What do you think?
Rate this book
Cowboys and Angels #41
Riding the Rails
Mercy Davis, left alone in the world when her mother passed away, must leave her home in the goldfields of California and create a new life for herself. With no money whatsoever and no friends to ask for help, she takes a risk and hops aboard an eastward-bound train, heading for Denver, where she believes she will start afresh.
Heston Granger leads a simple life working at the railroad station. Everything in his world is predictable and routine until he opens the door to the stock car and discovers not only a dozen cows without an owner, but a stowaway who happens to be a young woman. As he learns her story, he finds himself eager to help her reach for her dreams - and perhaps a forgetful angel is just who they need to give them a little boost in the right direction.
Heston Granger leads a simple life working at the railroad station. Everything in his world is predictable and routine until he opens the door to the stock car and discovers not only a dozen cows without an owner, but a stowaway who happens to be a young woman. As he learns her story, he finds himself eager to help her reach for her dreams - and perhaps a forgetful angel is just who they need to give them a little boost in the right direction.
- GenresWestern Romance
89 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 11, 2019
171 people are currently reading
23 people want to read
About the author
Amelia C. Adams
173 books163 followersAmelia C. Adams is a wife, a mother, and a novelist. She spends her days dreaming up stories and her nights writing them down. Her biggest hero is her husband, and you might just see bits and pieces of him as you read her novels.
She loves all things historical and enjoys learning about days gone by, but she's glad she was born more recently (she won't say how recently or not recently) because the Internet is awesome, and she's glad she doesn't have to wash her clothes by hand in a galvanized tub. She has hit Amazon bestseller status twice, once for A Clean Slate and once for A Clear Hope.
She loves all things historical and enjoys learning about days gone by, but she's glad she was born more recently (she won't say how recently or not recently) because the Internet is awesome, and she's glad she doesn't have to wash her clothes by hand in a galvanized tub. She has hit Amazon bestseller status twice, once for A Clean Slate and once for A Clear Hope.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 30 reviews
November 30, 2024
Riding To Her Future
As she runs, hidden in the shadows toward she not what. She meets a rail road worker who will change her life in the most wonderful way.
The rail road worker had one more train to unload before she went home for the night. Little did he know what awaited him.
Their journey together lead them to marriage.
As she runs, hidden in the shadows toward she not what. She meets a rail road worker who will change her life in the most wonderful way.
The rail road worker had one more train to unload before she went home for the night. Little did he know what awaited him.
Their journey together lead them to marriage.
July 3, 2020
Great Series/ loved it
Another great book in a great series. I'm really enjoying this series and all the characters in Creed and Bachelor. I loved Hester and Mercy's story and look forward to more books in the series.
Another great book in a great series. I'm really enjoying this series and all the characters in Creed and Bachelor. I loved Hester and Mercy's story and look forward to more books in the series.
March 30, 2020
Cute story. Guardian Angel Maine lends some comic relief to the story for sure. Mercy and Heston are both new to the series. I found the book a very enjoyable read
December 2, 2021
I loved Mercy and Hestin's story. There was so much kindness in the small town of Creede. This is a super sweet novella about making your dreams come true. A sweet, clean romance.
March 11, 2022
💞 Mercy and Heston 💞
Very cute story. I loved the conversation Mercy and Heston had while washing dishes at the boarding house!
Such an adorable couple. A match made in Heaven ❤️
Very cute story. I loved the conversation Mercy and Heston had while washing dishes at the boarding house!
Such an adorable couple. A match made in Heaven ❤️
November 15, 2022
Compassion for Others
I really enjoyed this book so very much . RIDING THE RAILS, COWBOYS AND ANGELS BOOK #41 BY AMELIA C. ADAMS . I recommend teens and up .
I really enjoyed this book so very much . RIDING THE RAILS, COWBOYS AND ANGELS BOOK #41 BY AMELIA C. ADAMS . I recommend teens and up .
October 25, 2024
This is a fine story of Mercy Davis and her meet up with a Mr Heston Garvey. There is an interesting guardian Angel that enters the picture too. They realize they love each other. 5
January 9, 2020
Another wonderful installment in a great multi author series.
November 16, 2019
Reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf
RIDING THE RAILS brings us a daring young woman who simply wants a better life than what she’s known hitching a ride on the cargo cars of the railroad on her way to Denver, CO – although this time she ended up in a cattle car with some very stinky and vocal cows. Next stop, Creede, CO and perhaps her future if she’s open-minded enough to set aside one dream for the reality right in front of her.
I loved Mercy and Heston together. The young woman in disguise and the hard-working railroad employee with a heart of gold fit so well together – and with some help or, well, some confused help from Mercy’s guardian angel they’ll have themselves an adventure and a happily ever after… eventually.
It’s always a treat to return to Creede (how I’ll miss this town when I finally finish this series – although spin-offs work quite well, too) and see how or who the angels will be helping find each other this time. A new guardian angel who doesn’t quite have it all together yet will make mistakes, but with love, good intentions and a unique way where things work out well in spite of it all. If you’ve loved the Cowboys & Angels series, then you’ll fall in love once again. A short story but with a powerful, loving touch – I’d definitely recommend this one.
RIDING THE RAILS brings us a daring young woman who simply wants a better life than what she’s known hitching a ride on the cargo cars of the railroad on her way to Denver, CO – although this time she ended up in a cattle car with some very stinky and vocal cows. Next stop, Creede, CO and perhaps her future if she’s open-minded enough to set aside one dream for the reality right in front of her.
I loved Mercy and Heston together. The young woman in disguise and the hard-working railroad employee with a heart of gold fit so well together – and with some help or, well, some confused help from Mercy’s guardian angel they’ll have themselves an adventure and a happily ever after… eventually.
It’s always a treat to return to Creede (how I’ll miss this town when I finally finish this series – although spin-offs work quite well, too) and see how or who the angels will be helping find each other this time. A new guardian angel who doesn’t quite have it all together yet will make mistakes, but with love, good intentions and a unique way where things work out well in spite of it all. If you’ve loved the Cowboys & Angels series, then you’ll fall in love once again. A short story but with a powerful, loving touch – I’d definitely recommend this one.
June 14, 2019
Good read
Heston - works at the railroad station
Mercy- looking for a better future
I enjoyed reading this captivating story that is fantastically written with lovable characters. This story is about 2nd chances in life including for a forgetful meddling guardian angel. Their story has a wonderful HEA.
Heston - works at the railroad station
Mercy- looking for a better future
I enjoyed reading this captivating story that is fantastically written with lovable characters. This story is about 2nd chances in life including for a forgetful meddling guardian angel. Their story has a wonderful HEA.
June 22, 2019
I love the angel in this one. Guardian Angel Maine just has a hard time getting the details right but her heart is in the right place and it all works out, maybe not as originally planned but with good results. Heston is the perfect example of a true gentleman. Mercy has determination and grit. Together they are just about perfect. Amelia C. Adams has done it again.
August 9, 2019
A great reward for goodness follows.
A stowaway desperate to get to denver and start a fresh new life. A kind hearted railroad employee takes time to help the stowaway. A young boy needing fed and a place to sleep shakes up Heston's world when it turns out to be a young woman. Mercy is a beautiful soul and a need to be saved is now his mission. Enjoyed this greatly
A stowaway desperate to get to denver and start a fresh new life. A kind hearted railroad employee takes time to help the stowaway. A young boy needing fed and a place to sleep shakes up Heston's world when it turns out to be a young woman. Mercy is a beautiful soul and a need to be saved is now his mission. Enjoyed this greatly
August 28, 2019
Great Story!
This is the 41st story in the Cowboys and Angels series. The heroine is a new character from California and a stowaway on the train. The hero is a worker at the train station. The secondary characters are from previous books. The guardian angel is a quirky angel stumbling along but trying her best.This is a delightful series.
This is the 41st story in the Cowboys and Angels series. The heroine is a new character from California and a stowaway on the train. The hero is a worker at the train station. The secondary characters are from previous books. The guardian angel is a quirky angel stumbling along but trying her best.This is a delightful series.
June 12, 2019
Have Mercy
Cute story about a young man who had to choose between helping the woman he cares about achieve her dream or following his own heart. Well maybe, just maybe everyone’s dreams can come true.
Lots of fun and a great ending.
Cute story about a young man who had to choose between helping the woman he cares about achieve her dream or following his own heart. Well maybe, just maybe everyone’s dreams can come true.
Lots of fun and a great ending.
June 13, 2019
Fabulous Story!!
I gave Riding the Rails a five star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating because story was just that good! I love the character Mercy. I wouldn't mind seeing her pop up in another book as a best friend or something.
I gave Riding the Rails a five star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating because story was just that good! I love the character Mercy. I wouldn't mind seeing her pop up in another book as a best friend or something.
June 13, 2019
Lovely
Every single character was special. Loved the "inept" angel; Mercy was a treat. Really enjoyed the humour in it all. The ' cherry on top ' was the way Mercy got to ' pay it forward ' so soon after she was blessed. Enjoyed every minute of it!
Every single character was special. Loved the "inept" angel; Mercy was a treat. Really enjoyed the humour in it all. The ' cherry on top ' was the way Mercy got to ' pay it forward ' so soon after she was blessed. Enjoyed every minute of it!
June 14, 2019
Great!!!
Amelia C. Adams always delivers! Mercy and Heston are such a fun couple. Their bantering back and forth kept everything so lighthearted. Mrs Maine just might be my favorite Angel.
Amelia C. Adams always delivers! Mercy and Heston are such a fun couple. Their bantering back and forth kept everything so lighthearted. Mrs Maine just might be my favorite Angel.
November 2, 2019
Another love story brought together by an angel
This is Mercy story she starts out as girl on the wrong side off the law but finds love with the man who found her hiding in the cattle cart
This is Mercy story she starts out as girl on the wrong side off the law but finds love with the man who found her hiding in the cattle cart
June 13, 2019
Very good book.
Thank You Amelia C. Adams, I enjoyed reading about Heston and Mercy, they were fun, exciting and sweet. Good Story line.
Thank You Amelia C. Adams, I enjoyed reading about Heston and Mercy, they were fun, exciting and sweet. Good Story line.
June 13, 2019
A favorite
I loved this story about second chances. Mercy and Heston were delightful characters and having the setting be the railroad was perfect.
I loved this story about second chances. Mercy and Heston were delightful characters and having the setting be the railroad was perfect.
June 15, 2019
Good read
A simple plot that tells a story of someone given a hand up and who in gratitude does the same for someone else, is very uplifting. Enjoy 💜
A simple plot that tells a story of someone given a hand up and who in gratitude does the same for someone else, is very uplifting. Enjoy 💜
June 19, 2019
I loved this book! From the misguided angel to the couple deciding if they wanted to take a chance on love.
June 18, 2019
Love this book
This was a great read. I especially love the guardian angel, Mrs Maine and her antics. It was a fresh twist on this series! Fun and quick read!!!!
This was a great read. I especially love the guardian angel, Mrs Maine and her antics. It was a fresh twist on this series! Fun and quick read!!!!
June 20, 2019
Awesome book!
I really loved this book. A great addition to the series. A wonderful story about the kindness and love of others. I also enjoyed the forgetful angel.
I really loved this book. A great addition to the series. A wonderful story about the kindness and love of others. I also enjoyed the forgetful angel.
June 23, 2019
Loved it.
This is a wonderful story of kindness and love. I was moved by the kindness of strangers. Great story and series.
This is a wonderful story of kindness and love. I was moved by the kindness of strangers. Great story and series.
June 24, 2019
Excellent addition to the Cowboys and Angels series. Delightful characters, full of life, love, kindness and caring. Heartwarming story with a sweet, slightly scattered angel. Wonderful read!
Read
June 27, 2019This was such a cute story, love the angel Maine . Mercy and Heston was just so cute together. I couldn't put it down it was so good.
July 16, 2019
Cattle ride
Very good story. Jumping on a train with out buying a ticket can be a new experience. You will have to read to see how the train ride take Mercy on that ride
Very good story. Jumping on a train with out buying a ticket can be a new experience. You will have to read to see how the train ride take Mercy on that ride
July 29, 2019
Loved this book. I especially loved the angel. Would love to more Cowboys and Angels by Amelia C. Adams. Thank you.
November 24, 2019
Heston and Mercy
Love how some guardian angels are bumbling ones not expected but this one takes the cake! However everything works to good! - Babs
Love how some guardian angels are bumbling ones not expected but this one takes the cake! However everything works to good! - Babs
Displaying 1 - 30 of 30 reviews