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A Dangerous Road to Salvation
John seems to be the proverbial golden child, born with all the advantages of New York, class, and culture. He is good-humored, charming and married to a beautiful young woman, whom he adores. Everything goes perfect in his life, until a dramatic incident changes it all... After finding his wife dead, and being accused for her murder, John will have to run away, change his identity and find the real killer. But in order to stay alive he will need something more than his own powers... Will he find the right person in the right moment or will he get lost in the dangerous road for redemption?
Ardelia is young, full of life and craving for life experiences. Bored of the mundane-hosting endless teas, she's suffocating in the lifestyle her class is imposing on her. But when a terrible truth about her family comes to light and a malicious man keeps making her suffer, she will make the crucial decision to escape from it all. She will then board in despair on a ship to America in order to meet her future husband as a mail order bride, hoping for a better life. Are things going to be the way she was dreaming of there or will she get trapped into a new circle of lies and deception?
As new secrets will be revealed and Arelia will start wondering if she can ever really trust anyone, John will have to make difficult choices... Will he let his wife to aid him with her affection and make himself complete once again? And is their emerging love enough to keep them safe during their risky pursuit of justice?
"A Dangerous Road to Salvation" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Ardelia is young, full of life and craving for life experiences. Bored of the mundane-hosting endless teas, she's suffocating in the lifestyle her class is imposing on her. But when a terrible truth about her family comes to light and a malicious man keeps making her suffer, she will make the crucial decision to escape from it all. She will then board in despair on a ship to America in order to meet her future husband as a mail order bride, hoping for a better life. Are things going to be the way she was dreaming of there or will she get trapped into a new circle of lies and deception?
As new secrets will be revealed and Arelia will start wondering if she can ever really trust anyone, John will have to make difficult choices... Will he let his wife to aid him with her affection and make himself complete once again? And is their emerging love enough to keep them safe during their risky pursuit of justice?
"A Dangerous Road to Salvation" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
389 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 6, 2019
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About the author
Lorelei Brogan
127 books53 followersLorelei Brogan was born and raised in Idaho where she currently lives with her husband.
While sitting in her graduate school apartment, studying Rock science, Lorelei decided to set aside her notes and try her hand at romance.
At the same time, she used to write articles for a local newspaper under a pseudonym, and this made her wonder if she could write something besides news -- about something she really loved. At the age of 40 she managed to make her dream come true.
She has a great family and 4 sons that she adores. She is extremely proud of them, and so are they. They really admire her work, and support her in every step of her life.Her oldest son, who deeply loves her, says Lorelei’s novels make him travel to a different world.
In her spare time, she loves cooking and volunteering at her local elderly care home. She also adores traveling with her husband. Their dream is to travel all over the world, with Asia being at the top of her “bucket list”.
Lorelei loves to connect with her readers!
While sitting in her graduate school apartment, studying Rock science, Lorelei decided to set aside her notes and try her hand at romance.
At the same time, she used to write articles for a local newspaper under a pseudonym, and this made her wonder if she could write something besides news -- about something she really loved. At the age of 40 she managed to make her dream come true.
She has a great family and 4 sons that she adores. She is extremely proud of them, and so are they. They really admire her work, and support her in every step of her life.Her oldest son, who deeply loves her, says Lorelei’s novels make him travel to a different world.
In her spare time, she loves cooking and volunteering at her local elderly care home. She also adores traveling with her husband. Their dream is to travel all over the world, with Asia being at the top of her “bucket list”.
Lorelei loves to connect with her readers!
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January 13, 2019
This was a good clean read. It did drag at times for me but overall it was a really good story. I would certainly recommend to others that enjoy Historical Western Romances.
January 27, 2019
This prodigal son of affluent parents is fleeing from the law and a a killer.
John F. Sutton fell in love 💘with a young lady that his parents deemed not worthy of their son, but John married Byrony regardless of them. They'd been married around a year, when John arrived home from his job at his father's law firm and found the body of his wife. The police start eyeing John as a suspect because they don't have any leads in the case.
J.F. Sutton, his father has a a criminal lawyer come to the house to talk to John about his options. The attorney advises J.F. to have John go elsewhere for awhile. John takes the message to heart ❤ because he fears that between the police and the killer that his life is endangered from both directions if he stays.
John works at several different jobs and uses several different aliases while he's trying to stay away from the killer that has been pursuing him across the country.
John has become very lonely while on the run and comes up with the idea of a Mail order bride and contact is made between him and a young lady from England that is in dire need of an escape from her family and the man pursuing her for his own schemes.
Read the book and find out if John and his new wife are able to return to his family in New York, if the killer is ever caught, and if John returns to his father's law firm.
John F. Sutton fell in love 💘with a young lady that his parents deemed not worthy of their son, but John married Byrony regardless of them. They'd been married around a year, when John arrived home from his job at his father's law firm and found the body of his wife. The police start eyeing John as a suspect because they don't have any leads in the case.
J.F. Sutton, his father has a a criminal lawyer come to the house to talk to John about his options. The attorney advises J.F. to have John go elsewhere for awhile. John takes the message to heart ❤ because he fears that between the police and the killer that his life is endangered from both directions if he stays.
John works at several different jobs and uses several different aliases while he's trying to stay away from the killer that has been pursuing him across the country.
John has become very lonely while on the run and comes up with the idea of a Mail order bride and contact is made between him and a young lady from England that is in dire need of an escape from her family and the man pursuing her for his own schemes.
Read the book and find out if John and his new wife are able to return to his family in New York, if the killer is ever caught, and if John returns to his father's law firm.
January 15, 2019
It's amazing what can happen when one communicates with their spouse!
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The descriptions were so good you could see them in your mind's eye and put you into the story. Ardelia lived in Manchester England and was mistreated by her family. After fighting off the advances of her sister's fiance' one day, her sister came upon them in the compromising position and blamed Ardelia. Her mother and sister made her life so miserable that she and her best friend, Rosellen, hatched a plot for her to become a mail order bride to escape them all.
John was a happily married attorney in Albany, NY, who came home one day to find his wife had been murdered. Due to the lack of any evidence, the police turned to John as the culprit. He counseled with his father, also an attorney, and decided to go on the run to try and find the real killer and bring him to justice.
These two are thrown together, both with secrets of their own. The story has several twists that I didn't see coming but ends with a HEA ending. There is an extended epilogue from 5 yrs later to wrap up the loose ends and was appreciated.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The descriptions were so good you could see them in your mind's eye and put you into the story. Ardelia lived in Manchester England and was mistreated by her family. After fighting off the advances of her sister's fiance' one day, her sister came upon them in the compromising position and blamed Ardelia. Her mother and sister made her life so miserable that she and her best friend, Rosellen, hatched a plot for her to become a mail order bride to escape them all.
John was a happily married attorney in Albany, NY, who came home one day to find his wife had been murdered. Due to the lack of any evidence, the police turned to John as the culprit. He counseled with his father, also an attorney, and decided to go on the run to try and find the real killer and bring him to justice.
These two are thrown together, both with secrets of their own. The story has several twists that I didn't see coming but ends with a HEA ending. There is an extended epilogue from 5 yrs later to wrap up the loose ends and was appreciated.
November 14, 2019
Quirks galore in this sweet read
Ardelia and John had a rocky road ahead as a mail order bride beginning. Both had hidden secrets in their background which could break them apart. John required that they move at the drop of a hat, giving no explanation why. He also changed their names with every move. Adelia finally understood why her family was so disfunctional, b
ut she was still affected by it. Getting John to open up to her about his past was key to having a chance of a real life together. How ever could that happen?
I had a hard time putting this one aside. It is heartwarming to read. I think you will like it if you give this book a try. I chose this book in a mass giveaway. I am looking forward to reading more of the series.
Ardelia and John had a rocky road ahead as a mail order bride beginning. Both had hidden secrets in their background which could break them apart. John required that they move at the drop of a hat, giving no explanation why. He also changed their names with every move. Adelia finally understood why her family was so disfunctional, b
ut she was still affected by it. Getting John to open up to her about his past was key to having a chance of a real life together. How ever could that happen?
I had a hard time putting this one aside. It is heartwarming to read. I think you will like it if you give this book a try. I chose this book in a mass giveaway. I am looking forward to reading more of the series.
January 18, 2019
A well written story that will keep you guessing until the end, a book that held my interest from page to page. There is mystery , drama, suspense, moving across country, and romance a clean story that draws you in.John's first wife is murdered and he has been accused for her murder so he ran but he still wants answers of who did it. He marries Ardelia but they constantly move across country with John's search.
November 26, 2019
This is a well written historical romance with strong,well developed characters and an intriguing story line. The author does a great job building the story and pulling you in with her descriptive scenes along with all the twists,turns,suspense and action. She moves the story at a steady pace and had me hooked right to the end reading. I would recommend this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
November 26, 2019
John was born into an affluent family. Following in the footsteps of his father and becoming a lawyer. When John found his first love of his life things went well for awhile until she's murdered and he becomes a suspect. John must flee everything he knows to save his life. Along the way he gets lonely and responds to a mail order bride advertisement and offers Ardelia a proposal. This book is full of twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages!
March 5, 2020
Exciting and sweet stiry
This story kept me captive from the first sentance. First it was John's love story and marriage to Bryony, and his journey afterwards. Then Ardelia story that had many twists and turns. Then Ardelia's introduction to these United States. Wonderful story filled with excitment, love, and adventure.
This story kept me captive from the first sentance. First it was John's love story and marriage to Bryony, and his journey afterwards. Then Ardelia story that had many twists and turns. Then Ardelia's introduction to these United States. Wonderful story filled with excitment, love, and adventure.
January 14, 2019
Exciting
Intrigue began in one country and ended in another. John & Ardelia found excitement in many towns but most of all in each other. I stayed up nights until I finished this book. A good page turner that kept me excited. Great read & I highly recommend it.
Intrigue began in one country and ended in another. John & Ardelia found excitement in many towns but most of all in each other. I stayed up nights until I finished this book. A good page turner that kept me excited. Great read & I highly recommend it.
January 17, 2019
Great story
I loved reading this great adventure story of heartache followed by two beautiful young people and how they came to be and what adventures life held for them once they grew to love and really know one another
I loved reading this great adventure story of heartache followed by two beautiful young people and how they came to be and what adventures life held for them once they grew to love and really know one another
January 18, 2019
GREAT STORYLINE!
This was an AMAZING STORY of arranged marriages and justice in America in the 1800's. The extended epilogue was great but.... It did not tell YOU of Deely's friend in England or what became of her inheritance!
This was an AMAZING STORY of arranged marriages and justice in America in the 1800's. The extended epilogue was great but.... It did not tell YOU of Deely's friend in England or what became of her inheritance!
January 23, 2019
What a journey
A wonderful book, I could't put the book down. It was quite a journey and the characters were brought to life and the reader will live the journey through them. Great read.
A wonderful book, I could't put the book down. It was quite a journey and the characters were brought to life and the reader will live the journey through them. Great read.
September 9, 2019
Great Western Romance
I thoroughly enjoyed reading A Dangerous Road to Salvation! You never know why the hero is being stalked by a dangerous villain until the end. And what a surprise it is!
Highly recommended!I
I thoroughly enjoyed reading A Dangerous Road to Salvation! You never know why the hero is being stalked by a dangerous villain until the end. And what a surprise it is!
Highly recommended!I
January 27, 2021
This was a very good story and I really enjoyed it. It's Christian in that it's a clean book if you know what I mean. Other than that, there's really nothing about God in the book, so I won't be keeping it.
May 16, 2023
Great Story
I enjoyed reading this story about Keely and John. The hardships that brought them together and how they found a way to clear him of his problems was amazing. This truly was a good story.
I enjoyed reading this story about Keely and John. The hardships that brought them together and how they found a way to clear him of his problems was amazing. This truly was a good story.
September 3, 2023
A Dangerous Road to Salvation
A delightful but long story. It worked well for our road trip. I do recommend it but am left with questions: just how rich is she? Also what happened to that family?
A delightful but long story. It worked well for our road trip. I do recommend it but am left with questions: just how rich is she? Also what happened to that family?
January 14, 2019
An excellent read!
Didn't seen that coming! This story has some fascinating surprises. The different family dynamics, the suspense, the love story. I highly recommend this one!
Didn't seen that coming! This story has some fascinating surprises. The different family dynamics, the suspense, the love story. I highly recommend this one!
March 11, 2019
Danger and adventure
A romp through eastern America and the girl who leaves England to find a place to belong and feel loved. Lots of adventure with historical aspects too
A romp through eastern America and the girl who leaves England to find a place to belong and feel loved. Lots of adventure with historical aspects too
April 13, 2019
A good story that keeps your interest at a pique.
June 13, 2025
Ardelia and John
Interesting and different story with interesting characters, a different setting and a happy ending. I enjoyed it quite a lot!
Interesting and different story with interesting characters, a different setting and a happy ending. I enjoyed it quite a lot!
December 22, 2019
ONE AWESOME READ!!!
Ok guys, I'm just going to jump in head first. I could tell you all about this book. I could say it's a great adventure. I could tell you how I felt like I was catipulted back to London in the great regency era. But come on guys. You've read the blurb. You've read what the other readers are saying. You know the score. But because I'm me. We'll do this my way. Lorelei never ceases to amaze me. If you're looking for a steady paced, smooth flowing read that grabs your attention right from the start. Then congratulations my friends you've found it. The characters and scenes were realistic and believable. The trials and tribulations were very personable and riveting. I was captivated following the characters as their personalities transformed and blended. The detailed descriptions were so vivid they painted an awesome picture. This read is so life like with all the emotions you'd expect from one of Lorelei's stories. My focus was on the pages as the world she pulled me into came alive before my eyes. Phenomenal job Lorelei, thanks for sharing.
Ok guys, I'm just going to jump in head first. I could tell you all about this book. I could say it's a great adventure. I could tell you how I felt like I was catipulted back to London in the great regency era. But come on guys. You've read the blurb. You've read what the other readers are saying. You know the score. But because I'm me. We'll do this my way. Lorelei never ceases to amaze me. If you're looking for a steady paced, smooth flowing read that grabs your attention right from the start. Then congratulations my friends you've found it. The characters and scenes were realistic and believable. The trials and tribulations were very personable and riveting. I was captivated following the characters as their personalities transformed and blended. The detailed descriptions were so vivid they painted an awesome picture. This read is so life like with all the emotions you'd expect from one of Lorelei's stories. My focus was on the pages as the world she pulled me into came alive before my eyes. Phenomenal job Lorelei, thanks for sharing.
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