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Oregon Trail Dreamin' #4
So Many Roads to Choose
A Devoted Wagon Guide. A Courageous Woman. A Family Bound by Love—and Nearly Torn Apart by the Past.
For years, Smitty has led weary travelers across the dangerous Oregon Trail, dreaming of the day he can finally settle down with Lynn and the orphans who have become his makeshift family. But one thing stands in his a marriage built on lies. Trapped for over a decade by Brenda’s deception, Smitty returns to settle the past once and for all… only to discover Brenda and her mother May dying of tuberculosis, bitter to their last breath.
Heartbroken and guilty, Smitty pushes Lynn away—believing he must honor vows that never should have existed.
Left with no one to rely on, Lynn takes a desperate gamble and answers an ad to become a farmer’s wife, hoping to keep the children safe. Instead, she walks into a nightmare—a cruel, abusive man who threatens everything she loves. With nowhere else to turn, Lynn prays Smitty will reach them before it’s too late.
When Smitty rides to their rescue, the truth hits
love isn’t the problem—fear is.
Now, two scarred hearts must face the choices that tore them apart and the hope that can rebuild their family. Together they’ll discover that even on the roughest frontier roads, love, forgiveness, and second chances can light the way home.
A powerful, heart-tugging Sweet Historical Western Romance filled
✔ Oregon Trail adventure
✔ Protective heroes & brave heroines
✔ Found family bonds
✔ Redemption & second chances
✔ Clean and wholesome frontier love
Buy now and journey into a story of courage, redemption, and a love worth fighting for!
For years, Smitty has led weary travelers across the dangerous Oregon Trail, dreaming of the day he can finally settle down with Lynn and the orphans who have become his makeshift family. But one thing stands in his a marriage built on lies. Trapped for over a decade by Brenda’s deception, Smitty returns to settle the past once and for all… only to discover Brenda and her mother May dying of tuberculosis, bitter to their last breath.
Heartbroken and guilty, Smitty pushes Lynn away—believing he must honor vows that never should have existed.
Left with no one to rely on, Lynn takes a desperate gamble and answers an ad to become a farmer’s wife, hoping to keep the children safe. Instead, she walks into a nightmare—a cruel, abusive man who threatens everything she loves. With nowhere else to turn, Lynn prays Smitty will reach them before it’s too late.
When Smitty rides to their rescue, the truth hits
love isn’t the problem—fear is.
Now, two scarred hearts must face the choices that tore them apart and the hope that can rebuild their family. Together they’ll discover that even on the roughest frontier roads, love, forgiveness, and second chances can light the way home.
A powerful, heart-tugging Sweet Historical Western Romance filled
✔ Oregon Trail adventure
✔ Protective heroes & brave heroines
✔ Found family bonds
✔ Redemption & second chances
✔ Clean and wholesome frontier love
Buy now and journey into a story of courage, redemption, and a love worth fighting for!
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 13, 2018
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Writing is my bliss and I try to write every day. I started with two publishers who I learned a lot from. Now I self publish. I like the control it gives me over release dates and book covers.
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April 17, 2018
Not exactly sure what to say about this story. Parts of it did make any sense to me. The characters are likeable. The plot is somewhat disjointed.
January 14, 2018
Must read. Series
Read 3 of these book so far. Very good. I nice,wholesome book. About love, loss and making your own family...
Read 3 of these book so far. Very good. I nice,wholesome book. About love, loss and making your own family...
February 3, 2018
"Difficult Roads To Travel"
In the 1850's, after so many trips on the Oregon Trail, Smitty decides to settle down. He has Lynn Downey and many orphans they've taken in who survived the trips, but lost their parents. But Smitty already has a wife, Brenda, and he decides to travel to her place to dissolve their marriage, which really never existed. He finds Brenda and her mom both dying of tuberculosis. When he comes back to Lynn, he is in grief and decides to leave Lynn and the kids. Lynn can't stay in a house which doesn't belong to her, so she leaves. She then makes the biggest mistake of her life. I liked this story but it requires better proofreading. Too many errors distracted me.
In the 1850's, after so many trips on the Oregon Trail, Smitty decides to settle down. He has Lynn Downey and many orphans they've taken in who survived the trips, but lost their parents. But Smitty already has a wife, Brenda, and he decides to travel to her place to dissolve their marriage, which really never existed. He finds Brenda and her mom both dying of tuberculosis. When he comes back to Lynn, he is in grief and decides to leave Lynn and the kids. Lynn can't stay in a house which doesn't belong to her, so she leaves. She then makes the biggest mistake of her life. I liked this story but it requires better proofreading. Too many errors distracted me.
May 10, 2018
So Many Roads to Choose Oregon Trail Dreamin', Book 4
: Kathleen Ball
This is a clean historical western fiction. I have not read the first three books in this series.
The Oregon Trail claimed lives as people traveled west. Sometimes it was children, sometimes adults. When children were orphaned Smitty and Lynn took them in. They were building a nice family, only problem Smitty has a wife. Will these people work out there problems or not?
The narration was well done. The characters were well portrayed. Lili Dubuque has a pleasant voice.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
: Kathleen Ball
This is a clean historical western fiction. I have not read the first three books in this series.
The Oregon Trail claimed lives as people traveled west. Sometimes it was children, sometimes adults. When children were orphaned Smitty and Lynn took them in. They were building a nice family, only problem Smitty has a wife. Will these people work out there problems or not?
The narration was well done. The characters were well portrayed. Lili Dubuque has a pleasant voice.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
June 9, 2020
This clean Westrern Romance is the bittersweet story of Lynn and Smitty as they navigate some very rough life challenges on their way to finding love. Lynn has been taking in orphans and now has 9 in her care and Smitty helps her. You can bet there's going to be times of laughter from the things the the kids say and do, as well as time tears. This book is part of a series, but would read well as a stand alone.
July 16, 2023
Clean Historical Romance
This story had scenes a bit wilder than I'd normally consider Sweet, but they're definitely still clean.
Lots of trouble is ahead for these two. And there doesn't seem to be relief in sight. I don't think I've ever read a story with this amount of hardships, trials, difficulties, and dispair in one book!
I found the opening scenes a bit disturbing. It's been a while since I read the previous book and having some explanation or refresher would have been appreciated!
This story had scenes a bit wilder than I'd normally consider Sweet, but they're definitely still clean.
Lots of trouble is ahead for these two. And there doesn't seem to be relief in sight. I don't think I've ever read a story with this amount of hardships, trials, difficulties, and dispair in one book!
I found the opening scenes a bit disturbing. It's been a while since I read the previous book and having some explanation or refresher would have been appreciated!
March 15, 2018
Beautiful story
Sometimes it is frustrating when we can see what the character should do and they do something else. Well, life is like that. We think in strange ways and act even more strangely.
The love shared here in this story is the kind that begets more love and has an effect through generations.
Sometimes it is frustrating when we can see what the character should do and they do something else. Well, life is like that. We think in strange ways and act even more strangely.
The love shared here in this story is the kind that begets more love and has an effect through generations.
June 22, 2026
Smittys book
This is the fourth book in the Oregon trail dreaming series. I found the first three books interesting, but I felt this book dragged the whole time. There was no real action. Even when the kids were sick there wasn't much to the story. It seemed it was a lot of lusting and expressing that to one another.
This is the fourth book in the Oregon trail dreaming series. I found the first three books interesting, but I felt this book dragged the whole time. There was no real action. Even when the kids were sick there wasn't much to the story. It seemed it was a lot of lusting and expressing that to one another.
January 14, 2018
Ms. Kathleen Ball did it again
I've been waiting for this book for awhile. Smittu was an intricate character in this series. There are sad pparts that broke my heart but what a finally.
I've been waiting for this book for awhile. Smittu was an intricate character in this series. There are sad pparts that broke my heart but what a finally.
January 16, 2018
Wagon train
This is the best western series I have read. I love the way it starts from a beginning and finishes with an ending. Good clean western romance. Looking forward to the next series.
This is the best western series I have read. I love the way it starts from a beginning and finishes with an ending. Good clean western romance. Looking forward to the next series.
January 18, 2018
Smith's new life...
We have all been waiting for this book. A "Pa" to all children; a friend when needed; and, loved by many. I cried, smiled and got choked up when reading this book. I loved it.
We have all been waiting for this book. A "Pa" to all children; a friend when needed; and, loved by many. I cried, smiled and got choked up when reading this book. I loved it.
January 22, 2018
Smitty and Lynn
It was good getting to see more of Smitty's earlier life revealed.
The story of life's gives-and-takes paints the picture of why we all do the things we do.
For Lynn and Smitty it was no different.
Enjoy!
It was good getting to see more of Smitty's earlier life revealed.
The story of life's gives-and-takes paints the picture of why we all do the things we do.
For Lynn and Smitty it was no different.
Enjoy!
February 2, 2018
So Many Roads To Choose!
I have enjoyed this series from the very beginning and this forth book in the series didn't disappoint. Well written characters and a very good storyline. Looking forward to the spin-off series, The Settlers! JudyE
I have enjoyed this series from the very beginning and this forth book in the series didn't disappoint. Well written characters and a very good storyline. Looking forward to the spin-off series, The Settlers! JudyE
March 13, 2018
Beautiful
All in all this is one heck of a beautiful story. The writing, the story, the characters. Just absolutely beautiful. Nice and clean, so suitable for all readers. A real winner.
All in all this is one heck of a beautiful story. The writing, the story, the characters. Just absolutely beautiful. Nice and clean, so suitable for all readers. A real winner.
March 31, 2018
Great Book
Hi , you are such a tremendous author , I love your books . This was another great story and I look forward to reading more.
Thanks Kathleen , your Awesome
Respectively:
Joyce Lichtwald
Hi , you are such a tremendous author , I love your books . This was another great story and I look forward to reading more.
Thanks Kathleen , your Awesome
Respectively:
Joyce Lichtwald
April 30, 2018
Love this series
A lot of struggling for Lynn and Smitty. Life was definitely a struggle to make it to Oregon and all survive. But to struggle the time after with love and happiness was really hard.
A lot of struggling for Lynn and Smitty. Life was definitely a struggle to make it to Oregon and all survive. But to struggle the time after with love and happiness was really hard.
May 7, 2018
So Many Roads to Choose
Smitty and Lynn's story is full of twists and turns. Some good and smart ones and some not so good or wise. This story has a very happy ending. You will enjoy this book.
Smitty and Lynn's story is full of twists and turns. Some good and smart ones and some not so good or wise. This story has a very happy ending. You will enjoy this book.
July 9, 2018
Love at any stage in life
Another good read. Again the early West has been depicted quite realistic. Simple but meaningfull gifts, ornate boxes for future brides and lovingly crafted wedding gifts abound! Hard life lived but full of hope and memories. Thanks again Kathleen.
Another good read. Again the early West has been depicted quite realistic. Simple but meaningfull gifts, ornate boxes for future brides and lovingly crafted wedding gifts abound! Hard life lived but full of hope and memories. Thanks again Kathleen.
November 23, 2019
Great book!
It was great getting to read Smitty's story. One filled with both joy and sorrow. You feel both their ups and downs as they progress through their story. Such strong characters that you have to see the story end.
It was great getting to read Smitty's story. One filled with both joy and sorrow. You feel both their ups and downs as they progress through their story. Such strong characters that you have to see the story end.
October 7, 2021
An ending
FiRst I can't believe there is a swear word in the epilogue. Not any of the
Other books nor did this one have swears in it. I was shocked.
The story has a happy ending just like all fairy tails should
FiRst I can't believe there is a swear word in the epilogue. Not any of the
Other books nor did this one have swears in it. I was shocked.
The story has a happy ending just like all fairy tails should
August 10, 2023
heartbreaking and heartwarming
Such a great storyline! This sweet romance has laughs, tears, and frustration. Smitty and Lynn both make some horrible choices; thankfully, there is forgiveness.
Such a great storyline! This sweet romance has laughs, tears, and frustration. Smitty and Lynn both make some horrible choices; thankfully, there is forgiveness.
January 27, 2026
another fine gift
Thank you again Kathleen Ball for a great story of those who endure the Oregon Trail in the lives they touched in the stories they had. I look forward to Mory riding
Thank you again Kathleen Ball for a great story of those who endure the Oregon Trail in the lives they touched in the stories they had. I look forward to Mory riding
June 13, 2026
Really Great Series
I'm so enjoying this series and was hoping Smitty would get his story. It is so good. Being Smitty of course there had to be many ups and downs to get to the HEA. Their story made me laugh and brought tears to my eyes and left me with a smile
I'm so enjoying this series and was hoping Smitty would get his story. It is so good. Being Smitty of course there had to be many ups and downs to get to the HEA. Their story made me laugh and brought tears to my eyes and left me with a smile
January 14, 2018
Best series
This was such a touching story and great way to end the series. I was excited to see a spin off series starting with Lynn and smitty's kids. Can't wait!
This was such a touching story and great way to end the series. I was excited to see a spin off series starting with Lynn and smitty's kids. Can't wait!
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January 15, 2018Worth the read
This is by far my favorite of the series yet. How can you not love Smitty and Lynn? Just a great read.
This is by far my favorite of the series yet. How can you not love Smitty and Lynn? Just a great read.
January 15, 2018
Loved this book!
Love all the books that Kathleen Ball has written and I have read th all. Can't wait for the next one.
Love all the books that Kathleen Ball has written and I have read th all. Can't wait for the next one.
January 19, 2018
A time for everything !
A wonderful story about life and love, as well as the ups and downs that keep us wanting more !
A wonderful story about life and love, as well as the ups and downs that keep us wanting more !
February 2, 2018
So many roads
Fair read, I dislike the teasers after the story.
To many times the same things mentioned.
Story could have been shorter without all the repeated
Fair read, I dislike the teasers after the story.
To many times the same things mentioned.
Story could have been shorter without all the repeated
May 21, 2018
Loved the series
I have loved this whole series of stories. Truly do many roads to choose. I highly recommend all of these books.
I have loved this whole series of stories. Truly do many roads to choose. I highly recommend all of these books.
August 2, 2018
Very good
Enjoy your books
Very thought out plots. Characters are well developed. I will read more of your writings. Thank you!
Enjoy your books
Very thought out plots. Characters are well developed. I will read more of your writings. Thank you!
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