences of the choices she's made. Camp doesn't know what Mariah's hiding, but he's determined not to let the only woman who ever made him want to settle down get away. He pursues her across the prairies, through stampedes, Indian raids, desert drought and mountain snows. In the gold camps of California, Camp will discover Mariah's secret, and prove the love she wants most isn't out of reach.
- GenresHistoricalRomance
279 pages
First published September 29, 2011
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Cindi Myers
461 books117 followersPseudonym: Cynthia Sterling
Cindi Myers worked as a newspaper reporter, travel agent and medical clinic manager before turning to writing full time. She's written both historical and contemporary romance, as well as dozens of short stories and nonfiction articles. Cindi thinks writers have the best job in the world.
Former president of San Antonio Romance Authors, Cindi is a member of Romance Writers of America, Novelists Inc., and Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers.
She and her husband and their two dogs live in the mountains Southwest of Denver. When she's not caught up in creating new characters and stories, Cindi enjoys reading, quilting, gardening, skiing and hiking. She's also in demand as a speaker, teaching workshops and making presentations to both local and national writing groups.
Cindi Myers worked as a newspaper reporter, travel agent and medical clinic manager before turning to writing full time. She's written both historical and contemporary romance, as well as dozens of short stories and nonfiction articles. Cindi thinks writers have the best job in the world.
Former president of San Antonio Romance Authors, Cindi is a member of Romance Writers of America, Novelists Inc., and Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers.
She and her husband and their two dogs live in the mountains Southwest of Denver. When she's not caught up in creating new characters and stories, Cindi enjoys reading, quilting, gardening, skiing and hiking. She's also in demand as a speaker, teaching workshops and making presentations to both local and national writing groups.
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February 27, 2012
Mariah Tate, a strong-willed woman, heads to California to make a fresh start; her aim is to escape scandal and a hateful mother-in-law. Joining a small wagon train, and traveling with but a few personal belongings, Mariah and her canine companion, Worthy, face the trials of the trail with gumption and fortitude.
Having successfully crossed the country seven times already, this is the last journey for trail-weary Campbell Jefferson. With money earned from guiding this last group of hopeful greenhorns, Camp wants to buy a spread and settle down in California.
A single woman traveling alone on such a perilous journey is unheard of, but Mariah refuses to take no for an answer when pleading to join the wagon train Camp will be guiding. Thus, begins the story of their westward journey, an often arduous, dangerous trek. Mariah and Camp find themselves drawn to each other, but Mariah will let nothing deter from her duty; the secrets of her past haunt her present and strain to poison her future.
The authentic western flavor of the pioneer spirit makes this novel a spellbinding read. I became easily caught up in the adventure; immersed in the past. Mariah is a woman who embodies many of the traits associated with the hearty, adventurous folk of that time, yet still is an independent woman who is ahead of her time, as well; for me, that made her a unique and extremely likable heroine. Honestly, though, Worthy stole the show. Some of the best scenes in the book showed Worthy as the loyal, brave and intelligent companion he is. I also laughed out loud when he met up with a colony of prairie dogs the first time. The story is driven by the characters in it, and it is them that I related to most as they boldly strove to overcome all obstacles on their journey to golden California.
Laurie
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
Having successfully crossed the country seven times already, this is the last journey for trail-weary Campbell Jefferson. With money earned from guiding this last group of hopeful greenhorns, Camp wants to buy a spread and settle down in California.
A single woman traveling alone on such a perilous journey is unheard of, but Mariah refuses to take no for an answer when pleading to join the wagon train Camp will be guiding. Thus, begins the story of their westward journey, an often arduous, dangerous trek. Mariah and Camp find themselves drawn to each other, but Mariah will let nothing deter from her duty; the secrets of her past haunt her present and strain to poison her future.
The authentic western flavor of the pioneer spirit makes this novel a spellbinding read. I became easily caught up in the adventure; immersed in the past. Mariah is a woman who embodies many of the traits associated with the hearty, adventurous folk of that time, yet still is an independent woman who is ahead of her time, as well; for me, that made her a unique and extremely likable heroine. Honestly, though, Worthy stole the show. Some of the best scenes in the book showed Worthy as the loyal, brave and intelligent companion he is. I also laughed out loud when he met up with a colony of prairie dogs the first time. The story is driven by the characters in it, and it is them that I related to most as they boldly strove to overcome all obstacles on their journey to golden California.
Laurie
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
February 1, 2012
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Mariah Tate respects and depends on wagon master Campbell Jefferson’s ability to guide her to California. Determined and practical, Mariah plans for a new start far from her old home. She does more than her share of work on the trail, but Campbell soon learns that trying to control Mariah is like trying to control the wind.
Her persistence and Campbell’s sensing something different about her makes him forego many of his long-standing rules. He allows her to join the wagon train, even though she is a twenty-four-old woman traveling alone. Of course, she does have Worthy, her dog that looks like a wolf and is totally devoted to her.
Cindi Myers uses many of the usual elements that western historical readers are familiar with, but all these become incidental as the characters come alive as they are tested to their limits on the life-changing journey from Independence, Missouri to California. Their attitudes about how to handle their emotional baggage as well as their physical baggage pretty much determine who makes it to California and who succumbs to the rigors of the journey.
Mariah is a survivor and an optimist, but the burden of guilt she carries overwhelms her at times. Worthy seems to sense her moods and is always there to help her regain her emotional balance and her courage so she can move on. Worthy proves his ‘worth’ in many ways as the story unfolds—especially in the episode with the Sioux Indians--spellbinding.
Campbell, handsome and rugged, has a wildness about him. He says he hates taking wagon trains to California, but he feels compelled as if he has no choice. He is ready to settle down with peace and quiet after this, his seventh trek across the country. He wants Mariah, who stirs a never-before-known passion in him, to come with him when they get to California, but he knows something in her past holds her apart from him.
The secondary characters are a kaleidoscope of personalities, hopes, dreams, and strengths. The “me-first” attitudes of a few bring disaster more than once. The gambler St. John and Crystal, who travels with him, and the elder Latham prove to be antagonists on a par with the Indians. They do present mega challenges for Campbell and Mariah.
West With the Wind propels the reader along, at times gently and at other times in emotional or physical storms that are breath-holding happenings. The descriptions of the environment leave no doubt about how difficult the trek across half a continent is, but most of all the characters-good and bad-seem so real with their flaws and foibles that make the reader feel as if they are personal acquaintances.
Once again Cindi Myers entertains with her smooth, compelling writing style as she takes the reader on a vicarious trip that keeps one turning pages.
Mariah Tate respects and depends on wagon master Campbell Jefferson’s ability to guide her to California. Determined and practical, Mariah plans for a new start far from her old home. She does more than her share of work on the trail, but Campbell soon learns that trying to control Mariah is like trying to control the wind.
Her persistence and Campbell’s sensing something different about her makes him forego many of his long-standing rules. He allows her to join the wagon train, even though she is a twenty-four-old woman traveling alone. Of course, she does have Worthy, her dog that looks like a wolf and is totally devoted to her.
Cindi Myers uses many of the usual elements that western historical readers are familiar with, but all these become incidental as the characters come alive as they are tested to their limits on the life-changing journey from Independence, Missouri to California. Their attitudes about how to handle their emotional baggage as well as their physical baggage pretty much determine who makes it to California and who succumbs to the rigors of the journey.
Mariah is a survivor and an optimist, but the burden of guilt she carries overwhelms her at times. Worthy seems to sense her moods and is always there to help her regain her emotional balance and her courage so she can move on. Worthy proves his ‘worth’ in many ways as the story unfolds—especially in the episode with the Sioux Indians--spellbinding.
Campbell, handsome and rugged, has a wildness about him. He says he hates taking wagon trains to California, but he feels compelled as if he has no choice. He is ready to settle down with peace and quiet after this, his seventh trek across the country. He wants Mariah, who stirs a never-before-known passion in him, to come with him when they get to California, but he knows something in her past holds her apart from him.
The secondary characters are a kaleidoscope of personalities, hopes, dreams, and strengths. The “me-first” attitudes of a few bring disaster more than once. The gambler St. John and Crystal, who travels with him, and the elder Latham prove to be antagonists on a par with the Indians. They do present mega challenges for Campbell and Mariah.
West With the Wind propels the reader along, at times gently and at other times in emotional or physical storms that are breath-holding happenings. The descriptions of the environment leave no doubt about how difficult the trek across half a continent is, but most of all the characters-good and bad-seem so real with their flaws and foibles that make the reader feel as if they are personal acquaintances.
Once again Cindi Myers entertains with her smooth, compelling writing style as she takes the reader on a vicarious trip that keeps one turning pages.
August 5, 2016
West with the Wind is a very interesting look at the westward movement to California. Ms. Myers has written a beautiful love story within the backdrop of expedition life. It details the hardships and sacrifices the travelers made and interactions with different groups of people can be good or go very, very wrong.
Mariah is on the run, but she is also fiercely independent and needs no one but her dog, Worthy. Yet she's drawn to Camp Jefferson, who is the trail guide for an expedition out to California. Everyone going to California may say they are looking for different things, but they all want a fresh start. Will Mariah's secret haunt her even as far as California?
Beautifully written and deftly weaving in historic aspects life on the trail, Ms. Myers has given a new name to 'Western romances'. I look forward to reading Ms. Myers' future books!
Mariah is on the run, but she is also fiercely independent and needs no one but her dog, Worthy. Yet she's drawn to Camp Jefferson, who is the trail guide for an expedition out to California. Everyone going to California may say they are looking for different things, but they all want a fresh start. Will Mariah's secret haunt her even as far as California?
Beautifully written and deftly weaving in historic aspects life on the trail, Ms. Myers has given a new name to 'Western romances'. I look forward to reading Ms. Myers' future books!
August 28, 2013
The remarkably authentic setting was so vivid it was like watching a movie of the historic mass migration to California--wagon train, Indians, hunger, thirst, dust--all of it. Each of the characters were wonderfully drawn, including the heroine's dog, Worthy. Camp was a great hero, strong and tenacious. Mariah's stamina was amazing, though I wish I could have had more sympathy for her reason for leaving the East behind. Their romance was slow and sweet, the story well-paced with lots of action.
October 31, 2012
Solid romance that dragged in a few places for me, but an overall enjoyable read.
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