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The Oregon Trail Romance Collection
Nine romantic adventures take readers along for a ride on the Oregon Trail where daily challenges force travelers to evaluate the things that are most precious to them—including love. Enjoy the trip through a fascinating part of history through the eyes of remarkably strong characters who stop at famous landmarks along the way. Watch as their faith is strengthened and as love is born despite unique circumstances. Discover where the journey ends for each of nine couples.
450 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2015
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Amanda Cabot
40 books993 followersWith both parents avid readers, it's no surprise that Amanda Cabot learned to read at an early age. From there it was only a small step to deciding to become a writer. Of course, deciding and becoming are two different things, as she soon discovered. Fortunately for the world, her first attempts at fiction were not published, but she did meet her goal of selling a novel by her thirtieth birthday. Since then she’s sold more than forty novels. When she’s not writing, Amanda enjoys sewing, cooking and – of course – reading.
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October 28, 2016
This is a delightful collection of nine independent Christian romance novellas. I took my time savoring each story.
The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot kicks off this lovely set of stories. Immediately we are hooked in to the emotional turmoil of Avice Longcope as we discover that her parents have recently died on the trail and her unscrupulous uncle is willing to barter her away in marriage in order to secure the financial support of a new business partner in the wagon train. Avice seeks God's help in rescuing her just as they arrive at Fort Laramie. Working in the Sutler's store at the Fort is Raleigh Bayne. Recently widowed, he desperately needs help with his newborn son. Avice and Raleigh feel God has led them to each other to answer their prayers and immediately wed (in name only) to help each other out, but sometimes God has different plans.
Beckoned Hearts by Melanie Dobson picks up about halfway along the trail. Molly lost her husband to an accident along the trail a year earlier and was just too heartbroken to go on. She acquired a job with room and board at Fort Hall hoping to join a wagon train headed back East. Feeling like she buried her dreams along with her husband she is surprised when a brother and sister pair headed to Oregon offer for her to join them. Her dreams are rekindled but her heart is still tender yet she joins Payton and Faith and continues West. Molly and Faith become best friends but it's Payton that really turns her world upside down! This is a sweet story.
Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman was fun!! Cassidy has everything but mules and Blake has everything but a wagon. Cassidy gets the last wagon in Independence, MO and Blake gets the last available mules... then he gets attacked and robbed and knocked out cold the night before the last day to join up with a wagon train and hit the trail. So Cassidy, needing mules and according to the wagon master, also technically needing a man along to "care" for her, her mother, and her sister, snatches up the unconscious Blake, sticks him in her wagon, hooks his mules up to it and sets off! From there they find themselves stuck together surviving the Oregon Trail and falling in love along the way! I really enjoyed this adorable story!
Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson was good too! Emma needs to get to Oregon to find her father and bring him back to Missouri because her mother is dying. John has kidnapped his niece and nephew from abusive adoptive parents and is trying to escape to Oregon so they'll all be safe. John needs help with the kids and Emma needs a ride. This story has some unexpected twists which makes for a very interesting set of circumstances. But all ends right!
As Good As Gold by Amy Lilliard has Trudy Johnson and Ellis Hardy working hard to keep up with their lies. Trudy is barely 18 with a six year old sister. Their parents have passed away leaving them heavily in debt and in need of a fresh start, So Trudy packs up what little they have left and heads to Oregon. The wagon master refuses to let them travel without a man along to help so Trudy comes out with the first of her lies stating that her sister is really her daughter and that they are headed to Oregon to meet her husband. She hires Ellis to be her driver. He's running away from hurt and pain and wicked preacher's daughters. Before they even leave Independence, MO, they find themselves lying to others, pretending that they're married to each other just to keep Trudy and Molly safe. As the lies build up, the two have to figure out whether or not to trust each other with the truth and see where it takes them!
Daughters of the Wind by DiAnn Mills was emotional. I don't normally invest very much emotionally into novellas. They're usually like a Hallmark movie, lots of warmth and fluff with very little substance. But this one got to me! A young woman, Deborah, with difficulty trusting God inadvertently becomes responsible for seven little girls after a tornado comes through and kills the entire Wagon train. A young scout, Lane, is the only other survivor and together he and Deborah unite to get everyone safely to Oregon. This story is very much worth reading!!
His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt was unique. This story is centered almost exclusively around Fort Laramie. I enjoyed the additional look into the lives of the military wives stationed at the forts and I really enjoyed the motherly antics of Major Hastings wife, Ginny. The romance between Jason and Emma developed gently and wrapped up nicely (no super far fetched, just met, fell in love, and married in three days kind of things like some romances), and I really liked the addition of the Indian neighbors. The villain was despicable and the ending scenario with him initially implied a far worse situation than it turned out to be which caught me off guard considering this is considered a very gentle romance collection. This was a good story.
State of Matrimony by Ann Shorey has us following along with Diantha, the hired help to a wealthy merchant whose wife doesn't want to go West and doesn't want to learn to cook or work on the Wagon Train. Diantha is eager for a fresh start in the "new world" and doesn't mind hard work. Diantha's story has a rocky start as people try to stop her from going and then once she gets on the trail, tragedy strikes and she almost ends up having to abandon her dream and return to the life she was trying to escape. I really liked the romance between Diantha and Griff and how they solved their problems, one at a time, together.
Sioux Summer by Jennifer Uhlarik finds widow Ellie Jefford managing a trading post with her ailing father-in-law outside Fort Laramie. Having lost her husband and infant son a couple years back, she continues to mourn not only for her loved ones but for the lost dreams that died with them. Despite her grief and misplaced guilt for circumstances leading to the loss of those dreams and the subsequent loss of life, Ellie finds herself drawn to Teagan Donovan, a wagon train captain. Every year she manages the store while keeping a watchful eye out for Teagan and his new train of settlers. My first two favorite things about this story are this: Teagan and Ellie actually have an appropriately time developed relationship. Unlike so many novellas where guy and girl fall in love at first sight and then get married a week later (which is so unpractical), these two have a history. They met when he was captain of the wagon train that brought pregnant Ellie, her husband, and her father-in-law west. Teagan was there to comfort Ellie after her husband passed and then again when her newborn son died. Their relationship has developed over a few years and so our story starts with Teagan sharing with Ellie that this will be his last wagon train and proposing to her. Her guilt combined with her father-in-law's illness prevents her from accepting and the story just gets more interesting from there. Add in an Indian raid and I was hooked!! Which brings me to the second thing I really enjoyed about this story and that's the actual history included in it. I'm a history buff and am fascinated by the disastrous relationship between the Whites and the Indians. After reading about the Grattan Massacre in this story, I did some extra reading online and was very impressed! Overall, I enjoyed this story very much! This one's a keeper and I will definitely be looking for more titles by this author!!
The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot kicks off this lovely set of stories. Immediately we are hooked in to the emotional turmoil of Avice Longcope as we discover that her parents have recently died on the trail and her unscrupulous uncle is willing to barter her away in marriage in order to secure the financial support of a new business partner in the wagon train. Avice seeks God's help in rescuing her just as they arrive at Fort Laramie. Working in the Sutler's store at the Fort is Raleigh Bayne. Recently widowed, he desperately needs help with his newborn son. Avice and Raleigh feel God has led them to each other to answer their prayers and immediately wed (in name only) to help each other out, but sometimes God has different plans.
Beckoned Hearts by Melanie Dobson picks up about halfway along the trail. Molly lost her husband to an accident along the trail a year earlier and was just too heartbroken to go on. She acquired a job with room and board at Fort Hall hoping to join a wagon train headed back East. Feeling like she buried her dreams along with her husband she is surprised when a brother and sister pair headed to Oregon offer for her to join them. Her dreams are rekindled but her heart is still tender yet she joins Payton and Faith and continues West. Molly and Faith become best friends but it's Payton that really turns her world upside down! This is a sweet story.
Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman was fun!! Cassidy has everything but mules and Blake has everything but a wagon. Cassidy gets the last wagon in Independence, MO and Blake gets the last available mules... then he gets attacked and robbed and knocked out cold the night before the last day to join up with a wagon train and hit the trail. So Cassidy, needing mules and according to the wagon master, also technically needing a man along to "care" for her, her mother, and her sister, snatches up the unconscious Blake, sticks him in her wagon, hooks his mules up to it and sets off! From there they find themselves stuck together surviving the Oregon Trail and falling in love along the way! I really enjoyed this adorable story!
Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson was good too! Emma needs to get to Oregon to find her father and bring him back to Missouri because her mother is dying. John has kidnapped his niece and nephew from abusive adoptive parents and is trying to escape to Oregon so they'll all be safe. John needs help with the kids and Emma needs a ride. This story has some unexpected twists which makes for a very interesting set of circumstances. But all ends right!
As Good As Gold by Amy Lilliard has Trudy Johnson and Ellis Hardy working hard to keep up with their lies. Trudy is barely 18 with a six year old sister. Their parents have passed away leaving them heavily in debt and in need of a fresh start, So Trudy packs up what little they have left and heads to Oregon. The wagon master refuses to let them travel without a man along to help so Trudy comes out with the first of her lies stating that her sister is really her daughter and that they are headed to Oregon to meet her husband. She hires Ellis to be her driver. He's running away from hurt and pain and wicked preacher's daughters. Before they even leave Independence, MO, they find themselves lying to others, pretending that they're married to each other just to keep Trudy and Molly safe. As the lies build up, the two have to figure out whether or not to trust each other with the truth and see where it takes them!
Daughters of the Wind by DiAnn Mills was emotional. I don't normally invest very much emotionally into novellas. They're usually like a Hallmark movie, lots of warmth and fluff with very little substance. But this one got to me! A young woman, Deborah, with difficulty trusting God inadvertently becomes responsible for seven little girls after a tornado comes through and kills the entire Wagon train. A young scout, Lane, is the only other survivor and together he and Deborah unite to get everyone safely to Oregon. This story is very much worth reading!!
His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt was unique. This story is centered almost exclusively around Fort Laramie. I enjoyed the additional look into the lives of the military wives stationed at the forts and I really enjoyed the motherly antics of Major Hastings wife, Ginny. The romance between Jason and Emma developed gently and wrapped up nicely (no super far fetched, just met, fell in love, and married in three days kind of things like some romances), and I really liked the addition of the Indian neighbors. The villain was despicable and the ending scenario with him initially implied a far worse situation than it turned out to be which caught me off guard considering this is considered a very gentle romance collection. This was a good story.
State of Matrimony by Ann Shorey has us following along with Diantha, the hired help to a wealthy merchant whose wife doesn't want to go West and doesn't want to learn to cook or work on the Wagon Train. Diantha is eager for a fresh start in the "new world" and doesn't mind hard work. Diantha's story has a rocky start as people try to stop her from going and then once she gets on the trail, tragedy strikes and she almost ends up having to abandon her dream and return to the life she was trying to escape. I really liked the romance between Diantha and Griff and how they solved their problems, one at a time, together.
Sioux Summer by Jennifer Uhlarik finds widow Ellie Jefford managing a trading post with her ailing father-in-law outside Fort Laramie. Having lost her husband and infant son a couple years back, she continues to mourn not only for her loved ones but for the lost dreams that died with them. Despite her grief and misplaced guilt for circumstances leading to the loss of those dreams and the subsequent loss of life, Ellie finds herself drawn to Teagan Donovan, a wagon train captain. Every year she manages the store while keeping a watchful eye out for Teagan and his new train of settlers. My first two favorite things about this story are this: Teagan and Ellie actually have an appropriately time developed relationship. Unlike so many novellas where guy and girl fall in love at first sight and then get married a week later (which is so unpractical), these two have a history. They met when he was captain of the wagon train that brought pregnant Ellie, her husband, and her father-in-law west. Teagan was there to comfort Ellie after her husband passed and then again when her newborn son died. Their relationship has developed over a few years and so our story starts with Teagan sharing with Ellie that this will be his last wagon train and proposing to her. Her guilt combined with her father-in-law's illness prevents her from accepting and the story just gets more interesting from there. Add in an Indian raid and I was hooked!! Which brings me to the second thing I really enjoyed about this story and that's the actual history included in it. I'm a history buff and am fascinated by the disastrous relationship between the Whites and the Indians. After reading about the Grattan Massacre in this story, I did some extra reading online and was very impressed! Overall, I enjoyed this story very much! This one's a keeper and I will definitely be looking for more titles by this author!!
October 21, 2019
The Oregon Trail Romance Collection is a collection of 9 Christian love stories set in the mid-1850s on the dangerous and exciting Oregon Trail. Each story is roughly 50 pages long and is written by a different author.
I am typically not a reader of short stories. I prefer a longer book so there is more opportunity to develop the characters and the plot. But I really enjoyed reading this book. I find this time period extremely exciting — the Oregon Trail, wagon trains, the forts, such as Fort Laramie, that they stop at along the way, the dangers they encounter. I enjoyed every story without exception in this book, and when I finished one, I looked forward to the next. I think they were all very well written, and I thought that each author did a great job of developing an interesting, unique, and exciting plot in a relatively short story.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I am typically not a reader of short stories. I prefer a longer book so there is more opportunity to develop the characters and the plot. But I really enjoyed reading this book. I find this time period extremely exciting — the Oregon Trail, wagon trains, the forts, such as Fort Laramie, that they stop at along the way, the dangers they encounter. I enjoyed every story without exception in this book, and when I finished one, I looked forward to the next. I think they were all very well written, and I thought that each author did a great job of developing an interesting, unique, and exciting plot in a relatively short story.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
April 6, 2015
Easter was really good reading these stories. Along with reading I googled places to see where the places were on the trail. Independence must have seen many people pass through n the many who didn't make their destination. Thanks to Jennifer for her piece of actual history in her story. I questioned myself as I was reading whether I would have done the journey. I guess circumstances or dreams were the driving force behind the adventure N God has been n seen it all.
April 16, 2015
This was a neat book of 9 stories about the Oregon and California Trail Each author did a great job. The stories flowed well
The authors included DiAnn Mills, Amanda Cabot, Melanie Dobson, Pam Hillman, Myra Johnson, Amy Lillard, Anna Schmidt, Ann Shorey, and Jennifer Uhlarik. It was just a very enjoyable book to read.
Go read it. You will thoroughly enjoy it.
God bless you
The authors included DiAnn Mills, Amanda Cabot, Melanie Dobson, Pam Hillman, Myra Johnson, Amy Lillard, Anna Schmidt, Ann Shorey, and Jennifer Uhlarik. It was just a very enjoyable book to read.
Go read it. You will thoroughly enjoy it.
God bless you
July 30, 2017
Really liked this collection. Often with a collection of novellas, I find that a couple of the novellas are well-written and others aren't as good, but I felt like these ones were all well-written. I enjoyed the stories and the fact that they were a variety of situations, not just a repeat of the same old story.
July 22, 2015
Just finished this last night wow what a book. You get 9 stories from 9 different authors and each one is unique and fun to read. Thanks to all the authors who wrote one of the short stories.
December 31, 2017
A very generic 3 stars since I read this over about 7 months. I believe the first two were rather bad and then it got better. I read the last two today. The second to last was okay, but the last was bad at the Native American portrayals.
Anyway, here's my plea for more Oregon Trail fiction . . . .
Anyway, here's my plea for more Oregon Trail fiction . . . .
November 2, 2019
I love pioneer stories. I do. It's "my one weakness" you might say. (Of course, I have many "one" weaknesses.) I also enjoy a good romance every now and then. This collection recently republished by Barbour was just the treat I needed. So I requested to review it.
The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot. This was a GREAT choice for an opening story. I was swept up, up and away by this swoon-worthy romance. 5 Stars
Beckoned Hearts by Melanie Dobson. I enjoyed this one. I did. It was a good, solid read, a nice edition to the collection. 4 Stars.
Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman. This is not your traditional romance--for better or worse. Unless by traditional you mean predictable that the hero and heroine would ultimately fall in love. I didn't care for it much. But it wasn't awful. 3 Stars.
Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson. If I had to pick one word to describe this one it would be SILLY. Yet I can't help recalling that it was also satisfying. I found it silly because of the way the heroine/hero treat traveling east and west--the year is 1852--as if it's no big deal, not a hardship or challenge to be found!!! Her mother is DYING and so she decides to go west to try to track down her father so they can return together to be with the dying woman--wife/mother. Anyway, the focus is NEVER on the trail or the trip. Just on all the feels. Now I admit that the feels were there for this couple. I definitely liked the characters--just found the plot/story ridiculous. 4 Stars.
As Good As Gold by Amy Lillard. Is it horrible that I can't remember one thing about this one?! Maybe this was the story that I stopped in the middle of and took a break of several weeks?! The summary provided in the book doesn't help me recall anything either! 2 Stars.
Daughter of the Wind by Diann Mills. One word to describe this one: INTENSE. WOW. I found this story hard to put down--not because I found myself swooning at the hero or feeling like a girl again but because I had to know what happened next. This is incredible story. 5 Stars.
His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt. Oh this story, this one I remember too! I definitely found it charming. Not focused on the trail west--far from it--but a great romance with a good, solid hero and heroine. 4 Stars.
State of Matrimony by Ann Shorey. Just when I think I couldn't possibly find another "favorite" in the collection...I really enjoyed this one. The heroine hires herself out as a COOK so she can go west...and there's a love triangle of sorts. This is a book I thoroughly enjoyed now, but would have LOVED, LOVED, LOVED as an eleven year old. 5 Stars.
Sioux Summer by Jennifer Uhlarik. At first I didn't much like this one. But then I read in the author's note about the events it was based upon (...the Indian attack/hostilities). The more I thought about it, the more I liked it. 3 Stars.
The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot. This was a GREAT choice for an opening story. I was swept up, up and away by this swoon-worthy romance. 5 Stars
Beckoned Hearts by Melanie Dobson. I enjoyed this one. I did. It was a good, solid read, a nice edition to the collection. 4 Stars.
Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman. This is not your traditional romance--for better or worse. Unless by traditional you mean predictable that the hero and heroine would ultimately fall in love. I didn't care for it much. But it wasn't awful. 3 Stars.
Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson. If I had to pick one word to describe this one it would be SILLY. Yet I can't help recalling that it was also satisfying. I found it silly because of the way the heroine/hero treat traveling east and west--the year is 1852--as if it's no big deal, not a hardship or challenge to be found!!! Her mother is DYING and so she decides to go west to try to track down her father so they can return together to be with the dying woman--wife/mother. Anyway, the focus is NEVER on the trail or the trip. Just on all the feels. Now I admit that the feels were there for this couple. I definitely liked the characters--just found the plot/story ridiculous. 4 Stars.
As Good As Gold by Amy Lillard. Is it horrible that I can't remember one thing about this one?! Maybe this was the story that I stopped in the middle of and took a break of several weeks?! The summary provided in the book doesn't help me recall anything either! 2 Stars.
Daughter of the Wind by Diann Mills. One word to describe this one: INTENSE. WOW. I found this story hard to put down--not because I found myself swooning at the hero or feeling like a girl again but because I had to know what happened next. This is incredible story. 5 Stars.
His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt. Oh this story, this one I remember too! I definitely found it charming. Not focused on the trail west--far from it--but a great romance with a good, solid hero and heroine. 4 Stars.
State of Matrimony by Ann Shorey. Just when I think I couldn't possibly find another "favorite" in the collection...I really enjoyed this one. The heroine hires herself out as a COOK so she can go west...and there's a love triangle of sorts. This is a book I thoroughly enjoyed now, but would have LOVED, LOVED, LOVED as an eleven year old. 5 Stars.
Sioux Summer by Jennifer Uhlarik. At first I didn't much like this one. But then I read in the author's note about the events it was based upon (...the Indian attack/hostilities). The more I thought about it, the more I liked it. 3 Stars.
November 19, 2019
You want to travel west to Oregon?
The stories in "The Oregon Trail Romance Collection. 9 Stories of Life on the Trail into the Western Frontier" by nine different authors were published by Barbour Publishing, Inc. All the stories were already written in 2015, but are for the first time compiled in this collection. Some of the authors were known to me, others were new. The stories which are all taking place in the 1850s talk about the reasons why people, especially also the women who are at the center of them, decided to take the long travel west. The goal and hope usually was to find safety and a better life. The stories also show the realities and challenges for those who traveled west with the wagon trains - accidents, sickness, death, tornados, or flash floods. But they also found joy and fellowship, helped and protected one another along the way.
The inspirational stories are short and a good read when one does not have a lot of time but still wants a relaxing read. The characters are wholesome and believable and I highly recommend this collection for readers who care for Christian historical romances.
The complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley free of charge. I was under no obligation to offer a positive review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
#TheOregonrailRomanceCollection #NetGalley
The stories in "The Oregon Trail Romance Collection. 9 Stories of Life on the Trail into the Western Frontier" by nine different authors were published by Barbour Publishing, Inc. All the stories were already written in 2015, but are for the first time compiled in this collection. Some of the authors were known to me, others were new. The stories which are all taking place in the 1850s talk about the reasons why people, especially also the women who are at the center of them, decided to take the long travel west. The goal and hope usually was to find safety and a better life. The stories also show the realities and challenges for those who traveled west with the wagon trains - accidents, sickness, death, tornados, or flash floods. But they also found joy and fellowship, helped and protected one another along the way.
The inspirational stories are short and a good read when one does not have a lot of time but still wants a relaxing read. The characters are wholesome and believable and I highly recommend this collection for readers who care for Christian historical romances.
The complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley free of charge. I was under no obligation to offer a positive review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
#TheOregonrailRomanceCollection #NetGalley
November 13, 2022
Just perfect for a light read.
November 12, 2015
Nine books in this collection which I rated from 4 stars to 5 stars. I decided to rate the whole collection as 5 stars as it is not often one comes on such a set of books where each one is quite good. Recommend this "good read".
1) The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot
2) Beckoned Hears by Melanie Dobson (weakest of the books)
3) Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman
4) Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson
5) As good As Gold by Amy Lillard (loved this one)
6) Daughters of the Wind by Di Ann Mills (this one too)
7) His Frontier Family by Anna schmidt (high marks for this one)
8) State of Matrimony by Ann Shovey
9) Sioux Summers by Jennifer Uhlarik
1) The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot
2) Beckoned Hears by Melanie Dobson (weakest of the books)
3) Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman
4) Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson
5) As good As Gold by Amy Lillard (loved this one)
6) Daughters of the Wind by Di Ann Mills (this one too)
7) His Frontier Family by Anna schmidt (high marks for this one)
8) State of Matrimony by Ann Shovey
9) Sioux Summers by Jennifer Uhlarik
April 6, 2015
Are you looking for a romance with old-fashioned values and a new twist on the "marriage of convenience" plot? Then look no further than Amanda Cabot's beautifully crafted novella SAGEBRUSH BRIDE, part of Barbour's THE OREGON TRAIL ROMANCE COLLECTION. Avice and Raleigh's journey will delight you and remind you why love is the ultimate gift.
July 26, 2015
There were 9 short stories in this collection and I loved every one of them.
April 29, 2020
The Oregon Trail is one of the more well-known tracks that pioneers traveled to get from the eastern United States to the west coast. Many of the travelers died from disease, hunger, accidents, or weather disasters. Those that made it across the prairie and over the mountains had to chose whether to stay the course into the fertile Oregon Valley or head south to search for gold in California.
The Oregon Trail Romance Collection features novellas by authors Melanie Dobson, Pam Hillman, Myra Johnson, Amy Lillard, DiAnn Mills, Anna Schmidt, Ann Shorey, and Jennifer Uhlarik. Some of these stories take place over the entire length of the trail, others over only a section. All of them show strong men and women who have to make difficult choices and hope God will grant them a chance at love during the hardest of times.
Westward expansion is a challenging time in our nation’s history. Those who were here before the Europeans saw the newcomers as a threat and acted to protect their land. The pioneers who packed their entire lives into a rickety wagon they hoped would survive bumpy land, rocky cliffs, and fast moving water, were often seeking a better life. While some admittedly were looking to get rich, others knew their only chance to escape poverty and servitude was the dangerous path west.
The authors of The Oregon Trail Romance Collection do a superb job of holding the tension between those realities. These may be romance stories, but the authors did anything but romanticize an often deadly situation. Yet, out of the hardships, hope and love bloomed.
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I received this book free from NetGalley and Barbour Books in order to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
The Oregon Trail Romance Collection features novellas by authors Melanie Dobson, Pam Hillman, Myra Johnson, Amy Lillard, DiAnn Mills, Anna Schmidt, Ann Shorey, and Jennifer Uhlarik. Some of these stories take place over the entire length of the trail, others over only a section. All of them show strong men and women who have to make difficult choices and hope God will grant them a chance at love during the hardest of times.
Westward expansion is a challenging time in our nation’s history. Those who were here before the Europeans saw the newcomers as a threat and acted to protect their land. The pioneers who packed their entire lives into a rickety wagon they hoped would survive bumpy land, rocky cliffs, and fast moving water, were often seeking a better life. While some admittedly were looking to get rich, others knew their only chance to escape poverty and servitude was the dangerous path west.
The authors of The Oregon Trail Romance Collection do a superb job of holding the tension between those realities. These may be romance stories, but the authors did anything but romanticize an often deadly situation. Yet, out of the hardships, hope and love bloomed.
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I received this book free from NetGalley and Barbour Books in order to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
December 14, 2025
The Oregon Trail remains fascinating to me and this anthology has some really good stories. My favorites were The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot (a favorite author of mine), Beckoned Hearts by Melanie Dobson, Daughter of the Wind by Diann Mills (a surprisingly dark tale), and His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt. I have several more of these anthologies to read and I'm looking forward to it.
April 29, 2020
A variety of well-written stories
I really enjoy these kinds of anthologies filled with clean and sweet tales. While the journey west was similar in several respects for the many wagon trains, the variety of travlers made each journey unique. I learned that Indepence Rock earned its name because pioneers wanted to reach that landmark by July 4th in hopes of reaching Oregon or California before winter set in. I found the historical facts included in these novellas fascinating. A very enjoyable read plus a discovery of new authors.
I really enjoy these kinds of anthologies filled with clean and sweet tales. While the journey west was similar in several respects for the many wagon trains, the variety of travlers made each journey unique. I learned that Indepence Rock earned its name because pioneers wanted to reach that landmark by July 4th in hopes of reaching Oregon or California before winter set in. I found the historical facts included in these novellas fascinating. A very enjoyable read plus a discovery of new authors.
February 1, 2022
4 stars:
The Sagebrush Bride - Wyoming/1852
Beckoned Hearts - Idaho & Oregon/1856
Daughters of the Wind - Missouri & Wyoming/1851
State of Matrimony - The Trail/1858
Sioux Summer - Wyoming & California/1854
3 stars:
Shanghaied by the Bride - Missouri & Idaho/1851
Settled Hearts - Missouri/1852-1853
2 stars:
As Good As Gold - Missouri/1851
His Frontier Family - Wyoming/1851
Almost all of these stories take place in the summer, some include autumn, and one includes winter. All have a happy ending for the couples involved. Some of them took the long way getting there, though. All have trouble--some of it could have been avoided and some couldn't be. Also, religion is in each story, and some have more than others.
The Sagebrush Bride - Wyoming/1852
Beckoned Hearts - Idaho & Oregon/1856
Daughters of the Wind - Missouri & Wyoming/1851
State of Matrimony - The Trail/1858
Sioux Summer - Wyoming & California/1854
3 stars:
Shanghaied by the Bride - Missouri & Idaho/1851
Settled Hearts - Missouri/1852-1853
2 stars:
As Good As Gold - Missouri/1851
His Frontier Family - Wyoming/1851
Almost all of these stories take place in the summer, some include autumn, and one includes winter. All have a happy ending for the couples involved. Some of them took the long way getting there, though. All have trouble--some of it could have been avoided and some couldn't be. Also, religion is in each story, and some have more than others.
November 3, 2019
This is a wonderful collection of nine historical romances that take place in the mid 1800's. The stories are all inspirational with prayer, God or the family Bible as part of the story. There are wagon trains of families heading out West to Oregon or California and we get to know them as well as the adventures they undertake and the hardships they must endure as the miles pass. Seeing it through each of their eyes made history and their stories come to life. It's my favorite part of history - the settling of the West! Most are new to me authors with the exception of Amy Lillard, who is a favorite go-to author and Anna Schmidt whose only book I've read is the first book in The Cowboys and Harvey Girls series, Trailblazer. This was Jennifer Uhlarik's debut novella. I look forward to reading more of all of the authors' books. The introduction summaries were a nice addition to the book, giving us a flavor of what each story would be about.
The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot
Avice is traveling with her uncle after the death of her parents on the way west. She doesn't like what she suspects he's up to with his new associate, Matthew Dempsey, who's old enough to be her grandfather. When she meets Raleigh and his motherless son, Jay, at Fort Laramie, he and Avice make a business arrangement, but will it turn into more? Her uncle and Mr. Dempsey don't like what they are hearing but their plotting just might be at an end. Avice is kind, generous and a giver and takes to baby Jay and he to her but what about his father and his first love? There are twists and turns to the story along with a lot of scripture and prayer as well as God's blessings to be thankful for. The happily-ever-after was sweetly portrayed.
Beckoned Hearts by Melanie Dobson
The story initially takes place in Fort Hall and is a sad tale of death on the frontier and Molly trying to figure out whether she should still head to Oregon to fulfill her husband's dreams or head back East. She currently works in a mercantile for a man who charges ridiculous prices for supplies needed by travelers on the trail. When Payton and his sister, Faith, cross her path, none of them knew the importance of that chance happening and what her kindness would mean to them. They're headed to Oregon to meet Faith's husband who went to Oregon earlier to set up a new school. The story meanders nicely and has a happily-ever-after that was months in the making.
Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman
Blake and Cassidy are unexpectedly traveling together with her mother and sister since she owns a wagon and he owns the mules needed to pull it. Oh, and women can't travel alone in Beecher's wagon train. It was fun getting to know Blake and Cassidy along with many of the other characters. The shanghai stunts gave a little levity but when there's a flash flood emotions get high and true feelings seem to come out, or do they? The happily-ever-after was a nice culmination to the story.
Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson
This story drew me in from the beginning with the heartache felt by many different characters. John is traveling with his niece and nephew who have been instructed to call him Pa. Emma is looking for her father who went to Oregon two years before and no one has heard from him in all that time. She must find him before her mother succumbs to her illness back home. When their paths cross and it's determined they can help one another on their travels west, things get interesting fast. With unexpected turns, some thanks to Emma, we get to know them each a little better, but there's a lot of heartache before happiness prevails. This was definitely one of my favorite stories.
As Good as Gold by Amy Lillard
There are characters that came to life and that had a depth to them. Trudy and Ellis are thrown together when she needs a driver for her wagon and his rig has just been stolen. She's traveling out west and pretending to be a married woman who's to meet up with her husband. Her sister, Molly, is posing as her daughter. Will Trudy and Ellis come to terms about compensation and are they of the same mind of what that compensation should be? As they pass each milestone, she and Ellis tend to get closer, until he seems to avoid her. There are twists and turns and secrets to be told and a wonderful happily-ever-after.
Daughter of the Wind by DiAnn Mills
This was one of my favorite books in the anthology. I loved how Lane considered the orphans his girls along with Deborah who unknowingly saved them from a horribly, devastating storm that took even a worst turn than expected. He was also spared when he took shelter under a rock ledge. The devastation left in the storms wake was demoralizing and tough on all of them. The little girls were such darlings and tried to do everything an adult would - whether man or woman. Watching Deborah regain her faith in God felt right and the story had a nice flow to it. I loved that the end of the story took place five years later and showed us how their lives turned out. It was just the closure I needed.
His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt
This was a story about matchmaking at its core. The commander of the fort's wife, Ginny, seemed to make it her personal motive to get Jason, one of the officers, married. She's always throwing women from the wagon trains in his path but he has no interest in marrying, or does he? When he and Emma first cross paths there are daggers flying and lots of fireworks but that's because of how he's treated her twelve year old son, or is it? It was nice watching her son Ben take pride in something and also start behaving as he should, all thanks to Jason. It was interesting to watch sparks one minute and attraction the next between Emma and Jason. The shopkeeper, Ezra, was not a likable fellow at all and I got bad vibes from him from the start. Jason's Indian friends played a heartwarming part in the story. The culmination of the story takes place three years later and gave me the closure I look for.
State of Matrimony by Ann Shorey
Mr. Golden, the owner of the mercantile that Diantha works at scrubbing the dirty floors, is front and center in this story. When Mr. Golden invites Diantha to join his wagon train going west as their cook, she has to decide if that's what's best for her but her landlady, Mrs. Wilkie, who was very manipulative, isn't sure that's the right move for her, but is it? Griff signs on as the driver and there are instant sparks between him and Diantha but will Mr. Golden's brother, Michael, who is also traveling with them, muddy the waters? Mrs. Golden's wife, who never wanted to go west, tries to make her life as miserable as possible. With unexpected twists and turns to the story, Diantha seems to get a backbone. I liked the happily-ever-after in the offing but the story ended too abruptly for me.
Sioux Summer by Jennifer Uhlarik
There are more Indians in this story than any of the others and while Ellie said they could be trusted because they traded with her and her father-in-law at their mercantile, others thought differently. Ellie feels like she's let not only her deceased husband down but also her father-in-law, since they never made it to Oregon because of her. When Teagan returns with another wagon train heading west her feelings are mixed. They have a history since he's stopped by their shop for several years. I liked getting to know them as well as his brother, Cody, traveling with him. The story flows smoothly but has twists and turns to it that had me turning the pages to see what would happen next. When bad things happen and seemed like it would get worse, it was nice to see that the Benton brothers came through and helped the situation since always before they seem to try and antagonize others, especially the Sioux. There was some closure with the epilogue that takes place one year later in California but it left me wanting more. The facts given by the author at the end of the story was a nice addition.
The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot
Avice is traveling with her uncle after the death of her parents on the way west. She doesn't like what she suspects he's up to with his new associate, Matthew Dempsey, who's old enough to be her grandfather. When she meets Raleigh and his motherless son, Jay, at Fort Laramie, he and Avice make a business arrangement, but will it turn into more? Her uncle and Mr. Dempsey don't like what they are hearing but their plotting just might be at an end. Avice is kind, generous and a giver and takes to baby Jay and he to her but what about his father and his first love? There are twists and turns to the story along with a lot of scripture and prayer as well as God's blessings to be thankful for. The happily-ever-after was sweetly portrayed.
Beckoned Hearts by Melanie Dobson
The story initially takes place in Fort Hall and is a sad tale of death on the frontier and Molly trying to figure out whether she should still head to Oregon to fulfill her husband's dreams or head back East. She currently works in a mercantile for a man who charges ridiculous prices for supplies needed by travelers on the trail. When Payton and his sister, Faith, cross her path, none of them knew the importance of that chance happening and what her kindness would mean to them. They're headed to Oregon to meet Faith's husband who went to Oregon earlier to set up a new school. The story meanders nicely and has a happily-ever-after that was months in the making.
Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman
Blake and Cassidy are unexpectedly traveling together with her mother and sister since she owns a wagon and he owns the mules needed to pull it. Oh, and women can't travel alone in Beecher's wagon train. It was fun getting to know Blake and Cassidy along with many of the other characters. The shanghai stunts gave a little levity but when there's a flash flood emotions get high and true feelings seem to come out, or do they? The happily-ever-after was a nice culmination to the story.
Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson
This story drew me in from the beginning with the heartache felt by many different characters. John is traveling with his niece and nephew who have been instructed to call him Pa. Emma is looking for her father who went to Oregon two years before and no one has heard from him in all that time. She must find him before her mother succumbs to her illness back home. When their paths cross and it's determined they can help one another on their travels west, things get interesting fast. With unexpected turns, some thanks to Emma, we get to know them each a little better, but there's a lot of heartache before happiness prevails. This was definitely one of my favorite stories.
As Good as Gold by Amy Lillard
There are characters that came to life and that had a depth to them. Trudy and Ellis are thrown together when she needs a driver for her wagon and his rig has just been stolen. She's traveling out west and pretending to be a married woman who's to meet up with her husband. Her sister, Molly, is posing as her daughter. Will Trudy and Ellis come to terms about compensation and are they of the same mind of what that compensation should be? As they pass each milestone, she and Ellis tend to get closer, until he seems to avoid her. There are twists and turns and secrets to be told and a wonderful happily-ever-after.
Daughter of the Wind by DiAnn Mills
This was one of my favorite books in the anthology. I loved how Lane considered the orphans his girls along with Deborah who unknowingly saved them from a horribly, devastating storm that took even a worst turn than expected. He was also spared when he took shelter under a rock ledge. The devastation left in the storms wake was demoralizing and tough on all of them. The little girls were such darlings and tried to do everything an adult would - whether man or woman. Watching Deborah regain her faith in God felt right and the story had a nice flow to it. I loved that the end of the story took place five years later and showed us how their lives turned out. It was just the closure I needed.
His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt
This was a story about matchmaking at its core. The commander of the fort's wife, Ginny, seemed to make it her personal motive to get Jason, one of the officers, married. She's always throwing women from the wagon trains in his path but he has no interest in marrying, or does he? When he and Emma first cross paths there are daggers flying and lots of fireworks but that's because of how he's treated her twelve year old son, or is it? It was nice watching her son Ben take pride in something and also start behaving as he should, all thanks to Jason. It was interesting to watch sparks one minute and attraction the next between Emma and Jason. The shopkeeper, Ezra, was not a likable fellow at all and I got bad vibes from him from the start. Jason's Indian friends played a heartwarming part in the story. The culmination of the story takes place three years later and gave me the closure I look for.
State of Matrimony by Ann Shorey
Mr. Golden, the owner of the mercantile that Diantha works at scrubbing the dirty floors, is front and center in this story. When Mr. Golden invites Diantha to join his wagon train going west as their cook, she has to decide if that's what's best for her but her landlady, Mrs. Wilkie, who was very manipulative, isn't sure that's the right move for her, but is it? Griff signs on as the driver and there are instant sparks between him and Diantha but will Mr. Golden's brother, Michael, who is also traveling with them, muddy the waters? Mrs. Golden's wife, who never wanted to go west, tries to make her life as miserable as possible. With unexpected twists and turns to the story, Diantha seems to get a backbone. I liked the happily-ever-after in the offing but the story ended too abruptly for me.
Sioux Summer by Jennifer Uhlarik
There are more Indians in this story than any of the others and while Ellie said they could be trusted because they traded with her and her father-in-law at their mercantile, others thought differently. Ellie feels like she's let not only her deceased husband down but also her father-in-law, since they never made it to Oregon because of her. When Teagan returns with another wagon train heading west her feelings are mixed. They have a history since he's stopped by their shop for several years. I liked getting to know them as well as his brother, Cody, traveling with him. The story flows smoothly but has twists and turns to it that had me turning the pages to see what would happen next. When bad things happen and seemed like it would get worse, it was nice to see that the Benton brothers came through and helped the situation since always before they seem to try and antagonize others, especially the Sioux. There was some closure with the epilogue that takes place one year later in California but it left me wanting more. The facts given by the author at the end of the story was a nice addition.
April 20, 2020
This book is a very sweet and entertaining set of nine stories of hardships and happiness. I have read books from several of the authors and a few were new to me and I enjoyed them all. Very nice and enjoyable book!
I would love to see more of these types of collections!
I received an ebook copy from NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.
I would love to see more of these types of collections!
I received an ebook copy from NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.
November 1, 2019
This book is packed with adventure, danger, hardship and romance. If you like historical romances set during the wagon train days, you will love this book. It has nine different stories by nine different authors that are well written and hold your attention. This book was an absolute joy to read and I found a few new-to-me authors. Thank you Barbour Publishing via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
August 20, 2019
Pioneer days historical fiction has always been my favorite when it comes to historical books. This is a good collection of historical stories. Each selection is well written. If you enjoy historical stories I recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.
November 5, 2019
I loved reading all the short stories in this romance collection. The stories brought me adventures where I felt like I was there with them along for the ride. These authors did an outstanding job of writing these stories so that I will want to read more of their books. I only wish that the short stories could have lasted a bit longer because I enjoyed reading them!
February 7, 2020
The Oregon Trail is a true story that will live on well beyond today. This book is a great adaptation of real life Oregon Trail stories with the love and heartache that went along with it. If you like historical fiction, this is a great book to read!
August 13, 2019
This is a wholesome collection of stories, I love Western types of books and this was really good. Each story was enjoyable and I had a great time reading it.
February 2, 2020
These are some of tje best books out there. Each story is clean, wholesome, amd perfect to share even with your teen. I love the Oregon Trail setting and the characters.
March 4, 2020
This is not typical reading material for me, but I loved this collection. Each short story was unique, pleasant and helped me to imagine life on the Oregon trail!
May 20, 2020
The Oregon Trail romance collection is a collection of 9 books focusing on - as the name suggests - The Oregon Trail.
These stories take you along the path to Oregon in a remarkable way. It explores:
- the heartache of losing loved ones along the way due to sickness,
- the forts along the way where traveler's can rest and stock up,
- the beauty of forming a family bond with the rest of the families traveling along the way with you,
- forming relationships of convenience,
- the dangers encountered on a journey to Oregon,
- and most importantly finding love.
These were all beautifully written and I enjoyed each and every one of them. No two books were alike and as soon as I completed one I wanted to carry on to the next. It at no stage became or felt monotonous. This is the first time I took up a challenge of reading a collection of stories and I am extremely happy with the selection.
1. The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot - read 29 April to 30 April
Never thought I would like a marriage of convenience story, but this book did a great job. This marriage proposal was so obscure, yet exciting and daring at the same time. I pictured myself in that predicament and believe it couldn't have gone any other way. They both needed each other... and never expected love. Beautifully written.
2. Beckoned Hearts by Melanie Dobson - read 30 April to 1 May
Tells the story of losing loved one's on the Oregon Trail and finding the courage to continue living your dreams despite the heartache.
3. Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman - read 4 May.
Finished this book in one night. It so beautifully captured the dangers of traveling, the rules to abide by and most importantly the bond you form with all the other travelers. This story was a humorous read about stubborn love.
4. Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson - read 6 May.
Read in one go. Another beautiful story. This one tells the story of an uncle who saves his niece and nephew and goes on the trail as an escape route. Emma, needing company to take her along with them (because women we were allowed to travel alone) gets the opportunity to travel with said uncle to help with the children.
5. As Good as Gold by Amy Lillard - read 7 May.
Tells the story of Trudy Johnson and her sister who is looking for a driver for their wagon. Ellis Hardy, whose wagon was just stolen, takes up the job.
6. Daughters of the Wind by DiAnn Mills - read 8 to 9 May.
I cried so much in this book. It tells the story of Deborah and Lane, who after their wagon train perished in a twister, decides to continue their journey to Oregon with seven other surviving girls. After losing their families in the storm, they are forced to be brave enough to learn all the tasks that is required for the journey. All the hardships they have to experience together makes them form a bond tighter than any family. Beautifully written.
7. His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt - read 9 May.
This story is set at Fort Lamarie, one of the stops along the Oregon Trail. It tells the story of widowed Emma who is trying to raise a troubled son. At fort Laramie, he learns respect and responsibility from the soldiers at the fort and forms a strong fatherly bond with the captain.
8. State of Matrimony by Ann Shorey - read 19 May.
This one tells the story of Diantha, who after losing both her parents, travels to Oregon as a hired cook.
9. Sioux Summer by Jennifer Uhlarik - read 19 May.
Last story in the book. This one added some excitement to end off the collection.
I received a complementary copy of this book from the publisher, Barbour Publishing, through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
These stories take you along the path to Oregon in a remarkable way. It explores:
- the heartache of losing loved ones along the way due to sickness,
- the forts along the way where traveler's can rest and stock up,
- the beauty of forming a family bond with the rest of the families traveling along the way with you,
- forming relationships of convenience,
- the dangers encountered on a journey to Oregon,
- and most importantly finding love.
These were all beautifully written and I enjoyed each and every one of them. No two books were alike and as soon as I completed one I wanted to carry on to the next. It at no stage became or felt monotonous. This is the first time I took up a challenge of reading a collection of stories and I am extremely happy with the selection.
1. The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot - read 29 April to 30 April
Never thought I would like a marriage of convenience story, but this book did a great job. This marriage proposal was so obscure, yet exciting and daring at the same time. I pictured myself in that predicament and believe it couldn't have gone any other way. They both needed each other... and never expected love. Beautifully written.
2. Beckoned Hearts by Melanie Dobson - read 30 April to 1 May
Tells the story of losing loved one's on the Oregon Trail and finding the courage to continue living your dreams despite the heartache.
3. Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman - read 4 May.
Finished this book in one night. It so beautifully captured the dangers of traveling, the rules to abide by and most importantly the bond you form with all the other travelers. This story was a humorous read about stubborn love.
4. Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson - read 6 May.
Read in one go. Another beautiful story. This one tells the story of an uncle who saves his niece and nephew and goes on the trail as an escape route. Emma, needing company to take her along with them (because women we were allowed to travel alone) gets the opportunity to travel with said uncle to help with the children.
5. As Good as Gold by Amy Lillard - read 7 May.
Tells the story of Trudy Johnson and her sister who is looking for a driver for their wagon. Ellis Hardy, whose wagon was just stolen, takes up the job.
6. Daughters of the Wind by DiAnn Mills - read 8 to 9 May.
I cried so much in this book. It tells the story of Deborah and Lane, who after their wagon train perished in a twister, decides to continue their journey to Oregon with seven other surviving girls. After losing their families in the storm, they are forced to be brave enough to learn all the tasks that is required for the journey. All the hardships they have to experience together makes them form a bond tighter than any family. Beautifully written.
7. His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt - read 9 May.
This story is set at Fort Lamarie, one of the stops along the Oregon Trail. It tells the story of widowed Emma who is trying to raise a troubled son. At fort Laramie, he learns respect and responsibility from the soldiers at the fort and forms a strong fatherly bond with the captain.
8. State of Matrimony by Ann Shorey - read 19 May.
This one tells the story of Diantha, who after losing both her parents, travels to Oregon as a hired cook.
9. Sioux Summer by Jennifer Uhlarik - read 19 May.
Last story in the book. This one added some excitement to end off the collection.
I received a complementary copy of this book from the publisher, Barbour Publishing, through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
April 5, 2022
This book is a collection of 8 adventurous stories, written by good authors. I enjoyed reading it.
1)The sagebrush bride - Amanda Cabott
Avice, her parent and uncle leave for a new life in Oregon: with a carriage full of their dresses, food, money, will reach Fort Laramie to open a shop in a mercantile.
The journey isn't easy and free of dangers: colera, bad people, tieves, storms,
2) Beckoned hearts - Melanie Dobson
Idaho Territory , year 1856
Molly works in a shop, she would like to leave: to east to return home or to west to her dreams?
3)Shanghailed by the bride - Pam Hillman
Emma travels alone west to search and meet her father, because her mother is very ill.
The caravan boss doesn't allow a woman travel alone. Emma must think a solution and asks families if she can travel together.
she'll meet John and his 2 children..
4) As good as God - Amy Lillard
Trudy and Molly are sisters, but pretend to be mom and daughter to be safe on the wagon to west. This is the first lie during the journey..
5) Daughters of the wind - Diann Mills
"If you think he's demanding, later on you'll see his wisdom (..) We have been hungry, thirsty, bone-tired, and frustated."
6)His frontier family - Anna Schmidt
June 1851, Wyoming. Captain Jason Campbell lives and works in Fort Laramie, helps the trains of emigrants that travel to west and perhaps he'll find love.
7)State of matrimony - Ann Shorey
Diantha is a scrubwoman, her employer asks her to cook during the journey to west, she accepts.
8) Sioux summer - Jennifer Uhlarik
Ellie works in her father-in-law Frank shop, he's very ill. Sometimes some curious Sioux come to the shop..
Thank you to let me read this book to: author, editor, NetGalley
1)The sagebrush bride - Amanda Cabott
Avice, her parent and uncle leave for a new life in Oregon: with a carriage full of their dresses, food, money, will reach Fort Laramie to open a shop in a mercantile.
The journey isn't easy and free of dangers: colera, bad people, tieves, storms,
2) Beckoned hearts - Melanie Dobson
Idaho Territory , year 1856
Molly works in a shop, she would like to leave: to east to return home or to west to her dreams?
3)Shanghailed by the bride - Pam Hillman
Emma travels alone west to search and meet her father, because her mother is very ill.
The caravan boss doesn't allow a woman travel alone. Emma must think a solution and asks families if she can travel together.
she'll meet John and his 2 children..
4) As good as God - Amy Lillard
Trudy and Molly are sisters, but pretend to be mom and daughter to be safe on the wagon to west. This is the first lie during the journey..
5) Daughters of the wind - Diann Mills
"If you think he's demanding, later on you'll see his wisdom (..) We have been hungry, thirsty, bone-tired, and frustated."
6)His frontier family - Anna Schmidt
June 1851, Wyoming. Captain Jason Campbell lives and works in Fort Laramie, helps the trains of emigrants that travel to west and perhaps he'll find love.
7)State of matrimony - Ann Shorey
Diantha is a scrubwoman, her employer asks her to cook during the journey to west, she accepts.
8) Sioux summer - Jennifer Uhlarik
Ellie works in her father-in-law Frank shop, he's very ill. Sometimes some curious Sioux come to the shop..
Thank you to let me read this book to: author, editor, NetGalley
September 11, 2019
The Oregon Trail Romance Collection is a collection of nine stories. These stories include:
The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot
Beckoned Hears by Melanie Dobson
Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman
Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson
As good As Gold by Amy Lillard
Daughters of the Wind by DiAnn Mills
His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt
State of Matrimony by Ann Shovey
Sioux Summers by Jennifer Uhlarik
I just LOVED this collection. I am giving it a well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who enjoy western frontier, romance, and historical fiction.
The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot
Beckoned Hears by Melanie Dobson
Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman
Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson
As good As Gold by Amy Lillard
Daughters of the Wind by DiAnn Mills
His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt
State of Matrimony by Ann Shovey
Sioux Summers by Jennifer Uhlarik
I just LOVED this collection. I am giving it a well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who enjoy western frontier, romance, and historical fiction.
October 17, 2019
The Oregon Trail Romance Collection
By Amanda Cabot, Melanie Dobson, Pam Hillman, Myra Johnson, Amy Lillard, DiAnn Mills, Anna Schmidt, Ann Shorey, and Jennifer Uhlarik
9 Stories in one! This was the never-ending collection of tales of going west. With nine stories there were some that were better than others. Over all though I enjoyed this collection. Many of the stories had characters I would love to see more of. Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman was one of my favorites from this collection.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
By Amanda Cabot, Melanie Dobson, Pam Hillman, Myra Johnson, Amy Lillard, DiAnn Mills, Anna Schmidt, Ann Shorey, and Jennifer Uhlarik
9 Stories in one! This was the never-ending collection of tales of going west. With nine stories there were some that were better than others. Over all though I enjoyed this collection. Many of the stories had characters I would love to see more of. Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman was one of my favorites from this collection.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
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