Laura, The Tycoon's Daughter

by Sara R. Turnquist

She is in a hopeless situation. He has sworn off love. Can they find hope in each other and, possibly, a way out of their personal prisons?

Laura Millington is the daughter of a prominent railroad tycoon, but that luxury comes at a price. Her father’s intentions are to use her as a pawn, steal her choices, and press her into a mold she can’t seem to fit. When her curious nature and desire for justice finds her caught up in the middle of a train run gone wrong, can she stand for the truth even if it places her in opposition to her powerful father?

Jack Patterson has been betrayed by love. And he is determined to never risk his heart again. The vulnerable, strong-willed Laura intrigues him more than he’s allowed since his heartbreak. Can he overcome his reluctance? Moreover, will he be able to protect her from the man who would see her future dashed?

Crossing paths with train engineer Casey Jones and his heroic act of self sacrifice, will Laura and Jack find a way to stand side by side against the overwhelming forces keeping them apart?

256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 26, 2024

About the author

I’m a coffee lovin’, word slinging, clean Historical Romance author whose super power is converting caffeine into novels. I love those odd tidbits of history that are stranger than fiction. That’s what inspires me. Well, that and a good love story.

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Reviews

[J.E. Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story. The storyline was well thought out, and the characters were well-developed and had many layers. Some were shocking when revealed, which added lots of mystery and suspense.

The historical aspects worked well in the story, and it was obvious that the author had given them much thought. I endured the main character, Laura, and her plight in life, even with her father's community standing and position. There were many instances where I was on the edge of my seat, wondering how it would all turn out.

Laura is a story of heartbreak, mistrust, family, feelings, and faith, even when times are bleak and there seems to be no way out. The tension between the characters' developing relationships kept me engaged. I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended.

I received a complimentary copy from the author; a positive review is not required. All opinions are my own.

[Deb Wieskamp · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the Casey Jones infusion into the book. It was a very accurate depiction of how Casey Jones lost his life. It was a slow burn for the two main characters to finely figure out that they loved each other. I thought the character development was very good. I would highly recommend this book if you love historical fiction love stories.

[Donna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wanted more from this

I couldn’t quite relate to the characters in this book. The whole story seemed a bit confusing. One minute Laura is strong, the next she’s a meek little mouse. Do they love each other or not. They certainly do not seem to have any trust in each other. The story line was good but it needed more depth.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

First time reading this author.
Overall I enjoyed this story, just got confused occasionally by the timeline and how things were playing out.

I received a copy from a Goodreads giveaway.