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The Wrong Path: A Texas Hill Country Romance
A Short Story: Becca Wilson ignores logic, follows her gut, and sets off on an adventure. What happens when her road trip doesn't go as planned?
18 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 14, 2016
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About the author
Pamela Humphrey
14 books118 followersPamela Humphrey was inspired to write after researching her genealogy. Intending to create a booklet for her mom and immediate family, she set about gathering stories and pictures of the Ramirez family. She ended up writing her first book, Researching Ramirez: On the Trail of the Jesus Ramirez Family, a family history of her great great grandfather’s family. During that research, she found a christening record that ignited her imagination. Using the documentation she’d found as a backbone for the story, she imagined what life was like for her ancestors and wrote The Blue Rebozo, a fictional account of her great grand aunt’s life.
On a road trip, when driving through the Texas Hill Country, the landscape sparked the idea for her latest book. Weaving mystery, genealogy, and romance, she wrote Finding Claire. She is currently writing the next book in the Hill Country Secrets series.
She is a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom who enjoys many creative outlets: sewing, paper-crafting, jewelry-making, practicing her bass guitar, reading, and conversing with imaginary characters (what most call writing). She lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband, sons, black cats, and leopard gecko.
On a road trip, when driving through the Texas Hill Country, the landscape sparked the idea for her latest book. Weaving mystery, genealogy, and romance, she wrote Finding Claire. She is currently writing the next book in the Hill Country Secrets series.
She is a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom who enjoys many creative outlets: sewing, paper-crafting, jewelry-making, practicing her bass guitar, reading, and conversing with imaginary characters (what most call writing). She lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband, sons, black cats, and leopard gecko.
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December 17, 2017
What a charming story! Short and sweet but well nuanced--I rapidly "knew" the characters and wept and rejoiced with them. But, bummer, didn't get to find out if the blonde bimbette got her comeuppance.
August 31, 2023
Hill Country Secrets:
I chain read these three stories and couldn't put any of them down until I was finished. It helps to read Just A Friend before reading Finding Kate, but it's not necessary.
The Wrong Path, #0 - I enjoyed this short story. It was well written, shocking and funny. The characters were just introductions so it would take a longer story to know more about them. The author did do a good job of describing them and the events as they unfolded. Perfect for a coffee break or a few minutes relaxation. 5*
Finding Claire #1 - Mesmerizing! Heartbreaking! I dislike stories about kidnappings, but this one was written in a way that was beautiful and heartbreaking. The kidnapping was just a foundation for a wonderful story. This book is a fast paced, well written suspense with realistic characters and dialogue and an interesting plot. This is the first story I've read by this author and I'm looking forward to reading Finding Kate. Library. 5*
Finding Kate #2 - Heartwarming. Finding Kate picks up where Finding Claire stops. I really recommend reading FC first. Another well written, suspense-filled story with believable characters, realistic dialogue and a twisting plot. This story is a fast paced, action packed thriller. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Just A Friend (#1.5?) - What can you say? This story started great and then, the truth appeared. A well written, but quickly read short story about young love and life; it brings strong emotions out in the reader. I read Finding Kate next and discovered this story is part of Finding Kate and then, I understood the abrupt ending of JAF. 5*
Finding Treasure #3 - Heartwarming and full of happy surprises. This has been an interesting series to read. FT is easy to get immersed into and the bits of Texas history seen through an early Texian's eyes add to the richness of the story. There's more than one mystery going on, both past and present, and the story lines are well thought out and interesting. The characters keep the reader interested in them and their stories; and it's great when an author actually knows Texas and can make it a character on its own. As with Ms. Humphrey's other books, this one is rich in multiple stories while sharing the past, which brings in the writer's love of genealogy. Other than lower case Internet, the book is well edited. 5*
The Chase #4 - I wish I could have read The Chase side-by-side with Finding Treasure. I had read eight percent before I had gotten FT and started it; so it was interesting to see the parts mesh. The mesh didn't last long and The Chase took off on its own two feet running. The story is interesting, along with the characters. I did find Marissa a little too extreme; after what she had gone through with Paul, it seems her personality was altered too much into irrational behavior. But she has good taste in reading material. Interesting romance with a very good, suspenseful story line and vivid descriptions keep the reader immersed to the last page. 5*
Hill Country Secrets end.
The Blue Reboso - Another heartwarming, interesting story using an ancestor from the author's own family as the main character. There are two actually, the Reboso plays a important part in the story. Well written and interesting in the telling of time history and the perils and struggles faced by people then. The characters are developed enough to be interesting and you root for them. The storyline is well developed and I feel I'm there with the family as the story unfolds. A job well done with blending fact and fiction. I love that it is set in Texas, is accurate and is told by an Hispanic. It is always interesting to read how all people have to deal with life. This is an author I enjoy, having read several of her stories, and I always look forward to reading more of her entertaining work. 5*
My complete reviews can be found on Bookbub; reviewer, TexasTexan:
The Secrets Love Kept - 5*
Hill Country Secrets:
The Wrong Path, #0 - 5*
Finding Claire #1 - 5*
Finding Kate #2 - 5*
Just A Friend (#1.5?) - 5*
Finding Treasure #3 - 5*
The Chase #4 - 5*
Margaritas, Cheesecake & Candlelight Series:
Just You #1 (#5) - 5*
Just Me #2 (#6) - 5*
Just Us #3 (#7) - 5*
I chain read these three stories and couldn't put any of them down until I was finished. It helps to read Just A Friend before reading Finding Kate, but it's not necessary.
The Wrong Path, #0 - I enjoyed this short story. It was well written, shocking and funny. The characters were just introductions so it would take a longer story to know more about them. The author did do a good job of describing them and the events as they unfolded. Perfect for a coffee break or a few minutes relaxation. 5*
Finding Claire #1 - Mesmerizing! Heartbreaking! I dislike stories about kidnappings, but this one was written in a way that was beautiful and heartbreaking. The kidnapping was just a foundation for a wonderful story. This book is a fast paced, well written suspense with realistic characters and dialogue and an interesting plot. This is the first story I've read by this author and I'm looking forward to reading Finding Kate. Library. 5*
Finding Kate #2 - Heartwarming. Finding Kate picks up where Finding Claire stops. I really recommend reading FC first. Another well written, suspense-filled story with believable characters, realistic dialogue and a twisting plot. This story is a fast paced, action packed thriller. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Just A Friend (#1.5?) - What can you say? This story started great and then, the truth appeared. A well written, but quickly read short story about young love and life; it brings strong emotions out in the reader. I read Finding Kate next and discovered this story is part of Finding Kate and then, I understood the abrupt ending of JAF. 5*
Finding Treasure #3 - Heartwarming and full of happy surprises. This has been an interesting series to read. FT is easy to get immersed into and the bits of Texas history seen through an early Texian's eyes add to the richness of the story. There's more than one mystery going on, both past and present, and the story lines are well thought out and interesting. The characters keep the reader interested in them and their stories; and it's great when an author actually knows Texas and can make it a character on its own. As with Ms. Humphrey's other books, this one is rich in multiple stories while sharing the past, which brings in the writer's love of genealogy. Other than lower case Internet, the book is well edited. 5*
The Chase #4 - I wish I could have read The Chase side-by-side with Finding Treasure. I had read eight percent before I had gotten FT and started it; so it was interesting to see the parts mesh. The mesh didn't last long and The Chase took off on its own two feet running. The story is interesting, along with the characters. I did find Marissa a little too extreme; after what she had gone through with Paul, it seems her personality was altered too much into irrational behavior. But she has good taste in reading material. Interesting romance with a very good, suspenseful story line and vivid descriptions keep the reader immersed to the last page. 5*
Hill Country Secrets end.
The Blue Reboso - Another heartwarming, interesting story using an ancestor from the author's own family as the main character. There are two actually, the Reboso plays a important part in the story. Well written and interesting in the telling of time history and the perils and struggles faced by people then. The characters are developed enough to be interesting and you root for them. The storyline is well developed and I feel I'm there with the family as the story unfolds. A job well done with blending fact and fiction. I love that it is set in Texas, is accurate and is told by an Hispanic. It is always interesting to read how all people have to deal with life. This is an author I enjoy, having read several of her stories, and I always look forward to reading more of her entertaining work. 5*
My complete reviews can be found on Bookbub; reviewer, TexasTexan:
The Secrets Love Kept - 5*
Hill Country Secrets:
The Wrong Path, #0 - 5*
Finding Claire #1 - 5*
Finding Kate #2 - 5*
Just A Friend (#1.5?) - 5*
Finding Treasure #3 - 5*
The Chase #4 - 5*
Margaritas, Cheesecake & Candlelight Series:
Just You #1 (#5) - 5*
Just Me #2 (#6) - 5*
Just Us #3 (#7) - 5*
July 10, 2018
The Blue Reboso - Another heartwarming, interesting story using an ancestor from the author's own family as the main character. There are two actually, the Reboso plays a important part in the story. Well written and interesting in the telling of time history and the perils and struggles faced by people then. The characters are developed enough to be interesting and you root for them. The storyline is well developed and I feel I'm there with the family as the story unfolds. A job well done with blending fact and fiction.
I love that it is set in Texas, is accurate and is told by an Hispanic. It is always interesting to read how all people have to deal with life. This is an author I enjoy, having read several of her stories, and I always look forward to reading more of her entertaining work. 5*
The Wrong Path - I enjoyed this short story. It was well written, shocking and funny. The characters were just introductions so it would take a longer story to know more about them. The author did do a good job of describing them and the events as they unfolded. Perfect for a coffee break or a few minutes relaxation. 5*
I chain read these three stories and couldn't put any of them down until I was finished. It helps to read Just A Friend before reading Finding Kate, but it's not necessary.
Finding Claire #1 - Mesmerizing! Heartbreaking! I dislike stories about kidnappings, but this one was written in a way that was beautiful and heartbreaking. The kidnapping was just a foundation for a wonderful story. This book is a fast paced, well written suspense with realistic characters and dialogue and an interesting plot. This is the first story I've read by this author and I'm looking forward to reading Finding Kate. Library. 5*
Finding Kate #2 - Heartwarming. Finding Kate picks up where Finding Claire stops. I really recommend reading FC first. Another well written, suspense-filled story with believable characters, realistic dialogue and a twisting plot. This story is a fast paced, action packed thriller. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Just A Friend (#1.5?) - What can you say? This story started great and then, the truth appeared. A well written, but quickly read short story about young love and life; it brings strong emotions out in the reader. I read Finding Kate next and discovered this story is part of Finding Kate and then, I understood the abrupt ending of JAF. 5*
I love that it is set in Texas, is accurate and is told by an Hispanic. It is always interesting to read how all people have to deal with life. This is an author I enjoy, having read several of her stories, and I always look forward to reading more of her entertaining work. 5*
The Wrong Path - I enjoyed this short story. It was well written, shocking and funny. The characters were just introductions so it would take a longer story to know more about them. The author did do a good job of describing them and the events as they unfolded. Perfect for a coffee break or a few minutes relaxation. 5*
I chain read these three stories and couldn't put any of them down until I was finished. It helps to read Just A Friend before reading Finding Kate, but it's not necessary.
Finding Claire #1 - Mesmerizing! Heartbreaking! I dislike stories about kidnappings, but this one was written in a way that was beautiful and heartbreaking. The kidnapping was just a foundation for a wonderful story. This book is a fast paced, well written suspense with realistic characters and dialogue and an interesting plot. This is the first story I've read by this author and I'm looking forward to reading Finding Kate. Library. 5*
Finding Kate #2 - Heartwarming. Finding Kate picks up where Finding Claire stops. I really recommend reading FC first. Another well written, suspense-filled story with believable characters, realistic dialogue and a twisting plot. This story is a fast paced, action packed thriller. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Just A Friend (#1.5?) - What can you say? This story started great and then, the truth appeared. A well written, but quickly read short story about young love and life; it brings strong emotions out in the reader. I read Finding Kate next and discovered this story is part of Finding Kate and then, I understood the abrupt ending of JAF. 5*
October 20, 2019
Interesting short story that introduces Becca & DJ that I presume are in the first book of the series, Finding Claire. Not read anything by this author before so don't have much else to say about this book. Interested in reading Finding Claire.
October 24, 2022
i cannot figure out if this is the book i read or not? the book cover i read was i am guessing peach cobbler?? but this is the wrong book cover??! no clue. weird. i found it for free?? there is some wording right above the cobbler on the right of the screen??
April 16, 2018
Love at First Sight Short. The gal has an arresting experience.
September 24, 2019
Cute
Just a very quick read and a little insight into the couple and how they met . Definitely a great way to get to know Becca and DJ
Just a very quick read and a little insight into the couple and how they met . Definitely a great way to get to know Becca and DJ
October 31, 2020
I read this very short story and it was not what I expected but it was decent.
October 18, 2022
Short and Sweet
December 13, 2016
Such a sweet, enjoyable story! I read this after finishing Finding Claire, and found it to be a wonderful companion. Becca is such a sweetheart and her story still has me smiling days later.
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