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Oregon Trail #1
Emma's Journey
Emma Thorpe did not want to leave her life in Indiana to travel to Oregon on a wagon train, but her husband, Peter, had other ideas. Barely three weeks into the trip, Peter is killed, and Emma is shocked that the wagon master won’t let her return home.
Wagon Scout Davis Cooper has decided this would be his last scouting trip, he intends to obtain land in the new Oregon territory, find a wife, and start a family.
When the Wagon Master orders Emma and Davis to marry, she rebels, but eventually comes to realize she can’t go it alone, no matter how stubborn she is. But nothing will make her give up her dream to return home.
Can Davis change her mind, and have the life he’s always wanted with his unexpected wife?
Wagon Scout Davis Cooper has decided this would be his last scouting trip, he intends to obtain land in the new Oregon territory, find a wife, and start a family.
When the Wagon Master orders Emma and Davis to marry, she rebels, but eventually comes to realize she can’t go it alone, no matter how stubborn she is. But nothing will make her give up her dream to return home.
Can Davis change her mind, and have the life he’s always wanted with his unexpected wife?
296 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 15, 2013
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Callie Hutton
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Hi Romance Fans,
My historical romances are full of heat, humor, and quirky characters. I’ve always loved history, which was my college major. Things of the past fascinate me. Not those boring history classes in high school, but the history of people. How they lived their lives, what they ate, what they wore, the challenges they faced, what they worried about.
I have recently delved into Historical Cozy Mysteries. My very first one, For the Love of the Baron, a Historical Romantic Suspense novella, spurred me to try a full length, non-romance focused cozy mystery. A Study in Murder released last year from Crooked Lane Publishing, and the reviews have been excellent. The second book, The Sign of Death, released this year and the next book, The Mystery of Albert E. Finch will release in January of 2022.
I've also been busy keeping up with my Regency/Victorian romances. Check out my latest series, The Rose Room Rogues. Four brothers who own a gambling club and find themselves caught in the net of love.
Watch for my new Highlander series, The Sutherlands of Dornoch. The first book in that series, To Deceive a Highlander, will release March 30th.
Take a look around my website and check out some of the books I write, and their lovely covers. www.calliehutton.com
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June 4, 2020
Western Romance
Emma's Journey by Callie Hutton. I enjoyed this story of a love that grows from a marriage that was for necessity. Emma's journey is a book I would suggest..
Emma's Journey by Callie Hutton. I enjoyed this story of a love that grows from a marriage that was for necessity. Emma's journey is a book I would suggest..
May 10, 2019
A Missouri wagon train, bound for Oregon 1851. A far-
fetched plot.
Peter, wed just a few months to Emma, insisted they leave
leave Indiana & her folks, & join a wagon train (WT) w/
Oregon as destination. Peter died in a horse accident. Davis,
WT scout, also sustained injuries from the horse. Emma
was unable to go it alone on the WT (fear, lack of stamina
& strength). Wagon master insisted she wed now mended
Davis. WT rules disallowed single adult females, except w/
family escort(s). Rules on mourning ignored. Unbelievable
that Emma would wed a near stranger, so soon after she
became a widow. Emma clearly became preoccupied on
returning to her folks. Emma thought Davis a hard worker
& a better lover (natch!) than her 1st spouse.
Emma ran into her childhood friend, soldier Nathan @
Fort Larramie. He became a nuisance around Emma who
acted younger than her chronological age. Emma's single-
mindedness & thoughtless actions drove me up a wall!
Davis deserved a better woman. He & 2 workers built the
couple a house. Presto, change-o, they had a new home
in about 2 mos.! Give the 3 men a cigar!
IMO, A Run for Love, was a much better story by this author.
fetched plot.
Peter, wed just a few months to Emma, insisted they leave
leave Indiana & her folks, & join a wagon train (WT) w/
Oregon as destination. Peter died in a horse accident. Davis,
WT scout, also sustained injuries from the horse. Emma
was unable to go it alone on the WT (fear, lack of stamina
& strength). Wagon master insisted she wed now mended
Davis. WT rules disallowed single adult females, except w/
family escort(s). Rules on mourning ignored. Unbelievable
that Emma would wed a near stranger, so soon after she
became a widow. Emma clearly became preoccupied on
returning to her folks. Emma thought Davis a hard worker
& a better lover (natch!) than her 1st spouse.
Emma ran into her childhood friend, soldier Nathan @
Fort Larramie. He became a nuisance around Emma who
acted younger than her chronological age. Emma's single-
mindedness & thoughtless actions drove me up a wall!
Davis deserved a better woman. He & 2 workers built the
couple a house. Presto, change-o, they had a new home
in about 2 mos.! Give the 3 men a cigar!
IMO, A Run for Love, was a much better story by this author.
February 11, 2013
Emma’s Journey by Callie Hutton is much more than a historical romance. It is a tale of the grit and determination of the earlier settlers who chose to head west. Emma, the heroine didn’t intend to go west leaving her home and family in Indiana, but her husband Peter has other ideas.
Emma tables her reservations about joining the wagon train aware her husband is anxious to make a fresh start somewhere else. Weeks into the trip, not only it is harder than she imagined, but it becomes even harder. Peter dies trying to control a spooked horse, leaving Emma alone. Devastated, she buries Peter along the trail and asks for an escort back home. Her request shows her innocence that the wagon train, can stop, and honor her request.
Davis Cooper is hurt trying to save Peter from the out of control horse. The wagon train boss puts him in Emma’s wagon to care for until he can get back on his feet. The uptight woman secretly amuses him, but he does appreciate her care. He finds himself helping Emma with her wagon. He admires her pluck, and endurance, despite the fact she makes no secret of her desire to return to Indiana.
Life is difficult crossing the rugged terrain, and impossible for a woman alone as Emma quickly finds out. If she drops out of the train, she’ll surely perish. Only Davis Cooper’s continual help keeps her going, but a single woman can’t keep accepting the help, or companionship of a single male. His solution is marriage. How can she marry a stranger, especially when she just buried a previous husband? Even though she finds herself drawn to him, accepting her proposal will put her back in the same uncomfortable position she had with Peter traveling to a place she doesn’t want to settle.
Emma is a dynamic character who grows through her various hardships. Davis Cooper is an emotionally wounded individual who finds solace in Emma. The antagonist of the entire tale is the trail itself. Miss Hutton goes into detail to show the various difficulties of the wagon train members. It is a man against nature conflict that has you rooting for Emma, and the other wagon train members.
Emma’s Journey is a historical romance, but also is a journal of the hardships the early western settlers faced. This sweet romance should appeal to historical romance and romance fans alike.
Emma tables her reservations about joining the wagon train aware her husband is anxious to make a fresh start somewhere else. Weeks into the trip, not only it is harder than she imagined, but it becomes even harder. Peter dies trying to control a spooked horse, leaving Emma alone. Devastated, she buries Peter along the trail and asks for an escort back home. Her request shows her innocence that the wagon train, can stop, and honor her request.
Davis Cooper is hurt trying to save Peter from the out of control horse. The wagon train boss puts him in Emma’s wagon to care for until he can get back on his feet. The uptight woman secretly amuses him, but he does appreciate her care. He finds himself helping Emma with her wagon. He admires her pluck, and endurance, despite the fact she makes no secret of her desire to return to Indiana.
Life is difficult crossing the rugged terrain, and impossible for a woman alone as Emma quickly finds out. If she drops out of the train, she’ll surely perish. Only Davis Cooper’s continual help keeps her going, but a single woman can’t keep accepting the help, or companionship of a single male. His solution is marriage. How can she marry a stranger, especially when she just buried a previous husband? Even though she finds herself drawn to him, accepting her proposal will put her back in the same uncomfortable position she had with Peter traveling to a place she doesn’t want to settle.
Emma is a dynamic character who grows through her various hardships. Davis Cooper is an emotionally wounded individual who finds solace in Emma. The antagonist of the entire tale is the trail itself. Miss Hutton goes into detail to show the various difficulties of the wagon train members. It is a man against nature conflict that has you rooting for Emma, and the other wagon train members.
Emma’s Journey is a historical romance, but also is a journal of the hardships the early western settlers faced. This sweet romance should appeal to historical romance and romance fans alike.
April 26, 2017
This book did not hold my interest. The heroine was whiny and I'm sure there were women like that on the wagon trains (I just didn't want to read about one), the hero was one dimensional and should have had a little more sympathy for the heroine. And the story just kept going on and on like the energizer bunny and got very very boring.
February 16, 2013
You can tell Callie Hutton did her homework before writing Emma’s Journey. It’s about one woman’s trip by wagon train from Indiana to Oregon in the 1850s. But as much as it’s about the physical journey, this novel is also about Emma’s emotional journey from being a spoiled young bride to a mature woman with a satisfying marriage. Hutton pays tribute to the hardy souls who settled the west by depicting the daily drudgery and physical toil involved in moving the wagons west. She also includes enough of the typical events encountered by wagon trains—epidemics, Indian raids, broken equipment, women having babies, loss of life—to make this an entertaining read. If you’ve ever imagined yourself heading west by wagon train, I recommend you read this book. Take the journey from the comfort of your chair with Callie.
February 26, 2013
I didn’t want this wonderful book to end. It was well written and the story kept me turning the pages to see what happened next. I felt like I was involved with the characters and storyline. Just enough excitement, a lot of details that let you see and feel what was happening during the journey to Oregon. You fell in love with the characters and they seemed so real. There were no slow parts in it as it flowed evenly all the way through. The adventure and trials of riding on a wagon train was felt along the way. I highly recommend this book to all readers that love wagon train romance adventures. Great writing and a great read!
September 19, 2017
I had read a book by this author and wanted to give this one a shot. This book was pretty good up until the end. I was enjoying the story a great deal until Nate Hale comes in. I had read Nate's book and was furious that they made him a bad guy in this book. I really just that. I would have given this higher stars if not for the "Villian." The author needed to keep her characters consistent during the books.
March 14, 2013
I love Wagon Train Stories... I can't get enough of them... But Emma's Journey won my heart for so many reason especially how Ms Hutton wrote about life after the trail... I don't think you see enough of that in W/T books... What a man Davis turned out to be... It shows you how you can find love in the strangest places... You won't be sorry about reading this story...
August 16, 2014
3.5/5.0
An immersing story set in the West, the story follows Emma's journey on the difficult and dangerous Oregon Trail.
Full review in April 2013 issue of InD'tale Magazine.
An immersing story set in the West, the story follows Emma's journey on the difficult and dangerous Oregon Trail.
Full review in April 2013 issue of InD'tale Magazine.
June 1, 2021
Indiana Wants Me...
Poor Emma... leaving Indiana to go with her husband to Oregon.
Quickly she becomes a widow.
2 things I know about.
Read this story.
Lots of action and some spicy night time in the wagon.
Poor Emma... leaving Indiana to go with her husband to Oregon.
Quickly she becomes a widow.
2 things I know about.
Read this story.
Lots of action and some spicy night time in the wagon.
September 17, 2020
This is a different kind of romance and even though there were some things that made me crazy, I really enjoyed it.
Emma Thorpe and her husband, Peter, start out with a wagon train going to Oregon. It's not what Emma wants, but her husband is convinced that he can build a better life west of Indiana. Several weeks into the journey, though, Peter is killed and Emma is left alone on a 6-month trek she never wanted to make to begin with. The leader of the wagon train will not assign a guide to take her back home and he won't let her go on as an unmarried woman, so she agrees to a marriage of convenience until she can find a way to go home to Indiana. Problem is, her new husband, wants a real wife rather than a roommate (but Emma doesn't mind that part).
A lot of people criticize Emma for wanting to go home and being tied to her parents' apron strings, and I agreed with her new husband when he finally told her to never mention Indiana again. But I also sympathized with her. She married her first husband with a certain lifestyle in mind only to have him tell her a few months after the wedding that he hated farming and wanted to move West (something he could have mentioned *before* the wedding). Then he dies and she's left with a bunch of people she doesn't know very well and made to take an injured man into her wagon because--well, now that she's alone, she has the room. People keep saying, well, this is how it works out here, she's such a baby, she's so stubborn, and I want to say: give her a break. She didn't know what she was getting into with the wagon train, and she certainly didn't choose it, but she does go on like a good soldier.
I liked the relationship between Emma and her new husband, Davis, even though it drove me crazy that he was always calling her darlin'. There was good chemistry and even if she wasn't sure if he loved her or not, he protected and took care of her. It was nice to see her develop a sense of home with him rather than looking for a way to go back to Indiana. I actually hated that it was such a fast read because I liked hanging out with these characters.
Emma Thorpe and her husband, Peter, start out with a wagon train going to Oregon. It's not what Emma wants, but her husband is convinced that he can build a better life west of Indiana. Several weeks into the journey, though, Peter is killed and Emma is left alone on a 6-month trek she never wanted to make to begin with. The leader of the wagon train will not assign a guide to take her back home and he won't let her go on as an unmarried woman, so she agrees to a marriage of convenience until she can find a way to go home to Indiana. Problem is, her new husband, wants a real wife rather than a roommate (but Emma doesn't mind that part).
A lot of people criticize Emma for wanting to go home and being tied to her parents' apron strings, and I agreed with her new husband when he finally told her to never mention Indiana again. But I also sympathized with her. She married her first husband with a certain lifestyle in mind only to have him tell her a few months after the wedding that he hated farming and wanted to move West (something he could have mentioned *before* the wedding). Then he dies and she's left with a bunch of people she doesn't know very well and made to take an injured man into her wagon because--well, now that she's alone, she has the room. People keep saying, well, this is how it works out here, she's such a baby, she's so stubborn, and I want to say: give her a break. She didn't know what she was getting into with the wagon train, and she certainly didn't choose it, but she does go on like a good soldier.
I liked the relationship between Emma and her new husband, Davis, even though it drove me crazy that he was always calling her darlin'. There was good chemistry and even if she wasn't sure if he loved her or not, he protected and took care of her. It was nice to see her develop a sense of home with him rather than looking for a way to go back to Indiana. I actually hated that it was such a fast read because I liked hanging out with these characters.
February 20, 2022
This was a very quick read for some reason. I wanted to give this book 3 out of 5 stars, but...
Wow. Just wow. Talk about super poor editing. I enjoyed the book. However, I did not enjoy the fact that there was some kind of a printing or editing error that resulted in the final chapter not being included with my copy of this book. Obviously quality control is lacking somewhere.
I am also somewhat perplexed that the "villain" will be the hero in Book #2... meanwhile, the dude should really be in jail :P
Wow. Just wow. Talk about super poor editing. I enjoyed the book. However, I did not enjoy the fact that there was some kind of a printing or editing error that resulted in the final chapter not being included with my copy of this book. Obviously quality control is lacking somewhere.
I am also somewhat perplexed that the "villain" will be the hero in Book #2... meanwhile, the dude should really be in jail :P
October 24, 2018
Wonderful story
A great read that is filled with homesickness, hardships, jealousy and grand adventure. The characters are so realistic you feel apart of them. Emma starts out a spoiled Mama's girl but hard traveling on a wagon train soon changes her to be a mature determined young woman. The many twist and turns of this entertaining story makes it a real page turner. I will gladly recommend this book to be read. A truly enjoyable read.
A great read that is filled with homesickness, hardships, jealousy and grand adventure. The characters are so realistic you feel apart of them. Emma starts out a spoiled Mama's girl but hard traveling on a wagon train soon changes her to be a mature determined young woman. The many twist and turns of this entertaining story makes it a real page turner. I will gladly recommend this book to be read. A truly enjoyable read.
June 5, 2020
The storyline for the most part was ok and enjoyable as a main character does end up changing for the better by the end of the novel. Emma was not very likeable at all at first as she was just whiney and wanted to return to Indiana to be with her parents. She did not seem to be ready for marriage, traveling away from home with a wagon train, etc.
June 23, 2025
very nice read
This was a very nice book to read written by Callie Hutton. Travel from Indiana to Oregon on the Oregon Trail can be very hard, but for one woman who never wanted to go was extra hard. She never wanted to leave her parents, and traveled to Oregon with her Husband. Yet after a few weeks that husband has died. What is she to do now? A very enjoyable book to read.
This was a very nice book to read written by Callie Hutton. Travel from Indiana to Oregon on the Oregon Trail can be very hard, but for one woman who never wanted to go was extra hard. She never wanted to leave her parents, and traveled to Oregon with her Husband. Yet after a few weeks that husband has died. What is she to do now? A very enjoyable book to read.
June 28, 2025
Journey west
Wow, such a beautiful and extremely well written. Emma and Davis, a marriage of convenience because a woman isn’t allowed to travel alone without a husband. Peter her first husband died tragically. Well, you’re gonna have to read this amazing story and discover what happens with Davis and Emma. Don’t miss out.
Wow, such a beautiful and extremely well written. Emma and Davis, a marriage of convenience because a woman isn’t allowed to travel alone without a husband. Peter her first husband died tragically. Well, you’re gonna have to read this amazing story and discover what happens with Davis and Emma. Don’t miss out.
March 18, 2026
BEST STORY IN A LONG TIME
Seriously, I loved this story! Loved the story, the way it was told, every character and didn’t want it to end. I loved how, when you think life is over, God always has a plan and purpose for you to go on…..and sometimes, the end is better than the beginning. I will read more of her books. Love the well told SPICY love scenes! Perfect amount of spicy!
Seriously, I loved this story! Loved the story, the way it was told, every character and didn’t want it to end. I loved how, when you think life is over, God always has a plan and purpose for you to go on…..and sometimes, the end is better than the beginning. I will read more of her books. Love the well told SPICY love scenes! Perfect amount of spicy!
July 24, 2019
Wow
What a well written book! I enjoyed the plot, characters, & locale. I am on to reading the rest of historical western romances by this writer.
What a well written book! I enjoyed the plot, characters, & locale. I am on to reading the rest of historical western romances by this writer.
November 17, 2024
I enjoyed this book.... from a spoiled girl to a woman
October 4, 2013
Despite her objections and desire to remain in Indiana near her parents, newlywed Emma Thorpe accompanies her husband to Oregon . An expedition that is fraught with danger, adventure, uncertainty, and will change her life forever. Along the course of this journey we witness Emma's transformation into a strong independent woman, willing to stand up for what she wants and the man she loves. Three weeks into the trip Peter dies and Emma must continue to her destination without him--something she soon finds out is an ominous task for a young widow traveling on her own. When the Wagon Master refuses to turn around, then insists she wed his scout, Davis Cooper--an indisputably handsome man looking for wife and ready to settle down--she refuses to marry him. Eventually, unexpected mishaps and events convince Emma she can't go it alone. She reluctantly agree to the nuptials, but does so with every intent of leaving Davis the first chance she gets and returning home.
Davis is determined to convince Emma they can make their marriage work, but that task becomes more complicated when they reach Fort Laramie and Emma encounters a man from her past, one who once pursued her romantically and has never stopped loving her. When Nate is the soldier assigned to accompany them to Oregon City , sparks fly and jealousy rears its ugly head as they battle for her affection. Emma is literally torn between two men, one she is growing to love and one who can give her what she wants. . . a way to return to Indiana.
This story was well crafted, catching my attention and interest from the start and never let go. I am fan of Ms Hutton's Oklahoma Lovers series and other books, and I found this one equally hard to put down. Ms Hutton's ability to set the scene and to spin a tale of love and passion laced with adventure and humor shines through in this wonderful novel. The characters are engaging, the plot smart and the story flows well.
You won't want to miss this story. A fitting prequel to her already released book, An Angel in the Mail.
Davis is determined to convince Emma they can make their marriage work, but that task becomes more complicated when they reach Fort Laramie and Emma encounters a man from her past, one who once pursued her romantically and has never stopped loving her. When Nate is the soldier assigned to accompany them to Oregon City , sparks fly and jealousy rears its ugly head as they battle for her affection. Emma is literally torn between two men, one she is growing to love and one who can give her what she wants. . . a way to return to Indiana.
This story was well crafted, catching my attention and interest from the start and never let go. I am fan of Ms Hutton's Oklahoma Lovers series and other books, and I found this one equally hard to put down. Ms Hutton's ability to set the scene and to spin a tale of love and passion laced with adventure and humor shines through in this wonderful novel. The characters are engaging, the plot smart and the story flows well.
You won't want to miss this story. A fitting prequel to her already released book, An Angel in the Mail.
April 27, 2013
Emma Thorpe is on a wagon train heading west to Oregon with her husband, Peter. She is not very happy and wants to return to Indiana, but Peter gets killed and Emma finds herself being forced into a marriage to a wagon scout who was also hurt in the accident that killed Peter.
Davis Cooper is a wagon scout for wagon trains heading west and he has decided that this is his last trip. He wants to head to the new Oregon territory, acquire land , find a wife, and start a family. He is hoping that has happened when he marries Emma, as he has no plans to take her back to Indiana.
What is a rough journey for anyone proves to be hard for both Emma and Davis with their injuries, the bad weather, and sickness. It also becomes a challenge when Emma becomes pregnant and a friend of hers wants to prove the marriage can be annulled.
What a rough way of life this was for anyone looking to find a new life. I did like the storyline and concept of it; however, I was a bit disappointed that the characters seemed a bit ridged and not well rounded. In my opinion that made it harder for them to each have a personality to connect with throughout the story. Other than that I did enjoy the read and Emma’s journey, both mental and literal, with her whole life changing so much.
Matilda
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
Davis Cooper is a wagon scout for wagon trains heading west and he has decided that this is his last trip. He wants to head to the new Oregon territory, acquire land , find a wife, and start a family. He is hoping that has happened when he marries Emma, as he has no plans to take her back to Indiana.
What is a rough journey for anyone proves to be hard for both Emma and Davis with their injuries, the bad weather, and sickness. It also becomes a challenge when Emma becomes pregnant and a friend of hers wants to prove the marriage can be annulled.
What a rough way of life this was for anyone looking to find a new life. I did like the storyline and concept of it; however, I was a bit disappointed that the characters seemed a bit ridged and not well rounded. In my opinion that made it harder for them to each have a personality to connect with throughout the story. Other than that I did enjoy the read and Emma’s journey, both mental and literal, with her whole life changing so much.
Matilda
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
March 6, 2016
This is a Historical Romance about a woman travelling with a wagon train going to Oregon. Emma is newly married to Peter Thorpe from Indiana Peter wanted to go to Oregon to start a Horse Ranch. Emma wanted to stay with her family in Indiana but due to tradition in the 1800's the wife followed her husband.
Early on the trail an accident occurred with some horses that killed Peter Thorpe and injured a Wagon Scout, Davis Cooper. The Wagon Master asked Emma to take care of him until he was healed. Emma married Davis Cooper so she could get help with her gear, wagon and animals. I enjoyed the storyline and the plot that included the people more than the scenery. There were accidents, crossing the rivers with their wagons, and disagreements among the people that needed to be worked out. The train rapidly gets to Oregon and the people begin to homestead land and build their homes.
This story is well written, the author stayed right on point and created a fast paced, easy to follow story, very entertaining. A little warm on the sex for my taste but I love American History. Good job Callie Hutton.
Early on the trail an accident occurred with some horses that killed Peter Thorpe and injured a Wagon Scout, Davis Cooper. The Wagon Master asked Emma to take care of him until he was healed. Emma married Davis Cooper so she could get help with her gear, wagon and animals. I enjoyed the storyline and the plot that included the people more than the scenery. There were accidents, crossing the rivers with their wagons, and disagreements among the people that needed to be worked out. The train rapidly gets to Oregon and the people begin to homestead land and build their homes.
This story is well written, the author stayed right on point and created a fast paced, easy to follow story, very entertaining. A little warm on the sex for my taste but I love American History. Good job Callie Hutton.
July 6, 2016
I loved this book. From the time I read a preview via an e-reader, I was drawn into Emma's Journey. The story was engaging, the characters were lovable and the bad guys were truly the bad guys. The setting was perfect and the story line was well written.
As we meet Emma, she is following her new husbands dream and leaving all dear and familiar to join a wagon train to Oregon. Once on the trail, Emma is forced to face her fears, an uncertain future and at times, a struggle for her very life. Emma's journey to womanhood is fraught with fear, anger, love and angst. As her journey proceeds we watch Emma's transformation to a beautiful, strong, courageous woman building a new life in a new land as a new woman, wife, mother, pioneer.
A very enjoyable read.
As we meet Emma, she is following her new husbands dream and leaving all dear and familiar to join a wagon train to Oregon. Once on the trail, Emma is forced to face her fears, an uncertain future and at times, a struggle for her very life. Emma's journey to womanhood is fraught with fear, anger, love and angst. As her journey proceeds we watch Emma's transformation to a beautiful, strong, courageous woman building a new life in a new land as a new woman, wife, mother, pioneer.
A very enjoyable read.
August 8, 2015
Wagon train and love.
A young woman leaves Missouri on a wagon train with her new husband and he dies on the way to Oregon. This story tells about her trials and her heart break of leaving her parents and her husband's death. She is thrown into some difficult decisions, one being a new man and a former male friend. Read a great book to see what she decides to do. A must read romance.
A young woman leaves Missouri on a wagon train with her new husband and he dies on the way to Oregon. This story tells about her trials and her heart break of leaving her parents and her husband's death. She is thrown into some difficult decisions, one being a new man and a former male friend. Read a great book to see what she decides to do. A must read romance.
June 16, 2016
I enjoyed the idea of this story and I love reading stories from this Era. That being said Emma was the most annoying childish character whining continuously about returning to Indiana. Spoiled doesn't begin to touch it. Her obsession through the whole book to return home to live with her mother and father was exhausting and over the top. I really liked Davis Cooper but he deserved a medal for putting up with emma. All in all it was a okay quick read
March 25, 2013
Another Oregon Trail book. This was fun to read because of the crazy military guy who thought he would rescue the girl who was forced to marry someone when her husband died on the trail. I really enjoyed this book. Well written and I think I'll go find some more by this author, including the following book which is about the crazy military guy. :)
April 2, 2016
Must read!
Hutton again brings a fast paced adventurous romance that captures your attention within the first pages and holds it until the last page. Early chapters leave you experiencing the love, laughter, anger, fear, terror, and death shared by early pioneers traveling to Oregon by wagon train.
Hutton again brings a fast paced adventurous romance that captures your attention within the first pages and holds it until the last page. Early chapters leave you experiencing the love, laughter, anger, fear, terror, and death shared by early pioneers traveling to Oregon by wagon train.
March 8, 2015
Quick easy read
This was a very predictable quick read. I was hoping for more depth to the story & the characters but just wasn't there. Not my type book, but I'm sure others may enjoy it.
This was a very predictable quick read. I was hoping for more depth to the story & the characters but just wasn't there. Not my type book, but I'm sure others may enjoy it.
August 22, 2016
Callie Hutton is one of the best Western Romance authors in the business
This book is awesome I could not out it down I just think the way she ties her series together is magical and I can't wait to read another one.
This book is awesome I could not out it down I just think the way she ties her series together is magical and I can't wait to read another one.
August 26, 2016
Cute Story
I love happy endings. This is a made up story, but one that we sappy hearted people enjoy reading and hoping that it could have happened. I love reading about the westward movement during the early days of our country. Maybe some day I will travel the trail too.
I love happy endings. This is a made up story, but one that we sappy hearted people enjoy reading and hoping that it could have happened. I love reading about the westward movement during the early days of our country. Maybe some day I will travel the trail too.
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