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Taming her Wild Heart
Tilly Jean Stafford is forced into a loveless marriage, as her family’s finances keep getting worse and worse. At the same time, she will need to deal with a big secret that makes everything even more difficult. The moment she feels completely trapped, an unexpected event will give her hope again. Is there any chance for her to escape this arranged marriage and find her own happiness? If her plan fails, Tilly Jean and her sister will end up miserable and heavy-hearted...
Jackson West has spent his whole life traveling around the country, working different jobs to make his living. Love and an affectionate relationship have never been an option for him. His fate though will change dramatically when he meets Tilly Jean. He will be the savior she has been looking for. The future, however, still holds many surprises for them. How will he react when his true intentions will be revealed and his relationship with Tilly Jean will be at risk?
When Jackson and Tilly Jean think that the storm is over, life will have different plans for them. As the truth is revealed everything will fall apart and they will have to face the consequences. Could Jackson intervene and fix what seems to be irreversibly destroyed? Will love finally prevail and show them the path to happiness?
"Taming her Wild Heart" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
404 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 22, 2020
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About the author
Aurora Hanson
131 books72 followersAurora Hanson was born in North Dakota where she spent her early years until she moved to San Antonio, where she currently lives.
Shes had always been writing but only recently decided to break out of the shell and release her work to the public.
She is fascinated by the traditional western tales and gets her inspiration from stories from the Frontier Era.
Aurora is married to her very own special cowboy and has two grown children!
She has always loved horses and, when she is not writing, she enjoys riding along with her lovely husband.
Aurora loves to connect with her readers, so drop her a line whenever you feel like it!
aurora@aurorahanson.com
Shes had always been writing but only recently decided to break out of the shell and release her work to the public.
She is fascinated by the traditional western tales and gets her inspiration from stories from the Frontier Era.
Aurora is married to her very own special cowboy and has two grown children!
She has always loved horses and, when she is not writing, she enjoys riding along with her lovely husband.
Aurora loves to connect with her readers, so drop her a line whenever you feel like it!
aurora@aurorahanson.com
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January 25, 2020
ONE TUMULTUOUS WHIRLWIND!!!
Exceptional! Aurora blazes through ratcheting up the heat and flames, rushing forward on golden wings, riding the whipping winds, pushing this little gem into the eye of the storm, blasting it into a tailspin with a stunning culmination. A raging tempest of daunting circumstances and surprising events, takes you on one emotional rollercoaster ride. Add distress, misery, turmoil, perplexing situations and undercurrents along with a boatload of trouble while dodging calamitous mistakes and faulty decisions, makes for one thrilling ride. Meting out incredible, well rounded scenario's that punch dead center with such exuberance and style, grounding in it's strength and awe inspiring in it's depth. Bridging the trials and tribulations, along with a slew of shocking twists and unexpected turns, tempting our characters in ways they could have never anticipated. The characters are authentic and original with qualities and traits that transforms into amazing personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and colorful descriptions so rich and lively, they blend and flow smoothly. Remarkable job Aurora, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
Exceptional! Aurora blazes through ratcheting up the heat and flames, rushing forward on golden wings, riding the whipping winds, pushing this little gem into the eye of the storm, blasting it into a tailspin with a stunning culmination. A raging tempest of daunting circumstances and surprising events, takes you on one emotional rollercoaster ride. Add distress, misery, turmoil, perplexing situations and undercurrents along with a boatload of trouble while dodging calamitous mistakes and faulty decisions, makes for one thrilling ride. Meting out incredible, well rounded scenario's that punch dead center with such exuberance and style, grounding in it's strength and awe inspiring in it's depth. Bridging the trials and tribulations, along with a slew of shocking twists and unexpected turns, tempting our characters in ways they could have never anticipated. The characters are authentic and original with qualities and traits that transforms into amazing personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and colorful descriptions so rich and lively, they blend and flow smoothly. Remarkable job Aurora, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
July 23, 2020
Tilly Jean and her sister Mary Beth are close. Mary Beth trades love letters with Robert, she loves him but she is younger then her sister. Their father is strict and feels that Tilly Jean should get married. No one really wants to court her. She is trying to get a group of women together to have a group that is independent. She feels that they should know about financial matters, most men scoff at this idea.
Jackson and his best friend Matthew were accused of doing wrong but were found innocent. Matthews father has turned away from him.
Tilly Jean is told she will be married to Robert. Her sister is crushed and Tilly Jean is upset she doesn’t know him. She doesn’t love him nor want to wed him.
She goes on a walk and meets a man named Jackson. They talk and she leaves without giving him her name.
He meets her the next day and introduced his self. He finds out that she is to wed Robert, but he proposed that he wed her. Tilly Jean says she will think about it.
There are many twists and turns. Her father is a difficult person to deal with but in the end I believe that everything will work out.
Great story, I enjoyed reading this book.
Jackson and his best friend Matthew were accused of doing wrong but were found innocent. Matthews father has turned away from him.
Tilly Jean is told she will be married to Robert. Her sister is crushed and Tilly Jean is upset she doesn’t know him. She doesn’t love him nor want to wed him.
She goes on a walk and meets a man named Jackson. They talk and she leaves without giving him her name.
He meets her the next day and introduced his self. He finds out that she is to wed Robert, but he proposed that he wed her. Tilly Jean says she will think about it.
There are many twists and turns. Her father is a difficult person to deal with but in the end I believe that everything will work out.
Great story, I enjoyed reading this book.
July 13, 2020
Tillie Jean and Jackson
Jefferson, Tillie Jean's father has decided to take matters into his own hands. His daughter is 22 and still not married and too independent for her own good! So he arranges a marriage between her and Robert Baker. When he announces this at supper one evening, both his daughters are shocked! Tillie Jean due to the fact she always thought she would marry for love, but, also Mary Beth, her 18 year old sister, as she has been wanting to marry Robert for a long time! Both girls are overwhelmed and distraught. What will they do? Will they both be stuck with their father's decision? They both know how stubborn he is after what happened with their brother Matthew six years ago. Then Tillie Jean meets Jackson. Who is he and where did he come from? Only one way to find out, read this great story by Aurora Hanson! It will keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next!
Jefferson, Tillie Jean's father has decided to take matters into his own hands. His daughter is 22 and still not married and too independent for her own good! So he arranges a marriage between her and Robert Baker. When he announces this at supper one evening, both his daughters are shocked! Tillie Jean due to the fact she always thought she would marry for love, but, also Mary Beth, her 18 year old sister, as she has been wanting to marry Robert for a long time! Both girls are overwhelmed and distraught. What will they do? Will they both be stuck with their father's decision? They both know how stubborn he is after what happened with their brother Matthew six years ago. Then Tillie Jean meets Jackson. Who is he and where did he come from? Only one way to find out, read this great story by Aurora Hanson! It will keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next!
January 27, 2020
Another well written book with strong , well developed characters and an interesting story line. The author once again brings her story to life , taking you back to the day with her descriptive writing and detailed scenes,delivering a realistic feel to both her characters and story line. She takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride reading this story with all the danger and twists and turns. I enjoyed reading.
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.
February 6, 2020
Those of us who are regular Aurora Hanson readers are getting spoiled as we automatically expect great characters who are always well developed in the great stories! This one is no exception! It is a great story one that you feel sorry for the heroine, being forced by her father into a marriage she doesn't want. It is filled with action, intrigue, drama, and a bit of romance! A great story and should come with a warning, be prepared to read cover to cover as you will not want to put it down!!!
May 4, 2020
A Lesson in Parenting
Jefferson was a hard nosed father who ruled with an iron fist. Because of this he disowned his son and caused tremendous heartache for the rest of the family. He arranged a marriage for his oldest daughter,Tully Jean, to Robert. Tilly Jean's sister, Mary Beth was in love with Robert and he with her. Tilly Jean met Jackson and he offered to marry her to solve the problem, but Jefferson didn't approve. This brought about many problems and adventures. This was a wonderful story showing the problems an overbearing parents can cause. A great read.
Jefferson was a hard nosed father who ruled with an iron fist. Because of this he disowned his son and caused tremendous heartache for the rest of the family. He arranged a marriage for his oldest daughter,Tully Jean, to Robert. Tilly Jean's sister, Mary Beth was in love with Robert and he with her. Tilly Jean met Jackson and he offered to marry her to solve the problem, but Jefferson didn't approve. This brought about many problems and adventures. This was a wonderful story showing the problems an overbearing parents can cause. A great read.
January 29, 2020
Taming her Wild Heart A Historical Western Romance Book
This is a very good story about a young woman that is determined to marry the man she wants and not the one she is told to marry Tilly Jean and Jackson want to marry but her father stops them After obstacles are removed happiness and family is renewed.This author always write wonderful stories and the characters are realistic.The extended epilogue is very good and puts a good end to the story
This is a very good story about a young woman that is determined to marry the man she wants and not the one she is told to marry Tilly Jean and Jackson want to marry but her father stops them After obstacles are removed happiness and family is renewed.This author always write wonderful stories and the characters are realistic.The extended epilogue is very good and puts a good end to the story
February 11, 2020
Taming her Wild Heart
I received an ARC of this book from the author, Aurora Hanson, and this is my voluntary and honest review. I enjoyed this book about Tilly Jean and her romance with Jackson who loved her in spite of her adventurous spirit. I loved the way she was able to help her family overcome the bad feelings they had for each other and even helped save their farm. If you like a book full of adventure then this is the book for you. I highly recommend it.
I received an ARC of this book from the author, Aurora Hanson, and this is my voluntary and honest review. I enjoyed this book about Tilly Jean and her romance with Jackson who loved her in spite of her adventurous spirit. I loved the way she was able to help her family overcome the bad feelings they had for each other and even helped save their farm. If you like a book full of adventure then this is the book for you. I highly recommend it.
February 21, 2020
Great Read
This was a great book of love and forgiveness. Tilly Jean submits to her father to an arranged marriage even though she has an independent spirit. Tilly meets Jackson West on the road and pours out her dilemma to him with tears. He finds her beautiful and offers her an out of her trapped marriage promise. Through hard circumstances her father gives into her marriage to Jackson. 4 1/2 stars.
This was a great book of love and forgiveness. Tilly Jean submits to her father to an arranged marriage even though she has an independent spirit. Tilly meets Jackson West on the road and pours out her dilemma to him with tears. He finds her beautiful and offers her an out of her trapped marriage promise. Through hard circumstances her father gives into her marriage to Jackson. 4 1/2 stars.
July 13, 2020
Tilly Jean Stafford's family ranch is suffering. Her father feels he has no choice but to set up an arranged marriage for Tilly to help ease the burden on the family finances. Tilly isn't happy with the arrangement because her betrothed is a man her sister is in love with. Tilly storms out of her families ranch and goes on a walk where she meets a neighboring ranch hand Jackson West. This is a wonderful romance that starts as friends and has some bumps in the road along the way!
July 24, 2020
An overbearing father could wreck his daughter's lives!
Very good story about a young woman who really does not want to marry someone unknown and her sister that is in love with the man who their father wants for Tillie. The girl’s father is a stubborn man you kind of wish you could hit over the head what he wants will make no one happy. The characters are as always well-written and this was an interesting storyline. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Very good story about a young woman who really does not want to marry someone unknown and her sister that is in love with the man who their father wants for Tillie. The girl’s father is a stubborn man you kind of wish you could hit over the head what he wants will make no one happy. The characters are as always well-written and this was an interesting storyline. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
August 8, 2022
Family authority deters to the man in this drama.
Tilt Jean and Jackson are destined to right the wrongs that have strained her family for years. Buy just as things are their most blissful, it all blows apart and spells doom for the whole family. I felt that, just when the most action packed parts came about, it was all a little to tidy. Loose parts could be more discriptive to show Tilly Jean's dangerous determination. Captivating story none the less.
Tilt Jean and Jackson are destined to right the wrongs that have strained her family for years. Buy just as things are their most blissful, it all blows apart and spells doom for the whole family. I felt that, just when the most action packed parts came about, it was all a little to tidy. Loose parts could be more discriptive to show Tilly Jean's dangerous determination. Captivating story none the less.
February 25, 2020
Amazing story
This is an amazing story about a young girl who’s father is all about what others think about him. He is a small time farmer in a small town. Things are not going well for him financially so he takes it upon himself to marry off his older daughter without saying anything to her first. The man he picks for her is her younger sisters boy friend,
This is an amazing story about a young girl who’s father is all about what others think about him. He is a small time farmer in a small town. Things are not going well for him financially so he takes it upon himself to marry off his older daughter without saying anything to her first. The man he picks for her is her younger sisters boy friend,
April 13, 2021
Good hWholesome book
I loved the story line and the unexpected turns. The characters were wholesome and believable. I loved the quirky characters and the behavior of the sisters. The loved and fought like sisters do. I liked the protectiveness of the father but being able to forgive in the end. I would read this again.
I loved the story line and the unexpected turns. The characters were wholesome and believable. I loved the quirky characters and the behavior of the sisters. The loved and fought like sisters do. I liked the protectiveness of the father but being able to forgive in the end. I would read this again.
March 8, 2025
Taming her Wild Heart
This story reminded me of a father who finally welcomed his son back home. I was annoyed at the father though he thought the worst of his son. He was marrying his daughter away. It was one less mouth to feed. Oh well, it all worked out in the end. Except Matthew, he didn't find a bride.
This story reminded me of a father who finally welcomed his son back home. I was annoyed at the father though he thought the worst of his son. He was marrying his daughter away. It was one less mouth to feed. Oh well, it all worked out in the end. Except Matthew, he didn't find a bride.
January 26, 2020
An adventure and just rewards
It was an incredible adventure to see just how desperation and then pride can factor in decisions. I found it also incredible at the amount of women’s rights and power were asserted here, the right to be an equal.
It was an incredible adventure to see just how desperation and then pride can factor in decisions. I found it also incredible at the amount of women’s rights and power were asserted here, the right to be an equal.
March 20, 2020
A very interesting western romance with lots of action. Well written. Only con--extended epilogue. Don't like having to download text on my computer in order to read what could have easily been included in book itself.
July 9, 2020
Western romance
The story line was good. I didn't care for the writing style so much. It was a bit fake feeling in the conversations and thoughts they did not feel genuine at real.
The story line was good. I didn't care for the writing style so much. It was a bit fake feeling in the conversations and thoughts they did not feel genuine at real.
June 10, 2022
Taming her wild heart
A beautiful clean historical western romance. Lots of feelings, emotions, confrontations, trials and tribulations, but above all, love. Strong characters that gave their all to bring happiness and joy. A must read.
A beautiful clean historical western romance. Lots of feelings, emotions, confrontations, trials and tribulations, but above all, love. Strong characters that gave their all to bring happiness and joy. A must read.
June 8, 2023
daring brave Tilly Jean fights for women’s independence
Tilly Jean wants to start a Women’s Independence Club, but her straight laced father who only cares about appearances does not like it at all.
Tilly Jean wants to start a Women’s Independence Club, but her straight laced father who only cares about appearances does not like it at all.
November 20, 2023
Very Interesting
All-in-all this was a very interesting, clean story. I love all the characters, especially the main character who proved to be very strong and didn't give up easily. I highly recommend this story to those who have fallen in love with reading.
All-in-all this was a very interesting, clean story. I love all the characters, especially the main character who proved to be very strong and didn't give up easily. I highly recommend this story to those who have fallen in love with reading.
December 29, 2023
OK Read - more coming of age than romance
This plot was slow with a lot of internal dialog for the main characters. You do eventually get to the HEA but at times it felt grueling getting there. The h was 22 yet the internal dialog was more like a very young teenager.
This plot was slow with a lot of internal dialog for the main characters. You do eventually get to the HEA but at times it felt grueling getting there. The h was 22 yet the internal dialog was more like a very young teenager.
August 18, 2024
Lots of love
Beautiful women versus the father who doesn't want his girls to be girls until they're old enough to marry off and then of course they're supposed to be ladies and then and then as to do arrange marriages In the day I think I think this dad Is in for handful
Beautiful women versus the father who doesn't want his girls to be girls until they're old enough to marry off and then of course they're supposed to be ladies and then and then as to do arrange marriages In the day I think I think this dad Is in for handful
January 30, 2020
Easy read
Ms Hanson tells another great story.
This is a clean Christian, historical romance about two sisters and their tyrannical father.
Ms Hanson tells another great story.
This is a clean Christian, historical romance about two sisters and their tyrannical father.
February 3, 2020
Tilly
An entertaining tale of young women wanting independence yet feeling stuck by family and circumstance. Tilly faces several challenges and finds her way despite overall odds.
An entertaining tale of young women wanting independence yet feeling stuck by family and circumstance. Tilly faces several challenges and finds her way despite overall odds.
March 23, 2022
Great book
August 28, 2023
Another page turner
I liked the independence of the women regarding the time era. The rebel demeanor of the younger sister was so interesting.
I liked the independence of the women regarding the time era. The rebel demeanor of the younger sister was so interesting.
October 16, 2023
Good
While I enjoyed the story I was a little disappointed, I found many of the scenarios were unimaginable and somewhat repetitive.
While I enjoyed the story I was a little disappointed, I found many of the scenarios were unimaginable and somewhat repetitive.
November 15, 2024
Taming her Wild Heart (Brides of the Untamed Frontier)
For people who went to church, they must not be listening Just by the way Tilly Jean’s father treated people.
For people who went to church, they must not be listening Just by the way Tilly Jean’s father treated people.
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