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Oregon Sky #2
Audrey's Awakening
*A Sweet, Clean Romance*
A marriage in name only.
After losing her husband on the Oregon Trail, Audrey is being forced home to marry a man her father has chosen. Still grieving her husband, and not wanting to leave her new home in Oregon, she makes the decision to marry a man who needs her help looking after his daughter - a marriage he has said will be in name only.
Reid Wallace lost his wife during childbirth and has been raising his two year old daughter alone. His heart died with his wife, and he has vowed to never love again.
The new couple will go up against a father determined to have the marriage annulled and take her home. Illness, insecurity, and guilt as their hearts struggle with the new feelings they are uncovering will threaten to destroy everything they have.
Can they help each other heal the pain in their hearts, while finding a way to love again?
A marriage in name only.
After losing her husband on the Oregon Trail, Audrey is being forced home to marry a man her father has chosen. Still grieving her husband, and not wanting to leave her new home in Oregon, she makes the decision to marry a man who needs her help looking after his daughter - a marriage he has said will be in name only.
Reid Wallace lost his wife during childbirth and has been raising his two year old daughter alone. His heart died with his wife, and he has vowed to never love again.
The new couple will go up against a father determined to have the marriage annulled and take her home. Illness, insecurity, and guilt as their hearts struggle with the new feelings they are uncovering will threaten to destroy everything they have.
Can they help each other heal the pain in their hearts, while finding a way to love again?
243 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 14, 2016
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About the author
Kay P. Dawson
60 books497 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author, Kay P. Dawson writes sweet western romance - the kind that leaves out all of the juicy details and immerses you in a true, heartfelt love story. Growing up pretending she was Laura Ingalls, she's always had a love for the old west and pioneer times. She believes in true love, and finding your happy ever after.
Happily married mom of two girls, Kay has always taught her children to follow their dreams. And, after a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 39, she realized it was time to take her own advice. She had always wanted to write a book, and she decided that the someday she was waiting for was now.
She writes western historical, contemporary and time travel romance that all transport the reader to a time or place where true love always finds a way.
You can connect with Kay through her website at KayPDawson.com
She also has an active fan group where she hangs out with her readers...https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaypd...
Happily married mom of two girls, Kay has always taught her children to follow their dreams. And, after a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 39, she realized it was time to take her own advice. She had always wanted to write a book, and she decided that the someday she was waiting for was now.
She writes western historical, contemporary and time travel romance that all transport the reader to a time or place where true love always finds a way.
You can connect with Kay through her website at KayPDawson.com
She also has an active fan group where she hangs out with her readers...https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaypd...
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November 6, 2017
I enjoyed this Arranged marriage story. I think you need to read the first story to really understand Audrey. A lot happens to her in the first book. You meet Reid in this book. It was a good read. The author does draw you in with this one but it's not as fast paced and exciting like the first. After this one I started the 3rd but didn't feel like reading anymore. So good book but nothing that makes me invested. Clean and sweet, I felt so much more could have been done with this one I was a little let down there wasn't more between these two.
February 14, 2017
A simple story that sadly lacks depth. The villain(s) are uninteresting and over the top. The love story too quick. I think it could have been better if it had been fleshed out a bit more. Writing was uninspired. I doubt I will pick up anything more by this author.
May 16, 2016
IF THERE WERE EVER TWO HEARTS AND SOULS WHO NEEDED ONE ANOTHER, IT WAS THEIRS
I found book two in the Oregon Sky Series to be very enjoyable, and it will read well as a standalone. It does have many of the people that are introduced in book one, Phoebe’s Promise. Audrey Thomsen lost her childhood sweetheart and husband, Pete, during the wagon train trek to Oregon to Cholera but continued on the journey, selling her wagon and staying with Phoebe and Grace. She left Kentucky because her father was trying to force a marriage to a man he made a contract with, Frank Hillman.
Widower, Reid Wallace cannot get past his wife’s death during childbirth, even though he has a precious daughter, Sophia, and he needs a wife to help him to mother her and take care of the home. For Audrey to stay in Oregon, a mutual agreement is made with Reid that they will marry in name only, and it will be a marriage of convenience. Audrey’s father is furious and determined that he will take her back to Kentucky, and she will be forced to honor his contract with Frank. To him, she is no more than a pawn for him to gain status and her feelings do not matter.
The plot of the story is full of memories, angst, emotions and harrowing adventures of life and death. To what lengths will a person go to have their way? The dialog and thoughts of both Reid and Audrey are emotional as they try to deal with their situation and question their betrayal to their respected late spouses. This is a clean romance with lots of emotional baggage, memories, and new beginnings. Two people must say goodbye to their former lives and mates and open their hearts to the future and happiness. “I was meant to find you, so you could save me.” The story does not end on a cliffhanger, but one can see several promising future stories in this series.
I found book two in the Oregon Sky Series to be very enjoyable, and it will read well as a standalone. It does have many of the people that are introduced in book one, Phoebe’s Promise. Audrey Thomsen lost her childhood sweetheart and husband, Pete, during the wagon train trek to Oregon to Cholera but continued on the journey, selling her wagon and staying with Phoebe and Grace. She left Kentucky because her father was trying to force a marriage to a man he made a contract with, Frank Hillman.
Widower, Reid Wallace cannot get past his wife’s death during childbirth, even though he has a precious daughter, Sophia, and he needs a wife to help him to mother her and take care of the home. For Audrey to stay in Oregon, a mutual agreement is made with Reid that they will marry in name only, and it will be a marriage of convenience. Audrey’s father is furious and determined that he will take her back to Kentucky, and she will be forced to honor his contract with Frank. To him, she is no more than a pawn for him to gain status and her feelings do not matter.
The plot of the story is full of memories, angst, emotions and harrowing adventures of life and death. To what lengths will a person go to have their way? The dialog and thoughts of both Reid and Audrey are emotional as they try to deal with their situation and question their betrayal to their respected late spouses. This is a clean romance with lots of emotional baggage, memories, and new beginnings. Two people must say goodbye to their former lives and mates and open their hearts to the future and happiness. “I was meant to find you, so you could save me.” The story does not end on a cliffhanger, but one can see several promising future stories in this series.
August 30, 2021
A Mother for a Motherless Little Girl!
Audrey joined the wagon train because her father was forcing her to marry a wealthy man that she could never love. She "ran away from home" and married a man who was joining the same wagon train. Unfortunately he died in an accident but she continued on to Oregon.
In Oregon, she met a man who was raising his two-year old daughter. His wife had died in childbirth. He decided that Audrey would make an ideal mother for his daughter. Shortly after marrying, Audrey's father sent word that he was coming to get her, bringing the man he wanted her to marry. She was already married and her father was furious and tried to have her marriage annulled. She and her husband did not cooperate and he tried to drag Aubrey back to Kentucky to marry the man he wanted her to marry.
Read this book to see how all this turned out. It will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Audrey joined the wagon train because her father was forcing her to marry a wealthy man that she could never love. She "ran away from home" and married a man who was joining the same wagon train. Unfortunately he died in an accident but she continued on to Oregon.
In Oregon, she met a man who was raising his two-year old daughter. His wife had died in childbirth. He decided that Audrey would make an ideal mother for his daughter. Shortly after marrying, Audrey's father sent word that he was coming to get her, bringing the man he wanted her to marry. She was already married and her father was furious and tried to have her marriage annulled. She and her husband did not cooperate and he tried to drag Aubrey back to Kentucky to marry the man he wanted her to marry.
Read this book to see how all this turned out. It will keep you on the edge of your seat.
July 9, 2017
I borrowed Audrey's Awakening form the Kindle Unlimited program.
Audrey is in Bethany with her friends from the wagon train at the end of the journey that took her young husband's life. She loves the people that have become like family to her and wants to stay but is threatened with her father coming to take her back to Kentucky and force her into marriage.
Instead she is married to Reid Wallace, a widower with a young daughter, Sophie. They both struggle with the grief form the loss of their first loves but find a way to make a home together and face her father's threats. The actions of a crazed man, the battle with feelings and the deep love makes Audrey's Awakening a good historical romance with enough suspense to be very interesting.
Audrey is in Bethany with her friends from the wagon train at the end of the journey that took her young husband's life. She loves the people that have become like family to her and wants to stay but is threatened with her father coming to take her back to Kentucky and force her into marriage.
Instead she is married to Reid Wallace, a widower with a young daughter, Sophie. They both struggle with the grief form the loss of their first loves but find a way to make a home together and face her father's threats. The actions of a crazed man, the battle with feelings and the deep love makes Audrey's Awakening a good historical romance with enough suspense to be very interesting.
August 17, 2022
New beginnings at the trails end.
Newly widowed Audrey couldn't imagine life without Pete. Still, she firmly believes she has reached her forever home. But, she had to support herself in a place where no paying jobs for a woman could be found. Still, her friends from the trail still embraced her, showing her more love than her own father.
While her father threatens to force her back to Kentucky and an arranged marriage she never wanted. Her friends come up with a plan that will allow her to stay in Oregon. And, she finds many more reasons to deny her father's tyranny.
4 stars because several spots have bad grammar
Newly widowed Audrey couldn't imagine life without Pete. Still, she firmly believes she has reached her forever home. But, she had to support herself in a place where no paying jobs for a woman could be found. Still, her friends from the trail still embraced her, showing her more love than her own father.
While her father threatens to force her back to Kentucky and an arranged marriage she never wanted. Her friends come up with a plan that will allow her to stay in Oregon. And, she finds many more reasons to deny her father's tyranny.
4 stars because several spots have bad grammar
June 25, 2023
truly great story of second chances.
I loved the story of Audrey and Reid! The characters are portrayed well but the kuddos go to the way Kay maps out their feelings about this new burgeoning feeling of love after the loss of the first spouse. Both of them have internal obstacles and assumptions to overcome but they do. The love described is so sweet.
I do wish though in one of his internal dialogues Reid brought more light to the conflict with his brother Colton and resolution they had mentioned in the first book.
Also, it’s an editing thing but so many missing commas when addressing people is a bit confusing.
I loved the story of Audrey and Reid! The characters are portrayed well but the kuddos go to the way Kay maps out their feelings about this new burgeoning feeling of love after the loss of the first spouse. Both of them have internal obstacles and assumptions to overcome but they do. The love described is so sweet.
I do wish though in one of his internal dialogues Reid brought more light to the conflict with his brother Colton and resolution they had mentioned in the first book.
Also, it’s an editing thing but so many missing commas when addressing people is a bit confusing.
February 10, 2018
A clean, historical romance with wonderful characters. This is book two in the Oregon Sky series. Audrey goes against her father and marries Pete before heading out with a wagon train to Oregon. When Pete passes away from Cholera on the wagon train to Oregon, Audrey is taken in with Grace and Phoebe and finished the trek to Oregon. When her father learns of Pete's passing he insists on coming to get Audrey and marrying her to his friend Frank. Audrey doesn't want to leave Bethany and go back to Kentucky.
January 27, 2019
Very Good Story!
This is the story of Audrey, who was widowed on the Oregon Trail in the first book of the series, and Reid, who is Colton's brother. Reid lost his wife in childbirth 2 years earlier. This story doesn't a good job of creating the angst people go through when they've lost a spouse yet their lives must go on. Although you don't have to read the story of Phoebe and Colton first, it's preferable since that's the order i in which the author wrote them. I highly recommend her stories as she creates good characters and storylines with an easy to read style.
This is the story of Audrey, who was widowed on the Oregon Trail in the first book of the series, and Reid, who is Colton's brother. Reid lost his wife in childbirth 2 years earlier. This story doesn't a good job of creating the angst people go through when they've lost a spouse yet their lives must go on. Although you don't have to read the story of Phoebe and Colton first, it's preferable since that's the order i in which the author wrote them. I highly recommend her stories as she creates good characters and storylines with an easy to read style.
March 11, 2024
Heartwarming story 3½ stars
I enjoyed this story. It has some sad moments but some very happy moments too. Their love blossomed slowly and the ending is very touching. I liked how they gave each other space to grieve but also to cherish the memories of their respective spouse's. I would have rated it higher but there was an incident where the author used Lord (as in God) as an expletive. That makes me uncomfortable. There are so many other words authors could use. It spoils good writing imo.
I enjoyed this story. It has some sad moments but some very happy moments too. Their love blossomed slowly and the ending is very touching. I liked how they gave each other space to grieve but also to cherish the memories of their respective spouse's. I would have rated it higher but there was an incident where the author used Lord (as in God) as an expletive. That makes me uncomfortable. There are so many other words authors could use. It spoils good writing imo.
June 17, 2017
As Phoebe's Promise, this one was sweet, entertaining and the characters won me over. I liked the reason beyond Reid and Audrey's agreement, but her telling her father about her husband's death didn't seem to make sense .
March 23, 2024
Audrey's Awakening
This is such a sweet story of love, loss, and then a wonderful second chance at love and a family. Audrey finally found people who appreciate and love her. She has a villainous father who showed her no love and concern. He created a dangerous situation that she barely survived. The ending was a happy one. The story had lots of love and excitement without nasty language or explicid sex. It was great entertainment and I recommend it as a great read.
This is such a sweet story of love, loss, and then a wonderful second chance at love and a family. Audrey finally found people who appreciate and love her. She has a villainous father who showed her no love and concern. He created a dangerous situation that she barely survived. The ending was a happy one. The story had lots of love and excitement without nasty language or explicid sex. It was great entertainment and I recommend it as a great read.
April 4, 2024
Marriage of Convenience. Widowed MCs. Single Father MMC. Found Family. Closed Door Romance
THINGS I LIKED
1. The chemistry and relationship between the MCs. It was clean and refreshing.
2. I liked the side characters
3. I admired the FMC's strength in leaving her father traveling across the country and finding a way to survive.
4. I liked the MMC, too, and his love for his daughter.
5. I like that the villain was easily taken care of
This book was an easy, quick read and I enjoyed it
THINGS I LIKED
1. The chemistry and relationship between the MCs. It was clean and refreshing.
2. I liked the side characters
3. I admired the FMC's strength in leaving her father traveling across the country and finding a way to survive.
4. I liked the MMC, too, and his love for his daughter.
5. I like that the villain was easily taken care of
This book was an easy, quick read and I enjoyed it
November 22, 2022
AUDREYS AWAKENING
A happy ending book, that had a good story. If you are struggling right now and don't want to read anything that would be depressing, but then again have an adventure to it, this is it. I enjoyed it and I was happy at the end. Looking forward for the next in line. J🐕
A happy ending book, that had a good story. If you are struggling right now and don't want to read anything that would be depressing, but then again have an adventure to it, this is it. I enjoyed it and I was happy at the end. Looking forward for the next in line. J🐕
March 15, 2024
4.5 Stars
What a sweet historical romance! No sex, only a smattering of cussing, and the plot was interesting. The characters were believable and likable. The twists in the story were also well done. If you’re looking for a sweet historical romance without graphic scenes, this could be a good book for you.
What a sweet historical romance! No sex, only a smattering of cussing, and the plot was interesting. The characters were believable and likable. The twists in the story were also well done. If you’re looking for a sweet historical romance without graphic scenes, this could be a good book for you.
February 13, 2025
A wonderful cozy read
I eagerly awaited the evening when I could sit and read this book. The story has many angles, and I wondered what was going to happen next. I was often surprised. The story is well woven with its share of guessing and intrigue. I found it a wonderful cozy read.
I eagerly awaited the evening when I could sit and read this book. The story has many angles, and I wondered what was going to happen next. I was often surprised. The story is well woven with its share of guessing and intrigue. I found it a wonderful cozy read.
August 23, 2025
Enjoyable
Audrey's Awakening is just what is meant to be; a loving, sweet, romantic story. Everything about the story is totally believable. The two involved were meant to be. It was sad, but in an understandable way for love to be accepted by all. There are plenty of people in the family and community to carry a long series of great reads. Looking forward to it.
Audrey's Awakening is just what is meant to be; a loving, sweet, romantic story. Everything about the story is totally believable. The two involved were meant to be. It was sad, but in an understandable way for love to be accepted by all. There are plenty of people in the family and community to carry a long series of great reads. Looking forward to it.
February 12, 2017
Two Hearts Become One
I loved reading this book, I felt like I was there with them. Audrey and Reid finally found meaning to their lives. Anyone would enjoy this book, I highly recommend it.
I loved reading this book, I felt like I was there with them. Audrey and Reid finally found meaning to their lives. Anyone would enjoy this book, I highly recommend it.
March 4, 2017
While second in a series, there is little left out by not entering this world at the beginning.
Read full review in the 2017 March issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2017 March issue of InD'tale Magazine.
June 15, 2017
Good book
Another good book in this series! The books are fun, easy reads, but the characters and their storylines are very engaging. It is great seeing the characters from the previous books too.
Another good book in this series! The books are fun, easy reads, but the characters and their storylines are very engaging. It is great seeing the characters from the previous books too.
July 25, 2017
Very good read. I enjoyed reading this book and getting to know the characters. Audrey has a very controlling father but she is a very stubborn and independent wonan who knows what she wants but more importantly, what she does not want.
October 4, 2018
What a wonderful story of second chances, Audrey and Reid are great characters with such a loving story and little Sophia was truly a joy! I hope to read more about them in other book from the Oregon Sky series.
June 9, 2019
I just love this series! At first, I wasn't very into this book (real life drama tends to do that), but by the halfway point I was hooked on these characters and their journey. I'm so glad I didn't give up on the book.
October 24, 2019
A clean western love story at its best....
I always enjoy a good Oregon trail storyline; add romance, a toddler and family love, and you have me hooked. This book can be read by anyone and especially enjoyed if you love historical western adventure. Thanks for a wonderful book.
I always enjoy a good Oregon trail storyline; add romance, a toddler and family love, and you have me hooked. This book can be read by anyone and especially enjoyed if you love historical western adventure. Thanks for a wonderful book.
April 11, 2022
loved Reid and Audrey’s story.
I have been a huge fan of Kay Dawson’s book for a long time. I love her writing style. I enjoyed very much reading Reid and Audrey’s story in Audrey’s Awaking. It’s a really good book and I hope you will read it and enjoy it as much as I did.
I have been a huge fan of Kay Dawson’s book for a long time. I love her writing style. I enjoyed very much reading Reid and Audrey’s story in Audrey’s Awaking. It’s a really good book and I hope you will read it and enjoy it as much as I did.
April 12, 2022
Beautiful and unforgettable!
This unique inspirational story of faith and love was beautiful and unforgettable. The characters were compelling and the storyline surrounding them kept you wanting more from this amazing author. Definitely a truly amazing story.
This unique inspirational story of faith and love was beautiful and unforgettable. The characters were compelling and the storyline surrounding them kept you wanting more from this amazing author. Definitely a truly amazing story.
March 10, 2024
fabulous
Audrey has one difficulty after another, but she has friends and memories of her deceased husband. The cowboy has a helpful family and a little girl but no wife. Can you tell it is all going to work out despite some nasty people?
Audrey has one difficulty after another, but she has friends and memories of her deceased husband. The cowboy has a helpful family and a little girl but no wife. Can you tell it is all going to work out despite some nasty people?
March 20, 2024
Missing pages
This is a beautifully written story, but my enjoyment of it was marred by entire pages of missing text throughout the ebook. This is not an issue that I have experienced with the dozens of electronic books I have read in the past.
This is a beautifully written story, but my enjoyment of it was marred by entire pages of missing text throughout the ebook. This is not an issue that I have experienced with the dozens of electronic books I have read in the past.
March 8, 2025
beautiful!
I found book two even more enjoyable than the first. Some parents don’t deserve to be parents and Audrey’s father is one of them. What an awful man. Glad Audrey found her happiness with Reid.
I found book two even more enjoyable than the first. Some parents don’t deserve to be parents and Audrey’s father is one of them. What an awful man. Glad Audrey found her happiness with Reid.
February 13, 2017
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Good story about the west and the people that made their homes there and fought to live despite the hardships
Good story about the west and the people that made their homes there and fought to live despite the hardships
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