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Ann's Valley
Lady Ann needed to be on that wagon train. Even if it meant striking a deal with the surly, and devilishly handsome, mountain man to do it. More lives than just her own depended upon it…
She was the type he swore never to fall for again…
He was a complication she could ill afford…
Together they will discover love is worth the risk, no matter the cost…
Lady Ann Dunneroy finds herself in a desperate situation and her search for the man responsible leads her on a perilous journey to the American West. Relying solely on her wit and resourcefulness to survive, she strikes a deal with a rugged mountain man by the name of Grayson Stone. The more time Ann spends with Grayson, the less certain she is of the original mission she embarked upon. Determined to do what is right, Ann must make a difficult decision; one that may break her heart and perhaps cost her very life as well as the lives of those she loves most…
Grayson Stone is the leader of the wagon train and it’s his job to ensure everyone arrives safely; a duty made aggravatingly more challenging when he agrees to escort a reckless, young woman along the way. A hard man, as rugged and imposing as the mountains he calls home, Grayson wants only to live a peaceful life of solitude. But something about the tenacious Lady Ann makes him yearn for more…
A story of love and loss on the Santa Fe Trail! Follow the hoyden daughter of an earl, from the ballrooms of London to America’s wild frontier; where she must choose between her heart and her honor.
Excerpt from Ann’s Valley:
“Nothing has changed.” Grayson’s words were direct and curt.
Ann stiffened, feeling her anger with him return, “I hadn’t been under the impression they had.”
“Do not confront me again on the matter. I will not change my mind. No woman or child allowed on the trail unless accompanied by a guardian. Is that understood?”
“Perfectly.” She leveled him with her most imperious stare. Then added impertinently, “And do you own the trail, then?”
His jaw clenched in irritable fashion, fastening her with a menacing glower, “Don’t even think about following on your own.”
“You can’t stop me.”
She was the type he swore never to fall for again…
He was a complication she could ill afford…
Together they will discover love is worth the risk, no matter the cost…
Lady Ann Dunneroy finds herself in a desperate situation and her search for the man responsible leads her on a perilous journey to the American West. Relying solely on her wit and resourcefulness to survive, she strikes a deal with a rugged mountain man by the name of Grayson Stone. The more time Ann spends with Grayson, the less certain she is of the original mission she embarked upon. Determined to do what is right, Ann must make a difficult decision; one that may break her heart and perhaps cost her very life as well as the lives of those she loves most…
Grayson Stone is the leader of the wagon train and it’s his job to ensure everyone arrives safely; a duty made aggravatingly more challenging when he agrees to escort a reckless, young woman along the way. A hard man, as rugged and imposing as the mountains he calls home, Grayson wants only to live a peaceful life of solitude. But something about the tenacious Lady Ann makes him yearn for more…
A story of love and loss on the Santa Fe Trail! Follow the hoyden daughter of an earl, from the ballrooms of London to America’s wild frontier; where she must choose between her heart and her honor.
Excerpt from Ann’s Valley:
“Nothing has changed.” Grayson’s words were direct and curt.
Ann stiffened, feeling her anger with him return, “I hadn’t been under the impression they had.”
“Do not confront me again on the matter. I will not change my mind. No woman or child allowed on the trail unless accompanied by a guardian. Is that understood?”
“Perfectly.” She leveled him with her most imperious stare. Then added impertinently, “And do you own the trail, then?”
His jaw clenched in irritable fashion, fastening her with a menacing glower, “Don’t even think about following on your own.”
“You can’t stop me.”
- GenresHistorical Romance
418 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 20, 2018
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47 people want to read
About the author
Cayt Lawson
3 books5 followersCayt Lawson is an avid reader of all historical fiction, but she favors romantic stories set in Regency England and the American Frontier. She was raised on a quarter horse ranch in the state of Michigan and traveled the rodeo circuit with her parents as a young girl. The modern cowboy lifestyle she grew up in greatly inspired her love of the American West; the romanticized time in history sparked her desire to explore other remarkable periods of the past.
Cayt currently spends most of her time trying to keep up with her three energetic, young, children and -much to the detriment of her husband’s sanity- adding animals to her growing hobby farm. When Cayt isn’t reading or caring for her beloved children and critters, her time is spent researching and thinking up new stories.
Cayt currently spends most of her time trying to keep up with her three energetic, young, children and -much to the detriment of her husband’s sanity- adding animals to her growing hobby farm. When Cayt isn’t reading or caring for her beloved children and critters, her time is spent researching and thinking up new stories.
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September 30, 2018
I loved your book! Vivid characters, unpredictable plot twist, overall great story. Can’t wait to read more
October 28, 2020
Oh, What a Delightful Beginning to a Series
Anne was a pampered daughter of British nobleman. But she was allowed to do things that were often not things that girls were allowed to do. She rode horses, shot firearms, and pretty much anything else her heart desired. These skills would come in handy when she crossed the Atlantic and then traveled to the wild West.
Anne met a man from Charleston who dazzled her, married her, bedded her, and left her pregnant and then
boarded a ship back to Charleston leaving Anne behind, telling her he would be back for her as soon as he handled some business matters. Anne realized soon that she was expecting a baby, sold all of her valuable jewelry, and headed to Charleston. The voyage was made difficult due to high seas and morning sickness.
After arriving in Charleston, she learned that he had traveled to St. Louis on business and it was unclear when he would return. After the babies were born she traveled to St. Louis only to learn that he had gone to Santa Fe. Anne joined a wagon train and attempted to join her husband.
Lots of things happened along the way. You need to read about all of her adventures. Did she ever find the father of her children? Did they live happily ever after? I am not divulging the answer, but you will need to read it yourself to find out. There is a lot of adventure in this book.
Anne was a pampered daughter of British nobleman. But she was allowed to do things that were often not things that girls were allowed to do. She rode horses, shot firearms, and pretty much anything else her heart desired. These skills would come in handy when she crossed the Atlantic and then traveled to the wild West.
Anne met a man from Charleston who dazzled her, married her, bedded her, and left her pregnant and then
boarded a ship back to Charleston leaving Anne behind, telling her he would be back for her as soon as he handled some business matters. Anne realized soon that she was expecting a baby, sold all of her valuable jewelry, and headed to Charleston. The voyage was made difficult due to high seas and morning sickness.
After arriving in Charleston, she learned that he had traveled to St. Louis on business and it was unclear when he would return. After the babies were born she traveled to St. Louis only to learn that he had gone to Santa Fe. Anne joined a wagon train and attempted to join her husband.
Lots of things happened along the way. You need to read about all of her adventures. Did she ever find the father of her children? Did they live happily ever after? I am not divulging the answer, but you will need to read it yourself to find out. There is a lot of adventure in this book.
August 11, 2020
One of the best books I have read this year. Lady Ann is not your typical Lady. She rather be riding a horse or shooting a gun. She doesn't want to be in London for debut. She is smitten with an American, James Morgan, against her Father's wishes. She sneakes away one night with him and elopes. Little does she know, her Father was right. James disappears and Ann discovers she is pregnant and takes off to America to find him. It is a long journey across the Atlantic and she is sick most of the way. Reaching land does not help her circumstances. No James and now she has twin girls to take care. Off she goes again to find their Father. Her travels are hard and long. She meets Grayson Stone along the way and realizes she has met her match. This story will show you the hard life of crossing the country in a wagon and the dangers along the way. Truly an amazing historical romance. Bravo Cayt Lawson.
May 14, 2021
Great book
Wow, this book was so very good. It’s about Ann and Grayson. Ann travels across the ocean and a continent to find her husband and father of her twin daughters. Only to find out she was never married to their father. Grayson, is a trapper, that leads a small party out west. He had gone East to get his son from his dead wife. Ann is with the party of travels when they run into Indians the first time. Ann arrives in St Louis and finds out the girls father has moved on from his cousin. She decides to follow him. She just wants him to know he has children. Along the way they run into Indians again along with lack of water. There is so much more going on in this book. I enjoyed it very much. Look forward to the next time I read it.
Wow, this book was so very good. It’s about Ann and Grayson. Ann travels across the ocean and a continent to find her husband and father of her twin daughters. Only to find out she was never married to their father. Grayson, is a trapper, that leads a small party out west. He had gone East to get his son from his dead wife. Ann is with the party of travels when they run into Indians the first time. Ann arrives in St Louis and finds out the girls father has moved on from his cousin. She decides to follow him. She just wants him to know he has children. Along the way they run into Indians again along with lack of water. There is so much more going on in this book. I enjoyed it very much. Look forward to the next time I read it.
June 23, 2022
Awesome, I couldn't put it down.
I really enjoyed reading Ann's Valley, I feel bad that Ann went through so many hardships and yet she had Such a huge a loving heart. I am very glad that her and Greyson finely got together it took long enough.
Thin water will is a new Author for me so far I'm impressed however I'm starting book 2 and 3 still isn't complete yet so I am hoping that the author really does stay right on top of getting the books completed and not leave the series hanging.
I am seriously! Looking forward to reading more from this author.
I hope this book flows as smooth as the first book there was very few dead or slow spots.
I really enjoyed reading Ann's Valley, I feel bad that Ann went through so many hardships and yet she had Such a huge a loving heart. I am very glad that her and Greyson finely got together it took long enough.
Thin water will is a new Author for me so far I'm impressed however I'm starting book 2 and 3 still isn't complete yet so I am hoping that the author really does stay right on top of getting the books completed and not leave the series hanging.
I am seriously! Looking forward to reading more from this author.
I hope this book flows as smooth as the first book there was very few dead or slow spots.
April 30, 2020
Across Hell and Back
Riveting story of wanderlust and deep soul inspired love.i could not put this book down. The beauty and description of the rads travelled and the enduring life that was felt made me a part of every step and turn of the wagon wheels. The beauty of the developing love made all of the characters feel as if they were inside. My house and family with me. I gave this a 4 because I felt the chapters were too long and this book shoul definitely not have been a prequel .
Riveting story of wanderlust and deep soul inspired love.i could not put this book down. The beauty and description of the rads travelled and the enduring life that was felt made me a part of every step and turn of the wagon wheels. The beauty of the developing love made all of the characters feel as if they were inside. My house and family with me. I gave this a 4 because I felt the chapters were too long and this book shoul definitely not have been a prequel .
March 1, 2021
Ann's Valley By Cayt Lawson
Five stars, this was excellent story of a British girl who thought she found love disillusioned by a man who she thought was her husband. Pregnant she goes to America to find him.. Dhe meets her husband cousin and Grayson and his son Luke.. She loses both and find herself trying and conquering the American west among Indians, fur traders, wild animals and rough climates.. She and her twin daughters are survivors in forms a life in the American frontier..Only to be surprised went live returns.. Good ending.
Five stars, this was excellent story of a British girl who thought she found love disillusioned by a man who she thought was her husband. Pregnant she goes to America to find him.. Dhe meets her husband cousin and Grayson and his son Luke.. She loses both and find herself trying and conquering the American west among Indians, fur traders, wild animals and rough climates.. She and her twin daughters are survivors in forms a life in the American frontier..Only to be surprised went live returns.. Good ending.
July 13, 2021
A mixed bag
To me it is totally incomprehensible that someone can write such a great story and still use horrible grammar and use words that don't even come close to fitting the context.
Using adjectives as nouns is appalling!
I'm probably still going to read more of her work and pray she finds a good editor.
To me it is totally incomprehensible that someone can write such a great story and still use horrible grammar and use words that don't even come close to fitting the context.
Using adjectives as nouns is appalling!
I'm probably still going to read more of her work and pray she finds a good editor.
June 30, 2024
Growing into a Woman
Ann’s life begins among the elite in cultured England. In our American culture, she would probably be called a tomboy. This part of her story ends in the wild mountains west of St. Louis and she is a strong, independent woman. The journey is what will keep you turning the pages.
Ann’s life begins among the elite in cultured England. In our American culture, she would probably be called a tomboy. This part of her story ends in the wild mountains west of St. Louis and she is a strong, independent woman. The journey is what will keep you turning the pages.
January 30, 2019
Great book! Kept me interested throughout wanting to know what would happen next. Hoping to read more about Ann and her family!!
December 27, 2021
Unique
Me Lawson has created a unique story. An English romance combined with an early American frontier romance. She accomplished with style and adventure. A wonderful story.
Me Lawson has created a unique story. An English romance combined with an early American frontier romance. She accomplished with style and adventure. A wonderful story.
March 22, 2020
Wonderful book! Can't wait for the next book in the series!!
February 11, 2020
Ann's Valley
Very good 👍! This Author reminds me of Roseanne Bitner, she makes you feel like you're there and experiencing everything that is happening just great. I love the stories of the pioneers and it's so wonderful to have a new author writing about them.
Thanks for sharing.
Judy Glover
Very good 👍! This Author reminds me of Roseanne Bitner, she makes you feel like you're there and experiencing everything that is happening just great. I love the stories of the pioneers and it's so wonderful to have a new author writing about them.
Thanks for sharing.
Judy Glover
February 13, 2020
Great Story
This was an intense book. I can't wait for the next one in the series. It was an exciting story. Highly recommend.
This was an intense book. I can't wait for the next one in the series. It was an exciting story. Highly recommend.
January 1, 2020
Great story line that kept me hooked till the very end. It has been a long time since I have enjoyed such a great novel.
It kept me hooked till the very end. It has been a long time since I have enjoyed such a great novel!
It kept me hooked till the very end. It has been a long time since I have enjoyed such a great novel!
November 1, 2019
Traveling Mom
Enjoyed reading the story it was fun and very entertaining.
Its about a young woman who is taken in by an experienced young man and then all kind of things develop.
Enjoyed reading the story it was fun and very entertaining.
Its about a young woman who is taken in by an experienced young man and then all kind of things develop.
December 30, 2019
Love a western
Enjoyed this book a lot. Highly recommend. Going to be looking for more books by Cayt Lawson. Hope I find some!
Enjoyed this book a lot. Highly recommend. Going to be looking for more books by Cayt Lawson. Hope I find some!
December 30, 2019
Disappointing
It was never-ending! The book jumped from one plot to another. Finally just gave up on attempting to find it believable!
It was never-ending! The book jumped from one plot to another. Finally just gave up on attempting to find it believable!
January 1, 2020
This was a great book. Such courage and endurance by a Lady.
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