Beth: Prairie Roses Collection - Book 42

by Rena Groot

Feeling alone in an overwhelming world, Beth's only option leads her through the perilous Oregon Trail. She would have been surprised to know the twists of fate that awaited her. As her journey unfolds, the unexpected happens – she finds herself falling in love with Reverend James, the very man her best friend is trying to win. The narrative weaves a tapestry of loss, love, and a destiny she never could have dreamed of.

181 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 27, 2024

Reviews

[Norma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beth Miller is seventeen, has lost her parents to Cholera, and is lost as to what to do. Reverand James WIlliams was with her parents the night they died. Beth's mother narrated a letter to James to give to Beth. Beth finds out she has an aunt (her father's sister) in Oregon City, Oregon. She's given the choice whether to travel to Oregon (with the Reverand as her chaperone) or stay on the family farm. In the end she chooses to travel to Oregon. She convinces her best friend, Mary, to come with her. Mary wants to go as she's in love with Reverand James. Mary's parents let her go with Beth and they plan to join her as soon as they can sell their home and property. Reverand James has accepted a job as the Reverand for a church in Oregon City so he has plans to go to Oregon whether Beth comes or not. He ends up chaperoning both Beth and Mary. James has a dog, Shiloh, and Beth has a baby raccoon that she's been feeding that join their little group. It's a rough time on the trail and there is much loss. This is a sweet, clean Christian romance. It could be a little preachy but it's not much. If you like sweet, clean romances, I recommend this book.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book. The words I have expressed are my own.

[sheila jo gravely · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faith filled Story of Love!!

This was an incredible journey for Beth, from losing her parents to being put on a wagon train heading west, where her journey begins. She endures so much tragedy from the beginning she’s faced with losing her parents, best friend, and so many friends, while God never leaves her side, she’s accompanied by the reverend who guides her back to God and she finds out so many secrets. James love endures her to him but not without some trials and tribulations from her best friend. Love always finds a way. Incredible read. I love this story.

[Jody · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! It brought life to how it must’ve been traveling the Oregon trail back in the mid 1800s. Many ups and downs, trials, accidents, sickness, death, beauty, rugged landscape, adventure, etc. As always, you’ll find a Christian message in this author’s books, which I so appreciate.

Here is a great quote from the book:
"Well, Beth, going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than sleeping in a teepee makes you an Indian."

[Evelyn Foreman · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a myriad of emotions experienced reading this heart warming story! The author’s heart is expressed through each character, in each scenario, as she consistently points the reader to God, the only answer in challenging times, the only One to carry life’s burdens, giving grace and strength despite any and all hardships. Each reader will be uplifted beginning to end!

[Della Stillerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beth,a young lady, finds herself an orphan in the 1860s. Unable to maintain the homestead she joins a wagon trail going to Oregon with her best friend. The trip is not for the faint of heart! The author did a fabulous job immersing us on the Oregon trail. Do not miss reading this tale of traveling in a wagon train.

[Barbara Raymond · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a beautiful story of Beth. I enjoyed reading about her, the Reverend, James, and her best friend Mary. There were times of laughter and tears as they traveled to Oregon by Wagon Train. I definitely recommend this book.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book

This was a great book and what a fantastic author. I highly recommend this book and author. I can’t wait to read the next book by this wonderful author.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a delight, reading Beth. Beth is a young women of 17, that just lost her parents. What will happen to her now and how will she take care of the homestead by herself. She is comforted by Reverend James Williams and the final words told to him by her parents. The only solution is for to sell and travel to Oregon to live with her Aunt. She will be escorted by the Reverend, plus her best friend, Mary will go with her too. The biggest issue is that they will have to travel by wagon train and the journey will be hard. Beth, tries to help Mary in her quest to become the Reverend's wife, but there is an attraction to him, by Beth. How can she hurt her best friend, but she will hurt herself also. Wonderful story.
I was given an ARC of this book by the author for an honest review.

[Ami Jacobs · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sweet, very short clean Christian pioneer historical romance. The writing was spare but many things that pioneers who came across the plains had to deal with were mentioned in the story. There was a happy ending, which I liked!