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Wilderness Dawning #1
Red River Rifles
RED RIVER RIFLES, from Amazon bestselling author Dorothy Wiley, continues the highly-acclaimed Wyllie family saga. Kicking off her new Wilderness Dawning--the Texas Wyllie Brothers Series, this remarkable novel is set in a time and place when life was tough. And love had to be even tougher.
In 1818, the bravest of the brave settled a narrow strip of land along the Red River in Texas. A place where death and life held equal strongholds--the new leading edge of the West was an exceedingly dangerous place. For Samuel Wyllie, his family's land south of the Red River at Pecan Point was a nearly sacred place, as beautiful as heaven must be. He has big plans for the future and will do what it takes to carve a new life out of the wilderness.
Louisa Pate and her young brother Adam, new arrivals in the settlement, are subjected to the tyranny of a cruel father. He intends to marry her off for profit and power to a brash filibuster who plans to challenge the Spanish for control of Texas. She also faces a frontier teeming with Indians, raw wilderness, deadly quicksand, and men who would use her for their own gain. Denied any chance for happiness, she is determined to survive and protect her little brother. And she will do what she must for Adam's sake, even enter into a loveless marriage.
But even on this lonely frontier, Louisa is not truly alone. Time and again, Samuel boldly stands between her and disaster. The vastness of Texas is not big enough to hold his courage or his love. Yet love is not easily won and life in the West challenges them both. Help comes in the form of a unique trapper named Old Bill, a solitary, spirit-like Caddo brave named Kuukuh, and Samuel's father and three brothers.
A gritty western, a love story, and a gripping tale of the first daring settlers of Texas, Wiley's storytelling is stronger than ever. This well-researched story of the frontier and the pursuit of the American dream is a clean, yet romantic historical set against the stunning backdrop of the Province of Texas.
In 1818, the bravest of the brave settled a narrow strip of land along the Red River in Texas. A place where death and life held equal strongholds--the new leading edge of the West was an exceedingly dangerous place. For Samuel Wyllie, his family's land south of the Red River at Pecan Point was a nearly sacred place, as beautiful as heaven must be. He has big plans for the future and will do what it takes to carve a new life out of the wilderness.
Louisa Pate and her young brother Adam, new arrivals in the settlement, are subjected to the tyranny of a cruel father. He intends to marry her off for profit and power to a brash filibuster who plans to challenge the Spanish for control of Texas. She also faces a frontier teeming with Indians, raw wilderness, deadly quicksand, and men who would use her for their own gain. Denied any chance for happiness, she is determined to survive and protect her little brother. And she will do what she must for Adam's sake, even enter into a loveless marriage.
But even on this lonely frontier, Louisa is not truly alone. Time and again, Samuel boldly stands between her and disaster. The vastness of Texas is not big enough to hold his courage or his love. Yet love is not easily won and life in the West challenges them both. Help comes in the form of a unique trapper named Old Bill, a solitary, spirit-like Caddo brave named Kuukuh, and Samuel's father and three brothers.
A gritty western, a love story, and a gripping tale of the first daring settlers of Texas, Wiley's storytelling is stronger than ever. This well-researched story of the frontier and the pursuit of the American dream is a clean, yet romantic historical set against the stunning backdrop of the Province of Texas.
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First published March 27, 2017
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Dorothy Wiley
22 books141 followersDOROTHY WILEY
Storyteller of Love and Heroes on the American Frontier and the Scottish Highlands.
Amazon bestselling novelist Dorothy Wiley is an award-winning, multi-published author of Medieval Scottish and American Historical Romance. Wiley’s novels blend vivid historical elements and thrilling action with the romance of a moving love story to create exceedingly engaging page-turners. Her exceptional historical romances, inspired by history and true events, have won numerous awards, and have more than 8,500 five-star reader reviews on Amazon.
Her first two series, the American Wilderness and Wilderness Hearts Series are set on the American frontier when Kentucky was the West. Her third series, Wilderness Dawning, continues the highly acclaimed Wyllie family saga but brings some of the family to the new edge of the West—the Province of Texas. Wiley's fourth series, Wilderness Valor, returns some family members to Kentucky where they join heroes with extraordinary courage.
Wiley’s novel LETTERS OF FIRE AND SWORD, set in Medieval Scotland, merges Scotland’s gut-wrenching history with extraordinary fiction and was the #1 NEW RELEASE IN MEDIEVAL HISTORICAL ROMANCE when it was released.
This gripping tale is a gut-wrenching historical romance with realistic depictions of the past, a courageous king and his knights, and women willing to fight for what they cherish.
Her books’ timeless messages of family and loyalty are both raw and honest. As she skillfully unravels a compelling tale, the author’s complex characters come alive and are joined by a memorable ensemble of friends and family.
Wiley’s novels have won numerous awards, notably a Western Writers of America Finalist; a Will Rogers Medallion Award Finalist; RONE Award Finalist; Laramie Award Finalist; Chatelaine Romantic Fiction Finalist; Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarter-finalist; a Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal; USA Best Book Awards Finalist; and a Historical Novel Society Editor’s Choice. Her books continue to earn five-star ratings from readers and high praise from reviewers.
Wiley attended college at The University of Texas in Austin. She graduated with honors, receiving a bachelor of journalism, and grew to dearly love both Texas and a 7th-generation Texan, her husband Larry. Her husband’s courageous ancestors, early pioneers of Kentucky and Texas, provided the inspiration for American Wilderness novels and Wiley's own Scots ancestors inspired her Scottish novels. After a distinguished career in corporate marketing and public relations, Wiley is living her dream—writing novels that touch the hearts of her readers.
Each book is a stand-alone, full-length, tastefully romantic novel. All of Wiley's titles are enrolled in Kindle Unlimited and are available in print, eBooks, and saudiobooks at www.amazon.com/author/dorothywiley.
If you have read Wiley's books, she would greatly appreciate a short review on the book’s Amazon page.
AMERICAN WILDERNESS SERIES - Wyllie family brothers
Book One – WILDERNESS TRAIL OF LOVE
Book Two – NEW FRONTIER OF LOVE
Book Three – WHISPERING HILLS OF LOVE
Book Four – FRONTIER HIGHLANDER VOW OF LOVE
Book Five – FRONTIER GIFT OF LOVE
Book Six – THE BEAUTY OF LOVE
WILDERNESS HEARTS SERIES - Wyllie brothers and their grown children
Book One – LOVE’S NEW BEGINNING
Book Two – LOVE’S SUNRISE
Book Three – LOVE'S GLORY
Book Four – LOVE'S WHISPER
WILDERNESS DAWNING - The Texas Wyllie Brothers Series
Book One – RED RIVER RIFLES
Book Two – LAND OF STARS
Book Three – BUCKSKIN ANGEL
Book Four – LAND OF HEROES
MEDIEVAL SCOTLAND
– LETTERS OF FIRE AND SWORD
WILDERNESS VALOR
Book One - SHERIFF'S VALOR
CONNECT with Dorothy:
Join Wiley’s readers' list to sign up for her infrequent newsletter and you can send her a note under the Contact tab on her website dorothywiley.com.
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BookBub: Author Dorothy Wiley
Storyteller of Love and Heroes on the American Frontier and the Scottish Highlands.
Amazon bestselling novelist Dorothy Wiley is an award-winning, multi-published author of Medieval Scottish and American Historical Romance. Wiley’s novels blend vivid historical elements and thrilling action with the romance of a moving love story to create exceedingly engaging page-turners. Her exceptional historical romances, inspired by history and true events, have won numerous awards, and have more than 8,500 five-star reader reviews on Amazon.
Her first two series, the American Wilderness and Wilderness Hearts Series are set on the American frontier when Kentucky was the West. Her third series, Wilderness Dawning, continues the highly acclaimed Wyllie family saga but brings some of the family to the new edge of the West—the Province of Texas. Wiley's fourth series, Wilderness Valor, returns some family members to Kentucky where they join heroes with extraordinary courage.
Wiley’s novel LETTERS OF FIRE AND SWORD, set in Medieval Scotland, merges Scotland’s gut-wrenching history with extraordinary fiction and was the #1 NEW RELEASE IN MEDIEVAL HISTORICAL ROMANCE when it was released.
This gripping tale is a gut-wrenching historical romance with realistic depictions of the past, a courageous king and his knights, and women willing to fight for what they cherish.
Her books’ timeless messages of family and loyalty are both raw and honest. As she skillfully unravels a compelling tale, the author’s complex characters come alive and are joined by a memorable ensemble of friends and family.
Wiley’s novels have won numerous awards, notably a Western Writers of America Finalist; a Will Rogers Medallion Award Finalist; RONE Award Finalist; Laramie Award Finalist; Chatelaine Romantic Fiction Finalist; Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarter-finalist; a Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal; USA Best Book Awards Finalist; and a Historical Novel Society Editor’s Choice. Her books continue to earn five-star ratings from readers and high praise from reviewers.
Wiley attended college at The University of Texas in Austin. She graduated with honors, receiving a bachelor of journalism, and grew to dearly love both Texas and a 7th-generation Texan, her husband Larry. Her husband’s courageous ancestors, early pioneers of Kentucky and Texas, provided the inspiration for American Wilderness novels and Wiley's own Scots ancestors inspired her Scottish novels. After a distinguished career in corporate marketing and public relations, Wiley is living her dream—writing novels that touch the hearts of her readers.
Each book is a stand-alone, full-length, tastefully romantic novel. All of Wiley's titles are enrolled in Kindle Unlimited and are available in print, eBooks, and saudiobooks at www.amazon.com/author/dorothywiley.
If you have read Wiley's books, she would greatly appreciate a short review on the book’s Amazon page.
AMERICAN WILDERNESS SERIES - Wyllie family brothers
Book One – WILDERNESS TRAIL OF LOVE
Book Two – NEW FRONTIER OF LOVE
Book Three – WHISPERING HILLS OF LOVE
Book Four – FRONTIER HIGHLANDER VOW OF LOVE
Book Five – FRONTIER GIFT OF LOVE
Book Six – THE BEAUTY OF LOVE
WILDERNESS HEARTS SERIES - Wyllie brothers and their grown children
Book One – LOVE’S NEW BEGINNING
Book Two – LOVE’S SUNRISE
Book Three – LOVE'S GLORY
Book Four – LOVE'S WHISPER
WILDERNESS DAWNING - The Texas Wyllie Brothers Series
Book One – RED RIVER RIFLES
Book Two – LAND OF STARS
Book Three – BUCKSKIN ANGEL
Book Four – LAND OF HEROES
MEDIEVAL SCOTLAND
– LETTERS OF FIRE AND SWORD
WILDERNESS VALOR
Book One - SHERIFF'S VALOR
CONNECT with Dorothy:
Join Wiley’s readers' list to sign up for her infrequent newsletter and you can send her a note under the Contact tab on her website dorothywiley.com.
Facebook: DorothyMayWiley
BookBub: Author Dorothy Wiley
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March 4, 2019
In Red River Rifles, Dorothy Wiley has once again left me on the edge of my seat! Her amazing ability to draw us into the lives and history of the settlers of our great nation - through drama, love and peril - has resulted in one of her most heart-warming and suspense-filled works yet!
April 18, 2019
Worth The Wait!!!
Wow...what a beautifully written historical western romance. I enjoyed it thoroughly from beginning to the end. The characters, the romance and the well researched historical background, kept my interest throughout and hated to see it end. Going to be hard to wait for the next novel in this wonderful new series. Highly recommend. 5 stars, should be more. JudyE
Wow...what a beautifully written historical western romance. I enjoyed it thoroughly from beginning to the end. The characters, the romance and the well researched historical background, kept my interest throughout and hated to see it end. Going to be hard to wait for the next novel in this wonderful new series. Highly recommend. 5 stars, should be more. JudyE
April 6, 2019
This is a WOW book! There are factual historical events; writings of actual ancestry; and, touching romance with the now grown children of Stephen Wyllie, our hero from the first series. From the very beginning in the American Wilderness Series, Stephen was the young family man that convinced his brothers to join him in the adventure of a lifetime. It took months and months but the family traveled hundreds of miles from the New England area to the new west in Kentucky.
Stephen’s oldest son, Samuel, is now 21, heads up the Red River Cattle Company and along with his brothers, is ready to fight off Indians, the Spanish Military and any other men who try to take the ranch as they have now settled in Texas. After one such battle with Indians, Samuel hears a plea for help and finds a young woman and small boy. Louisa and her brother, Adam, have survived their own Indian raid. The story of survival, friendship and Kuukuh, a Caddo Indian brave, is a book you won’t want to put down. I loved it and look forward to the next book in the series.
Stephen’s oldest son, Samuel, is now 21, heads up the Red River Cattle Company and along with his brothers, is ready to fight off Indians, the Spanish Military and any other men who try to take the ranch as they have now settled in Texas. After one such battle with Indians, Samuel hears a plea for help and finds a young woman and small boy. Louisa and her brother, Adam, have survived their own Indian raid. The story of survival, friendship and Kuukuh, a Caddo Indian brave, is a book you won’t want to put down. I loved it and look forward to the next book in the series.
April 9, 2019
This is, without question, Wiley's best work yet. It is an epic adventure, a touching love story, and a legendary tale of the early Texas frontier. She breathes life into memorable heroes struggling to survive in a savage new land where life is cheap and bloodshed is common. Based, in part, on the lives of real Texans, the Wyllie family meets danger head on again and again without ever losing their integrity. Despite brutal elements, dangerous adversaries, and tribes out for revenge, love blossoms and endures. Beautifully researched, and meticulously crafted, Dorothy Wiley will astonish you with this memorable novel.
August 30, 2019
Reviewed by JoAnne
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Ms. Wiley proves herself again as one of my favorite authors of historical romance writing another book set in my favorite period in history, the settling of the West. Another five star read that held my interest from the first page to the last and I didn't want to put it down. The prologue set the stage of what was to come and it was spot on in drawing me into the story . Red River Rifles has adventures, misfortune, Indian attacks and support, the need to defend oneself and one's family, lots of weapons and fighting, camaraderie, family and friends and high points and low points in their lives. The descriptions of the lands, the river, the homes and outbuildings, the animals, the settlement and their dreams made me feel like I was there in the Province of Texas.
This story picks up where the last book left off with Stephen Wyllie and his four sons leaving family behind in Kentucky to settle further in the West. The time period is in the early 1800's. This time we're in Texas and get to know more about Stephen and his family and what they along with Baldy and his wife, Melly, need to deal with as they settle into their new lives. The affection between them was apparent and they were open to include anyone else who they considered in need or a friend. But don't cross them! There was an enemy in Louisa and Adam's father, the children who they took in and gave jobs to so they didn't have to go back to their father who was cruel to them in many ways. Their father aligned himself with Long, another enemy, who had visions of being the President of Texas and fighting the Spanish to do so. Louisa and Adam were seamlessly woven into the story and I could feel how they finally felt whole when shown love and friendship and also having food and clothing at their disposal. This is Samuel, Stephen's oldest son, and Louisa's story and it was powerful in its telling.
The story flowed nicely and we got to know the characters better a little at a time since there was a depth to all of them. There were several happily ever afters and nice closure with the epilogue but enough loose ends that left me wanting more. Since there are three more sons and Adam I hope each will get their own story. It was nice that the other Wyllie relatives were mentioned throughout and I love the cover of the book. I enjoyed the Facts and Inspirations in the back of the book as well as the list of the characters which included a short description.
Book provided by the author
Ms. Wiley proves herself again as one of my favorite authors of historical romance writing another book set in my favorite period in history, the settling of the West. Another five star read that held my interest from the first page to the last and I didn't want to put it down. The prologue set the stage of what was to come and it was spot on in drawing me into the story . Red River Rifles has adventures, misfortune, Indian attacks and support, the need to defend oneself and one's family, lots of weapons and fighting, camaraderie, family and friends and high points and low points in their lives. The descriptions of the lands, the river, the homes and outbuildings, the animals, the settlement and their dreams made me feel like I was there in the Province of Texas.
This story picks up where the last book left off with Stephen Wyllie and his four sons leaving family behind in Kentucky to settle further in the West. The time period is in the early 1800's. This time we're in Texas and get to know more about Stephen and his family and what they along with Baldy and his wife, Melly, need to deal with as they settle into their new lives. The affection between them was apparent and they were open to include anyone else who they considered in need or a friend. But don't cross them! There was an enemy in Louisa and Adam's father, the children who they took in and gave jobs to so they didn't have to go back to their father who was cruel to them in many ways. Their father aligned himself with Long, another enemy, who had visions of being the President of Texas and fighting the Spanish to do so. Louisa and Adam were seamlessly woven into the story and I could feel how they finally felt whole when shown love and friendship and also having food and clothing at their disposal. This is Samuel, Stephen's oldest son, and Louisa's story and it was powerful in its telling.
The story flowed nicely and we got to know the characters better a little at a time since there was a depth to all of them. There were several happily ever afters and nice closure with the epilogue but enough loose ends that left me wanting more. Since there are three more sons and Adam I hope each will get their own story. It was nice that the other Wyllie relatives were mentioned throughout and I love the cover of the book. I enjoyed the Facts and Inspirations in the back of the book as well as the list of the characters which included a short description.
April 19, 2019
Another Great Book Full of Adventure.
From start to finish this is another great book. The characters in each book comes alive. The Wyllie family has struggled through loss but the love and dedication they had for each other is brought forth in each book. Full of Adventure and suspense. Couldn't put it down. Looking forward to the next adventure.
From start to finish this is another great book. The characters in each book comes alive. The Wyllie family has struggled through loss but the love and dedication they had for each other is brought forth in each book. Full of Adventure and suspense. Couldn't put it down. Looking forward to the next adventure.
April 15, 2019
I couldn't sleep
I couldn't sleep. I had to finish. It was so exciting. Danger was everywhere. From indians, cougar, awful parent, even misguided men. One adventure after another. I love it. The Wiley new generation is just as honorable as their father and uncles.
I couldn't sleep. I had to finish. It was so exciting. Danger was everywhere. From indians, cougar, awful parent, even misguided men. One adventure after another. I love it. The Wiley new generation is just as honorable as their father and uncles.
April 10, 2019
Dorothy Wiley has a talent for drawing readers into the worlds she creates. I’m an Australian who has never been to America, but after a few chapters I felt right at home in pioneering Texas! Red River Rifles is well-researched with authentic characters and vivid settings. The story is fast-paced with a great blend of adventure, romance and history, combined with a certain gritty realism. It does not shy away from the tremendous difficulties and hardships faced by these early settler families, especially the women. But it also shows their strength and resilience as they build homes and carve out livelihoods in an unforgiving wilderness. Exciting and entertaining ‒ five stars.
May 6, 2019
A well-executed western historical romance, “Red River Rifles” is the first in Ms. Wiley’s spin-off “Wilderness Dawning” series.
Read full review in the 2019 May issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2019 May issue of InD'tale Magazine.
December 3, 2019
Isn't quite there
I see definite potential in this book, but for me it isn't quite up to what I consider average acceptable reading. The prologue was a long, boring slog and totally turned me off. Then things felt like they kept slipping into info dumps. A few scenes that could have been intense action scenes were so broken by background info and side details that they totally fizzled. Finally, the female MC character didn't seem quite right. I feel like she should have had more lingering issues from her lifetime of abuse apparent in the first half.
I see definite potential in this book, but for me it isn't quite up to what I consider average acceptable reading. The prologue was a long, boring slog and totally turned me off. Then things felt like they kept slipping into info dumps. A few scenes that could have been intense action scenes were so broken by background info and side details that they totally fizzled. Finally, the female MC character didn't seem quite right. I feel like she should have had more lingering issues from her lifetime of abuse apparent in the first half.
June 22, 2020
This was an amazing book filled with love, hate, pride, fear, hope and honor! This was definitely a wild time in our history and it was a difficult period with hostilities from one's own family, the natives, Mexicans, Spanish, Americans and the wildlife!! Who could you trust?
Dorothy is an incredible story teller and although this book is mild in the sexual context, it is writhed with danger only the untamed and unpoliced West could experience!
Dorothy is an incredible story teller and although this book is mild in the sexual context, it is writhed with danger only the untamed and unpoliced West could experience!
February 3, 2021
A further love of the west
I loved this book. As I read each one of these stories I am drawn further back in time and living in the wild frontier of Texas. Samuel and Louisa's story continues my love of the Willey family. Part of me wants them to return to Kentucky to a less volitive environment and another part wants to see them fight for a new life in their taming of Texas. You will love this story about their struggle. Enjoy!
I loved this book. As I read each one of these stories I am drawn further back in time and living in the wild frontier of Texas. Samuel and Louisa's story continues my love of the Willey family. Part of me wants them to return to Kentucky to a less volitive environment and another part wants to see them fight for a new life in their taming of Texas. You will love this story about their struggle. Enjoy!
February 7, 2021
Wonderful series....
I was hooked on the very first book in this family series with Steve and Jane, and the rest of the Wiley brothers. Now I'm hooked on the second generation, I have all the issues and each one is full of historical facts and fiction that I love. How I wish Steven Sr., would have a love interest it's been sixteen years and he's got to be lonely! Looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series.
I was hooked on the very first book in this family series with Steve and Jane, and the rest of the Wiley brothers. Now I'm hooked on the second generation, I have all the issues and each one is full of historical facts and fiction that I love. How I wish Steven Sr., would have a love interest it's been sixteen years and he's got to be lonely! Looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series.
July 16, 2021
Whiley family in Texas
A continuation of the previous series, where Stephen Wylie and his sons leave Kentucky and travel to a new life in Texas. Samuel, the eldest son, rescued Louisa and her brother Adam from quicksand and so behind another romance.
The story shows the hardships the first settlers to Texas had. Indians, Spanish government and staying alive by use of instinct and their own wits.
A continuation of the previous series, where Stephen Wylie and his sons leave Kentucky and travel to a new life in Texas. Samuel, the eldest son, rescued Louisa and her brother Adam from quicksand and so behind another romance.
The story shows the hardships the first settlers to Texas had. Indians, Spanish government and staying alive by use of instinct and their own wits.
August 14, 2023
This is the first book I think I've read from the author. It is very good and a clean book as well. It shows the hard life of those settling the West. It wasn't for the faint of heart. The pioneers faced dangers practically every day. They had to be resourceful and tough. I really enjoyed Samuel and Louisa's story! I was rooting and cheering for them. If you like clean historical western themed stories then I suggest this one and the rest of the series! Enjoy!
June 14, 2020
Another excellent story by Dorothy Wiley about the Wiley family and their exodus into Texas when times were very challenging and dangerous. Dorothy weaves a great story building on facts known about the times and her ancestors. I love her writing style and her creative imagination. Thanks for another great read Dorothy Wiley.
August 25, 2020
Excellent historic romance
This is a novel based during the early days of Texas before it became a state. There is quite a bit of violence so not a story for those who avoid violence. It features a tough young lady who experienced a great deal of abuse before falling in love with one of her heroes. A well written and researched novel to bring history to life.
This is a novel based during the early days of Texas before it became a state. There is quite a bit of violence so not a story for those who avoid violence. It features a tough young lady who experienced a great deal of abuse before falling in love with one of her heroes. A well written and researched novel to bring history to life.
November 17, 2024
Love as big as Texas
A story about the Wyllie family . A strong family building a new home in the wilderness. Their hard working and God fearing . They fight to keep what's there's . They learn that not all men are good and learn not all men are bad. This is a story that grabs your right from the start.
A story about the Wyllie family . A strong family building a new home in the wilderness. Their hard working and God fearing . They fight to keep what's there's . They learn that not all men are good and learn not all men are bad. This is a story that grabs your right from the start.
October 1, 2025
Red River Life
Another well written western story about how the US grew by the strength and guts of the early settlers. Life was so dangerous. Hardly a day goes by without a tragedy of some sort. The love story of Samuel and Louisa is one of survival and endurance. Loving the series.
Another well written western story about how the US grew by the strength and guts of the early settlers. Life was so dangerous. Hardly a day goes by without a tragedy of some sort. The love story of Samuel and Louisa is one of survival and endurance. Loving the series.
April 7, 2019
5 stars
Excellent start to a new series. It is good to read about the Wyllie family's next generation. Hope more stories are in the future. Love how this family follows the new U.S. development with family ties, love for each other and the Lord. Highly recommended.
Excellent start to a new series. It is good to read about the Wyllie family's next generation. Hope more stories are in the future. Love how this family follows the new U.S. development with family ties, love for each other and the Lord. Highly recommended.
April 10, 2019
Great series/Loved it
Another great book in a great series. These books grab me from the beginning and hold my attention. I loved Louisa and Samuel's story and I'm looking forward to more books in the series.
Another great book in a great series. These books grab me from the beginning and hold my attention. I loved Louisa and Samuel's story and I'm looking forward to more books in the series.
May 6, 2019
honest review
Dorothy Wiley writes with honest and integrity in all her books, facts and just enough of everything else to keep you reading! Red River Rifles is no different! Good read!
Dorothy Wiley writes with honest and integrity in all her books, facts and just enough of everything else to keep you reading! Red River Rifles is no different! Good read!
January 9, 2020
Fascinating
I expected the violence and rough life of early Texans but their spirit always amazes me. An excellently written historical story, I was surprised to hear it was based on actual people's lives, made it more endearing.
I expected the violence and rough life of early Texans but their spirit always amazes me. An excellently written historical story, I was surprised to hear it was based on actual people's lives, made it more endearing.
February 7, 2020
RRR
Guns, romance, history, war, medicine, indians. Significant western history of the Lousinia Purchase and the very brave people who lived and fought for not only the lives of their family but to hold on to their land. I loved this rendering.
Guns, romance, history, war, medicine, indians. Significant western history of the Lousinia Purchase and the very brave people who lived and fought for not only the lives of their family but to hold on to their land. I loved this rendering.
June 13, 2020
Histoy
Knowing how to survive without any thing takes great character and endurace.. some of their efforts were unbelieveabe. Thanks for clarifying some of the use of fireplace utinsules. Great story
Knowing how to survive without any thing takes great character and endurace.. some of their efforts were unbelieveabe. Thanks for clarifying some of the use of fireplace utinsules. Great story
March 29, 2021
Full of adventure
Author Dorothy Wiley mixes fiction and history to wet your appetite for more information about those who settled the frontier. Her books never disappoint with plenty of drama as well as the hardships endured by early pioneers.
Author Dorothy Wiley mixes fiction and history to wet your appetite for more information about those who settled the frontier. Her books never disappoint with plenty of drama as well as the hardships endured by early pioneers.
May 18, 2021
I've loved everyone of Dorothy Wiley's books that I've read. After many of them being situated in Kentucky; this part of the family has moved on to Texas. I like that it is based on the author's husband's ancestors.
October 10, 2023
Red River Rifles
I love reading Dorothy's stories she writes about them in a way that makes you feel like you are there living the story yourself,when I start a new book I can hardly put it down till I've read the whole story! Please keep writing these true to life stories!:
I love reading Dorothy's stories she writes about them in a way that makes you feel like you are there living the story yourself,when I start a new book I can hardly put it down till I've read the whole story! Please keep writing these true to life stories!:
October 25, 2024
Heart warming
Family & faith with a good dose of the reality of the times. Very much enjoyed the it, the writing stellar and the characters very well drawn. Will read more of her books/series. Great western.
Family & faith with a good dose of the reality of the times. Very much enjoyed the it, the writing stellar and the characters very well drawn. Will read more of her books/series. Great western.
April 6, 2019
Another winner
As always Dorothy Wiley has written a book of adventure, boldness, bravery and love. Things that made the American frontier possible.
As always Dorothy Wiley has written a book of adventure, boldness, bravery and love. Things that made the American frontier possible.
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