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The Saddle Tramps: An Old West Western
From the bestselling author of the Gideon Johann Western Series, the Wild Horse Westerns Series, and the Hand Of Western Series, comes The Saddle Tramps!
After the War of the Rebellion ended, Shane Engel and Jody Baird headed out west, seeking adventure and escape from their pasts. They spent their days riding the trail, making just enough money along the way to keep food in their bellies, a beer in their hand, and some cash left over to visit the ladies. Their carefree lives are interrupted when they run afoul of a sheriff. When an Indian boy they’d befriended puts them in a precarious position, the trio make their escape on a journey that has them dodging the law, encountering notorious outlaws, and meeting a couple of sisters that are also on the run from both their past and a man determined to return them back to him at any cost. Shane and Jody find themselves on the adventure of a lifetime as they try to clear their names, capture outlaws, and help Hilda and Elke start new lives. Will they succeed in their endeavors or will they end up remembered as just a couple of saddle tramps that went astray?
Duane Boehm has written another western novel with enough humor, heartbreak, love, and outlaws to keep you turning the page.
After the War of the Rebellion ended, Shane Engel and Jody Baird headed out west, seeking adventure and escape from their pasts. They spent their days riding the trail, making just enough money along the way to keep food in their bellies, a beer in their hand, and some cash left over to visit the ladies. Their carefree lives are interrupted when they run afoul of a sheriff. When an Indian boy they’d befriended puts them in a precarious position, the trio make their escape on a journey that has them dodging the law, encountering notorious outlaws, and meeting a couple of sisters that are also on the run from both their past and a man determined to return them back to him at any cost. Shane and Jody find themselves on the adventure of a lifetime as they try to clear their names, capture outlaws, and help Hilda and Elke start new lives. Will they succeed in their endeavors or will they end up remembered as just a couple of saddle tramps that went astray?
Duane Boehm has written another western novel with enough humor, heartbreak, love, and outlaws to keep you turning the page.
- GenresWesterns
284 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 6, 2025
About the author
Duane Boehm
58 books65 followersDuane Boehm grew up on a farm outside of Petersburg, Illinois. All the time spent driving a tractor gave him plenty of opportunity to let his imagination run wild and not tear up too much equipment. The two passions he developed early in life were the love of playing guitar and reading books.
He eventually moved to a mini-farm outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his wife and replaced planting corn with trees and raising dogs. For a number of years he worked as an IT consultant and continued with being a part-time musician and songwriter. He dabbled in writing short stories with the idea in the back of his mind that someday he would write a novel. One Christmas after watching "A Christmas Carol", he was inspired to begin his journey as a novelist.
He eventually moved to a mini-farm outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his wife and replaced planting corn with trees and raising dogs. For a number of years he worked as an IT consultant and continued with being a part-time musician and songwriter. He dabbled in writing short stories with the idea in the back of his mind that someday he would write a novel. One Christmas after watching "A Christmas Carol", he was inspired to begin his journey as a novelist.
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March 26, 2026
TWO HABITUAL BACHELOR NOMADS FIND THEIR TRUE LOVES IN THE MOST UNLIKELY WAY
☆☆☆☆☆
After roaming around for years without a care in the world other than where to find the next poker game to stock up on supplies and enough to stake their next game and to move to the next town and start all over again. Shane and Jody are living the life of their dreams, carefree and with no women trouble. They couldn't be happier. That's until they bump into a pair of the most charming, witty, and beautiful sisters they have ever stumbled upon.
Hilda and her younger sister Elke are on the run from a previous employer who has hired a pair of bounty hunters to bring them back a force them to continue to work for him with the plans of marrying one and forcing the other to run his business. The young ladies have had a rough life being under the thumbs of different men who pretty much believe their place is to be ruled as if they are slaves or indentured servants to do their bidding.
Shane and Jody come to the rescue saving the day as far as Hilda and Elke are concerned only to brought into one conflict after the next. They happily risk their lives with no expectations other than to help the sisters out to live the life they want without being under the thumb of someone else.
The Saddle Tramps: An Old West Western by Duane Boehm is a well-written, action-packed, and thrilling romantic western that will entertain you throughout the story. The characters and the interaction between them will brighten your day and restore your hope in true love and happiness that can be found in some of the most unexpected places with even the most unforeseen individuals.
If you're into a great western, this book is for you.
Quotes:
"Don't feel guilty for what we've done. Surviving isn't a sin."
☆☆☆☆☆
After roaming around for years without a care in the world other than where to find the next poker game to stock up on supplies and enough to stake their next game and to move to the next town and start all over again. Shane and Jody are living the life of their dreams, carefree and with no women trouble. They couldn't be happier. That's until they bump into a pair of the most charming, witty, and beautiful sisters they have ever stumbled upon.
Hilda and her younger sister Elke are on the run from a previous employer who has hired a pair of bounty hunters to bring them back a force them to continue to work for him with the plans of marrying one and forcing the other to run his business. The young ladies have had a rough life being under the thumbs of different men who pretty much believe their place is to be ruled as if they are slaves or indentured servants to do their bidding.
Shane and Jody come to the rescue saving the day as far as Hilda and Elke are concerned only to brought into one conflict after the next. They happily risk their lives with no expectations other than to help the sisters out to live the life they want without being under the thumb of someone else.
The Saddle Tramps: An Old West Western by Duane Boehm is a well-written, action-packed, and thrilling romantic western that will entertain you throughout the story. The characters and the interaction between them will brighten your day and restore your hope in true love and happiness that can be found in some of the most unexpected places with even the most unforeseen individuals.
If you're into a great western, this book is for you.
Quotes:
"Don't feel guilty for what we've done. Surviving isn't a sin."
September 23, 2025
A Very Good Story!
Very well written story Mr. Boehm! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Any chance of a Book II??
Mark Anderson
Springfield, IL
Very well written story Mr. Boehm! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Any chance of a Book II??
Mark Anderson
Springfield, IL
January 11, 2026
The Saddle Tramps
What a remarkable and highly entertaining western saga that kept me turning the pages to the very satisfying end, I loved this book.
What a remarkable and highly entertaining western saga that kept me turning the pages to the very satisfying end, I loved this book.
September 12, 2025
western love story done with taste
Great book, easy read, lots of action. The writer makes the characters come alive. Good guys should always win in a Western.
Great book, easy read, lots of action. The writer makes the characters come alive. Good guys should always win in a Western.
September 2, 2025
A really good read!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The descriptions and character development were quite nice.
The best part was that it was as wholesome as possible, what with the storyline as such.
I’m looking forward to other books by Mr. Boehm. I’m hoping for a sequel to The Saddle Tramps.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The descriptions and character development were quite nice.
The best part was that it was as wholesome as possible, what with the storyline as such.
I’m looking forward to other books by Mr. Boehm. I’m hoping for a sequel to The Saddle Tramps.
September 8, 2025
It took a long time but they made it!
Two women on a journey leaving horrible experiences behind. Two men on a journey just for adventure.
Trials and adversity following all four of them. Finally their paths cross and they connect. I wish I could have read more of their story in buying a ranch and starting their new journey.
Two women on a journey leaving horrible experiences behind. Two men on a journey just for adventure.
Trials and adversity following all four of them. Finally their paths cross and they connect. I wish I could have read more of their story in buying a ranch and starting their new journey.
September 25, 2025
Love your western novels.
Two Saddle Tramps, what a enjoyable book of brother bond during civil war that sends them westward to adventures of struggle of finding where God's plan comes Lon you with the decisions you make on the way, I like the plot of adding in horse, villian, boy & sisters in peril was skillful added at the right time.. I couldn't put it down. Kept up.all.night to finish.
Thank you enjoyable hours of reading.
Two Saddle Tramps, what a enjoyable book of brother bond during civil war that sends them westward to adventures of struggle of finding where God's plan comes Lon you with the decisions you make on the way, I like the plot of adding in horse, villian, boy & sisters in peril was skillful added at the right time.. I couldn't put it down. Kept up.all.night to finish.
Thank you enjoyable hours of reading.
August 26, 2025
The Best... I'm still smiling!
Saddle pals rescue sisters who are escaping a wretched bordello owner. Action, mayhem, mistaken identity, and a little romance make this western novel a memorable reading!
Saddle pals rescue sisters who are escaping a wretched bordello owner. Action, mayhem, mistaken identity, and a little romance make this western novel a memorable reading!
August 18, 2025
Easy entertaining read
I like this book. Well thought out to be interesting and entertaining. I felt like I wanted to meet the characters🙂
I like this book. Well thought out to be interesting and entertaining. I felt like I wanted to meet the characters🙂
September 13, 2025
Stop what you are doing and read this book
Every time a new Duane Boehm book comes out , I stop and read it. I have enjoyed this book just like the other ones. J.C. and R.O. were my favorite. I'm going to have
to SD Duane Boehm to the list.
Every time a new Duane Boehm book comes out , I stop and read it. I have enjoyed this book just like the other ones. J.C. and R.O. were my favorite. I'm going to have
to SD Duane Boehm to the list.
September 10, 2025
Fun credible story
Except how van two girls spend two years as hookers before birth control and not conceive ? Credibility gap in the story.
Except how van two girls spend two years as hookers before birth control and not conceive ? Credibility gap in the story.
March 7, 2026
Shane and Jody became a couple saddle tramps after the war, doing just enough honest work to continue their wanderings. Riding into town they ended up in jail for saving an Indian boy from a beating. They get mistaken for a couple of notorious outlaws and it looks like a hanging matter until the boy breaks them out. Hilda and Elka are two sisters who came west to find work. Finding none and out of money, they end up at Jack's Ranch, a brothel. No girls left Jack's without his permission, so they escaped, found a new town and got good jobs in a dance hall. Until they were kidnapped to be brought back to Jack. Wouldn't you know it, they ran into Jody and Shane on the trail and get rescued. Now the 5 of them are after the real outlaws so Jody and Shane can clear their names.
November 11, 2025
Two men, two women & one Indian Boy : Happy Ending !
Wow ! What a saga across the far west. Shane & Jody are saddle bums out to work their way across the west. Elke & Hilda are two sisters running from life on their dad’s farm. Both pairs travel separately and fall into life threatening circumstances to include gun battles, living on the streets, physical servitude, kidnapping and arrest as notorious bandits. Eventually, one pair accidentally saves the other. With pressures & threats from the girls former boss, there seems no way out. Then a surprising ending makes the journey worth while. Don’t miss this story.
Wow ! What a saga across the far west. Shane & Jody are saddle bums out to work their way across the west. Elke & Hilda are two sisters running from life on their dad’s farm. Both pairs travel separately and fall into life threatening circumstances to include gun battles, living on the streets, physical servitude, kidnapping and arrest as notorious bandits. Eventually, one pair accidentally saves the other. With pressures & threats from the girls former boss, there seems no way out. Then a surprising ending makes the journey worth while. Don’t miss this story.
October 24, 2025
Take a Chance
When you saddle tramp you take a chance on being able to survive; when you strike out on your own from a bad situation you take a chance on your survival; when you've been put down all your life and somebody finally sticks up for you you take a chance on surviving in a new world. Our five friends take a chance on each other and it does indeed lead to survival. Hard times can bring people close together and Mr. Boehm does that in a daring adventure. Really good read.
When you saddle tramp you take a chance on being able to survive; when you strike out on your own from a bad situation you take a chance on your survival; when you've been put down all your life and somebody finally sticks up for you you take a chance on surviving in a new world. Our five friends take a chance on each other and it does indeed lead to survival. Hard times can bring people close together and Mr. Boehm does that in a daring adventure. Really good read.
December 24, 2025
LG
I enjoyed reading this book. I liked the bond of these lifetime friends, the quarrels they had and the way they resolved them. They were such good friends, they couldn't stay mad at each other for more than a few days, somewhat like siblings. The kidnapping of the outlaw , Kid, was a little to easy for such a famous outlaw which is why I gave 4 stars. I recommend this book for an enjoyable read.
I enjoyed reading this book. I liked the bond of these lifetime friends, the quarrels they had and the way they resolved them. They were such good friends, they couldn't stay mad at each other for more than a few days, somewhat like siblings. The kidnapping of the outlaw , Kid, was a little to easy for such a famous outlaw which is why I gave 4 stars. I recommend this book for an enjoyable read.
July 6, 2026
All In A Day's Work
I absolutely loved this wonderful story! I'm not sure if it's the best thing I've read or something close! The characters are not the average Cowboys and the sisters are very interesting and quite intelligent! Love the fact that this group has been so good to the Indian boy and plan to help him with getting his own life figured out! Looking forward to reading book#2!!
I absolutely loved this wonderful story! I'm not sure if it's the best thing I've read or something close! The characters are not the average Cowboys and the sisters are very interesting and quite intelligent! Love the fact that this group has been so good to the Indian boy and plan to help him with getting his own life figured out! Looking forward to reading book#2!!
January 7, 2026
Great Story
This is a relatively simple story emphasizing the characters. And a great character study it is. The overall storyline is evolves through the activities of the main characters leading to a common conclusion. As with all of Mr Boehm's novels, there is plenty of action, but it is the top quality dialogue that engages the reader!
This is a relatively simple story emphasizing the characters. And a great character study it is. The overall storyline is evolves through the activities of the main characters leading to a common conclusion. As with all of Mr Boehm's novels, there is plenty of action, but it is the top quality dialogue that engages the reader!
January 13, 2026
Saddle Tramps Busy Luves
This book kept me waiting to know the outcome of each event that kept the characters busy and very involved. A very good read. I could feel like I was right there on the page.
I'm A fan of your work. Thank you for continuing to share your work on such a broad reader base.
Jeanette Mitchell
This book kept me waiting to know the outcome of each event that kept the characters busy and very involved. A very good read. I could feel like I was right there on the page.
I'm A fan of your work. Thank you for continuing to share your work on such a broad reader base.
Jeanette Mitchell
September 6, 2025
story is okay but
The story is okay. Adventure some intrigue subtle romance but I hate abrupt endings. Could have gone and finished out the story instead the author leaves you sitting there with no place else to go. Not good
The story is okay. Adventure some intrigue subtle romance but I hate abrupt endings. Could have gone and finished out the story instead the author leaves you sitting there with no place else to go. Not good
September 24, 2025
Great READ
Very well written story. Did not want to put it down. I hope there is a volume two in the works. It would be a shame if their wasn't. It could be the start of a small series of a few books
Very well written story. Did not want to put it down. I hope there is a volume two in the works. It would be a shame if their wasn't. It could be the start of a small series of a few books
October 1, 2025
The Saddle Tranps
This was adventurous story. The 2 cowboys are up for anything and everything but not looking to be tied down. Much like this era, looking to find what is the intended pathway to success leads these 2 guys on some wild and unexpected experiences.
This was adventurous story. The 2 cowboys are up for anything and everything but not looking to be tied down. Much like this era, looking to find what is the intended pathway to success leads these 2 guys on some wild and unexpected experiences.
October 2, 2025
Enjoyable Bookto read
One of the better western books I’ve read in a long while. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and story with me. Many of the changes in this book kept it interesting. Hope you do more writing along these lines.
One of the better western books I’ve read in a long while. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and story with me. Many of the changes in this book kept it interesting. Hope you do more writing along these lines.
October 10, 2025
A most pleasant few days of reading.
I really enjoyed the saddle tramps. A great story with lots of adventures along the way. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good story.
I really enjoyed the saddle tramps. A great story with lots of adventures along the way. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good story.
October 17, 2025
Refreshing western romance!
Duane Boehm has continued his tradition of writing fun, clean, and exciting western novels. I have thoroughly enjoyed each one and look forward to my tradition of reading and enjoying each of his books. Keep up the good work, Duane!
Duane Boehm has continued his tradition of writing fun, clean, and exciting western novels. I have thoroughly enjoyed each one and look forward to my tradition of reading and enjoying each of his books. Keep up the good work, Duane!
October 25, 2025
A feel good book.
Born and raised in the west and can relate to the places in the book. I like a book that is entertaining and doesn't leave me depressed but ends with a smile and a happy ending. Nice to ride along with.
Born and raised in the west and can relate to the places in the book. I like a book that is entertaining and doesn't leave me depressed but ends with a smile and a happy ending. Nice to ride along with.
October 25, 2025
Excellent read
This was a really good read. It has a great story line with lots of action, humor and deep caring. Have read all of this author's books and there's not a bad one in the bunch. Would highly recommend this and all others written by this author.
This was a really good read. It has a great story line with lots of action, humor and deep caring. Have read all of this author's books and there's not a bad one in the bunch. Would highly recommend this and all others written by this author.
October 28, 2025
Wonderfully Fun Book
I haven’t had this much fun reading a book in a long time. Time after time it put a smile on my face. I loved it from start to finish! I will look for more books by this author.
I haven’t had this much fun reading a book in a long time. Time after time it put a smile on my face. I loved it from start to finish! I will look for more books by this author.
November 8, 2025
Good Book
When I started reading I thought I would not like, but as I continued to read it god better and better. Good story line. Glad the main characters did not get killed and lived happy after.
When I started reading I thought I would not like, but as I continued to read it god better and better. Good story line. Glad the main characters did not get killed and lived happy after.
January 1, 2026
Another Great Read
I really enjoyed the character development and interaction. Storyline kept me immersed and wondering how things would end. The dialog was believable and kept a good pace. I would really enjoy a sequel.
I really enjoyed the character development and interaction. Storyline kept me immersed and wondering how things would end. The dialog was believable and kept a good pace. I would really enjoy a sequel.
July 31, 2026
Surprise!
Fun reading and leaves a good feeling when you finish. Some some shoot'm up and a little dancing around. It really takes a turn around the 40% mark. You like western stories and the will give you a little change from Marshall Shorty.
Fun reading and leaves a good feeling when you finish. Some some shoot'm up and a little dancing around. It really takes a turn around the 40% mark. You like western stories and the will give you a little change from Marshall Shorty.
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