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Journeys of the Heart: A Historical Christian Romance
Sometimes the longest journey leads you home—especially when the trail to healing winds through the wilderness of grief and second chances.
In the wake of devastating loss, Emily Wilson boards a wagon train west not to build a new life, but to escape the ruins of her old one. When circumstances force her to share a wagon with widowed wagon master Weston Reynolds and his young son Matthew, Emily's carefully constructed walls begin to crumble beneath the vast prairie skies.
As the wagon train faces raging rivers, deadly fever, and treacherous mountain passes, Emily's medical skills become vital to the travelers' survival—drawing her reluctantly back into human connection. Meanwhile, Weston battles his own ghosts while trying to maintain professional distance from the grief-stricken woman whose quiet strength increasingly captivates both him and his son.
Their journey takes an unexpected turn when a hidden mountain valley offers not just shelter, but the possibility of home—if Emily and Weston can find the courage to risk loving again after unimaginable loss.
Perfect for fans
Slow-burn romance
Emotional healing journeys
Found family dynamics
Historical frontier settings
Widowed protagonists finding second chances
Featuring beloved
Forced proximity
Emotional wounded healers
Single parent romance
Adventure and survival elements
Unexpected destination/life detour
Readers of Francine Rivers, Janette Oke, Karen Witemeyer, and Tracie Peterson will find themselves captivated by this poignant historical romance that explores how the most unexpected detours often lead to the greatest blessings, and how sometimes finding your way forward means letting go of where you thought you were headed.
In the wake of devastating loss, Emily Wilson boards a wagon train west not to build a new life, but to escape the ruins of her old one. When circumstances force her to share a wagon with widowed wagon master Weston Reynolds and his young son Matthew, Emily's carefully constructed walls begin to crumble beneath the vast prairie skies.
As the wagon train faces raging rivers, deadly fever, and treacherous mountain passes, Emily's medical skills become vital to the travelers' survival—drawing her reluctantly back into human connection. Meanwhile, Weston battles his own ghosts while trying to maintain professional distance from the grief-stricken woman whose quiet strength increasingly captivates both him and his son.
Their journey takes an unexpected turn when a hidden mountain valley offers not just shelter, but the possibility of home—if Emily and Weston can find the courage to risk loving again after unimaginable loss.
Perfect for fans
Slow-burn romance
Emotional healing journeys
Found family dynamics
Historical frontier settings
Widowed protagonists finding second chances
Featuring beloved
Forced proximity
Emotional wounded healers
Single parent romance
Adventure and survival elements
Unexpected destination/life detour
Readers of Francine Rivers, Janette Oke, Karen Witemeyer, and Tracie Peterson will find themselves captivated by this poignant historical romance that explores how the most unexpected detours often lead to the greatest blessings, and how sometimes finding your way forward means letting go of where you thought you were headed.
291 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 15, 2025
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March 20, 2026
She's Done It Again
Classic love story here. Gentleman with a wounded heart finds bereft widow seeking solitude. Ya, that's not going to happen...but it does in a truly wonderful way it reads like watching a Hallmark movie. I truly enjoy the words flowing through my brain. Big Smiles. Lots of faith promoting moments. A real foil in a selfish opiniated man as the bad guy.
These dialog speak to my mind like a dear friend I have known all my life how does she do that???? I am 72 read so many great authors ...but
Vivian you get me every time...thank you for your wordsmithing gift!
Classic love story here. Gentleman with a wounded heart finds bereft widow seeking solitude. Ya, that's not going to happen...but it does in a truly wonderful way it reads like watching a Hallmark movie. I truly enjoy the words flowing through my brain. Big Smiles. Lots of faith promoting moments. A real foil in a selfish opiniated man as the bad guy.
These dialog speak to my mind like a dear friend I have known all my life how does she do that???? I am 72 read so many great authors ...but
Vivian you get me every time...thank you for your wordsmithing gift!
May 25, 2025
Weston, Matthew and Emily
This is a tale of great sorrow for Emily and Weston and Matthew. Emily’s entire family is taken by terrible Typhoid fever and Weston’s wife died birthing her son, Matthew.Weston is the wagon train leader on the way to Oregon, and Emily is headed as far away from Richmond as she could go.this is their tale of that trip and how they both renew their faith in Lord Jesus and find love themselves. You will find this story very exciting and filled with adventure and eventuality happiness.
This is a tale of great sorrow for Emily and Weston and Matthew. Emily’s entire family is taken by terrible Typhoid fever and Weston’s wife died birthing her son, Matthew.Weston is the wagon train leader on the way to Oregon, and Emily is headed as far away from Richmond as she could go.this is their tale of that trip and how they both renew their faith in Lord Jesus and find love themselves. You will find this story very exciting and filled with adventure and eventuality happiness.
March 8, 2026
Heartwarming
I love Vivian's books. The characters grow on one and the scenes are so well.illustrated that I can feel the atmosphere. I love the Bible verses included and the many practical lessons gained from them. Thank you Vivian for such well written, delightful, heart Warming books. God bless you and your writings.
I love Vivian's books. The characters grow on one and the scenes are so well.illustrated that I can feel the atmosphere. I love the Bible verses included and the many practical lessons gained from them. Thank you Vivian for such well written, delightful, heart Warming books. God bless you and your writings.
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