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Heartsgate Healing #1
Jenna's Journey
Jenna Hart grew up knowing she couldn't count on anyone. And now, when her life is being threatened by someone who claimed to love her, she knows it's up to her if she ever wants the happiness she's searching for. When a purple-haired matchmaker who can grant wishes joins their weekly book club, Jenna knows what she has to do.
Adam Wallace is heading west, searching for adventure before he settles down. Unlucky for him, however, not only does his mother decide to join him, but so does the woman he's supposed to be marrying...someday. As if that isn't enough, he stumbles over a woman lying on the ground before heading out on the Oregon Trail, and he finds himself with one more person to look after along the way.
After Jenna lands in the middle of the frontier, she realizes she might not be cut out for life out there. And, when her heart falls for a man already spoken for, she knows a mistake has been made. She was supposed to find her soul mate - the one her heart was meant to find.
Surely the matchmaker wouldn't have sent her to someone who would only break her heart?
Adam Wallace is heading west, searching for adventure before he settles down. Unlucky for him, however, not only does his mother decide to join him, but so does the woman he's supposed to be marrying...someday. As if that isn't enough, he stumbles over a woman lying on the ground before heading out on the Oregon Trail, and he finds himself with one more person to look after along the way.
After Jenna lands in the middle of the frontier, she realizes she might not be cut out for life out there. And, when her heart falls for a man already spoken for, she knows a mistake has been made. She was supposed to find her soul mate - the one her heart was meant to find.
Surely the matchmaker wouldn't have sent her to someone who would only break her heart?
172 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 26, 2020
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About the author
Kay P. Dawson
60 books497 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author, Kay P. Dawson writes sweet western romance - the kind that leaves out all of the juicy details and immerses you in a true, heartfelt love story. Growing up pretending she was Laura Ingalls, she's always had a love for the old west and pioneer times. She believes in true love, and finding your happy ever after.
Happily married mom of two girls, Kay has always taught her children to follow their dreams. And, after a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 39, she realized it was time to take her own advice. She had always wanted to write a book, and she decided that the someday she was waiting for was now.
She writes western historical, contemporary and time travel romance that all transport the reader to a time or place where true love always finds a way.
You can connect with Kay through her website at KayPDawson.com
She also has an active fan group where she hangs out with her readers...https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaypd...
Happily married mom of two girls, Kay has always taught her children to follow their dreams. And, after a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 39, she realized it was time to take her own advice. She had always wanted to write a book, and she decided that the someday she was waiting for was now.
She writes western historical, contemporary and time travel romance that all transport the reader to a time or place where true love always finds a way.
You can connect with Kay through her website at KayPDawson.com
She also has an active fan group where she hangs out with her readers...https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaypd...
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June 7, 2021
THIS IS WHERE MY HEART BELONGS
What a fun, page-turning new series with delightful characters and new challenges. A book club in the twenty-first century will have a 'wishing matchmaker' granting wishes. Based on books they have read, these lonely-hearts can opt to go to another place in time. The story will be about Jenna Hart and her journey back to the Oregon Trail.
Jenna Hart was abandoned as an infant on church doorstep and raised in multiple foster homes. She has several friends, including a purple-haired Dr. Lachele, who has the power to grant wishes. Jenna has nothing holding her to the present, especially with a stalker former boyfriend that won't leave her alone. Now, she is ready to start a new life.
"I've spoken with Dr. Lachele a lot of the past couple of weeks, and she's assured me that there is always the chance for a better life if we're willing to take that risk, no matter what the reasons. I'm just looking for peace and happiness."
"I wish I could go back in time, to journey along the Oregon Trail, and find my chance at happiness."
The plot will have Jenna deciding to wish for a different life and the journey taken along the Oregon Trail. She will meet Adam Wallace when he literally stumbles over her and her trunk. It will be his mother who agrees to allow Jenna to travel with them. Adam is a man on a mission, it was initially just to be him traveling to Oregon, but his mother wanted to go too, having nothing to keep her behind. Then neighbors and friends joined the train—but it seems that Charlotte and Nelson have ulterior motives.
The story has plenty of social interaction between the various travelers, and they will eventually play roles in future stories. Adam isn't sure about Jenna, her speech has him questioning things, yet she is a fighter, willing to do whatever needs to be done, refusing to give up. She shows she has a backbone, is ready to learn what she doesn't know, and never complains.
The story has the good and the bad of people. It shows how some people use others and how others are helpful and willing to do whatever needs to be done. While the time-travel is to be kept a secret, yet Adam will learn about it. When Jenna is gone, he knows he must find her—in the future. But where will they decide to remain—traveling the Oregon Trail to a new beginning or in the twenty-first century?
"Let these two figure out that Dr. Lachele never makes a mistake when it comes to matters of the heart."
"I wish I could go back to the life I had on the Oregon Trail; with the man I love."
"Do you mean it? You're stuck here with me now, so I need to know this is truly what your heart wants."
What a fun, page-turning new series with delightful characters and new challenges. A book club in the twenty-first century will have a 'wishing matchmaker' granting wishes. Based on books they have read, these lonely-hearts can opt to go to another place in time. The story will be about Jenna Hart and her journey back to the Oregon Trail.
Jenna Hart was abandoned as an infant on church doorstep and raised in multiple foster homes. She has several friends, including a purple-haired Dr. Lachele, who has the power to grant wishes. Jenna has nothing holding her to the present, especially with a stalker former boyfriend that won't leave her alone. Now, she is ready to start a new life.
"I've spoken with Dr. Lachele a lot of the past couple of weeks, and she's assured me that there is always the chance for a better life if we're willing to take that risk, no matter what the reasons. I'm just looking for peace and happiness."
"I wish I could go back in time, to journey along the Oregon Trail, and find my chance at happiness."
The plot will have Jenna deciding to wish for a different life and the journey taken along the Oregon Trail. She will meet Adam Wallace when he literally stumbles over her and her trunk. It will be his mother who agrees to allow Jenna to travel with them. Adam is a man on a mission, it was initially just to be him traveling to Oregon, but his mother wanted to go too, having nothing to keep her behind. Then neighbors and friends joined the train—but it seems that Charlotte and Nelson have ulterior motives.
The story has plenty of social interaction between the various travelers, and they will eventually play roles in future stories. Adam isn't sure about Jenna, her speech has him questioning things, yet she is a fighter, willing to do whatever needs to be done, refusing to give up. She shows she has a backbone, is ready to learn what she doesn't know, and never complains.
The story has the good and the bad of people. It shows how some people use others and how others are helpful and willing to do whatever needs to be done. While the time-travel is to be kept a secret, yet Adam will learn about it. When Jenna is gone, he knows he must find her—in the future. But where will they decide to remain—traveling the Oregon Trail to a new beginning or in the twenty-first century?
"Let these two figure out that Dr. Lachele never makes a mistake when it comes to matters of the heart."
"I wish I could go back to the life I had on the Oregon Trail; with the man I love."
"Do you mean it? You're stuck here with me now, so I need to know this is truly what your heart wants."
March 27, 2022
Amazing love story
You won't want to miss out on this one ! I fell in love with the characters! They were like family to me! Oh how i wish i could of actually met them all. I loved each one except Charlotte and her brother those two i could of killed! This is one amazing story! I highly recommend reading it.
You won't want to miss out on this one ! I fell in love with the characters! They were like family to me! Oh how i wish i could of actually met them all. I loved each one except Charlotte and her brother those two i could of killed! This is one amazing story! I highly recommend reading it.
October 25, 2022
Jenna-rella - Cinderella Meets the Oregon Trail (3.4).
I regularly take note of books labeled time travel. I view this type of genre as make-believe, light-hearted, feel good, and a quick read (172 pages). If I find a book in this genre that focuses on the dark, the dangerous, or the macabre, clearly stepping into areas I am not comfortable with, I make the personal choice to pass on the book. Jenna’s Journey for me was a quick read with a pleasant ending. Jenna’s Journey opened with her friend expressing her concern about her trip to the past, via “wishing” her way to the Oregon Trail, propelled and orchestrated by the flamboyant, purple-haired Dr. Lachele.
On the Oregon Trail, Jenna hits the trail, literally flat on the ground. Adam Wallace subsequently falls over her, and almost over her huge trunk. This part of the story is cute. Our Orphan Annie, Jenna, whole-heartedly embraces the Oregon Trail experience. For the first time she has a family, a trail family, and a woman who treats her as a daughter and she thinks of as a mother (Minnie). The story continues with some cross-purposes, but ends with a HEA.
Reflections:
This book will not set the world on fire, but it had a spark that showed a slice of life with a tweak of make-believe. How do we face adversity? Jenna asks questions, listened to others, and learned from others. Most people embraced her and helped her. She was smart enough to know she was totally unprepared for life on the trail, but she was also willing to learn. Like life, there were people who did not welcome or engage with life on the trail or who were not willing to listen and learn from others, considering that type of action as debasing. Charlotte and her brother Nelson fell into this category. Like in life, Charlotte & Nelson came on the trail with altruistic motives and left the difficult tasks and concerns for others to shoulder.
Although I found the book pleasant, I wouldn’t compare it to a meaty tome of non-fiction detailing sagas of heroism, danger, and awe-inspiring exploits. The journey toward Oregon had only barely begun. The only real nitty-gritty experience the book featured was the water crossing. According to an Oregon Trail map, there will be many more water crossings. The book mentions Charlotte traveling in to Fort Kearny, Nebraska, which means, they definitely still have A -- L-o-n-g way to go!
The book stressed that Jenna was from New York. Adam comments on her manner of speaking, but even so, you do not get a strong sense of the New York setting in the beginning or at the end of the book. As to the time travel mode, it was more understated then in some time-travel books. Jenna “wishes” herself to the Oregon Trail and instantly with little disorientation she was transported with Dr. Lachele’s assistance. The book was also wrapped up very swiftly. There is an Epilogue, but it really adds very little detail to the story.
This book may be what you are looking for or not, as the saying goes, “sometimes you feel like a duck, sometimes you don’t!”
I regularly take note of books labeled time travel. I view this type of genre as make-believe, light-hearted, feel good, and a quick read (172 pages). If I find a book in this genre that focuses on the dark, the dangerous, or the macabre, clearly stepping into areas I am not comfortable with, I make the personal choice to pass on the book. Jenna’s Journey for me was a quick read with a pleasant ending. Jenna’s Journey opened with her friend expressing her concern about her trip to the past, via “wishing” her way to the Oregon Trail, propelled and orchestrated by the flamboyant, purple-haired Dr. Lachele.
On the Oregon Trail, Jenna hits the trail, literally flat on the ground. Adam Wallace subsequently falls over her, and almost over her huge trunk. This part of the story is cute. Our Orphan Annie, Jenna, whole-heartedly embraces the Oregon Trail experience. For the first time she has a family, a trail family, and a woman who treats her as a daughter and she thinks of as a mother (Minnie). The story continues with some cross-purposes, but ends with a HEA.
Reflections:
This book will not set the world on fire, but it had a spark that showed a slice of life with a tweak of make-believe. How do we face adversity? Jenna asks questions, listened to others, and learned from others. Most people embraced her and helped her. She was smart enough to know she was totally unprepared for life on the trail, but she was also willing to learn. Like life, there were people who did not welcome or engage with life on the trail or who were not willing to listen and learn from others, considering that type of action as debasing. Charlotte and her brother Nelson fell into this category. Like in life, Charlotte & Nelson came on the trail with altruistic motives and left the difficult tasks and concerns for others to shoulder.
Although I found the book pleasant, I wouldn’t compare it to a meaty tome of non-fiction detailing sagas of heroism, danger, and awe-inspiring exploits. The journey toward Oregon had only barely begun. The only real nitty-gritty experience the book featured was the water crossing. According to an Oregon Trail map, there will be many more water crossings. The book mentions Charlotte traveling in to Fort Kearny, Nebraska, which means, they definitely still have A -- L-o-n-g way to go!
The book stressed that Jenna was from New York. Adam comments on her manner of speaking, but even so, you do not get a strong sense of the New York setting in the beginning or at the end of the book. As to the time travel mode, it was more understated then in some time-travel books. Jenna “wishes” herself to the Oregon Trail and instantly with little disorientation she was transported with Dr. Lachele’s assistance. The book was also wrapped up very swiftly. There is an Epilogue, but it really adds very little detail to the story.
This book may be what you are looking for or not, as the saying goes, “sometimes you feel like a duck, sometimes you don’t!”
November 29, 2020
Can you imagine the chance to go back in time to one of your favorite genre's of Books? Jenna Hart finds out she can have this chance! Will she take it? What drives her? A life alone with no family and a past boyfriend that is stalking her and scaring her to death! Dr. Lachele is one of those women that you hear about but never expect to meet! She is a Matchmaker extraordinaire.
Adam Wallace is heading toward his future along the Oregon Trail, hoping to open his own Blacksmith Business when he literally falls over Jenna and her trunk... How did she appear there? Questions abound when she knows nothing in reality about living in the time period.
Sure she has read the stories, but confronted with the day to day life, she realizes she has plenty to learn. Did she make a mistake coming back? She is positive she is matched incorrectly because she described in detail what she is attracted to, but she is clearly attracted to the wrong man! What will she do now? Be the first failure or will she figure out her destiny? This book is amazing and you will be pulled in quickly!
Adam Wallace is heading toward his future along the Oregon Trail, hoping to open his own Blacksmith Business when he literally falls over Jenna and her trunk... How did she appear there? Questions abound when she knows nothing in reality about living in the time period.
Sure she has read the stories, but confronted with the day to day life, she realizes she has plenty to learn. Did she make a mistake coming back? She is positive she is matched incorrectly because she described in detail what she is attracted to, but she is clearly attracted to the wrong man! What will she do now? Be the first failure or will she figure out her destiny? This book is amazing and you will be pulled in quickly!
March 20, 2023
Heart-warming
I was so touched on reading this book. The characters are soo REAL it's easy to think of them as my friends, filled with integrity and clumsy as all get out. I liked that Dawson didn't gloss over the inherent dangers our predecessors faced daily and without the luxuries Adam so baldly referred to after his trip to the future.
It is really true that the measure of a person is how they deal with adversity. So Jenna could know from Adam's behavior he would be a husband she could go the distance with, who would be a true partner no matter how tough life became. That he was so emotionally compatible is just icing on the cake.
The tale is so well-written that the read was quick, easy, and rewarding. Thank you, ma'am for the pleasure of your work. I readily recommend it to all lovers of gentle romances. Be
I was so touched on reading this book. The characters are soo REAL it's easy to think of them as my friends, filled with integrity and clumsy as all get out. I liked that Dawson didn't gloss over the inherent dangers our predecessors faced daily and without the luxuries Adam so baldly referred to after his trip to the future.
It is really true that the measure of a person is how they deal with adversity. So Jenna could know from Adam's behavior he would be a husband she could go the distance with, who would be a true partner no matter how tough life became. That he was so emotionally compatible is just icing on the cake.
The tale is so well-written that the read was quick, easy, and rewarding. Thank you, ma'am for the pleasure of your work. I readily recommend it to all lovers of gentle romances. Be
December 5, 2020
Another wonderful time travel story in this series
Adam - after his uncle died he wanted to go out west, so he joined the Orgean trail, his mother, and others joined him.
Jenna- modern time, orphan with few friends and a stocker ex boyfriend.
I enjoyed reading this engaging story that is well written with unforgettable characters. I don't like love triangle much but this was executed well ( probably not considered a true love triangle but it is a good description) Their story has a sweet HEA!
I am curious on some of the other characters hopefully future books in the series will answer those questions.
Adam - after his uncle died he wanted to go out west, so he joined the Orgean trail, his mother, and others joined him.
Jenna- modern time, orphan with few friends and a stocker ex boyfriend.
I enjoyed reading this engaging story that is well written with unforgettable characters. I don't like love triangle much but this was executed well ( probably not considered a true love triangle but it is a good description) Their story has a sweet HEA!
I am curious on some of the other characters hopefully future books in the series will answer those questions.
October 11, 2022
Jenna has been stalked by her ex boyfriend. She has decided to make a big change. Go somewhere he can’t find her. She makes a wish to find her love and ends up in the past taking the Oregon Trail. Adam trips over her and lands on top of her. He swore she wasn’t there a minute ago. Then he trips over her trunk. He and his mother are going to family in Oregon. His mother asks Jenna to join them on the trip. It’s a beautiful story that makes your heart warm.
October 26, 2022
Jenna's Journey: A Time Travel Novel
I enjoyed this book about young woman who traveled back in time and met a man who was about to become the love of her life, the one she would give up modern amenities for. She went from today's world to one about one hundred years before. And she joined a wagon train crossing the western plains to settle in the Oregon territory. If you are interested in mail-order brides or time travel I am sure you will enjoy this book.
I enjoyed this book about young woman who traveled back in time and met a man who was about to become the love of her life, the one she would give up modern amenities for. She went from today's world to one about one hundred years before. And she joined a wagon train crossing the western plains to settle in the Oregon territory. If you are interested in mail-order brides or time travel I am sure you will enjoy this book.
December 3, 2022
interesting time travel Storie.
Jenna meets a special woman who can send people back in time. Not everyone wishes to go on the Oregon trail back before trains and automobiles. Considering the dangers. Jenna has an ex who is getting out of hand and she decided that she is doing a back in time move. I enjoyed the story, definitely haven’t read anything quite like this one.
Spoiler alert, she gets the right man and I suppose they live happily ever after.
Jenna meets a special woman who can send people back in time. Not everyone wishes to go on the Oregon trail back before trains and automobiles. Considering the dangers. Jenna has an ex who is getting out of hand and she decided that she is doing a back in time move. I enjoyed the story, definitely haven’t read anything quite like this one.
Spoiler alert, she gets the right man and I suppose they live happily ever after.
June 3, 2023
This is an interesting, uncomplicated time-travel romance, with a light-hearted approach to the Oregon Trail. Being a simplistic approach, it avoids difficulties or trials of pioneer life and travel. It is straightforward, easy to read, with an average vocabulary and no real mysteries or challenges to solve. Building in a purple-haired matchmaker, a friendly cow, and an adorable little girl, who can complain?
May 2, 2024
Definitely a fun series starting
I enjoyed this book. While I love the Oregon trail books, I don't generally enjoy time travel romances. This book, however, had me taking a second look. I'm glad I did. This is a lovely romance, sometimes predictable and sometimes a lovely twist. I do wish the author had written more in the series, but my wallet is probably grateful for the three.
This has an intriguing concept, and is executed quite well by Dawson.
5 happy stars
-ncv
I enjoyed this book. While I love the Oregon trail books, I don't generally enjoy time travel romances. This book, however, had me taking a second look. I'm glad I did. This is a lovely romance, sometimes predictable and sometimes a lovely twist. I do wish the author had written more in the series, but my wallet is probably grateful for the three.
This has an intriguing concept, and is executed quite well by Dawson.
5 happy stars
-ncv
November 29, 2020
Oregon Trail or bust
How does a modern Day New Yorker get to walk the Oregon Trail in real time? Why with Dr. bachelor's help for sure. Great story using historical accuracy to show some of the reality on the trail while allowing two people to fall in love.
How does a modern Day New Yorker get to walk the Oregon Trail in real time? Why with Dr. bachelor's help for sure. Great story using historical accuracy to show some of the reality on the trail while allowing two people to fall in love.
December 22, 2020
Loved the story taking place on the Oregon trail. I found this story intriguing to be able to go back in time and live during that time frame. A great romance that was so sweet and clean. I really enjoyed this story!
February 21, 2021
Hits the spot
Just the kind of story I needed tonight to lift my spirits. Its always nice read about someone finding their true love.
I laughed when she thought she would have reading time on the trail.
Just the kind of story I needed tonight to lift my spirits. Its always nice read about someone finding their true love.
I laughed when she thought she would have reading time on the trail.
March 6, 2022
I absolutely loved reading this really wonderful book! I really loved the characters and the plot! I had a hard time putting this really wonderful book down! I am really looking forward to reading the next book in this wonderful series!
October 5, 2022
Time and Time again
A lovely sweet story with characters fit to be you very own neighbors…..back in the 1800s. The plot is unique and endearing. I’m sure you will love this book as much as I do. I heartily recommend this book for everyone.
A lovely sweet story with characters fit to be you very own neighbors…..back in the 1800s. The plot is unique and endearing. I’m sure you will love this book as much as I do. I heartily recommend this book for everyone.
October 23, 2022
She wished for a man to love her.
She traveled in time to meet her true love.I liked the way the story got him to understand that the other women was just a gold digger and who he was really ment to be with.
She traveled in time to meet her true love.I liked the way the story got him to understand that the other women was just a gold digger and who he was really ment to be with.
November 19, 2022
Sweet Time Travel Romance
This was a fun make believe story. She jumps from contemporary times to the Oregon trail. I loved the connection they felt for each other and I was grateful for Charlotte finally revealing her reasons for joining Adam. That cow stole the show though!
This was a fun make believe story. She jumps from contemporary times to the Oregon trail. I loved the connection they felt for each other and I was grateful for Charlotte finally revealing her reasons for joining Adam. That cow stole the show though!
December 3, 2020
I really enjoyed this good clean time travel romance with one of my favorite characters, Dr. Lachele, the purple haired matchmaker. I would highly recommend it.
December 23, 2020
I enjoyed this book
The old west, romance, and time travel. It's a favorite of mine. I almost wish I was Jenna. I am looking for the next book.
The old west, romance, and time travel. It's a favorite of mine. I almost wish I was Jenna. I am looking for the next book.
January 4, 2021
Love always wins,
May 24, 2021
Special Time Travel Romance
I loved both the characters and the storyline of this book.
A time travel western romance is about the perfect book for me. Give it a try.
I loved both the characters and the storyline of this book.
A time travel western romance is about the perfect book for me. Give it a try.
March 16, 2022
Awesome
I loved reading this book. I felt Jenny's pain for a real family. I'm glad all her dreams came true
I loved reading this book. I felt Jenny's pain for a real family. I'm glad all her dreams came true
October 9, 2022
A very nice historical HEA
I liked this story and all of the characters. I liked the clean story, the history of course and the HEA.
I liked this story and all of the characters. I liked the clean story, the history of course and the HEA.
December 31, 2022
Jenny's Journey
Personally I do not want to back track to any time in my past life let alone leave this era. Interesting story on how to escape the present.
Personally I do not want to back track to any time in my past life let alone leave this era. Interesting story on how to escape the present.
January 17, 2023
3.5 stars ✨
Nothing special here, but somehow it kept me hooked 🤓 and I liked the length of the book, not too long, so didn’t get bored.
Nothing special here, but somehow it kept me hooked 🤓 and I liked the length of the book, not too long, so didn’t get bored.
May 8, 2023
Short and sweet time travel novel with a different twist (it wasn't a random event that sent the main character back in time). I won't spoil it and have to read it to find out how it happened.
May 29, 2024
Good, short, predictable story. Well written, too.
December 12, 2024
Sweet escape
Jenna escaped abuse, and we escaped into her adventures. Part of me wants to know what happened to Nelson and Charlotte, but mostly I don't care.
Jenna escaped abuse, and we escaped into her adventures. Part of me wants to know what happened to Nelson and Charlotte, but mostly I don't care.
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