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Home on the Range
In the land of promise, can two lives fulfill one legacy with love?
1891. Lenna Adler—destitute but not desperate—becomes the prize bride in a drunken poker game to one of Chicago’s lecherous men, a man who will stop at nothing to collect what he’s owed. In a hastened escape, Lenna boards the Atchison, Topeka, and Sante Fe Railway to Verona, Kansas determined to carry out her parents’ dream, with or without God’s help. The reputation at the Elton Hotel and the small town provide safety and peace for Lenna at last, not to mention a budding fancy with an honest cowboy.Lee Ellis has ranched the Flint Hills since he was a boy. The rolling landscape dotted with cattle is his paradise. All that’s left is finding someone to share it with, and he’s sure God’s brought her on the noon train. But when forced to confront a past he’d rather forget, his character and trust with his newfound love, Lenna, are at stake. Will she be able to lean on her recently awakened faith and forgive his family’s history, believing the man he is...or will she soon be on the next train out of town?
1891. Lenna Adler—destitute but not desperate—becomes the prize bride in a drunken poker game to one of Chicago’s lecherous men, a man who will stop at nothing to collect what he’s owed. In a hastened escape, Lenna boards the Atchison, Topeka, and Sante Fe Railway to Verona, Kansas determined to carry out her parents’ dream, with or without God’s help. The reputation at the Elton Hotel and the small town provide safety and peace for Lenna at last, not to mention a budding fancy with an honest cowboy.Lee Ellis has ranched the Flint Hills since he was a boy. The rolling landscape dotted with cattle is his paradise. All that’s left is finding someone to share it with, and he’s sure God’s brought her on the noon train. But when forced to confront a past he’d rather forget, his character and trust with his newfound love, Lenna, are at stake. Will she be able to lean on her recently awakened faith and forgive his family’s history, believing the man he is...or will she soon be on the next train out of town?
325 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 3, 2025
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Taryn Oakley
3 books37 followersTaryn Oakley was born and raised in Kansas. She has dreamed of writing her own novel since elementary school. Now, she is an elementary school teacher near her hometown, where she lives with her husband and children. Through her stories, she hopes to bring the joy of Jesus' life-changing power to her readers.
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November 11, 2025
This is an excellent book filled with suspense, intrigue and a tender love story! Each page brought something new and exciting.
Lenna is AMAZING! She is courageous, loyal, loving and compassionate. Her life has been difficult but she has a chance at a new future. Lee is 😍! He loves God, his family and his ranch! Not being in the spotlight is his favorite place to be. As their friendship grows, they realize that they have a lot in common. Lee's patience and compassion help Lenna make peace with her past.
My favorite quote is : "In all the years of fighting God on His plan, He had been faithful in guiding her to this moment, and would continue for many moments to come. He'd never abandoned her. His promise to bring forth new things was true."
Lenna is AMAZING! She is courageous, loyal, loving and compassionate. Her life has been difficult but she has a chance at a new future. Lee is 😍! He loves God, his family and his ranch! Not being in the spotlight is his favorite place to be. As their friendship grows, they realize that they have a lot in common. Lee's patience and compassion help Lenna make peace with her past.
My favorite quote is : "In all the years of fighting God on His plan, He had been faithful in guiding her to this moment, and would continue for many moments to come. He'd never abandoned her. His promise to bring forth new things was true."
February 2, 2026
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November 4, 2025
I just finished Home on the Range and really enjoyed it! Such a sweet, heartfelt love story. Lenna is the perfect mix of gentle and strong—I loved her from the start—and I think I fell for Lee almost immediately. Their story felt real and tender, and I loved how faith and forgiveness were woven through it in such a natural way.
It’s a wholesome read with small-town charm, a bit of adventure, and plenty of heart. If you enjoy historical romance with a message of hope and redemption, you’ll love this one.
It’s a wholesome read with small-town charm, a bit of adventure, and plenty of heart. If you enjoy historical romance with a message of hope and redemption, you’ll love this one.
February 2, 2026
Set on the Kansas prairies in the late 1890’s, Home on the Range is a sweet read by Taryn Oakley.
I appreciated that it was squeaky clean (no spice, language, or gore), that it was well-researched, and that the characters grew in their faith as the story unfolded. I particularly identified with Lenna’s struggle to believe in God’s goodness when viewed through her circumstances.
There was a plot twist near the end that I truly didn’t expect, which made things more interesting! And fun for me was the use of familiar German words and that the MMC and my husband are both named Lee 😊
(Thank you to the author for the ebook! All opinions expressed are my own).
I appreciated that it was squeaky clean (no spice, language, or gore), that it was well-researched, and that the characters grew in their faith as the story unfolded. I particularly identified with Lenna’s struggle to believe in God’s goodness when viewed through her circumstances.
There was a plot twist near the end that I truly didn’t expect, which made things more interesting! And fun for me was the use of familiar German words and that the MMC and my husband are both named Lee 😊
(Thank you to the author for the ebook! All opinions expressed are my own).
December 16, 2025
I really connected with the themes of forgiveness, trust, and second chances. Lee’s struggle with his past felt genuine, and the slow-building relationship added depth. This book left me thoughtful and surprisingly moved.
January 11, 2026
Very well written. I loved the time-period and location of the story. The characters were very relatable. I was drawn into the storyline and couldn’t put it down!
November 4, 2025
"Home on the Range" has something to offer for everyone - mystery, romance, action & adventure, humor, and hope. I enjoyed the rich and vivid imagery Taryn used throughout the story. Each character was brought to life as the plot continued naturally to build and develop. I am truly impressed and amazed by the amount of research and time Taryn put into crafting this beautiful novel of historical fiction.
December 18, 2025
Taryn Oakley’s latest book is a historical fiction-a story about Lenna Adler and Lee Ellis. We follow Lenna as she escapes a terrible past and finds hope in a new place. The new beginning is marred by some elements in the past, that threaten to destroy her new found hope and love, but in the end everything works out for good. The book is very predictable in its outcome. It is clear from the page that Lee is introduced that Lenna and Lee will be a couple. It is a cozy read for wintry days like a Hallmark Christmas movie.
The spiritual journey in Lenna’s and Lee’s life is very relatable. Lenna, who had lost faith after the incidences of the past, learns to trust God again. Lee, who is strong in his faith, is challenged by the circumstances that unfold. It was interesting that the settings and incidences that were described were well researched and gave a fairly accurate picture of life in the late 18th and early 19th century in Kansas. The book is a great gift for anyone who likes a nice slow paced historical romance.
The spiritual journey in Lenna’s and Lee’s life is very relatable. Lenna, who had lost faith after the incidences of the past, learns to trust God again. Lee, who is strong in his faith, is challenged by the circumstances that unfold. It was interesting that the settings and incidences that were described were well researched and gave a fairly accurate picture of life in the late 18th and early 19th century in Kansas. The book is a great gift for anyone who likes a nice slow paced historical romance.
November 6, 2025
Deals Us A Range Of Plot Twists
Just when she is close to her HEA (happily ever after) Lenna Adler faces turn after turn of events leaving her perplexed and doubting God’s goodness. Filled with colorful characters, masterful descriptions, and intriguing story, the author’s smooth narrative placed this reader smack dab in the middle of the story as if sitting at the cinema. A great read that tackles several moral issues.
Just when she is close to her HEA (happily ever after) Lenna Adler faces turn after turn of events leaving her perplexed and doubting God’s goodness. Filled with colorful characters, masterful descriptions, and intriguing story, the author’s smooth narrative placed this reader smack dab in the middle of the story as if sitting at the cinema. A great read that tackles several moral issues.
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