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Pioneer Brides of the Oregon Trail
Trinity's Loss
Trinity Pruitt, was as excited as any 20 year old, heading out on a new adventure for a new life with her mother, Beth, and father, Michael, along the Oregon Trail. The excitement dulled somewhat through the weeks of hardship, exhaustion, dust and barren land. Until something happened to quell the excitement, hopes, and dreams, of the girl forever.
Now, with an end to the life they expected to lead out west, what was left other than to just survive?
Dillon Goodman, saw her, with her mother and father sat beside the fire in the ring of wagons. The picture of perfection. He had to get to know her, but was a little shy to talk to her, until that dreadful day.
Now with only a plot of land and a dream, can Dillion do what is needed to win over Trinity? Or will she fall for the handsome and rich Kirby Thornhill? Son of the biggest landowner, and most powerful man in the area, Bart Thornhill.
Will Dillon risk life and limb to ride the dangerous bucking bronco, Thunder, against Trinity’s wishes?
Will Kirby Thornhill get his way and claim Trinity for himself, like everything else he ever wanted?
Find out in the exciting new sweet and inspirational western romance book by bestselling author Indiana Wake.
This book is a complete stand alone story about those brave men and women who headed west along the Oregon Trail.
Now, with an end to the life they expected to lead out west, what was left other than to just survive?
Dillon Goodman, saw her, with her mother and father sat beside the fire in the ring of wagons. The picture of perfection. He had to get to know her, but was a little shy to talk to her, until that dreadful day.
Now with only a plot of land and a dream, can Dillion do what is needed to win over Trinity? Or will she fall for the handsome and rich Kirby Thornhill? Son of the biggest landowner, and most powerful man in the area, Bart Thornhill.
Will Dillon risk life and limb to ride the dangerous bucking bronco, Thunder, against Trinity’s wishes?
Will Kirby Thornhill get his way and claim Trinity for himself, like everything else he ever wanted?
Find out in the exciting new sweet and inspirational western romance book by bestselling author Indiana Wake.
This book is a complete stand alone story about those brave men and women who headed west along the Oregon Trail.
107 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 6, 2017
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January 21, 2018
STRENGTH TO SURVIVE
Trinity and her family are heading west on the Oregon Trail. They sold their farm in Missouri and were heading to Oregon. The trail was hard for a lot of people, and Trinity saw that firsthand early on. People were injured; they fell ill, and some even died. She was thankful she had a good, strong Christian family and that she and her parents were so close.
Until the day they weren’t. The unthinkable eventually happened to her family too, and by the time they reached Oregon, it was just Trinity and her mother. She saw romance blossoming early on in their travels, but the loss of her father had destroyed any hopes of that for herself.
Time doesn’t heal all wounds, but it does make them easier to deal with, and eventually, Trinity found that she still had the capacity to love, and the man she’d first become interested in early on in their journey was still available and very much interested in her. He hadn’t made anything out of his dream yet though. It was all still just a dream, and even her mother was skeptical of his ability to make those dreams come true. But Trinity never gave up.
This story was beautiful. I’ve read many sets of books including stories by this author, and frankly, a lot of the stories were good, but none of them were as good as this.
Trinity and her family are heading west on the Oregon Trail. They sold their farm in Missouri and were heading to Oregon. The trail was hard for a lot of people, and Trinity saw that firsthand early on. People were injured; they fell ill, and some even died. She was thankful she had a good, strong Christian family and that she and her parents were so close.
Until the day they weren’t. The unthinkable eventually happened to her family too, and by the time they reached Oregon, it was just Trinity and her mother. She saw romance blossoming early on in their travels, but the loss of her father had destroyed any hopes of that for herself.
Time doesn’t heal all wounds, but it does make them easier to deal with, and eventually, Trinity found that she still had the capacity to love, and the man she’d first become interested in early on in their journey was still available and very much interested in her. He hadn’t made anything out of his dream yet though. It was all still just a dream, and even her mother was skeptical of his ability to make those dreams come true. But Trinity never gave up.
This story was beautiful. I’ve read many sets of books including stories by this author, and frankly, a lot of the stories were good, but none of them were as good as this.
August 21, 2018
Western Brides: Trinity's Loss by Indiana Wake
1843 Elm Grove, MO traveling the Oregon Trail
Main Characters:
Trinity Pruitt
Dillon Goodman
Very short book!
Traveling with her parents from Missouri to Oregon in a wagon train of about 1000, Trinity undergoes a tragic loss. She and her mother must either turn back, or rely on fellow travelers to get them to Oregon City. A young man named Dillon Goodman, assisting another person on the trail, takes them the rest of the way.
At about 15% into the book they’ve arrived. Trinity and her mother become servants for a wealthy family in town. Meanwhile Dillon decides to make money in other ways to set his future, hopefully with one sweet girl, who through the constancy of friendship, patiently tries to make his own.
Sweet story, just not much to it. About 80 pages total, although the book continues with previews from 3 other books along with author information.
1843 Elm Grove, MO traveling the Oregon Trail
Main Characters:
Trinity Pruitt
Dillon Goodman
Very short book!
Traveling with her parents from Missouri to Oregon in a wagon train of about 1000, Trinity undergoes a tragic loss. She and her mother must either turn back, or rely on fellow travelers to get them to Oregon City. A young man named Dillon Goodman, assisting another person on the trail, takes them the rest of the way.
At about 15% into the book they’ve arrived. Trinity and her mother become servants for a wealthy family in town. Meanwhile Dillon decides to make money in other ways to set his future, hopefully with one sweet girl, who through the constancy of friendship, patiently tries to make his own.
Sweet story, just not much to it. About 80 pages total, although the book continues with previews from 3 other books along with author information.
July 16, 2019
The year is 1843 and the first major wagon train is headed for Oregon. Trinity and her parents are members of this wagon train and Trinity is excited for the adventure and the opportunity to start a new life in Oregon. In the Rocky Mountains tragedy strikes and Trinity's Father dies in a wagon accident. Trinity and her Mother are befriended by Dillon, a nice young man who makes room in his wagon for Trinity and her Mother making sure they each Oregon safely. Upon their arrival Trinity's Mother must find work to support herself and Trinity and takes a job with a wealthy powerful family as a housemaid. His son takes a liking to Trinity, but she does not return his affection. Will the struggling Dillon be able to rescue Trinity from this unwanted affection? Another great book by Indiana Wake and a must read for anyone who likes adventure, hardship and survival along the Oregon Trail.
July 22, 2022
Trinity's Loss
Trinity and her parents joined a wagon train following the Oregon Trail to Oregon. Things went well at first, but her father was fatally injured along the trail and Trinity and her mother decided to continue to go with the wagon train rather than turn back. Trinity had made friends with a young man and he assisted Trinity and her mother along the trail. Upon arriving in Oregon, both Trinity and her mother were hired to work in the home of a wealthy rancher for very little money, but they were provided with food and a place to stay.
This book continues with the story of people they met and life on the ranch. Read this book for the story of the love of Trinity's life and his plans for a future for them. I enjoyed this love story.
Trinity and her parents joined a wagon train following the Oregon Trail to Oregon. Things went well at first, but her father was fatally injured along the trail and Trinity and her mother decided to continue to go with the wagon train rather than turn back. Trinity had made friends with a young man and he assisted Trinity and her mother along the trail. Upon arriving in Oregon, both Trinity and her mother were hired to work in the home of a wealthy rancher for very little money, but they were provided with food and a place to stay.
This book continues with the story of people they met and life on the ranch. Read this book for the story of the love of Trinity's life and his plans for a future for them. I enjoyed this love story.
August 19, 2018
Dreams and the reality once on the trail, one can’t even imagine. As Trinity said,it was boring, dusty, food was probably the same, day after day. Her highlight was the evening with musical instruments, and folks gathering to share and relax. Dillion looks at her, he was the one who ran down the gulch to her father pinned beneath the wagon. Her life has changed, romance was only a thought, it was her mother and her now. The author painted a very real picture of those days. It captures, and haunts us as readers, how could one do it. The time in 1837 the economic to make a living was almost nil. Readers will enjoy and want to read this through, hoping there is happy days for Trinity ahead.
March 15, 2018
Trinity Pruitt was travelling west with her parents. When tragedy strikes on the trail and she loses her father her excitement for the west dampens. She's left to care for her Mother who is grieving. When a young wagon train traveler, Dillion Goodman, takes them on and see's them safely to Oregon she quickly befriends the young man. Trinity and Dillion are a good match as they both are adventurous, independent, kind and hard-working. This is a short, clean, historical romance with a happy ending.
October 23, 2019
Trinity, her mother & father are excited to leave Missouri for Oregon. But during their trip tragedy strikes as her father is killed in an unforseen accident, leaving her mother in able to function with he suddenness of it. What should they do, go on or return east? What follows is a sweet story of survival hardship and love.
September 12, 2017
Oregon Bound
Trinity and her family set out for a fresh start in Oregon. He gains new friends and suffers heart break when her father dies in an accident. She and her mom rely on the support of Dillon and Cassie to finish the journey.
Trinity and her family set out for a fresh start in Oregon. He gains new friends and suffers heart break when her father dies in an accident. She and her mom rely on the support of Dillon and Cassie to finish the journey.
September 14, 2017
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I love a book with strong females. Even after her fathers death she still goes on and finds the love she has alway dreamed of. Good inspirational book. Two Thumbs up
I love a book with strong females. Even after her fathers death she still goes on and finds the love she has alway dreamed of. Good inspirational book. Two Thumbs up
September 28, 2017
Trinity's Loss by Indiana Wake is a wonderful short story. I liked the characters very much, I could feel their pain and heartache and joys and love. My opinion. Thanks
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 17, 2018
A great story of hardship and persistence
A hard journey with heartache and tragedy for Trinity and her mom Beth, as they suffer a great loss along the trail. Romance closed down. A very touching story.
A hard journey with heartache and tragedy for Trinity and her mom Beth, as they suffer a great loss along the trail. Romance closed down. A very touching story.
October 2, 2021
Heartaches Turns 5o Happiness
I really enjoyed this book very much in deed . WESTERN BRIDES TRINITY'S LOSS A SWEET AND INSPIRATIONAL WESTERN HISTORICAL ROMANCE PIONEER BRIDES OF THE OREGON TRAIL BOOK 1 BY INDIANA WAKE . I recommend teens and up .
I really enjoyed this book very much in deed . WESTERN BRIDES TRINITY'S LOSS A SWEET AND INSPIRATIONAL WESTERN HISTORICAL ROMANCE PIONEER BRIDES OF THE OREGON TRAIL BOOK 1 BY INDIANA WAKE . I recommend teens and up .
January 13, 2025
nice and sweet
A nice and sweet read written by Indiana Wake. This is an enjoyable book about travel along the Oregon Trail and life after reaching Oregon. This a short read and can be read in one evening.
A nice and sweet read written by Indiana Wake. This is an enjoyable book about travel along the Oregon Trail and life after reaching Oregon. This a short read and can be read in one evening.
September 19, 2017
Very Good
This is truly a very sweet inspirational story. Traveling the Oregon trail led to disaster and loss of loved ones as well. I recommend this book. A very clean short story
This is truly a very sweet inspirational story. Traveling the Oregon trail led to disaster and loss of loved ones as well. I recommend this book. A very clean short story
September 20, 2017
Love and Kindness
Loss is never easy to bear. The lessons learned through hard losses though can carry us through our life.
Enjoy Trinity's story.
Loss is never easy to bear. The lessons learned through hard losses though can carry us through our life.
Enjoy Trinity's story.
February 10, 2018
Sweet, short read.
March 18, 2018
Western Brides
This was a very good book. I would recommend this book to everyone. Well written, tells a beautiful story. Very good.
This was a very good book. I would recommend this book to everyone. Well written, tells a beautiful story. Very good.
March 21, 2018
Excelkent Story
This story was really good to read. It also shows you about forgiveness. All of the stories in this book were really good.
This story was really good to read. It also shows you about forgiveness. All of the stories in this book were really good.
March 21, 2018
Western MOB Romance
As always with Indiana Wake and Belle Differ this is a great story. I loved how Trinity found a solution for her problem. Enjoy I did!!!!!
As always with Indiana Wake and Belle Differ this is a great story. I loved how Trinity found a solution for her problem. Enjoy I did!!!!!
September 4, 2018
Captivating
I couldn't put this one down. A hard trecherous jouney through the Oregon Trail, left a few families heartbroken, but love was found.
I couldn't put this one down. A hard trecherous jouney through the Oregon Trail, left a few families heartbroken, but love was found.
September 28, 2018
Enjoyable read!
I've never read anything by this author but I will be looking for more by Indiana Wake. I definitely recommend this book.
I've never read anything by this author but I will be looking for more by Indiana Wake. I definitely recommend this book.
June 18, 2020
Good read
I love the old western mail order bride books. It's hard to imagine how people got through so many hardships crossing the country back then.
I love the old western mail order bride books. It's hard to imagine how people got through so many hardships crossing the country back then.
November 29, 2021
Great book
May 8, 2025
Very Good Story
This story follows the Oregon trail highlighting a family’s trials and tribulations! Showing compassion and love . Kindness and bravery! Very good reading.
This story follows the Oregon trail highlighting a family’s trials and tribulations! Showing compassion and love . Kindness and bravery! Very good reading.
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August 4, 2018Love Indiana Wake books !!! She is a great storyteller... enjoyed these teo short stories immensely ! Will be reading more of her books... nice, clean , quick read,,. Different! Looking forward to reading more!!
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