Romance on the Rails

by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Terri Reed, Jane LaMunyon

Train travel promises speed, convenience, and adventure for Americans of the nineteenth century. But four young women are carrying excess baggage on their journeys. Uprooted from secure homes and forced to reexamine their positions in life, can any of them entertain Romance on the Rails?

As a devoted daughter, Glenna Moore would follow her father anywhere - praying all the while for him to give up his drifting and gambling. But when he jumps train to escape the gamblers he cheated, what will become of Daddy's Girl?

Charlotte Lansing is on her own now and forced to provide for her younger brother. But as her train stop nears, her life's destination is unclear. Can she trust the seedling of A Heart's Dream, calling her to a change of plans?

For the first time in twelve years, Mary Sherwood is going to see her father - the man she believes abandoned her during the Civil War. Will those weighty feelings threaten The Tender Branch of her new love?

Evelyn Giles is tired of waiting for her fiancé to earn his fortune and set a wedding date. As she travels across California to see him, an act of Perfect Love may throw her plans off balance.

Will the swaying of the coach and the clickety-clack of the train wheels lull these young women into a dream world of false romance? Or will God show them a love as strong as the steel rails on which they ride?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Amish, Romance, Historical Fiction, Christian Romance, Historical, Fiction

352 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2001

About the author

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages. With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards.

Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.

When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.

Reviews

[Helen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cheesy

[Adair · Rating 3 out of 5]

My husband is a Rail Fan so had to grab this one at the used bookstore It is 4 historical romances by 4 authors that take place mostly on a train Fun reading

[KP · Rating 3 out of 5]

4 stories: first was good; second was pretty good; third was okay; and fourth was ….. sort of okay. So overall a 3 star book.

[Deanna Lilly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun book of short reads that take place on trains.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, this was a great set of short stories. I found it difficult to get through the third story, but the others read quickly and easily.

[Abby Breuklander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love and love.