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A Love to Last a Lifetime
The Second Chance Bride
Heartbreak on the Oregon Trail, left Grace needing a home and a new life. Can she ever hope to heal her wounds or is her life over?Read for FREE on Kindle UnlimitedWhen young Grace Salter loses her husband on the Oregon Trail, she doesn’t think there’s anything worth living for. With nothing left, she goes in search of a suitable profession.Josh Lacey is desperate. Having lost his wife he now struggles to control his distraught daughter. Once again he is looking for a housekeeper, once again he wonders how long she will stay.The job is a lifesaver for Grace, but the real challenge is Janet, Josh’s eleven-year-old daughter. Janet is belligerent, difficult, and angry at the world and at Grace for the passing of her mother. Meanwhile, Grace and Josh’s strictly work relationship is developing into something more. Although both long to let their feelings be known, neither wish to disrupt their stable little worlds.When Grace finds she is expecting a new baby she is overjoyed to have something left of her late husband but terrified she will lose her job. The baby further complicates things but can love and faith overcome the deepest of divides?Find out in this Sweet Historical Western Romance with a guaranteed happy ending.
211 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 13, 2018
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November 2, 2018
Grace and Peter headed West from Independence, Missouri bound for Oregon on a Wagon Train. They were very much in love and filled with plans for the future. about 2 weeks from their destination Peter became ill with cholera and died, leaving Grace to continue alone to Oregon. Grace was grief stricken and decided to return east in the spring, but must find a way to survive the winter and save enough money for the return trip. Josh owned and operated the local lumberyard. His wife died 2 years ago and he was in need of a housekeeper and someone to help with his unruly daughter Janet. He hired Grace for the job. Shortly thereafter Grace realized she was pregnant with Peter's baby. Josh offers Grace a marriage of convenience which she agrees to. This is a wonderful story of life on the frontier and how different people deal with grief. Will Grace return to the East or will she stay in Oregon? Will a marriage of convenience become a marriage based on love? Thais is another great story by Indiana Wake. One you won't want to put down.
I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest and voluntary review.
I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest and voluntary review.
April 24, 2021
Josh, Grace and Janet
This a a love story about a second chance at love between widower, Josh and widow, Grace. The story is written by Indiana Wake and she has done an excellent job with the plot and the characters. Josh has been widowed for two years and has a young daughter that is quite the mischievous handful. Grace was widowed on the wagon trail trip to Oregon and upon arrival in the town she has hardly any money, she is filled with sorrow and very little hope for more. She answers an advert for a housekeeper and starts working for Josh and his unruly daughter. After several months she discovers she is with child. You will greatly enjoy discovering how these three become a real family.
This a a love story about a second chance at love between widower, Josh and widow, Grace. The story is written by Indiana Wake and she has done an excellent job with the plot and the characters. Josh has been widowed for two years and has a young daughter that is quite the mischievous handful. Grace was widowed on the wagon trail trip to Oregon and upon arrival in the town she has hardly any money, she is filled with sorrow and very little hope for more. She answers an advert for a housekeeper and starts working for Josh and his unruly daughter. After several months she discovers she is with child. You will greatly enjoy discovering how these three become a real family.
August 13, 2018
Grace just can't catch a break. While on the Oregon Trail, her husband dies. With the help of friends she makes it Oregon with her wagon and all her possessions. She then has to sell everything so she will have some money to live on. She was a teacher, but can't find a teaching job or any kind of job. She takes a job as a housekeeper for a man and his daughter. The daughter does not warm up to Grace at all. Grace then discovers that she is pregnant with her late husbands child. And the story just keeps getting better and better. I received a copy from the author but wasn't required to write a review. This is my honest opinion.
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December 5, 2018
Hardship going on the Oregon Trail, was very well portrayed by the author. In those times, all one could do was put one foot in front of the other.
Grace was lucky to have people that would help her, for most had more than they expected or could do on the trail. To find a place that needed a housekeeper and look after a young girl, was fortunate for her. In these times you did what was necessary. One always hope when one become widow as just an early age. That she could find love and a family again.
Good account and enjoyable to read
Grace was lucky to have people that would help her, for most had more than they expected or could do on the trail. To find a place that needed a housekeeper and look after a young girl, was fortunate for her. In these times you did what was necessary. One always hope when one become widow as just an early age. That she could find love and a family again.
Good account and enjoyable to read
July 12, 2024
This Western historical romance was a delightful surprise! The story was sweet and heartwarming without sacrificing the romantic tension, although a few extra chapters could have further developed the buildup. The characters felt genuine and relatable, with a good amount of depth and complexity. I especially appreciated the author's ability to create believable characters who were both kind and flawed. The emotional depth of the story had me tearing up at times. I read in one day. Highly recommended for fans of the genre!
April 12, 2024
Great story.. clean romannce
I found another author who writes clean romances. It's so great to find this author.. she's written up a great story with romance, heartbreak & joy. Josh's daughter Janet was quite the character. The author did a wonderful job portraying an angry, and heartbroken young girl finally finding joy with her dad's new housekeeper/wife. I know everyone will enjoy the book.
I found another author who writes clean romances. It's so great to find this author.. she's written up a great story with romance, heartbreak & joy. Josh's daughter Janet was quite the character. The author did a wonderful job portraying an angry, and heartbroken young girl finally finding joy with her dad's new housekeeper/wife. I know everyone will enjoy the book.
August 26, 2018
Mail Order Bride Romance
I liked this book very much. The Bride was travelling to Oregon with her husband for a better life. He dies and her life changes quickly. The bride arrives in the new town in search of a job. With the job comes a few challenges. Read and find out the rest!! Enjoy, I did!!!!!
I liked this book very much. The Bride was travelling to Oregon with her husband for a better life. He dies and her life changes quickly. The bride arrives in the new town in search of a job. With the job comes a few challenges. Read and find out the rest!! Enjoy, I did!!!!!
February 18, 2022
Takes a while
Grace is coming to Oregon with her husband although he does along the way. She is all alone, nowhere to go. She finds refuge helping out a widower who has a daughter who is a handful. She finds out she is expecting. The guy offers a marriage of convience. Will they make it?
Grace is coming to Oregon with her husband although he does along the way. She is all alone, nowhere to go. She finds refuge helping out a widower who has a daughter who is a handful. She finds out she is expecting. The guy offers a marriage of convience. Will they make it?
November 13, 2024
A sweet short story
This book is a very sweet story That I enjoyed. The characters were well written and you could feel what they were feeling. Thanks to the author's good writing skills You felt like you were there witnessing it off to the side. I would recommend recommend this book for anybody who likes A very sweet story.
This book is a very sweet story That I enjoyed. The characters were well written and you could feel what they were feeling. Thanks to the author's good writing skills You felt like you were there witnessing it off to the side. I would recommend recommend this book for anybody who likes A very sweet story.
November 9, 2018
Great series............
I enjoyed this story in the series of the people who traveled west to find a better life. The long trail was sometimes filled with pit falls, this is a story of some of them.
I enjoyed this story in the series of the people who traveled west to find a better life. The long trail was sometimes filled with pit falls, this is a story of some of them.
March 15, 2019
Great story full of trials and hope
Loved the story and Janets transformation. Grace goes through so much! Would have liked a little more detail about Josh and the mill, but overall a sweet read.
Loved the story and Janets transformation. Grace goes through so much! Would have liked a little more detail about Josh and the mill, but overall a sweet read.
April 29, 2019
Lifetime Love
The Second Chance Bride by Indiana Wake. I loved the characters in this story. The romance between Josh and Grace is sweet. There's a lot to like in this book. I believe everyone will enjoy reading it.
The Second Chance Bride by Indiana Wake. I loved the characters in this story. The romance between Josh and Grace is sweet. There's a lot to like in this book. I believe everyone will enjoy reading it.
April 7, 2021
A True Second Chance Romance
Two people each had lost a spouse. One was a love match the other a companion match. The circumstances written bringing the two together is realistic and the book very enjoyable.
Two people each had lost a spouse. One was a love match the other a companion match. The circumstances written bringing the two together is realistic and the book very enjoyable.
April 30, 2021
The Second Chance Bride
Yes I truly loved this story. It was so full of sadness,love clean love,building friendships,just such natural family life. One could really feel all the emotion in all through the book,
Yes I truly loved this story. It was so full of sadness,love clean love,building friendships,just such natural family life. One could really feel all the emotion in all through the book,
June 23, 2021
Love the book!!
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a pleasant romantic love story. The setting is realistic, and makes me homesick. (It's home for me).The people are realistic and believable, and it makes me want much more. Can't wait for the next one.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a pleasant romantic love story. The setting is realistic, and makes me homesick. (It's home for me).The people are realistic and believable, and it makes me want much more. Can't wait for the next one.
January 27, 2022
An intriguing story line.
This was a great read. A different plot than the usual and a nice change. The bride had a lot to overcome on her way to a happy ending. Good read for anyone who likes western historical romance.
This was a great read. A different plot than the usual and a nice change. The bride had a lot to overcome on her way to a happy ending. Good read for anyone who likes western historical romance.
February 21, 2024
very nice
This is a very nice book to read. It is written by Indiana Wake and written very well. She has done a great job on it. This is the first book in the series and very enjoyable
This is a very nice book to read. It is written by Indiana Wake and written very well. She has done a great job on it. This is the first book in the series and very enjoyable
February 26, 2024
Love from hardship
Grave and Josh both have heartache in their lives. Janet, Josh's daughter needs guidance. Their story is excellent and Janet needs an award for her acting as well as a spanking. This will be a great series to read.
Grave and Josh both have heartache in their lives. Janet, Josh's daughter needs guidance. Their story is excellent and Janet needs an award for her acting as well as a spanking. This will be a great series to read.
December 29, 2024
Enjoyable characters and good plot. I would have liked hearing more about the town and its members. Maybe that will happen in future books in the series. I chose this book to meet the monthly challenge for my online book club. Looking forward to reading more by this author.
July 10, 2025
Judy
A daughter whose mom had died and didn’t have a mom. Grace a woman whom lost her husband during travels with a wagon train moving to the west. Josh needed a mom for Judy. And the story begins. I could not put the book down. Enjoy
A daughter whose mom had died and didn’t have a mom. Grace a woman whom lost her husband during travels with a wagon train moving to the west. Josh needed a mom for Judy. And the story begins. I could not put the book down. Enjoy
August 30, 2018
The Second Chance Bride: A Love to Last a Lifetime by Indiana Wake. This is a delightful, clean loving story. My free opinion. Thanks.
October 11, 2018
Very good read
This was a very good read. I stayed up all night to finish it. Good story line. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
This was a very good read. I stayed up all night to finish it. Good story line. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
October 19, 2018
New life
A story about a young woman who lost her husband on the trail. But determined she finds a job as a housekeeper. This is a good story.
A story about a young woman who lost her husband on the trail. But determined she finds a job as a housekeeper. This is a good story.
December 21, 2018
One to make you think
Life is full of trials and tribulations, to read how folks survived and maybe found some happiness is truly amazing. I loved this story.
Life is full of trials and tribulations, to read how folks survived and maybe found some happiness is truly amazing. I loved this story.
January 29, 2019
Good read
Good read, nice to read historical books. How hard it was for them in those times. But with God in the midst things work out.
Good read, nice to read historical books. How hard it was for them in those times. But with God in the midst things work out.
April 29, 2021
The story idea was wonderful. But I felt on the sidelines rather than in the heads and hearts of the characters. Nice read.
March 13, 2024
Great book
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I enjoyed meeting all the characters. I'm glad there was a happily ever after. I recommend this book.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I enjoyed meeting all the characters. I'm glad there was a happily ever after. I recommend this book.
April 30, 2024
Love this story
I like how they ave each lost their spouses and while trying to help each other fall in love. They have to learn how to communicate
I like how they ave each lost their spouses and while trying to help each other fall in love. They have to learn how to communicate
March 17, 2022
The second chance bride
I loved the book. 2 people trying to fine happiness in life took a chance on one another and all turn out perfect. I would to see other people read this book.
I loved the book. 2 people trying to fine happiness in life took a chance on one another and all turn out perfect. I would to see other people read this book.
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