The Bluebird: Historical Western Romance Adventure

Wings of the West #5

by Kristy McCaffrey

Molly Rose Simms arrives in Colorado to meet her brother, but instead finds herself searching for the mythical Bluebird mining claim with a man known as The Jackal.

“The Wings of the West series is a fresh take on women in the Old West and the men they love. I’m addicted to Kristy McCaffrey’s sexy westerns and adventurous heroines!”
—Ann Charles, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Award-winning Deadwood Mystery Series

Eager for adventure, Molly Rose Simms departs the Arizona Territory and travels to Colorado to visit her brother, Robert, who left two years ago to make his fortune in the booming silver town of Creede. She hopes to convince him to accompany her to San Francisco, New York City, or even Europe, but Robert is nowhere to be found. Now, Molly Rose must join forces with a mysterious man known as The Jackal.

Jake McKenna has traveled the bustling streets of Istanbul, exotic ports in China, and the deserts of Morocco. His restless desire to explore has been the only constant in his life. When his search for the elusive and mythical Bluebird mining claim lands him a new partner—Molly Rose Simms—he must decide how far he’ll go to protect the stunning young woman who’s clearly in over her head. A home and hearth have never been on The Jackal’s agenda, but Molly Rose is about to change his world in every conceivable way.

A sensuous historical western romance set in 1892 Colorado.

Finalist for National Excellence in Romance Fiction, the Aspen Gold Readers’ Choice, and the Golden Quill, as well as an InD’tale Magazine RONE nominee.

“The reader will find themselves often sitting on the edge of their seats…a quick and exciting read!” ~ InD’tale Magazine

“...a fast paced read with a depth to the characters and the story that kept my interest from the first page to the last...” ~ Romance Junkies

“...packed with adventure and action that left me breathless...quite unable to put it down!” ~ The Silver Dagger Scriptorium

Each novel can be read as a standalone, but don’t miss all the books in the series
The Wren: Book 1
The Dove: Book 2
The Sparrow: Book 3
The Blackbird: Book 4
The Bluebird: Book 5
The Songbird: Book 6 (Novella)
Echo of the Plains: Book 7 (Short Story)
The Starling: Book 8
The Canary: Book 9
The Nighthawk: Book 10
The Swan: Book 11
The Falcon: Book 12 (Pre-Order Now)

Genres: Historical Romance, Western Romance, Westerns, Romance, Womens Fiction, Romantic Suspense

327 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2016

About the author

Kristy McCaffrey writes historical western romances brimming with grit and emotion, as well as romantic contemporary adventures. Her work is filled with smoldering romance, compelling heroes, determined heroines, and her trademark mysticism.

Although she holds a bachelor's and master's degree in mechanical engineering, she shifted to being a stay-at-home mom and part-time writer until her four children were grown. Now she runs her writing business full-time while enjoying the perks of being the boss, which mostly entails playing with her grandchildren whenever the opportunity arises.

Her first novel, The Wren, was a CAPA winner for Best New Author Traditional, a Texas Gold finalist, and a HOLT Medallion finalist for Best First Book. The Sparrow was a 2012 Winter Rose Winner. The Blackbird won the 2015 Laramie award for Best in Western Romance. Her contemporary adventure, Cold Horizon, was a 2021 National Excellence in Romance Fiction winner, and Ancient Winds was a 2022 HOLT Medallion finalist.

An Arizona native, Kristy resides in the desert north of Phoenix with her husband and rescue mutt - an American Bulldog named Jeb. Sign up for her newsletter at http://kmccaffrey.com/subscribe/ to receive her latest book news as well as subscriber-only content.

Kristy is a member of Novelists Inc.

Reviews

[Ann Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you love to read about Old West adventures in the time of silver and gold prospectors, this romance is for you! Although I did not read the other books in the “The Wings of the West series yet, this book can stand alone. Molly Rose Simms arrives in Colorado to meet her brother, Robert. However, Robert is no where to be found. Instead, she finds herself searching for the mythical Bluebird mining claim with a man known as The Jackal (Jake). As partners they don't always get along, but the chemistry is strong and the reader is eager to follow the ups and downs of their western journey and their relationship. Thanks for the win! Enjoyed the book and will share!

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author gives you a highly entertaining read that holds you attention with mystery, suspense , love triangle, with a touch of humor, fear that takes you on a compelling read leaving you guessing to who, what, when and where. Everyone is looking for the mine of all mines with a little bit of everything in it. The finder will be wealthy beyond his or her wildest dreams. Is there really such a mine or a old wife’s tale?

Molly is a very independent woman who wants to have the same rights as men. She finally gets her parents to let her travel to visit her brother in hopes of getting him to travel with her. What she finds is one missing brother, a strange man with mystery and people out to find out what she knows. There might even be someone out there that may want her dead. She doesn’t know who to trust even when she meets her brother’s partner she is afraid to trust him.

Jake is left with the unknown things just are not adding up leaving him with few answers to a lot of questions. When his partner’s sister shows up he is even more divided does she knows something he should know? Can she be trusted? Just were the heck is her brother anyway?

The supporting characters add so much to the plot giving you a story that keeps you guessing to the outcome. Is the brother dead if so who killed him? Why is her brother hiding things? Top all this off there is a man who wants it all and plans to have it one way or the other. Is he a killer? Who is killing the minders? The list goes on and on twisting and turning you all the way through the book. Just when you think you have a handle on the answers they change again. This was a very intriguing story that really holds your interest as each character must deal with murder, blackmail, betrayal as each race to find this mystery Bluebird.

I really enjoy the buildup of the relationship between Molly and Jake. The chemistry between these two is very strong from the start as they fight their attraction they butt heads pulling the reader in to see where they will take this. There is so much going against them with so many people trying to keep them apart. There are bad men, good men and some that are questionable. It does seem everyone is hiding something even dear sweet Jake. This was a very well written story that pulls you in keeping you invest in the story and characters. I really didn’t want to put it down I wanted to find out all the answers and see how the romance would turn out. If you are looking for a fast paced action packed story with mystery, questionable characters that will keep you turning the pages this is the story for you.

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book from the author. I was not asked for a favorable review. All thoughts are my own. This is the 5th book in the series and this has the children of the older sister Mary from the first book, I loved each of these books in the series and the descriptions of the area that each happened was so vivid you could imagine you being there And by putting each of the girls in a challenging situation showed how women living in the west during this time had a lot of struggles and overcame a lot to live with. I loved this series.

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book from the author. I was not asked for a favorable review. All thoughts are my own. This is the 5th book in the series and this has the children of the older sister Mary from the first book, I loved each of these books in the series and the descriptions of the area that each happened was so vivid you could imagine you being there And by putting each of the girls in a challenging situation showed how women living in the west during this time had a lot of struggles and overcame a lot to live with. I loved this series.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to thank Kristy McCaffrey, author and Goodreads First Reads Giveaway for the paperback copy of The Bluebird ~ Wings of the West ~ Book 5 that I won in the Giveaway.

I love a romance set in the old west when two people that don't like one another and find romance. Molly Rose Simms goes to Colorado to find her brother and he is missing but left her The Bluebird mine. She joins with Jake aka The Jackal and finds more than she expected. Loved the story.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Molly went to visit her brother but couldn't find him. She thought he might be in some kind of trouble with him looking for gold and all. He wasn't there when she got there. She ran in to Jake literally, because he was looking for him to, they are/were partners. So they set off together to find him. They both run into trouble along the way, but turned out well in the end.

[William Lichtwald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gold in them there hills !!

I'm so grateful for you sharing your author talent with everyone who reads your books. I loved everyone of these bird books as my husband said .which bird you reading about tonight ! You are awesome. I will continue to read your books and share the joy of each one with my family and friends. Thanks so much Kristy
Respectively:
Joyce Lichtwald

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5.0

This lively piece captures the essence of what life was like during the days of the mining boom in Creede, Colorado.

Read full review in the 2017 February issue of InD'tale Magazine.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is only the second historical fiction book that I have read. I really enjoyed it and following the journey of the characters on their mining adventures! This book is number five in a series but it works well as a stand alone.

[Alan T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Molly Rose & Jake

Molly Rose reached Creede, Colorado only to miss connection with her brother. He was supposed to meet her at the station. She meets Jake, and finds him irresistible.

Characterization and plotting are excellent.

[Beverly Hanners · Rating 5 out of 5]

Molly Finds Love

This is a definite 5 star book. I couldn't read fast enough to suit myself. I highly recommend this book.

[Jeanette Hurrelbrink · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blue bird

This was a great story. It was well written like book 1. Molly Rose set out to visit her brother. Little did she know that it was the beginning of a great adventure.

[Mercedes Herman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

This 5 book series has been out standing each book could stand as a standalone, why did you finished , could you have a book 6 ?
Excellent books

[Grace Lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Book

I loved this series and will look for other books by this author. She made all the characters very believable.

[Han · Rating 3 out of 5]

“i know this is fast, but i’m not playing a game. i mean to keep you, molly rose. are you prepared for that?”

[JoAnne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read my review on RomanceJunkies.com by clicking on the link below. It is also posted in full.

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THE BLUEBIRD – WINGS OF THE WEST, BOOK 5 is a fast paced read with a depth to the characters and the story that kept my interest from the first page to the last as it unfolded. The book is a historical romance that is set in the late 1800’s that is reminiscent to me of Dorothy Wiley’s AMERICAN WILDERNESS SERIES and her WILDERNESS HEARTS ROMANCE SERIES whose backdrop is set in the founding of the West.

Molly Rose has a lot of daring and grit having traveled alone from the Arizona Territory to Creede, Colorado to meet up with her brother, Robert, who left home two years ago and is looking for silver as a prospector. When he’s nowhere to be found her adventure really begins when she meets up with his partner, Jake, better known as The Jackal. There’s an immediate attraction but Molly Rose is an innocent and Jake becomes very protective of her as they search for her brother, the Bluebird Mine and their other claims. There are many characters that live in the area and each has their own story of why they are there and what they’re looking for. Some are good and others pure trouble! Molly Rose feels she’s a good judge of character but Jake doesn’t always agree with her or her logic.

There are family and friends, lots of mining facts, Indians, prospectors out for their own greed, brothels, saloons, the mountains, animals, heartache, sadness, loss, fear, anger, hurt, betrayal, thefts, tears, desolation, riches, happiness, laughter, parties, loving and love. There are quite a few twists to the story that added more depth and suspense to the telling. The descriptions of the lands and the town made me feel that I was there. There is wonderful closure with a happily ever after that was better than anything I could envision. The epilogue, that takes place one year later, ties up the loose ends but definitely left me wanting more!

McCaffery is a new to me author that I look forward to reading more of. This is the first book of McCaffery’s that I’ve read and being it’s the last book in this series I do plan to read the first four books – THE WREN, THE DOVE, THE SPARROW and THE BLACKBIRD, as well as her stand alone books. They will be added to my always growing TBR pile! There were brief synopses of each of the books in the series as well as INTO THE LAND OF SHADOWS at the back of the book that really piqued my interest.

The book is based on history and has a realism to it. The Author’s Note at the back of the book gave some of the history of the area in Colorado that was portrayed in the book. I always appreciate it when author’s provide additional information.

[Maia Gomez · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely gripping new addition to the series! While the first 4 books were closely connected with the characters, this book is set a few years later after young Molly Rose has grown up. She arrives in Colorado to visit her brother, only to find he has disappears. While trying to uncover details about his absence, his old partner and friend, Jake the "Jackal" decides to step in and protect her. With breathtaking adventures into the mountains to search out a mythical lode, they must deal with murder, betrayal, blackmail and a harrowing race to be the first to stake a claim on the mythical lode. Meanwhile, they must also deal with their budding attraction as Molly Rose discovers love and Jake finds himself wishing to settle down for the first time. He has quite a challenge as Molly Rose is intent on living a life of adventure. With quite a few villainous characters and miners that truly have gold fever, this book was absolutely packed with adventure and action that left me breathless at times an had my heart fluttering with the intense romance wrought throughout. I was completely ensnared with this amazing book and found myself quite unable to put it down!

[Kari Trumbo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Molly Rose is looking for her brother, what she finds is an intricate scheme and he's right in the thick of it, and because she's trusted Jake, now she is too.

Molly and the mysterious Jake don't get off on the right foot, but the chemistry between them is palpable through the whole story. I loved the action, suspense, and wonderful tension between the H/h through the whole novel. Highly recommend.

This novel was given to me so that I might review it. I was in no way required to leave one and the views expressed are my own.

[TJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story sat at 3 stars for me (lack of depth - surface story only) until the second half of the book when things got interesting! The twists and turns were both surprising and creative. So... surface story only but a great story it ended up being!

[Robyn Echols · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story

I thoroughly enjoyed the characters in this exciting romance. This tale of with its motley collection of silver and gold prospectors chasing the dream and stumbling over each other, sometimes with deadly results kept things interesting. In the end, it was surprising who ended up as partners and their motives. Well-written written, as usual.

[Lesia Chambliss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another successful Wings of the West book. The Bluebird is another wonderful and unique western story by Kristy McCaffrey. There are many twists and turns in this adventure that will have you guessing and re-guessing before you get to the happily ever after. It's a fun and exciting book and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.

[Vickie Raynor · Rating 5 out of 5]

The attraction between Molly and Jake was spot on with humor, magnetism and heat. Full of action, suspense and so many characters coming into play that it just worked. I absolutely loved this book! I can't wait to read more from this author. Book was gifted to me.

[Judy Esposito · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Bluebird!

I loved it! Wonderful characters, adventure, romance and a little suspense, made reading this novel, time well spent! I hated to see it end, but the added epilogue left me feeling very satisfied. Sexual content. JudyE

[NoraJLeSueur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a hard time of putting this book down. The storyline was captivating and showed what one woman goes to keep her man alive. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a book with a western flavor and love mixed in.

[Elizabeth West · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Bluebird

A story full of adventure, drama and drama suspense. A romance of two people not certain they can trust one another.