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Paradise Valley #1-5
Paradise Valley: The Complete Boxed Set
Five SWEET western romances in ONE boxed set.
A runaway bride, a teacher with a past, a heart-broken vaquero, a woman searching for her baby, and a pregnant heroine who doesn't remember her own name.
Five adventures, five weddings, a rag-tag bunch of friends, and a close-knit ranching family in one sweeping saga set in the wild west.
The COMPLETE Paradise Valley series.
Of Peaks and Prairies
Genevieve Waters-Ewing is married to a man she doesn't love and didn't agree to marry.
The scoundrel dragged her to the altar, and now everything is going to change. In a split second decision, she runs away, and stows aboard a chuck wagon that's leaving on a cattle drive, heading north to Montana. She doesn't know where she'll go, or what she'll do, she only knows one thing - she has to leave Fort Worth, Texas.
A woman on the trail is bad for business, especially in a group of rough and rowdy cowboys. Will she ruin everything he's worked so hard for? Or will she be the one thing he really needs?
Winds of Paradise
A wandering cowboy, and a woman who's lost everything and doesn't know who she can trust.
When the two of them are forced to work together on the run down schoolhouse where Jane is the schoolmistress, she does everything she can to keep her secret safe while he fights his growing attraction to her.
A tragedy throws them together again, and they must each choose whether to follow the path of fear or love, honesty or lies. Can their love overcome the sins of the parents, or will Jane and Dusty miss their chance at happiness?
Lost in Laredo
A lonely vaquero, a woman who lost her family, and a danger-filled cattle drive from Texas to Montana.
Antonio Sanchez is searching for his family. He hasn't heard from them in a long time, and every day that passes his anxiety for their safety grows. As soon as the snow melts he travels from Montana to Texas to see if he can find them. But bands of outlaws, disgruntled townsfolk hankering for blood, violent teamsters, and drunken cowpokes make the journey anything but simple. And then there's Lotte... Time on the road will fan the flames of affection and put both their lives at risk.
Cheyenne Reckoning
She's running for her freedom and the life of her baby.
Claudine and Dan cross paths in Cheyenne. Both have a goal, and both will do whatever it takes to reach that goal. But neither one of them is ready for what comes next. When unexpected love blooms between them they find themselves fighting for their very lives. But will Dan be willing to let go of his anger to embrace her love? Or will his need for a reckoning tear them apart?
Forgotten Trails
How can he love a woman who doesn’t know her own name?
Angela Wilcox has lost her memory. Pregnant and alone, she has no idea who she is, where she’s from or how she found her way to Montana Territory.
Paradise Ranch in Paradise Valley, Montana Territory, is a melting pot of cowpokes, wanderers, and orphans who have come together to work for rancher Thomas O’Reilly. Journey with this band of lovable misfits as they each find their happily ever after in these sweet, western romances from bestselling author, Vivi Holt.
A runaway bride, a teacher with a past, a heart-broken vaquero, a woman searching for her baby, and a pregnant heroine who doesn't remember her own name.
Five adventures, five weddings, a rag-tag bunch of friends, and a close-knit ranching family in one sweeping saga set in the wild west.
The COMPLETE Paradise Valley series.
Of Peaks and Prairies
Genevieve Waters-Ewing is married to a man she doesn't love and didn't agree to marry.
The scoundrel dragged her to the altar, and now everything is going to change. In a split second decision, she runs away, and stows aboard a chuck wagon that's leaving on a cattle drive, heading north to Montana. She doesn't know where she'll go, or what she'll do, she only knows one thing - she has to leave Fort Worth, Texas.
A woman on the trail is bad for business, especially in a group of rough and rowdy cowboys. Will she ruin everything he's worked so hard for? Or will she be the one thing he really needs?
Winds of Paradise
A wandering cowboy, and a woman who's lost everything and doesn't know who she can trust.
When the two of them are forced to work together on the run down schoolhouse where Jane is the schoolmistress, she does everything she can to keep her secret safe while he fights his growing attraction to her.
A tragedy throws them together again, and they must each choose whether to follow the path of fear or love, honesty or lies. Can their love overcome the sins of the parents, or will Jane and Dusty miss their chance at happiness?
Lost in Laredo
A lonely vaquero, a woman who lost her family, and a danger-filled cattle drive from Texas to Montana.
Antonio Sanchez is searching for his family. He hasn't heard from them in a long time, and every day that passes his anxiety for their safety grows. As soon as the snow melts he travels from Montana to Texas to see if he can find them. But bands of outlaws, disgruntled townsfolk hankering for blood, violent teamsters, and drunken cowpokes make the journey anything but simple. And then there's Lotte... Time on the road will fan the flames of affection and put both their lives at risk.
Cheyenne Reckoning
She's running for her freedom and the life of her baby.
Claudine and Dan cross paths in Cheyenne. Both have a goal, and both will do whatever it takes to reach that goal. But neither one of them is ready for what comes next. When unexpected love blooms between them they find themselves fighting for their very lives. But will Dan be willing to let go of his anger to embrace her love? Or will his need for a reckoning tear them apart?
Forgotten Trails
How can he love a woman who doesn’t know her own name?
Angela Wilcox has lost her memory. Pregnant and alone, she has no idea who she is, where she’s from or how she found her way to Montana Territory.
Paradise Ranch in Paradise Valley, Montana Territory, is a melting pot of cowpokes, wanderers, and orphans who have come together to work for rancher Thomas O’Reilly. Journey with this band of lovable misfits as they each find their happily ever after in these sweet, western romances from bestselling author, Vivi Holt.
820 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2019
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About the author
Vivi Holt
56 books454 followersVivi Holt writes inspirational romance. Of her books, readers say:
"The plot kept me enthralled and the pages turning"
"I cried and laughed"
"What an awesome ending. Can't wait for more!!"
Vivi lives in beautiful Brisbane, Australia with her husband and three young children. Growing up on a farm she learned to love the country life and now she writes about it in her books. History has always fascinated her as well, so writing historical romance seemed a natural progression. She loves horse-riding, hiking, and reading.
Her goal is to write touching, emotional and sweet romances stories that captivate the reader and transport them to another place and time.
Follow Vivi on:
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Contact her at vivi@viviholt.com
"The plot kept me enthralled and the pages turning"
"I cried and laughed"
"What an awesome ending. Can't wait for more!!"
Vivi lives in beautiful Brisbane, Australia with her husband and three young children. Growing up on a farm she learned to love the country life and now she writes about it in her books. History has always fascinated her as well, so writing historical romance seemed a natural progression. She loves horse-riding, hiking, and reading.
Her goal is to write touching, emotional and sweet romances stories that captivate the reader and transport them to another place and time.
Follow Vivi on:
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/viviholt.aut...)
Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivi_holt)
Contact her at vivi@viviholt.com
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December 14, 2019
After reading the preview, this sounded like it had potential. The writing was amateurish and the h was tstl. I wanted to slap her every time she was afraid to tell the H anything. The bit of romance between the two felt forced and was comical.
A couple of things screamed that the research was poorly done and/or the author doesn't know what she's writing about. When the cattle stampeded and the h and friend got under a straw tick mattress to help from being gored, it made me lol. That did it and I skimmed the rest.
I struggled to get half way in book two and finally gave up. There are so many more good books in this genre that I didn't feel like wasting my time.
A couple of things screamed that the research was poorly done and/or the author doesn't know what she's writing about. When the cattle stampeded and the h and friend got under a straw tick mattress to help from being gored, it made me lol. That did it and I skimmed the rest.
I struggled to get half way in book two and finally gave up. There are so many more good books in this genre that I didn't feel like wasting my time.
August 5, 2019
Paradise Valley
Book #1
Forced to marry an older and vicious man, Genevieve runs away and shows away on a wagon. Upon her discovery, she begs Thomas O'Reilly not to send her back and hopes he will let her work on his cattle wrangling to Montana.
This story is full of adventure, romance and sets the base for the series~
Book #2
Dusty has had a very rough life. His old ways have left him without family.
His boss, Thomas, is a fair and considerate man. Every cowboy who works for him is well taken care of.
Jane has had a rough time being an adult. After both of her parents are arrested and jailed, everyone in town thinks she is just as guilty as they are. This thought follows her South as her employer finds out about her parents. Devastated, she contacts her cousin, Genevieve, and heads west after securing a job in Montana.
Sparks fly between Dusty and Jane. As they get to know each other, Jane is terrified Dusty will be like the others and is afraid to tell her secret. Can they have a relationship or will her parents' sins keep destroying her life?~
Book #3
Years ago, Antonio left his wife and daughter to work and has sent them money to travel to Montana. After a year and a half of not hearing from them, he ventures out to find them.
Lotte and her husband left Holland and ventured to the States with his aunt and uncle. After they were brutally murdered, she is on her own trying to survive.
When Lotte and Antonio come across each other, they agree to travel together to keep Lotte safe. As they learn of the deaths of Antonio's family, they travel back to Montana and fall for each other~
Book #4
Having been raped and given birth to a child, Claudine is on the run. Her Master said he was going to sell her baby and she can't let that happen.
As a passenger on the Underground Railroad, Claudine hopes to make it North and have her freedom.
Trouble happens along the way and her child is stolen from her.
Dan is the head cow boss and is going to ask Dolly to marry him. When he finds her dead he knows she was murdered and sets out to find the man responsible.
Each with a separate goal and just as determined as the other. What they weren't prepared for is the undeniable attraction to each other.
Lots of adventure, heartbreak and scoundrels abound in this book~
Book #5
Hank Ost has left Thomas O'Reilly's ranch and is a deputy sheriff in Bozeman. He's on the trail of some cattle rustlers when he finds a very pregnant woman with no memory. He takes her to O'Reilly's and quickly learns her name is Angela from Claudine and Dan. No one, however, knows what happened to her parents.
Soon, Hank learns that the man who raped Angela and murdered her parents is also the lead rustler he has been hunting. Now he is even more determined to find this man and his gang.
Action, adventure and danger lurk inside this story~
I really enjoyed this box set. I gave it 5 stars as you become completely invested with the characters as they unfold and to their happiness~
Book #1
Forced to marry an older and vicious man, Genevieve runs away and shows away on a wagon. Upon her discovery, she begs Thomas O'Reilly not to send her back and hopes he will let her work on his cattle wrangling to Montana.
This story is full of adventure, romance and sets the base for the series~
Book #2
Dusty has had a very rough life. His old ways have left him without family.
His boss, Thomas, is a fair and considerate man. Every cowboy who works for him is well taken care of.
Jane has had a rough time being an adult. After both of her parents are arrested and jailed, everyone in town thinks she is just as guilty as they are. This thought follows her South as her employer finds out about her parents. Devastated, she contacts her cousin, Genevieve, and heads west after securing a job in Montana.
Sparks fly between Dusty and Jane. As they get to know each other, Jane is terrified Dusty will be like the others and is afraid to tell her secret. Can they have a relationship or will her parents' sins keep destroying her life?~
Book #3
Years ago, Antonio left his wife and daughter to work and has sent them money to travel to Montana. After a year and a half of not hearing from them, he ventures out to find them.
Lotte and her husband left Holland and ventured to the States with his aunt and uncle. After they were brutally murdered, she is on her own trying to survive.
When Lotte and Antonio come across each other, they agree to travel together to keep Lotte safe. As they learn of the deaths of Antonio's family, they travel back to Montana and fall for each other~
Book #4
Having been raped and given birth to a child, Claudine is on the run. Her Master said he was going to sell her baby and she can't let that happen.
As a passenger on the Underground Railroad, Claudine hopes to make it North and have her freedom.
Trouble happens along the way and her child is stolen from her.
Dan is the head cow boss and is going to ask Dolly to marry him. When he finds her dead he knows she was murdered and sets out to find the man responsible.
Each with a separate goal and just as determined as the other. What they weren't prepared for is the undeniable attraction to each other.
Lots of adventure, heartbreak and scoundrels abound in this book~
Book #5
Hank Ost has left Thomas O'Reilly's ranch and is a deputy sheriff in Bozeman. He's on the trail of some cattle rustlers when he finds a very pregnant woman with no memory. He takes her to O'Reilly's and quickly learns her name is Angela from Claudine and Dan. No one, however, knows what happened to her parents.
Soon, Hank learns that the man who raped Angela and murdered her parents is also the lead rustler he has been hunting. Now he is even more determined to find this man and his gang.
Action, adventure and danger lurk inside this story~
I really enjoyed this box set. I gave it 5 stars as you become completely invested with the characters as they unfold and to their happiness~
January 4, 2019
The five Paradise Valley Ranch stories in one book.
I started reading this series a while ago, however now read the stories one after another. Vivi manages to convey characters that you can engage with and follow their stories as they intertwine in each of the books. This gives a sense of continuity whilst keeping the stories fresh.
Written with a Christian underpinning, although not overtly so, sweet with some non - explicit violence this is a fine example of American Historical Romance by one of my favourite authors.
I started reading this series a while ago, however now read the stories one after another. Vivi manages to convey characters that you can engage with and follow their stories as they intertwine in each of the books. This gives a sense of continuity whilst keeping the stories fresh.
Written with a Christian underpinning, although not overtly so, sweet with some non - explicit violence this is a fine example of American Historical Romance by one of my favourite authors.
December 1, 2018
4 stars
I purchased all the books in the Paradise Valley Complete Boxset books 1-5 by ViVi Hilt and this review was given freely.
Multicultural sweet romances, with some ready made families, set in the old west punctuated by daily life, events surrounding the people of Paradise Ranch, current events of the nation, lots of violence, and a hint of humor.
I purchased all the books in the Paradise Valley Complete Boxset books 1-5 by ViVi Hilt and this review was given freely.
Multicultural sweet romances, with some ready made families, set in the old west punctuated by daily life, events surrounding the people of Paradise Ranch, current events of the nation, lots of violence, and a hint of humor.
January 12, 2019
The complete box set for Paradise Valley presents the reader with several pleasurable hours in the old west. Vivi Holt writes characters to whom you can relate. Since this is a series, main characters from one book appear in others so it feels like staying in touch with friends. These are vivid stories with a moral undertone. If you enjoy historical books, this set is a fine example.
January 29, 2019
Entertainingly creative related series. Characters who you can relate with, and cheer for. I enjoyed the variety of. events and the way the. characters handled dangerous situations.
A diverse group of people become a cohesive " family" living and learning together creating a prosperous lifestyle from hard work. Growing into a loving community.
A diverse group of people become a cohesive " family" living and learning together creating a prosperous lifestyle from hard work. Growing into a loving community.
September 16, 2024
In the complete Paradise Valley series, I devoured all 5 books straight after each other and found immense enjoyment in each one. Thomas O'Reilly and his cattle hands set out to move their cattle to Montana, where they each find love in the open country. Each couple encounters numerous obstacles in every book as they unite their lives together.
January 2, 2019
I`ve read all the stories when they got released and enjoyed them all. It has the adventure and love stories that you expect when you read the historical books by this author.
I recommend this boxset.
I recommend this boxset.
January 27, 2019
Very Nice Reading
Each book had a different storyline. I enjoyed each on the merits of the way it was made to be. Would like to see more description of the areas that was being written about felt it was too one dementional.
Each book had a different storyline. I enjoyed each on the merits of the way it was made to be. Would like to see more description of the areas that was being written about felt it was too one dementional.
March 25, 2019
Paradise Valley: The Complete Boxed Set
The more I read Vivi Holt’s works the more I fall in love with characters and the varied story lines. I especially love the historical information sections that follow many of her books. Headed to find her next set of novels ...
The more I read Vivi Holt’s works the more I fall in love with characters and the varied story lines. I especially love the historical information sections that follow many of her books. Headed to find her next set of novels ...
April 28, 2019
Paradise Valley
Oh what a wonderful excursion through the west! I just finished the complete boxed set! I really wish there was more! Like how Sarah & Bill made out on their trip to Cutters Creek and then how Tom's parents take to Paradise Ranch! More, more, more please!
Oh what a wonderful excursion through the west! I just finished the complete boxed set! I really wish there was more! Like how Sarah & Bill made out on their trip to Cutters Creek and then how Tom's parents take to Paradise Ranch! More, more, more please!
June 15, 2019
I love Vivi Holt's books and these are all 5 great stories. Even though you know the characters, they move around different areas of the west. I especially like being able to read them all in series at one time!! Don's miss this sweet romance set!
September 6, 2020
Beautiful love stories
I must admit I loved every in the set. Adenture, intrigue, suspense and happy love matches.
Very well written with adventuresome romance twist to each storh. Definitely recommend it.
I must admit I loved every in the set. Adenture, intrigue, suspense and happy love matches.
Very well written with adventuresome romance twist to each storh. Definitely recommend it.
December 20, 2021
Good read
The author has obviously researched this time period well. Great characters and continuity through out the different books. Sad to finish reading it as the characters are so realistic and become ‘friends’. Well worth reading.
The author has obviously researched this time period well. Great characters and continuity through out the different books. Sad to finish reading it as the characters are so realistic and become ‘friends’. Well worth reading.
December 25, 2021
The Old West Down and Dirty
I feel as if I’m reading true stories only with the names changed to protect the innocent.
Most of the stories deal with the harsh realities of the old west. Good conquers but evil makes a good run at it.
I feel as if I’m reading true stories only with the names changed to protect the innocent.
Most of the stories deal with the harsh realities of the old west. Good conquers but evil makes a good run at it.
January 1, 2022
good clean read positive about moving forward in life
I enjoyed the way each book kept the flow of life going. Even through hardships, the message of Christian belief and moving forward had rewards.
I enjoyed the way each book kept the flow of life going. Even through hardships, the message of Christian belief and moving forward had rewards.
January 5, 2023
Great series filled faith, love, hope and adventure!
Well written. I loved how each book was the story of a different person but intermingled with the previous ones. Made me feel like I was part of Paradise Valley Ranch
Well written. I loved how each book was the story of a different person but intermingled with the previous ones. Made me feel like I was part of Paradise Valley Ranch
July 30, 2023
Good Clean Reading
Five novellas that are linked to Paradise Valley Ranch. Tom O'Reilly and his ranch hands each find love in the open country of Montana. Each of the couples has obstacles to face as they join their lives together.
Five novellas that are linked to Paradise Valley Ranch. Tom O'Reilly and his ranch hands each find love in the open country of Montana. Each of the couples has obstacles to face as they join their lives together.
August 18, 2023
Paradise Valley
What a wonderful set of books.
You get to meet each couple that wed, and those who don’t. You learn more about them as the books go on. Delightful set, I enjoyed every book.
I highly recommend this set.
God bless
What a wonderful set of books.
You get to meet each couple that wed, and those who don’t. You learn more about them as the books go on. Delightful set, I enjoyed every book.
I highly recommend this set.
God bless
February 26, 2019
Paradise Valley
These books have easy to follow plots and interesting characters. I recommend these books to all lovers of historical, romance stories.
These books have easy to follow plots and interesting characters. I recommend these books to all lovers of historical, romance stories.
March 5, 2019
Wonderful set.
I enjoyed every book in this set. What a wonderful set of stories. Clean, heartwarming, wonderful. Highly recommend this set of books.
I enjoyed every book in this set. What a wonderful set of stories. Clean, heartwarming, wonderful. Highly recommend this set of books.
May 11, 2019
Awesome collection
Awesome collection of stories set in Montana Territory. Each of the stories in this v
Collection can be read as a stand alone but the set is best.
Awesome collection of stories set in Montana Territory. Each of the stories in this v
Collection can be read as a stand alone but the set is best.
January 1, 2021
Vivi Holts shows the joys and pitfalls of ordinary people. The books were full of suspense and love. The bonus was that she could share great stories without the worldly expletives, and vivid visuals that seem to grace so many books. Thank you Vivi
December 19, 2021
Good read
I enjoyed all of these books. Loved the characters and the action. These books kept my interest all through the weekend!
I enjoyed all of these books. Loved the characters and the action. These books kept my interest all through the weekend!
January 10, 2022
Great story,didn't want to put it down!!
Lov.ed the characters ,the plot was great . beautiful country .almost felt like I was there and I would like to have been!!!!!!!
Lov.ed the characters ,the plot was great . beautiful country .almost felt like I was there and I would like to have been!!!!!!!
February 14, 2022
Very interesting!
I likes the way history was included in the story line. I will recommend these books to all my friends.
I likes the way history was included in the story line. I will recommend these books to all my friends.
January 13, 2023
Paradise Valley. (box Set)
This was a very good book to read. Each of the stories blended well into each other. I loved all of them.
This was a very good book to read. Each of the stories blended well into each other. I loved all of them.
August 11, 2023
Please see individual stories for review.
August 14, 2023
Good stories
The stories were educational as well as entertaining. Writing her stories, Vivi Holt managed to include the history of the time.
The stories were educational as well as entertaining. Writing her stories, Vivi Holt managed to include the history of the time.
September 10, 2023
I loved this series of stories. Loved the characters. As a person on a very limited income free books are alwsys good.
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