Going Home: A Laird Returns Pioneer Romance Novel

Oregon Historicals #3

by Rain Trueax

It's 1865 and the Civil War has just come to an agonizing end-- even impacting far off Oregon with its destructive divisiveness. With a loving family, successful businesses, and active theater life, Raine Stevens has all she could want except the one man that ever tempted her. He went off to fight the war, and never wrote. Jed Hardman is back, but it's too late for them. She won't leave Portland for a wilderness ranch on the John Day River. She's worked too hard for what she has. Besides, he's way too much the laird in the way he dominates all around him. She sends him off with no hope for a future together. Until ... her seemingly successful life has become more a cage than a secure nest. She could go many places to escape the turmoil in the Portland Underground, but the only one that will help her find out if she and Jed have a future is the Hardman Ranch. Jed is grateful to have Raine come to him and accepts her terms, adding one of his own. With gold miners, road agents, and Native Americans determined to push the white man from their land, this wilderness requires strong men and women to tame it. Raine isn't sure she can qualify, but she's about to find out. If you like mountain adventure, shady wharf dramas with Tong undertones and western heroes. You will love Rain's novels. The Portland under ground reality and the clear air of the high desert come through to make the world right for family and good. Heat ♥♥♥♥ 116,959 words.

382 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 21, 2015

About the author

As a life-long lover of stories, a writer and artist, Sasquatch country raised and city college educated, I have experienced a blended life between sophisticated and simple living with homes in the Arizona desert and on an Oregon ranch.

All my stories attempt to portray the values of self worth, hard work, and community while intertwining the complications of physical attraction, sexuality and outside challenges, whether, truly malicious or societal. Curiosity for what might lie beyond has led to two paranormal novels (one of which is also available as 3 novellas with closed doors on sex). Currently I have 11 historical romance novels set in Oregon and Arizona. There are 10 contemporary romance suspense. My writing plans this year are to add 5 contemporary, paranormal books and probably one more historical romance in the fall. Except for the novellas, all of my books are spicy with some violence and strong language.

With grown kids and grandkids growing up too fast, my husband and I travel with our RV-- when we can get away from the cattle and sheep. When we are on the road doing research for future books, I keep connected with a satellite link.

Reviews

[Judy Palmore · Rating 5 out of 5]

As good as it gets

Enjoyed this book I like historical romances especially when it involves ranches and country living. Wagon trains and scouts and a next book in the series.

[Judy Esposito · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Wonderful Adventure With Romance and Suspense!

Wow, Rain! What an amazing adventure this was. Pulled me in from the first page and I enjoyed it until the very end. What a wonderful heroine you gave your readers. I liked Raine from the very first and grew to love her as the story progressed. And you gave her the perfect hero in Jed!
With a wonderful cast of secondary characters, new and ones from the past books, this book was so much fun to read. It had romance and suspense that kept the story moving right along.
I enjoyed meeting up once again with favorites from the previous books, especially Martha, one of my favorites. I always enjoy trying to guess who is going to have their book written next and I would guess there are too many to name but I do hope some of their stories are written.
I like reading novellas for a quick read but I'm happy you made this into a full size novel that I was able to really sink my teeth into, to enjoy all the little bits and pieces that make up a well written novel. It amazes me how much research goes into writing a book like this and I thank you for all the work you did with your research in bringing this book to life.
I am looking forward to the next and to continue following the Stevens family as they grow towards the future. Sexual content. JudyE

[Lorena Helfers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most interesting,

Lots of information about the feelings of people towards southerners an native Americans. No matter what year it there seems to be prejudice toward someone or something.
Very nice love story and playful. I will be reading more.