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Hearts of the West
Now together for the first time! 6 complete Christian historical western romances that will transport you back in time and are sure to warm your heart. Whether you have just a few minutes to enjoy a novelette, or the time to really get immersed in the dust and grit of a western town, there's something here for everyone.
Step into a day when outlaws ran free, the land was wild, and guns blazed at the drop of a hat!
After the Rain
Rand McCade made a promise to his dying wife to one day remarry. He doesn't want to remarry, but a promise is a promise.
Pressured to marry a violent man, widowed and pregnant Lettie Morgan seeks out an agency which finds brides for men in the west.
Can two hearts, broken and grieving, put their pasts aside and blend their lives into one?
A Lady in Defiance
Charles McIntyre owns everything in the lawless mining town of Defiance. When three sisters show up stranded, alone, and offering to open a "nice" hotel, he is intrigued enough to let them stay...especially since he sees feisty middle sister Naomi as a possible conquest.
Naomi wants no part of Defiance or the saloon-owning, prostitute-keeping Mr. McIntyre. It would seem however, that God has gone to elaborate lengths to bring them together. The question is, "Why?" Does God really have a plan for each and every life?
Rocky Mountain Oasis
When Sky Jordan hears that his nefarious cousin has sent for a mail-order bride, he knows he has to prevent the marriage. No woman deserves to be left to that fate. Still, he's as surprised as anyone to find himself standing next to her before the minister.
Brooke's new husband turns out to be kinder than any man has ever been. But then the unthinkable happens and she holds the key that might save innocent lives but destroy Sky all in one fell swoop. It's a choice too unbearable to contemplate...but a choice that must be made.
Bounty
Luke Jordan's mother's dying words rang in his head. "Take these to your brothers." His brothers? The Jordan gang of outlaws. Why did he have to waste time tracking them down?
Cat Cahill's morning rides are a pleasant diversion from her mother's lectures on marrying a civilized man from the east. Despite her prayers, Cat hasn't found the man she would want to spend the rest of her life with until she runs into Luke.
One town trying to avoid a buyout, one gang worth their weight in gold, bounty hunters intent on taking the Jordan gang in more dead than alive = two in love and a bunch in trouble.
Charity's Gold Rush
After Charity saves handsome Gabriel Williams' daughter from being trampled he asks her to marry him. And Charity believes he's the answer to her prayers.
Gabe and Charity agree to a marriage in name only, although Charity is upset that now that she has found a man she could see herself making a life with, he isn't interested in anything more than someone to watch his children, and he's a gambler to boot - just like Pa who got her into this mess.
By the beginning of the following spring, if both parties are in agreement, they'll annul the marriage and part ways.
Neither expects love to interfere with their plans or for God to intervene with a plan of His own.
Step into a day when outlaws ran free, the land was wild, and guns blazed at the drop of a hat!
After the Rain
Rand McCade made a promise to his dying wife to one day remarry. He doesn't want to remarry, but a promise is a promise.
Pressured to marry a violent man, widowed and pregnant Lettie Morgan seeks out an agency which finds brides for men in the west.
Can two hearts, broken and grieving, put their pasts aside and blend their lives into one?
A Lady in Defiance
Charles McIntyre owns everything in the lawless mining town of Defiance. When three sisters show up stranded, alone, and offering to open a "nice" hotel, he is intrigued enough to let them stay...especially since he sees feisty middle sister Naomi as a possible conquest.
Naomi wants no part of Defiance or the saloon-owning, prostitute-keeping Mr. McIntyre. It would seem however, that God has gone to elaborate lengths to bring them together. The question is, "Why?" Does God really have a plan for each and every life?
Rocky Mountain Oasis
When Sky Jordan hears that his nefarious cousin has sent for a mail-order bride, he knows he has to prevent the marriage. No woman deserves to be left to that fate. Still, he's as surprised as anyone to find himself standing next to her before the minister.
Brooke's new husband turns out to be kinder than any man has ever been. But then the unthinkable happens and she holds the key that might save innocent lives but destroy Sky all in one fell swoop. It's a choice too unbearable to contemplate...but a choice that must be made.
Bounty
Luke Jordan's mother's dying words rang in his head. "Take these to your brothers." His brothers? The Jordan gang of outlaws. Why did he have to waste time tracking them down?
Cat Cahill's morning rides are a pleasant diversion from her mother's lectures on marrying a civilized man from the east. Despite her prayers, Cat hasn't found the man she would want to spend the rest of her life with until she runs into Luke.
One town trying to avoid a buyout, one gang worth their weight in gold, bounty hunters intent on taking the Jordan gang in more dead than alive = two in love and a bunch in trouble.
Charity's Gold Rush
After Charity saves handsome Gabriel Williams' daughter from being trampled he asks her to marry him. And Charity believes he's the answer to her prayers.
Gabe and Charity agree to a marriage in name only, although Charity is upset that now that she has found a man she could see herself making a life with, he isn't interested in anything more than someone to watch his children, and he's a gambler to boot - just like Pa who got her into this mess.
By the beginning of the following spring, if both parties are in agreement, they'll annul the marriage and part ways.
Neither expects love to interfere with their plans or for God to intervene with a plan of His own.
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First published April 30, 2015
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About the author
Leah Atwood
94 books124 followersLeah is a small-town girl at heart and currently lives in a rural town in South Louisiana, though Maryland will always be home. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in International Business but gave up a career in sales and marketing to follow love, a decision she's never regretted.
Always a dreamer, she loves to think of times gone by and discover what the American West was really like as the frontier was bring tamed. Because time-travel doesn't really exist, she uses her stories as an outlet to transport back in time and experience the days of old. Never one to ignore inspiration, she is also branching out into contemporary romance.
Her works have reached best-seller status and have topped the categories of Western and Inspirational Romance. She gives thanks to God for blessing her with the amazing opportunity to share her faith in a way to inspire people and bring a smile to their faces.
10 Random Facts about Leah
1) Her favorite book is A Moveable Feast
2) She was once in a governor's inaugural parade
3) Her daughter and she share the same initials
4) Diet soda is her coffee. Every morning must with a glass of the fizzy beverage.
5) On the day of her daughter's birth, Leah's family was so excited they ran out to the car and locked all the keys inside the house. Her husband had to break in the house through a window before they could leave for the hospital
6) She loves to garden despite her black thumb
7) When Leah was a kid, she and her cousin would write their own songs
8) Her favorite movie is Gone with the Wind
9) Holidays bring out her inner child
10) She has a mild obsession with anything pumpkin
Always a dreamer, she loves to think of times gone by and discover what the American West was really like as the frontier was bring tamed. Because time-travel doesn't really exist, she uses her stories as an outlet to transport back in time and experience the days of old. Never one to ignore inspiration, she is also branching out into contemporary romance.
Her works have reached best-seller status and have topped the categories of Western and Inspirational Romance. She gives thanks to God for blessing her with the amazing opportunity to share her faith in a way to inspire people and bring a smile to their faces.
10 Random Facts about Leah
1) Her favorite book is A Moveable Feast
2) She was once in a governor's inaugural parade
3) Her daughter and she share the same initials
4) Diet soda is her coffee. Every morning must with a glass of the fizzy beverage.
5) On the day of her daughter's birth, Leah's family was so excited they ran out to the car and locked all the keys inside the house. Her husband had to break in the house through a window before they could leave for the hospital
6) She loves to garden despite her black thumb
7) When Leah was a kid, she and her cousin would write their own songs
8) Her favorite movie is Gone with the Wind
9) Holidays bring out her inner child
10) She has a mild obsession with anything pumpkin
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August 6, 2018
Really good stories
All the short stories in this compilation were very good. They made me want to read more from the authors.
All the short stories in this compilation were very good. They made me want to read more from the authors.
November 29, 2019
Just easy reading
All the books were basically light. Really liked the very strong Christian side. The faith based reading was an extra blessing .
All the books were basically light. Really liked the very strong Christian side. The faith based reading was an extra blessing .
March 2, 2022
Christian historical novels
I enjoyed the 6 novels and the clean and history. I recommend the
the books and the authors.
The stories were a lot of drama.
I enjoyed the 6 novels and the clean and history. I recommend the
the books and the authors.
The stories were a lot of drama.
May 6, 2015
I have not read all of the stories, but can post a review on 2 that I have read. (I like these authors and am sure I will enjoy the rest of the stories too.)
After the Rain (Brides of Weatherton, Book 1) by Leah Atwood
SUNSHINE AFTER THE RAIN
I enjoyed this sweet novella that had faith, friendship and family. Rand McCade was still mourning the death of his late wife Mellie, but he made a promise to her on her deathbed to remarry and had placed an ad with an agency for a mail order bride. Lettie Morgan had lost the love of her life and didn't know she was expecting until after his death. With Daniel gone, her mother was trying to force her to marry another man who had proven to be violent. Lettie knows that for her own safety and that of her unborn child, she must leave Baltimore, and chooses to do so as a mail order bride. The story of Rand and Lettie is two people fulfilling a need and with hope, they will fall in love. I loved the dialogue and honesty that they shared with each other. Can Rand and Lettie find love again. I was happy with the ending and found this story to be uplifting. The thing about dark skies and rainy days is that, if you wait long enough, the sun will always shine again.
Mail Order Brides: Jessie's Bride (A historical western romance novelette series ~ Book 1) by Susette Williams
Love Prevails
This is a short mail order bride story. Jessie Kincaid has been writing to Sarah Engle and sends her a ticket to come so they can marry. Jessie, 24 years of age, is the youngest of four boys being raised by their mother, their father having passed away. Sarah is raising two brothers and a con-artist father, her mother having passed away. The storyline and dialogue is sweet and simple, with twist and turns making it entertaining. Surprises happen when they marry and none of Jessie's family even knows he has sent for a mail order bride. Sarah's father has told her she can't marry Jessie, will she disobey him and go anyway? Some wording used in the story are not necessarily historical correct but still a fun story.
After the Rain (Brides of Weatherton, Book 1) by Leah Atwood
SUNSHINE AFTER THE RAIN
I enjoyed this sweet novella that had faith, friendship and family. Rand McCade was still mourning the death of his late wife Mellie, but he made a promise to her on her deathbed to remarry and had placed an ad with an agency for a mail order bride. Lettie Morgan had lost the love of her life and didn't know she was expecting until after his death. With Daniel gone, her mother was trying to force her to marry another man who had proven to be violent. Lettie knows that for her own safety and that of her unborn child, she must leave Baltimore, and chooses to do so as a mail order bride. The story of Rand and Lettie is two people fulfilling a need and with hope, they will fall in love. I loved the dialogue and honesty that they shared with each other. Can Rand and Lettie find love again. I was happy with the ending and found this story to be uplifting. The thing about dark skies and rainy days is that, if you wait long enough, the sun will always shine again.
Mail Order Brides: Jessie's Bride (A historical western romance novelette series ~ Book 1) by Susette Williams
Love Prevails
This is a short mail order bride story. Jessie Kincaid has been writing to Sarah Engle and sends her a ticket to come so they can marry. Jessie, 24 years of age, is the youngest of four boys being raised by their mother, their father having passed away. Sarah is raising two brothers and a con-artist father, her mother having passed away. The storyline and dialogue is sweet and simple, with twist and turns making it entertaining. Surprises happen when they marry and none of Jessie's family even knows he has sent for a mail order bride. Sarah's father has told her she can't marry Jessie, will she disobey him and go anyway? Some wording used in the story are not necessarily historical correct but still a fun story.
May 30, 2015
Here are my thoughts on the first two books I've read this week. I'll have more reviews for more of this collection later:
After the Rain by Leah Atwood
Leah Atwood brings us a story of two people who are brought together by circumstances beyond their control as they try to find love again. I felt as though I was there as each town was described with such detail.
I loved both of the main characters, Rand and Lettie, for their honesty with one another and their willingness to try again. One character though stood out for me though was warm and loving Myrtle. She immediately extended her friendship and home to Lettie. Such hospitality with a stranger!
While reading this book many life lessons spoke to me but forgiveness was at the forefront. That complete forgiveness only is possible with God.
Romance in the Rockies by Heather Blanton
All I can say is what a fascinating read! Heather Blanton tells a story like one I've never read before. I couldn't get enough and read this book every chance I got.
The description of the characters of the rough and tumble town of the old west made the story quite believable. I was transformed back to the lawless old west within the first few pages.
My favorite character Naomi stood out from the beginning. She was the leader of the sisters, strong, opinionated, but yet quite loveable. She struggles with her faith in God after some major things happen to her. She made me think about my walk with God when dealing with hard circumstances. Just like Naomi I think, is it too easy because of where I live? Am I too quick to judge and therefore not a good witness?
Although this is a clean and Christian this book, it's my thought that it does deal with very adult situations. Therefore it may not be suitable for young teenagers.
I was given this book in exchange for my honest review by one of the authors.
After the Rain by Leah Atwood
Leah Atwood brings us a story of two people who are brought together by circumstances beyond their control as they try to find love again. I felt as though I was there as each town was described with such detail.
I loved both of the main characters, Rand and Lettie, for their honesty with one another and their willingness to try again. One character though stood out for me though was warm and loving Myrtle. She immediately extended her friendship and home to Lettie. Such hospitality with a stranger!
While reading this book many life lessons spoke to me but forgiveness was at the forefront. That complete forgiveness only is possible with God.
Romance in the Rockies by Heather Blanton
All I can say is what a fascinating read! Heather Blanton tells a story like one I've never read before. I couldn't get enough and read this book every chance I got.
The description of the characters of the rough and tumble town of the old west made the story quite believable. I was transformed back to the lawless old west within the first few pages.
My favorite character Naomi stood out from the beginning. She was the leader of the sisters, strong, opinionated, but yet quite loveable. She struggles with her faith in God after some major things happen to her. She made me think about my walk with God when dealing with hard circumstances. Just like Naomi I think, is it too easy because of where I live? Am I too quick to judge and therefore not a good witness?
Although this is a clean and Christian this book, it's my thought that it does deal with very adult situations. Therefore it may not be suitable for young teenagers.
I was given this book in exchange for my honest review by one of the authors.
July 3, 2015
The first book, After the Rain, was cheesy and unrealistic to the point I could barely finish it. Good thing it was short. I'd already read A Lady in Defianceand felt it was the best of all. It was a great example of showing forgiveness and that sinners can overcome negative odds and it was pretty realistic. Rocky Mt. Oasis was slow and preachy but had a good hero in Sky Jordan. Bounty and Jessie's Bride tied for the worst in the set. The former being very cheesy and the latter being amateurish and silly. I still enjoy reading boxed sets because it allows a reader to get a taste of a number of authors at once.
September 19, 2015
Good story lines but lots of mistakes.
All of the books had good story lines, but I have never read books with more mistakes. At first I thought they were just typos but some of them had so many mistakes that I realized the writer had just hurried through as she wrote the story. Words were omitted, "she" was used to describe a man, one person had a horse, then he didn't have one, then the horse appeared again, one character's name was changed from Megan to Marion, etc.
All of the books had good story lines, but I have never read books with more mistakes. At first I thought they were just typos but some of them had so many mistakes that I realized the writer had just hurried through as she wrote the story. Words were omitted, "she" was used to describe a man, one person had a horse, then he didn't have one, then the horse appeared again, one character's name was changed from Megan to Marion, etc.
July 7, 2015
Very nice read
The last story was way to short to be called a book, more like a chapter. Also every story had at least one grammar or spelling error. However nothing that was too distracting from the stories. O overall a very worthy read, glad to have had the chance this last month with Amazon kindle lending library.
The last story was way to short to be called a book, more like a chapter. Also every story had at least one grammar or spelling error. However nothing that was too distracting from the stories. O overall a very worthy read, glad to have had the chance this last month with Amazon kindle lending library.
July 18, 2015
Good representation of Mail Order
Wonderful stories, full of suspense and descriptive of early Western life. Each story was unique with obstacles and Christian passion. This is proof of the concept of excellence in storytelling without any foul language or gratuitous sex and violence. We need more literature like this.
Wonderful stories, full of suspense and descriptive of early Western life. Each story was unique with obstacles and Christian passion. This is proof of the concept of excellence in storytelling without any foul language or gratuitous sex and violence. We need more literature like this.
August 30, 2015
This is the book set that turned me onto Westerns! These faith based stories were all well written with strong female leads. If you are looking for an introduction like I was then this is a good pick. Sometimes you've got to step away from the usual book and need a change of scenery. These are inspirational stories.
May 24, 2015
This is an absolutely wonderful collection of western love stories. Strong women and godly heroes. Mail order bride to bride of convenience. God's plan for each shows through as these couples work out their love stories. Highly recommend.
May 18, 2015
Awesome stories
I'm so into historical fiction. These stories were very good. I enjoyed the different circumstances of each one. I laughed and cried and even caught myself praying for the characters!
I'm so into historical fiction. These stories were very good. I enjoyed the different circumstances of each one. I laughed and cried and even caught myself praying for the characters!
May 25, 2015
These 6 books of historical western romance of faith and inspiration are good reads. Each story has their own circumstances. The characters are strong and stories are well written. I enjoyed these stories. I reccommed these books and authors. I was gifted these books for an honest review.
June 11, 2015
Wonderful reading
I thoroughly enjoyed reading all of the books in this Hearts of the West group. Each story was full of love, excitement and faith. I looked forward to reading each one of these stories.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading all of the books in this Hearts of the West group. Each story was full of love, excitement and faith. I looked forward to reading each one of these stories.
July 12, 2015
This book is for lovers of Christian western romances!
This was a wonderful book. All of the stories were different, but they all had wonderful endings. These were great reads about the old West. Anyone who enjoys Christian Western romances will love this book
This was a wonderful book. All of the stories were different, but they all had wonderful endings. These were great reads about the old West. Anyone who enjoys Christian Western romances will love this book
July 18, 2015
Amazon review
This is a wonderful series of Christian books. They not only present sweet love stories but show beautiful pictures of people finding faith or growing in their faith. It was a pleasure to read.
This is a wonderful series of Christian books. They not only present sweet love stories but show beautiful pictures of people finding faith or growing in their faith. It was a pleasure to read.
August 19, 2015
Christian western romance
Stories you can share with mom or grandma. Well written, descriptive romances, old west lawless, life situations with historical basis includes Christian witnessing.
Stories you can share with mom or grandma. Well written, descriptive romances, old west lawless, life situations with historical basis includes Christian witnessing.
May 18, 2015
I had the honor to review these books for the authors. These authors will bring you closer to God with their stories. Amazing books you can't stop reading.
June 19, 2015
Captivating.
I want to read other books by these authors. Their story lines were faith based and good wholesome reading. I really enjoyed them!
I want to read other books by these authors. Their story lines were faith based and good wholesome reading. I really enjoyed them!
June 22, 2015
Great selection
A great set of western love books. Cowboys and Indians and farmers and suspense all ending happily ever after. Glad I chose to read them
A great set of western love books. Cowboys and Indians and farmers and suspense all ending happily ever after. Glad I chose to read them
June 26, 2015
The western,Christian
I LOVE this series . If you want to READ a great bunch of clean books please check these out
I LOVE this series . If you want to READ a great bunch of clean books please check these out
July 7, 2015
Too predictable
Like it a little bit, but it was just too weak for my taste. More dramatic effect would help. Good message though.
Like it a little bit, but it was just too weak for my taste. More dramatic effect would help. Good message though.
September 3, 2015
Good Stories!
I enjoyed these wholesome stories. So nice to read clean moral books that support Christian teaching. I will read other stories by these authors.
I enjoyed these wholesome stories. So nice to read clean moral books that support Christian teaching. I will read other stories by these authors.
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August 15, 2016Awesome grouping of books!
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