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Wild Horse Westerns #2
Spirit of the Wild Horse
Spirit Of The Wild Horse is the sequel to the Bestselling Western Where The Wild Horses Roam. Levi Bolander knows he needs to change his life and start over somewhere new. The problem is that he is forced to travel with the Pueblo Indian woman that he rescued. As he and Bluebird attempt to escape their pursuers, Levi must confront the fissure between the woman he is coming to know and his feelings toward Indians.Bluebird and Levi arrive at the Langley ranch where Caleb Gunnar is facing his own problems. As Caleb plans for his wedding to Caroline Langley, the bounty hunter brother of a man he killed is threatening to uncover his past.Can Levi find love with Bluebird, and will Caleb escape his past? Duane Boehm has written another western novel with enough humor, heartbreak, love, and outlaws to keep you turning the page.
191 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 13, 2018
About the author
Duane Boehm
55 books64 followersDuane Boehm grew up on a farm outside of Petersburg, Illinois. All the time spent driving a tractor gave him plenty of opportunity to let his imagination run wild and not tear up too much equipment. The two passions he developed early in life were the love of playing guitar and reading books.
He eventually moved to a mini-farm outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his wife and replaced planting corn with trees and raising dogs. For a number of years he worked as an IT consultant and continued with being a part-time musician and songwriter. He dabbled in writing short stories with the idea in the back of his mind that someday he would write a novel. One Christmas after watching "A Christmas Carol", he was inspired to begin his journey as a novelist.
He eventually moved to a mini-farm outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his wife and replaced planting corn with trees and raising dogs. For a number of years he worked as an IT consultant and continued with being a part-time musician and songwriter. He dabbled in writing short stories with the idea in the back of his mind that someday he would write a novel. One Christmas after watching "A Christmas Carol", he was inspired to begin his journey as a novelist.
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April 7, 2018
Very fine second in series book!
Duane Boehm writes an enjoyable tale, consistent in his characters and the story history.
As a grammar Nazi I love not getting hung up on poor word choices and bad grammar. He does a fine job.
Duane Boehm writes an enjoyable tale, consistent in his characters and the story history.
As a grammar Nazi I love not getting hung up on poor word choices and bad grammar. He does a fine job.
October 10, 2018
Spirit of the Wild Horse
This book has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all lovers of historical, adventure, romance novels.
This book has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all lovers of historical, adventure, romance novels.
June 22, 2021
Levi, Caleb, and Joey proves to be the type of men to ride the River with. They, along with their women, pull no punches in their ongoing commanding offensive attitude that brings peace and tranquility to their beloved area of responsibility!
Never read a Duane Boehm story that wasn't five stars worthy and this compassionately motivated series of unending excitement most definitely continues that trend! I was unable to put this compelling rendition of unending exciting adventures aside until the final paragraph had been read! There are no slow downs throughout the entire series of unending adventures, and the outstanding camaraderie of the good guys certainly will appease anyone's desired expectations!
Mr. Boehm goes above and beyond in his descriptive storylines that successfully maintains anyone's undivided attention from beginning to end! Too, his successful selections of characters were unsurpassed in their commanding assignments throughout this compelling story of realistic old American western folklore extravaganzas! No slow downs in this compassionately motivated success story and the resilience of the good guys certainly will appease anyone's desired expectations!
Definitely recommend this intriguing series of events to all readers, but especially to you western addicted readers, as I am! Even you non-western fanatics will find yourselves completely mesmerized immediately with these compassionately motivated stories, and the individuals involved. To not read this compelling western masterpiece will definitely be your loss!!!😃
Never read a Duane Boehm story that wasn't five stars worthy and this compassionately motivated series of unending excitement most definitely continues that trend! I was unable to put this compelling rendition of unending exciting adventures aside until the final paragraph had been read! There are no slow downs throughout the entire series of unending adventures, and the outstanding camaraderie of the good guys certainly will appease anyone's desired expectations!
Mr. Boehm goes above and beyond in his descriptive storylines that successfully maintains anyone's undivided attention from beginning to end! Too, his successful selections of characters were unsurpassed in their commanding assignments throughout this compelling story of realistic old American western folklore extravaganzas! No slow downs in this compassionately motivated success story and the resilience of the good guys certainly will appease anyone's desired expectations!
Definitely recommend this intriguing series of events to all readers, but especially to you western addicted readers, as I am! Even you non-western fanatics will find yourselves completely mesmerized immediately with these compassionately motivated stories, and the individuals involved. To not read this compelling western masterpiece will definitely be your loss!!!😃
January 4, 2020
Levi was a small time outlaw when he rescues Bluebird, a Pueblo Indian. As they flew the outlaw gang Levi begins to appreciate Bluebird as human being capable of feelings. They arrive at the Langley ranch and become part of the ranch family. The Langley's decide to expand their ranch to include cattle and then encounter rustlers. Levi and Bluebird contribute to the ranch and realize they love one another. The Langley's and Levi are dismayed at the prejudice against Bluebird. Caleb and Caroline and Joey and Claire marry and begin their lives together. A drifter arrives and creates tension between Gideon and Caleb who eventually come to recognize the strength's and trials in their individual lives. This is an interesting story with action, compassion and western life combined.
I would recommend this book as it is joy filled and yet realistic in the trials and tribulations in the old west. Duane Boehm is an excellent story teller and writer. He keeps the big picture in mind as each member of Caleb's family in interwoven in the book.
I would recommend this book as it is joy filled and yet realistic in the trials and tribulations in the old west. Duane Boehm is an excellent story teller and writer. He keeps the big picture in mind as each member of Caleb's family in interwoven in the book.
January 20, 2019
Levi Bolander knows he needs to change his life and start over somewhere new. The problem is that he is forced to travel with the Pueblo Indian woman that he rescued. As he and Bluebird escape their pursuers, Levi must confront the fissure between the woman he is coming to know and his feeling toward Indians.
This was a really good read. It was a nice change of pace from what I normally read. I really enjoyed the tale and liked the main characters. I recommend.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book
This was a really good read. It was a nice change of pace from what I normally read. I really enjoyed the tale and liked the main characters. I recommend.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book
June 9, 2018
Simple Westerns
I love these books. I have trouble getting to the next one so the 4 boxes set was great! They are easy to read with characters one comes to expect actions from a nd we/I am not disappointed. Plots are pretty simple and anticipated, maybe even sappy, which I love. I get wrapped up in the folks . The stories are perhaps simplistic and enjoyable in our busy and complicated lives. Thank you Duane.
I love these books. I have trouble getting to the next one so the 4 boxes set was great! They are easy to read with characters one comes to expect actions from a nd we/I am not disappointed. Plots are pretty simple and anticipated, maybe even sappy, which I love. I get wrapped up in the folks . The stories are perhaps simplistic and enjoyable in our busy and complicated lives. Thank you Duane.
February 20, 2019
A TH Western About A Young Man Who Saved an Indian Maiden
DB. has. penned a western about a young man who saved a young Indian girl and they have traveled from South Colorado to Wyoming and end up at the Wild Horse Ranch where the man from Tennessee and the lady owner are finally making a profit. They begin to trowel safe until a bounty hunter shows up. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
DB. has. penned a western about a young man who saved a young Indian girl and they have traveled from South Colorado to Wyoming and end up at the Wild Horse Ranch where the man from Tennessee and the lady owner are finally making a profit. They begin to trowel safe until a bounty hunter shows up. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
April 26, 2019
Spirit of the Wild horse
I gave this story the five star rating because it kept me on the edge of my seat reading page after page,I read book 1,and couldn't wait to see how the story ended in this book 2 and I was not disappointed ,Duane Boehm is an exceptionally creative and talented writer of the Western stories I can't get enough of. I enjoyed the characters and the diversity.living in the 1800's was difficult but they endured.Great book!
I gave this story the five star rating because it kept me on the edge of my seat reading page after page,I read book 1,and couldn't wait to see how the story ended in this book 2 and I was not disappointed ,Duane Boehm is an exceptionally creative and talented writer of the Western stories I can't get enough of. I enjoyed the characters and the diversity.living in the 1800's was difficult but they endured.Great book!
March 9, 2020
Things don't always go according to plan
Sometimes things happen in our lives that changes us. But if we're going to move forward with our lives we need the courage to make a change. In Spirit of the Wild Horse the characters have to keep from letting the past control their future.
The books in this series are well written, witty, and full of action. I have enjoyed every book written by this author.
Sometimes things happen in our lives that changes us. But if we're going to move forward with our lives we need the courage to make a change. In Spirit of the Wild Horse the characters have to keep from letting the past control their future.
The books in this series are well written, witty, and full of action. I have enjoyed every book written by this author.
March 30, 2018
Spirit of the Wild Horse 🐎(Wild Horse Westerns Book 2) by Duane Boehm
Spirit of the Wild Horse 🐎 compliments his first book so completely. Duane Boehm seamlessly blends both stories. His books just keep getting better. I love the characters that he weaves together to keep you on the edge of your seat. OUTSTANDING!!!!!BRAVO 👏👏
Spirit of the Wild Horse 🐎 compliments his first book so completely. Duane Boehm seamlessly blends both stories. His books just keep getting better. I love the characters that he weaves together to keep you on the edge of your seat. OUTSTANDING!!!!!BRAVO 👏👏
June 16, 2018
Great story. Well written. Realistic, humorous.
I chose five star rating because it was believable, good humor, and well scripted. No super wealthy hero, yet many characters were heroic.. I really hope a movie of this would happen. Very rich in character lives that came together at a Wyoming horse ranch..
I chose five star rating because it was believable, good humor, and well scripted. No super wealthy hero, yet many characters were heroic.. I really hope a movie of this would happen. Very rich in character lives that came together at a Wyoming horse ranch..
January 7, 2020
A tough land requires a tough minded bread of people.
Another excellent Western interesting characters and a plot straight out of the times. If you enjoy reading good book about the West as I do then you should thoroughly enjoy Duane Boehms "Spirit Of The Wild Horse" series which I highly recommend.
Another excellent Western interesting characters and a plot straight out of the times. If you enjoy reading good book about the West as I do then you should thoroughly enjoy Duane Boehms "Spirit Of The Wild Horse" series which I highly recommend.
February 22, 2020
Classic old west before local law enforcement and danger lurked close.
The army couldn’t handle everything while fighting Indian war parties and local law enforcement was frequently left to residents and ranchers. Excellent characters, great settings, fast guns, and horses deliver a vivid look at the old west as it was being tamed. Fascinating twists and well worth the time.
The army couldn’t handle everything while fighting Indian war parties and local law enforcement was frequently left to residents and ranchers. Excellent characters, great settings, fast guns, and horses deliver a vivid look at the old west as it was being tamed. Fascinating twists and well worth the time.
November 2, 2021
Great Story
This book was exciting all the way through. I was entertained with the different story lines going on! The characters are well developed such that I cried in a couple parts. The author writes well and gives just enough descriptions to lead you on, wanting more. I will finish this series!
This book was exciting all the way through. I was entertained with the different story lines going on! The characters are well developed such that I cried in a couple parts. The author writes well and gives just enough descriptions to lead you on, wanting more. I will finish this series!
December 3, 2023
This was a really good western novel, the second in the series about a family of horse ranchers. It revolves around Caleb who arrived at the ranch with Joey who he's helped after being robbed by bandits. It's a story full of action, gun fights, and includes just the right mix of romance as well. I found it hard to put down and would highly recommend it!
March 25, 2026
Book 2 introduces Levi and Bluebird. Levi became a criminal because he couldn't get hired and had to eat. Bluebird belonged to one of Levi's fellow crooks who abused her badly. Levi finally had enough of her being abused and they escaped together. Caleb and Joey found them and took them to the ranch. Lots of action and a very good read.
March 14, 2018
Excellent read
This book was absolutely fantastic. I hope this series continues as Mr. Boehm has created some great characters. Would highly recommend this series to everyone that enjoys a great western.
This book was absolutely fantastic. I hope this series continues as Mr. Boehm has created some great characters. Would highly recommend this series to everyone that enjoys a great western.
January 9, 2019
Old West Rules
Boehm skillfully weaves the lives of his characters in this series. He is a master at showing weaknesses and how circumstances change lives, while his characters mature page after page.
Boehm skillfully weaves the lives of his characters in this series. He is a master at showing weaknesses and how circumstances change lives, while his characters mature page after page.
May 24, 2019
Spirit of the Wild Horse Book 2
This is another installment in the Wild Horse Westerns. It is enjoyable reading. I look forward to the next installment -- eBook 3. I highly recommend it.
This is another installment in the Wild Horse Westerns. It is enjoyable reading. I look forward to the next installment -- eBook 3. I highly recommend it.
November 27, 2019
Very good series of stories.
I like the Western genre and have read "a lot" of them, since I was 12 or so. I can tell the good from the bad pretty quickly but, please understand, my rating is based on my reading. Mr Boehm is an excellent writer and his books show that.
I like the Western genre and have read "a lot" of them, since I was 12 or so. I can tell the good from the bad pretty quickly but, please understand, my rating is based on my reading. Mr Boehm is an excellent writer and his books show that.
May 5, 2021
Good story!
Characters were believable and real. The action was excellent and the pacing was good. It was true to life in that every one has troubles. Sometimes I think it would be nice to just stand up and draw.
Characters were believable and real. The action was excellent and the pacing was good. It was true to life in that every one has troubles. Sometimes I think it would be nice to just stand up and draw.
December 23, 2025
Confusing at first. Couldn't figure out the characters. So it was slow at the beginning. But with the help of ChatGPT I was able to figure it out. Then it ended! Not as good as the Gideon Johann books.
March 18, 2018
Another great story by Duane. The book flowed right from the first one. Looking forward to Book 3.
April 15, 2018
Ghost rider
Living in the West was hard and dangerous. Living among Indians had to be scary. Carolina has to overcome that fear and move on with her life.
Living in the West was hard and dangerous. Living among Indians had to be scary. Carolina has to overcome that fear and move on with her life.
May 30, 2018
Fantastic
Couldn't put the book down. So refreshing. Wonderful!!!!!! I was there with them. I got lost in the book. Fanrastic
Couldn't put the book down. So refreshing. Wonderful!!!!!! I was there with them. I got lost in the book. Fanrastic
May 31, 2018
Good western
Love stories where the good guys win. The romance was sweet. Horses make any book better. Times were sure different then.
Love stories where the good guys win. The romance was sweet. Horses make any book better. Times were sure different then.
June 23, 2018
Having read 9 of this author's western books, l can't praise his writing skills enough!
October 25, 2018
Spirit wild Horses:
This was a very spirited read. I laughed and cried through out the book. This was a very well written story.
This was a very spirited read. I laughed and cried through out the book. This was a very well written story.
October 27, 2018
Finding Forgiveness
In order to be forgiven, one must forgive themselves first. A great continuation of the classic western story. Well worth the time and money.
In order to be forgiven, one must forgive themselves first. A great continuation of the classic western story. Well worth the time and money.
February 19, 2019
Awesome Reading!
Love 💘these books! I'm a Western fan, all the way! I've enjoyed this entire series! Keeps you wanting to see what happens next!
Love 💘these books! I'm a Western fan, all the way! I've enjoyed this entire series! Keeps you wanting to see what happens next!
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