Author : Amanda Cabot
Publisher : Barbour Publishing
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 35,71 MB
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1634092627
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.
Author : Melody A. Carlson
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 12,91 MB
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0736948759
Bestselling author Melody Carlson (more than 5 million books sold) continues her Homeward on the Oregon Trail series with this third and final adventure. Elizabeth Martin and her two children have finally reached the Oregon Country. But Eli Kincade, the wagon train scout who captured her heart, has chosen to continue life on the trail. As other pioneer families begin building new homes, Elizabeth has never felt more alone. However, when Eli unexpectedly returns, confesses his love, and proposes, Elizabeth accepts with her family’s blessing. A community begins to take shape, but not without growing pains. As an alternative to the local minister’s fiery sermons, Elizabeth’s father begins to preach at home, raising the ire of some. Racial biases arise against Brady, Elizabeth’s African-American hired hand. Eli’s warm sentiments toward Indians also raises concerns. Can Elizabeth and her family overcome these differences and begin a legacy of reconciliation and love? About This Series: The Homeward on the Oregon Trail series brings to life the challenges a young widow faces as she journeys west, settles her family in the Pacific Northwest, and helps create a new community among strong-willed and diverse pioneers.
Author : Kristy Dykes
Publisher : Barbour Publishing
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 18,52 MB
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1634095790
Meet the faithful dreamers who helped build the foundation of the new American nation—from four brothers in Colonial Connecticut determined to make something of their lives, to a colony of Quakers in North Carolina resolute in their faith, to settlers in the northwest frontier staking their claim in hostile territory. Watch as nine romances develop and legacies of faith and love are formed.
Author : Dianne Christner
Publisher : Barbour Publishing
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 36,36 MB
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1634095472
Journey along as men and women emerge triumphantly out of their challenges and into romances that bolster their faith in nine historical novellas. Lonely Prudence has a secret admirer. Spoiled Olivia finds her first job. Adventurous Edie helps a ranger track bandits. Poor Lillian learns about true wealth. Fearful Katie confronts her past. Desperate Dameon finds work. Grieving Maime discovers new purpose. Guilt ridden Justin faces his fears. Newcomer Garrison seeks a business partner.
Author : Rinker Buck
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 20,68 MB
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1451659164
A new American journey.
Author : Jae
Publisher : L-Book ePublisher
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 42,33 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1934889083
Lesbian Fiction: Historical Fiction - "Luke" Hamilton has always been sure that she'd never marry. She accepted that she would spend her life alone when she chose to live her life disguised as a man. After working in a brothel for three years, Nora Macauley has lost all illusions about love. She no longer hopes for a man who will sweep her off her feet and take her away to begin a new, respectable life. But now they find themselves married and on the way to Oregon in a covered wagon, with two thousand miles ahead of them.
Author : Andrea Boeshaar
Publisher :
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 11,16 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Christian fiction, American
ISBN : 9780739432037
The wedding wagon / by Cathy Marie Hake -- A bride for the preacher / by Sally Laity -- Murder or matrimony / by Pamela Kaye Tracy -- Bride in the valley / by Andrea Boeshaar.
Author : Kristiana Gregory
Publisher :
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 47,71 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Diaries
ISBN : 9780590226516
In her diary, thirteen-year-old Hattie chronicles her family's arduous 1847 journey from Missouri to Oregon on the Oregon Trail.
Author : Cathy Marie Hake
Publisher : Barbour Publishing
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,62 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781577489740
In 1858, orphaned, Charity Davis must join Ethan Cole's wagon so she can can continue along the Oregon Trail. Can a lady and a rough carpenter be equally yoked? Happily enough, she becomes his Button String Bride. With hope and love, Ethan carves a beautiful wedding chest to protect her wedding gown and beloved button string - all heirlooms to be passed on to their daughters and granddaughters. Hoping to get her mind off herself, Faith Cole makes a trip to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to visit her great-grandmother in the spring of 1889. Convinced that a disability will keep her from ever marrying, Faith shuns the hope in her mother's wedding trunk. But will she be The Wedding Quilt Bride who makes the next addition to the chest? Many opportunities are opening to women of the late 1920's, but Jo Mayer, a runaway, can only find work as a maid at a San Francisco mansion where illegal activity is brewing. Who can she trust? And how can the Bayside Bride leave her legacy, now that the beloved heirloom trunk has been stolen from her? Carly Simmons would like to enjoy the treasures in her antique wedding chest, but love hasn't been able to catch up with this woman of the fast-paced modern world. When Carly meets an intriguing man through her social services work, could her reaction to him forever label her as The Persistent Bride? These four closely related stories will warm your heart with family love and traditions. Each bride has a legacy of faith to leave with generations to come. And the heirloom chest will forever be symbolic of their love.
Author : Kathleen Ball
Publisher :
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 19,60 MB
Release : 2019-08-16
Category :
ISBN : 9781686429071
Cora feels indebted to the man, Eddie who saved her and her baby Esther. She travels on the Oregon Trail with him. He intimidates her and has her doing most of the work. He's jealous and she knows not to look in another man's direction.An early snowstorm leaves her in danger of frost bite and when Harrison Walsh carries her off to his wagon to be treated Eddie becomes enraged and drops Cora's trunk off at Harrison's wagon. Harrison Walsh was happily married until three months ago when his wife died. Their dream was to have their own ranch and start a family. Now he's alone and broken hearted. When the rest of the wagon train party learns Cora is not married to Eddie, rumors fly and to save her reputation Harrison is made to marry Cora. To his surprise, Cora is not the meek women she was when riding with Eddie. He finds himself drawn to this woman of strength and falls for the baby. Cora and Harrison both agreed to a marriage of convenience. But when Esther's father shows up alive, Cora has a big decision to make.
