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Brides with Grit #8
Tina Tracks a Trail Boss
Widowed Tina Martin and her two young children were moving from Texas to her brother’s place in Kansas when their train wrecks near Austin. Suddenly, Tina, soon to be a mother for the third time, loses her children, and is severely injured.Leif Hamner lost his wife and son in childbirth last year when they were returning home to Texas after driving cattle up to Kansas. He’s back alone in Texas, until finding a tiny newborn baby hidden in the back of his wagon. This sets off a chain of emotions and events as Leif hunts for the infant’s mother—the injured Tina—and nurses them back to health.Acts of fate put the two damaged souls together, healing deep wounds as they travel north to join their families in Kansas. But his family has secrets which could ruin their tender love. Can Tina and Leif weather the conflicts, or will they be torn apart?
Read all these sweet historical romance novels set in the fictional Clear Creek, Kansas.
Brides with Grit Series (first series, 1873-1874)1. Rania Ropes a Rancher (Rania and Jacob)2. Millie Marries a Marshal (Millie and Adam)3. Hilda Hogties a Horseman (Hilda and Noah)4. Cora Captures a Cowboy (Cora and Dagmar)5. Sarah Snares a Soldier (Sarah and Marcus)6. Cate Corrals a Cattleman (Cate and Isaac)7. Darcie Desires a Drover (Darcie and Reuben)8. Tina Tracks a Trail Boss (Tina and Leif)9. Lorna Loves a Lawyer (Lorna and Lyle)10. Helen Heals a Hotelier (Helen and Ethan)11. Faye Favors a Foreman (Faye and Rusty)12. Amy Admires an Amish Man (Amy and Eli)
Grooms with Honor Series (second series covering 1885-1892)1. Angus’ Trust (Angus and Daisy)2. Fergus’ Honor (Fergus and Iris)3. Gabe’s Pledge (Gabe and Iva Mae)4. Mack’s Care (Mack and Pansy)5. Cullen’s Love (Cullen and Rose)6. Seth’s Promise (Seth and Lily)7. Adolph's Choice (Adolph and Poppy)8. Nolan's Vow (Nolan and Holly)9. Elof's Mission (Elof and Linnea)10. Jasper's Wish (Jasper and Julip)11. Tully’s Faith (Tully and Violet)12. Kiowa's Oath (Kiowa and Mary)
Mismatched Mail-Order Brides Series (third series, 1892)
1. The Peashooter Society's Plan2. Amelia changes her Fellow (Amelia and Barton)3. Avalee exchanges her Fiancé (Avalee and Gordon)4. Maggie shifts her Gent (Maggie and Peter)5. Maisie swaps her Groom (Maisie and Squires)6. Molly switches her Man (Molly and Tobin)7. Nadine trades her Partner (Nadine and Wesley)8. The Christmas Plan
Read all these sweet historical romance novels set in the fictional Clear Creek, Kansas.
Brides with Grit Series (first series, 1873-1874)1. Rania Ropes a Rancher (Rania and Jacob)2. Millie Marries a Marshal (Millie and Adam)3. Hilda Hogties a Horseman (Hilda and Noah)4. Cora Captures a Cowboy (Cora and Dagmar)5. Sarah Snares a Soldier (Sarah and Marcus)6. Cate Corrals a Cattleman (Cate and Isaac)7. Darcie Desires a Drover (Darcie and Reuben)8. Tina Tracks a Trail Boss (Tina and Leif)9. Lorna Loves a Lawyer (Lorna and Lyle)10. Helen Heals a Hotelier (Helen and Ethan)11. Faye Favors a Foreman (Faye and Rusty)12. Amy Admires an Amish Man (Amy and Eli)
Grooms with Honor Series (second series covering 1885-1892)1. Angus’ Trust (Angus and Daisy)2. Fergus’ Honor (Fergus and Iris)3. Gabe’s Pledge (Gabe and Iva Mae)4. Mack’s Care (Mack and Pansy)5. Cullen’s Love (Cullen and Rose)6. Seth’s Promise (Seth and Lily)7. Adolph's Choice (Adolph and Poppy)8. Nolan's Vow (Nolan and Holly)9. Elof's Mission (Elof and Linnea)10. Jasper's Wish (Jasper and Julip)11. Tully’s Faith (Tully and Violet)12. Kiowa's Oath (Kiowa and Mary)
Mismatched Mail-Order Brides Series (third series, 1892)
1. The Peashooter Society's Plan2. Amelia changes her Fellow (Amelia and Barton)3. Avalee exchanges her Fiancé (Avalee and Gordon)4. Maggie shifts her Gent (Maggie and Peter)5. Maisie swaps her Groom (Maisie and Squires)6. Molly switches her Man (Molly and Tobin)7. Nadine trades her Partner (Nadine and Wesley)8. The Christmas Plan
154 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 19, 2016
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About the author
Linda K. Hubalek
115 books276 followersLinda Hubalek had written over fifty books about strong women and honorable men, with a touch of humor, despair, and drama woven into the stories. The setting for all the series is the Kansas prairie which Linda enjoys daily, be it being outside or looking out her office window.
Her historical romance series include Brides with Grit, Grooms with Honor, Mismatched Mail-order Brides, Rancher's Word, and the Clear Creek Legacy. Linda's historical fiction series, based on her ancestors' pioneer lives include, Butter in the Well, Trail of Thread, and Planting Dreams.
When not writing, Linda is reading (usually with dark chocolate within reach), gardening (channeling her degree in Horticulture), or traveling with her husband to explore the world.
Linda loves to hear from her readers and loves to know what they'd like to see her write next. Visit her website at www.LindaHubalek.com to contact her or read about all her books.
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Her historical romance series include Brides with Grit, Grooms with Honor, Mismatched Mail-order Brides, Rancher's Word, and the Clear Creek Legacy. Linda's historical fiction series, based on her ancestors' pioneer lives include, Butter in the Well, Trail of Thread, and Planting Dreams.
When not writing, Linda is reading (usually with dark chocolate within reach), gardening (channeling her degree in Horticulture), or traveling with her husband to explore the world.
Linda loves to hear from her readers and loves to know what they'd like to see her write next. Visit her website at www.LindaHubalek.com to contact her or read about all her books.
www.Facebook.com/lindahubalekbooks
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August 19, 2018
Reviewed at Historically Romantic
Tina Tracks A Trail Boss is such a touching story with complex emotions throughout Tina and Leif’s romance. My heart ached for these individuals who might just be exactly what the other needs in their life… if their growing love can survive the past.
I have no choice but to be vague here for there are events in this story that would be major spoilers if I spoke of them… and I won’t, for you need to experience this intense, emotion filled romance for yourself. You’ll watch two people who have suffered great loss slowly, steadily heal each other with their actions, their words and eventually their affection. There is one important detail that Leif and Tina are unaware of as he brings Tina home to settle in the Clear Creek community… one that could easily tear them apart or bind then together forever, united.
This was a gripping romance for me as more details emerged and my imagination went wild on how this would possibly turn out for Leif and Tina. Emotional read, yes, most definitely. One that I would recommend yet I’d also suggest reading this series from the beginning as each couple, each story moves the overarching lives of the residents of Clear Creek, Kansas along and you’ll be running into previous couples in almost every story. Even though events are softly mentioned in a shortcut reminder way, I still believe you’d get the most from this series if read in order.
I was easily caught up in the drama, the romance of Tina and Leif, and I believe you would be, too.
I read this title through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
Tina Tracks A Trail Boss is such a touching story with complex emotions throughout Tina and Leif’s romance. My heart ached for these individuals who might just be exactly what the other needs in their life… if their growing love can survive the past.
I have no choice but to be vague here for there are events in this story that would be major spoilers if I spoke of them… and I won’t, for you need to experience this intense, emotion filled romance for yourself. You’ll watch two people who have suffered great loss slowly, steadily heal each other with their actions, their words and eventually their affection. There is one important detail that Leif and Tina are unaware of as he brings Tina home to settle in the Clear Creek community… one that could easily tear them apart or bind then together forever, united.
This was a gripping romance for me as more details emerged and my imagination went wild on how this would possibly turn out for Leif and Tina. Emotional read, yes, most definitely. One that I would recommend yet I’d also suggest reading this series from the beginning as each couple, each story moves the overarching lives of the residents of Clear Creek, Kansas along and you’ll be running into previous couples in almost every story. Even though events are softly mentioned in a shortcut reminder way, I still believe you’d get the most from this series if read in order.
I was easily caught up in the drama, the romance of Tina and Leif, and I believe you would be, too.
I read this title through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
March 9, 2020
This is one of the best western stories I have read in a long time. A very sweet clean love story. Leif loss his wife and baby a year ago. He was getting prepared to help his parents with a large cattle drive from Texas to Kansas.
Lief got side tracked trying to find the mother of a lost new born baby. During a train wreck an injured mother and her children got separated. Leif could not leave until he found the mother and her children. A good clean book that everyone will enjoy. A well written western, fast paced full of adventures . The characters had personalities, the story was entertaining and very well written. Leif was a loving, caring character that was always helping everyone. I enjoyed this book and recommend it to all.
Lief got side tracked trying to find the mother of a lost new born baby. During a train wreck an injured mother and her children got separated. Leif could not leave until he found the mother and her children. A good clean book that everyone will enjoy. A well written western, fast paced full of adventures . The characters had personalities, the story was entertaining and very well written. Leif was a loving, caring character that was always helping everyone. I enjoyed this book and recommend it to all.
March 13, 2020
Leif looks in the back of his wagon and finds a newborn baby. In order to find its mother, he knocks on doors. He first goes to the orphanage where they are overrun with children due to a train wreck. They refuse to take the baby. As he knocks on doors, he remembers seeing a flash of red around his wagon. He knocks on the door of one of the local brothels and finds what he is looking for. The woman in red!! Finally after thorough questioning, he finds Tina, the mother of the newborn. She had been in the train wreck and her two children had been killed...or so she thought.
Find out what happens when Leif takes Tina and what is left of her family to meet her brother.
Another good book by Linda Hubalek.
Find out what happens when Leif takes Tina and what is left of her family to meet her brother.
Another good book by Linda Hubalek.
April 23, 2020
Tina Tracks A Trail Boss
Another great book on love and adventure. The fact that a Swedish man had lost his wife on there trail ride across the country to Kansas and could not find it in his heart to leave his wife's grave and move on. He stayed so he could visit the grave and mourn his wife and infant son. On a trip to the store he found an infant in his wagon and everything fell into place from there. This was a free book and this is my review in my words only. Norma Gorrill
Another great book on love and adventure. The fact that a Swedish man had lost his wife on there trail ride across the country to Kansas and could not find it in his heart to leave his wife's grave and move on. He stayed so he could visit the grave and mourn his wife and infant son. On a trip to the store he found an infant in his wagon and everything fell into place from there. This was a free book and this is my review in my words only. Norma Gorrill
May 12, 2019
Leif is my hero! I think he's my favorite man, husband, and father from my vast list of books I've read over the years! While he's not perfect, he's oh so kind, generous, accepting, loving, responsible, thoughtful, industrial, hard working, attentive... I think I could just keep going! Linda brings this wayward son, back to the family, as Tina and her children make him crave for a future, together!
August 8, 2021
You gotta love cowboys and babies
Losses, crisis and miracles. That pretty much sums up the life experiences of Tina and Leif until fate brings them together--along with two toddlers, a newborn baby and a massive dog!
Author Linda Hubalek brings her characters to life with emphasis on the importance of community, friends and family.
Losses, crisis and miracles. That pretty much sums up the life experiences of Tina and Leif until fate brings them together--along with two toddlers, a newborn baby and a massive dog!
Author Linda Hubalek brings her characters to life with emphasis on the importance of community, friends and family.
March 2, 2020
He found a baby in the back of his wagon
All he had to do he thought was find the mother and give it back. I liked the way the story told how they each got over their sorrow and ended up being happy together.
All he had to do he thought was find the mother and give it back. I liked the way the story told how they each got over their sorrow and ended up being happy together.
March 3, 2020
Wow
Talk about grit, all that woman went through would take down anyone else. I love that strong sense of character and devotion to family. That theme seemed to resonate with the rest of the characters.
Talk about grit, all that woman went through would take down anyone else. I love that strong sense of character and devotion to family. That theme seemed to resonate with the rest of the characters.
March 4, 2020
Interesting
A story that gives you a taste of the past and how travel across the land was like then. The difficulties people faced then is amazing. The story shared it well, including the difficulties of blending families. A good read.
A story that gives you a taste of the past and how travel across the land was like then. The difficulties people faced then is amazing. The story shared it well, including the difficulties of blending families. A good read.
February 28, 2021
Tina Tracks a Trail Boss:
Well I've gotten through another story. Of course with 60 days in hospital with this this covid 19. What else am I going to do. But I picked the best books to read. So keep on writing ms.Hubalek. I do so enjoy your books. JD.
Well I've gotten through another story. Of course with 60 days in hospital with this this covid 19. What else am I going to do. But I picked the best books to read. So keep on writing ms.Hubalek. I do so enjoy your books. JD.
August 8, 2021
Great Series Loved It
Another great book in a great series. I'm really enjoying this series and getting to know all the characters. I loved Leif and Tina's story. A heartwarming story that captivated me from the beginning.
Another great book in a great series. I'm really enjoying this series and getting to know all the characters. I loved Leif and Tina's story. A heartwarming story that captivated me from the beginning.
September 2, 2019
Intertwining fate!
Did continues to haunt this family. Tina turns out to be Sid's sister who suffers through one tragedy after another. This is a moving romance.
Did continues to haunt this family. Tina turns out to be Sid's sister who suffers through one tragedy after another. This is a moving romance.
March 1, 2020
Good
Loved this book, looking forward to reading more in this series.could not put down.I really appreciate reading about this time period
Loved this book, looking forward to reading more in this series.could not put down.I really appreciate reading about this time period
March 6, 2020
Wonderful
This was a wonderful book . The two main characters suffered a lot of pain in their lives but they gained a lot of love too. Linda did a great job writing this story.
This was a wonderful book . The two main characters suffered a lot of pain in their lives but they gained a lot of love too. Linda did a great job writing this story.
March 15, 2020
This was a sweet story in spite of the sadness surrounding many of the characters. I enjoyed it.
April 29, 2021
Really enjoyed this book. I read part of the series a year ago and it was nice to "catch up" with some of the characters. I love this family.
May 10, 2016
Pretty good
I enjoyed the story. It was cute and fairly interesting; however, there were A Lot of typos in the Amazon ebook version I got, which kinda detracted a lot from my enjoyment. If you get this through Amazon as an ebook, I hope they've fixed the typos by then!
*Update* (10 May 2016)
The typos have been fixed! Definitely give this book a try, it is sweet and interesting to read. The children are adorable and I love the grandmother!
I enjoyed the story. It was cute and fairly interesting; however, there were A Lot of typos in the Amazon ebook version I got, which kinda detracted a lot from my enjoyment. If you get this through Amazon as an ebook, I hope they've fixed the typos by then!
*Update* (10 May 2016)
The typos have been fixed! Definitely give this book a try, it is sweet and interesting to read. The children are adorable and I love the grandmother!
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