A Native’s Song for the Silent Orphan: A Historical Western Romance Novel

by Leslie Hales, Virtual Voice (Narrator)

After a deadly storm takes her sister and brother-in-law, Valerie Gibbons arrives in the West to reclaim her niece, carrying a deep distrust of the Native Americans. However, when a Native American warrior saves her life, Valerie begins to see the people she once feared in a new light. If he’s a danger to her, why is she unable to stop her heart from beating so quickly?

Calian, leader of the Dakota tribe, discovers a mute girl who has lost her voice and takes her under his protection. When a violent clash erupts between the townspeople and the Natives, he finds himself saving a woman caught in the crossfire, only to be stunned when he learns she is the girl’s relative. Despite Valerie’s mistrust, Calian feels a growing bond with both her and the child...

As Valerie and Calian grow closer, they uncover a hidden conspiracy organized by a ruthless businessman, connected to both her fiancé’s death and Calian’s father’s untimely demise. With enemies surrounding them and a child still silent from trauma, can they uncover the truth and protect each other and their future together?

Falling for a Native American, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity

"A Native’s Song for the Silent Orphan" is a historical adventure novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.

Audible Audio

Published October 8, 2025

About the author

Growing up in her parents’ diner in Chicago, Leslie Hales deeply enjoyed coming up with stories while observing the customers. Her diary was her most loyal friend and a safe place for her from a very young age. One of her greatest dreams and an aspiration she managed to accomplish was to become a veterinarian, aiming to protect and cure as many animals as she could.

Thanks to her studies, she came to meet her husband who was a horse breeder in North America back then. Shortly after they started dating, her husband noticed her passion for reading and writing, and he has been her greatest fan ever since, supporting Leslie and her everlasting dream. She feels grateful for the family she has created and she loves going on adventures with them. She has two daughters, three dogs, five cats, and many ducks, chickens, and horses to take care of. Her very first story was in fact a fairytale for her children that they read every night before bed; an activity that has now become a family tradition.

Her life motto, which she always keeps in mind, especially during the hardest of times is ‘’There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.’’. As she dearly respects and protects every single life, Leslie is also a vegan. Finally, in her limited free time, she practices aerial yoga which helps her relax and have some serious fun!

She can’t wait for all of you to join her in this new and exciting journey, full of captivating, western stories, strong heroines, and determined heroes!