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Wagon Train
Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance.
Georgia to California, 1864
This inspirational tale follows two generations of the Saint family as they follow their hearts and make new lives for themselves out West, meeting every challenge head on and striving at all times to trust in their faith and love for one another. This enchanting tale illustrates the strength of character and hope that won the West. John Saint has long dreamed of a new life out West.
In 1864 he and his wife and small son finally embark on their great adventure, joining a wagon train leaving from Atlanta to travel across the country to San Francisco.
-Will John's dream pan out to be all he hopes it to be?
-Alice had left everything to join her husband John on his journey. But does she know exactly what she has given up?
-What are the perils waiting for them on this arduous adventure?
Follow the Saint family as they make their great pilgrimage across the United States of America on their high adventure and read of how love, faith, and persistence remains the one driving force.
....“a story of hope, fear, romance, suspense and true love.”....
While this book is part of a romance series, it can definitely be read as a standalone book.
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ALWAYS FREE on Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime Katie Wyatt’s Clean and Wholesome novelette American mail order bride historical Western book romance series are enjoyment for all ages from Teen & Young Adult to a more mature audience.66 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2017
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December 14, 2020John takes his lovely little wife Alice and their son Tom from the east on a wagon train. The small family is heading to California. The trip is long, the first problem the train faces is a flooded river that is to high to cross, they wait it out for a short time and cross with ropes, on the crossing one of the children who is a friend of the young boy Tom a little girl is swept away and not found.
Her dear mother feels the loss. For weeks she stays in the wagon as they travel on. Sweet Alice gets the woman through the tuff time. She tells her that she is going to have a baby l the mother is so excited for Alice. Alice hasn’t told her husband yet. John has been working hard. Broken axle and testy mules. Tom is coming back calling his mother and the mules are angry she rushed forward and gets a swift kick into her head.
Very tragic story. I only hope the best for the young family. But sometimes life isn’t what we plan it’s the creators choices that we must learn to live with. John will never hold his loved on or his baby. But god has given him a son and he must go on.
I just realised I spoiled the story, for that I’m sorry.
Her dear mother feels the loss. For weeks she stays in the wagon as they travel on. Sweet Alice gets the woman through the tuff time. She tells her that she is going to have a baby l the mother is so excited for Alice. Alice hasn’t told her husband yet. John has been working hard. Broken axle and testy mules. Tom is coming back calling his mother and the mules are angry she rushed forward and gets a swift kick into her head.
Very tragic story. I only hope the best for the young family. But sometimes life isn’t what we plan it’s the creators choices that we must learn to live with. John will never hold his loved on or his baby. But god has given him a son and he must go on.
I just realised I spoiled the story, for that I’m sorry.
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October 13, 2019
Wagon Train--Off to New Life in California
I enjoy Katie Wyatt's Western Novels. Families prepared for the hardship involved in crossing the Plains as they traveled to a new life in California. Dangers were involved. A little girl was swept out of her families wagon as the attempted to cross a river. Her body was not found and the family had to continue without her. A Woman was kicked in the head by a mule. She did not regain consciousness and the family had to bury her beside the trail. She had just become aware that she was expecting a baby. Her husband and son were heartbroken, but they had to continue their trek. It was too dangerous to stay behind and mourn their loss. So on they went as these events would be repeated over and over again.
I enjoy Katie Wyatt's Western Novels. Families prepared for the hardship involved in crossing the Plains as they traveled to a new life in California. Dangers were involved. A little girl was swept out of her families wagon as the attempted to cross a river. Her body was not found and the family had to continue without her. A Woman was kicked in the head by a mule. She did not regain consciousness and the family had to bury her beside the trail. She had just become aware that she was expecting a baby. Her husband and son were heartbroken, but they had to continue their trek. It was too dangerous to stay behind and mourn their loss. So on they went as these events would be repeated over and over again.
December 8, 2020
I loved this short novella.
I love reading Kate Wyatt's books, it's like watching good movies. Each character comes alive, the settings are described in detail. I always know when I get one of her books the storyline and the plot will be outstanding. Thanks Kate for your historical history in the US these are wonderful stories that entertain us during the era of the 1800's.
I love reading Kate Wyatt's books, it's like watching good movies. Each character comes alive, the settings are described in detail. I always know when I get one of her books the storyline and the plot will be outstanding. Thanks Kate for your historical history in the US these are wonderful stories that entertain us during the era of the 1800's.
January 23, 2022
Another Katie Wyatt fast read
Katie Wyatt is a very gifted writer! At 70 years of age, I have been an lifetime avid reader. Although many books I read are heavy tomes, I often turn back to a Katie Wyatt for light reading and a happy ending book!
Now on to the next of the series!!!
Patricia
Katie Wyatt is a very gifted writer! At 70 years of age, I have been an lifetime avid reader. Although many books I read are heavy tomes, I often turn back to a Katie Wyatt for light reading and a happy ending book!
Now on to the next of the series!!!
Patricia
April 3, 2022
John, Alice and Tom
This is the beginning of the great adventure for John, Alice and their young son Tom. They are leaving all they know, with most everything they own to travel by wagon train to California. They encounter Buffalo, trade with Indians, loose a young girl on a river crossing and more. You will enjoy this tale and see where their adventure will lead them.
This is the beginning of the great adventure for John, Alice and their young son Tom. They are leaving all they know, with most everything they own to travel by wagon train to California. They encounter Buffalo, trade with Indians, loose a young girl on a river crossing and more. You will enjoy this tale and see where their adventure will lead them.
December 14, 2020
Wagon Train
This was a sweet but short story. A young couple, John and Alice, Tom, who was only three, were traveling west in a wagon train. Tragedy did strike and some were taken from the trip. You will want to red this fresh start to California.
This was a sweet but short story. A young couple, John and Alice, Tom, who was only three, were traveling west in a wagon train. Tragedy did strike and some were taken from the trip. You will want to red this fresh start to California.
June 9, 2021
Is our future truly in the west.
Young families head west on a wagon train.their thinking was that the future was in the West but so many did not make it that farad this short story proves. It as a nice story with an unhappy end.
Young families head west on a wagon train.their thinking was that the future was in the West but so many did not make it that farad this short story proves. It as a nice story with an unhappy end.
June 13, 2021
Wagon Train Peril or Prosperity Series Book 1 By Katie Wyatt
I love this series I am so looking forward to the next book . Alice so sweet and little Tom her son & John her husband her loved her so much . I recommend Teens and up .
I love this series I am so looking forward to the next book . Alice so sweet and little Tom her son & John her husband her loved her so much . I recommend Teens and up .
February 23, 2024
More like a short story
It was way too short to be called a book. Being a mother of 5, I can't imagine a three-year old being allowed to roam. The author would have made Tom more believable as a five year old.
It was way too short to be called a book. Being a mother of 5, I can't imagine a three-year old being allowed to roam. The author would have made Tom more believable as a five year old.
January 21, 2019
Tear jerker
This is definitely a sad story. Be ready to unload a lot of tears. Wagon trains were not an easy life.
This is definitely a sad story. Be ready to unload a lot of tears. Wagon trains were not an easy life.
October 4, 2019
Wagon Train
Not one of my favorite Katie Wyatt stories, but still a good story...,ms. Wyatt is an important writer for me, as she is very knowledgeable of the historic old west....
Not one of my favorite Katie Wyatt stories, but still a good story...,ms. Wyatt is an important writer for me, as she is very knowledgeable of the historic old west....
February 13, 2021
So sweet and honest
God gives and takes. He has a bigger plan than we understand. Characters were very special and true to life.
God gives and takes. He has a bigger plan than we understand. Characters were very special and true to life.
July 16, 2021
Great book
April 21, 2022
A short story about a young couple heading from Atlanta to California via a wagon train.
November 12, 2019
Most unusual of all these books I have read
I have read hundreds of books on my Kindle. This is the first one that left me sad.
I have read hundreds of books on my Kindle. This is the first one that left me sad.
October 11, 2019
Very depressing ending. Dont waste your time.When looking at the covet u think it is an upbeay story,but it i NOT
March 9, 2017
Very Good
I enjoyed reading this book. It is a story about some of the trials and tribulations that people faced on their trips across the plains. . I recommend this book.
I enjoyed reading this book. It is a story about some of the trials and tribulations that people faced on their trips across the plains. . I recommend this book.
March 11, 2017
Great story..
I enjoyed this story, the story was very different than most of the stories of the mail order brides stories. Katie once again caught me off guard, she is a great mind bender
I enjoyed this story, the story was very different than most of the stories of the mail order brides stories. Katie once again caught me off guard, she is a great mind bender
March 10, 2017
Historical Western Romance
I liked this book very much. I am waiting to see if Katie Wyatt writes another story to complete this one and tell us what's next for the Hero and his son.
I liked this book very much. I am waiting to see if Katie Wyatt writes another story to complete this one and tell us what's next for the Hero and his son.
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