Aimee

by Pam Watts Harris

It is 1895, and Aimee Winters has been forced to leave her home in Tennessee and move to the wilderness of the Arizona Territory. Homeless following her mother's death, she has left the comfortable life she knew in Memphis to teach in a small school in the community of Strawberry, she hopes to learn the truth of her past as well as get to know the man she had believed to be dead. But the struggles of living in primitive conditions, the reality and fear of the dangers lurking at every turn, and Levi Raines, the handsome rancher who seems determined to send her back East, prompt her to question her decision. Her faith in God has been shaken, but as she adapts to living life "the Arizona way," she discovers not only the secrets of her past but also the truth of the present.

281 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 2, 2025

About the author

A native Tennessean and former Arizona resident, Pam Watts Harris developed an interest in writing at an early age. She writes historical and contemporary fiction for females of all ages and draws on her personal experiences and observations to create characters that reflect the Southern and western cultures with which she is most familiar.

Reviews

[Regina Merrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aimee is a wonderful read! I couldn't put it down, once I started, and read it within 2 days! "Aimee" is the story of a young lady of breeding leaving all she knows and heading to the wild west of Arizona to live with a father she never knew, and the adventures she faces, along with the people she encounters, are priceless. I highly recommend "Aimee" and anything else written by Pam Watts Harris!

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well crafted story!

Aimee's story will draw you in. Her faith grows as does her determined spirit. I liked the setting and the well developed characters. The plot will keep you guessing!

[Barbara J Wicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable read

A well described book of the time period. I also enjoyed reading about an area I know so well, having lived there on ranches most of my life.

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful story about ranching in the Arizona territory. Aimee is a city girl, heading to meet her estranged father after her mother's death.
Her adventure includes cattle rustlers, wild animals, Indians, and possibly love. Will she be able to get her father to open up about his relationship with her mother?
Lots of twists in this story, I definitely recommend it!!