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Montana Mail Order Brides #17
Westward Courage
Cassie Sebastian is a rich socialite—until the sudden deaths of her family. Forced to find a rich husband to support herself, she answers an advertisement from Caleb Benson, whom she thinks is well-to-do. Caleb is a rancher and bouncer with money troubles. When they meet, they begin a contentious relationship after discovering that there were mistakes in the ad he’d put in the paper. Their unlikely romance seems to thrive until tragedy strikes and threatens to tear the two lovers apart forever. Montana Mail Order Brides Reading Westward Winds #1 Westward Dance #2 Westward Bound #3 Westward Destiny #4 Westward Fortune #5 Westward Justice #6 Westward Dreams #7 Westward Holiday #8 Westward Sunrise #9 Westward Moon #10 Westward Christmas #11 Westward Visions #12 Westward Secrets #13 Westward Changes #14 Westward Heartbeat #15 Westward Joy #16 Westward Courage #17 Westward Spirit #18 Westward Fate #19 Westward Hope #20 Westward Wild #21 Westward Sight #22 Westward Horizons #23
306 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 18, 2015
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December 1, 2019
Rated 3.5 stars
April 27, 2018
Good story, very inaccurate though
I struggled with my rating on this book. This is the first book I've read by this author ...and while I enjoyed the story immensely, the historical inaccuracies truly tripped me up. Not only that, but there were a few inconsistencies in the character development. I read extensively, and the vast majority of novels I read are historical fiction. Because of that I've learned specific modern phrases and habits simply didn't happen in the 19th century or before. I can appreciate the author's license to creativity, but a little research would have been very helpful. I can only imagine her other novels would be the same. That said, I felt the story had good plot development, adequate character development, and more than anything, enough conflict that kept me reading, wanting to know what happened next.
I struggled with my rating on this book. This is the first book I've read by this author ...and while I enjoyed the story immensely, the historical inaccuracies truly tripped me up. Not only that, but there were a few inconsistencies in the character development. I read extensively, and the vast majority of novels I read are historical fiction. Because of that I've learned specific modern phrases and habits simply didn't happen in the 19th century or before. I can appreciate the author's license to creativity, but a little research would have been very helpful. I can only imagine her other novels would be the same. That said, I felt the story had good plot development, adequate character development, and more than anything, enough conflict that kept me reading, wanting to know what happened next.
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July 11, 2022Delightful. Charming. Story driven. Third narrator for series. Read/listen in order. Clean/sexless, but still passionate. I recommend doing this series in order, even while each book offers a complete stand alone plot, because the characters from the earliest volumes in the series are charming and you can follow their lives through multiple generations as the series goes forward in time. The characters of earlier books continue to appear (in secondary roles) in this sweet, clean, fun Western mail order tale, with occasional historic inaccuracies and plot linear bumps.
Book 17 – Westward Courage. Cassie Sebastian is a rich socialite—until the sudden deaths of her family. Forced to find a rich husband to support herself, she answers an advertisement from Caleb Benson, whom she thinks is well-to-do. Their unlikely romance seems to thrive until tragedy strikes and threatens to tear the two lovers apart forever. Far more actively Christian that previous books in series.
Book 17 – Westward Courage. Cassie Sebastian is a rich socialite—until the sudden deaths of her family. Forced to find a rich husband to support herself, she answers an advertisement from Caleb Benson, whom she thinks is well-to-do. Their unlikely romance seems to thrive until tragedy strikes and threatens to tear the two lovers apart forever. Far more actively Christian that previous books in series.
January 26, 2022
Great stories
I will give my appraisal at the end of my reading list. I can tell u that I'm totally hooked on your writing skills. I think my very favorite person in the series is switch.I would like to hear more from him he is the funniest person I've e er read about.to me these people in the settlers as real as they come.Joe and wind song is the others .or is it wild wind,their are so many I forget some of the names or I get lost in all the names. But I habe lad and laughed and cried for these people its been good for me because I'm mostly bedridden ,and reading about their trips and. Heart aces and joy lefts me up gives me things to think k about. You see I'm 73 areas young but my body fells like I'm 83. Thank u for all the up lifting stories.
I will give my appraisal at the end of my reading list. I can tell u that I'm totally hooked on your writing skills. I think my very favorite person in the series is switch.I would like to hear more from him he is the funniest person I've e er read about.to me these people in the settlers as real as they come.Joe and wind song is the others .or is it wild wind,their are so many I forget some of the names or I get lost in all the names. But I habe lad and laughed and cried for these people its been good for me because I'm mostly bedridden ,and reading about their trips and. Heart aces and joy lefts me up gives me things to think k about. You see I'm 73 areas young but my body fells like I'm 83. Thank u for all the up lifting stories.
August 9, 2017
Good story.....
I enjoyed this story, I do a lot of reading.(about 500 or more stories a year) I always like to read fiction and always hope for a happy endings. When I got a eyes past the middle of the story, happy ending wasn't looking to good, but..... well best just read the story for yourself. Thanks Ms Linda.
I enjoyed this story, I do a lot of reading.(about 500 or more stories a year) I always like to read fiction and always hope for a happy endings. When I got a eyes past the middle of the story, happy ending wasn't looking to good, but..... well best just read the story for yourself. Thanks Ms Linda.
April 10, 2018
She was looking for a rich husband
I thought the story was well written and showed her talents very well off. How Joe,found out through his trying to get rid of her that he needed her for a job. Even when things didn't go well she stepped up to all the challenges that got throwed at her.
I thought the story was well written and showed her talents very well off. How Joe,found out through his trying to get rid of her that he needed her for a job. Even when things didn't go well she stepped up to all the challenges that got throwed at her.
January 9, 2020
Bad beginnings sometime develop into great and happy endings.
Another great story I enjoy reading, living with the protagonists their tragedies, overcoming differences, sickness tears finally compromising to make each other happy. I was hooked with the Lakota spirituality, and afterlife’s believing l.
Another great story I enjoy reading, living with the protagonists their tragedies, overcoming differences, sickness tears finally compromising to make each other happy. I was hooked with the Lakota spirituality, and afterlife’s believing l.
January 28, 2021
Jeez the books are emotional! I love how different Caleb and Cassie are yet how they fit so well together. Completely different backgrounds and both quick to argue with one another, they shoot off sparks all the time. It’s perfect. When tragedy strikes its horrible but the ending is bittersweet. I didn’t see that coming but it turns out beautifully.
February 14, 2018
This one was probably my favorite in the series so far. The story was great. I honestly couldn’t put it down definitely recommend it but have tissues.
April 14, 2018
Wow
Cassie and Caleb made me laugh and cry. Their journey is one to learn from — never be afraid to try
Cassie and Caleb made me laugh and cry. Their journey is one to learn from — never be afraid to try
January 2, 2019
Fantastic reading, nice clean romance. Enjoyed the author and her talent to create
I'm looking forward to reading the rest of this series.
I'm looking forward to reading the rest of this series.
February 7, 2020
Good read
March 6, 2015
This is one of the best clean historical mail order bride series I have ever read. This is the story of Cassie, a socialite who has recently lost her family in an accident and Caleb, a rancher and bouncer at The Watering Hole. When I finish one book of the series, I immediately want to start the next book.
February 26, 2015
beautiful love story
Wonderful job! I feel like I am right there in Dawson. Can't wait for the next series. It's a beautiful love story, every one has fun and they are one big happy family. Want to see more from Dawson, Montana.
Wonderful job! I feel like I am right there in Dawson. Can't wait for the next series. It's a beautiful love story, every one has fun and they are one big happy family. Want to see more from Dawson, Montana.
June 23, 2015
Truly a clean romantic history
I have come to love all the players in this drama. They are real as well as unforgetable. Do not
read out of sequence. It is so much better to follow the story as it naturally progresses.
I have come to love all the players in this drama. They are real as well as unforgetable. Do not
read out of sequence. It is so much better to follow the story as it naturally progresses.
April 17, 2015
Keep them coming Ms. Bridey! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this series.
May 12, 2015
A snooty heroine manages
Watch her overcome! Good read great fun with my friends on montana! have r read through book 20 and looking for many more
Watch her overcome! Good read great fun with my friends on montana! have r read through book 20 and looking for many more
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