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Oregon at Last #3
Snowbound Promises
The Oregon Territory, January 1851: Nora Cole didn’t realize it would be this hard. She thought had found a balance of communication with Jasper Stephens when she gave him permission to court her. But the constant work and harsh winter of this new country has put obstacles between them she’s not sure they can overcome. For all the stories of how these brave pioneers got to Oregon, look for the book series Courage on the Oregon Trail by A.T. Butler.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 27, 2023
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November 18, 2023
Bring Kleenex
The continuation of Nora & Jasper's story is filled with love, laughter, tears, fighting (verbal - between sisters), and illness. Nora struggles with anxiety and her self-esteem, choosing between what she wants and what she thinks is "proper" causes her distress when a bit of gossip spreads about her. It's tricky to balance her unique sister's needs, the needs of the town and her own.
In a difficult situation, she must make a choice. Will she allow Jasper to help?
It's a wonderful story with characters of depth, a plot that is paced quite well and a satisfying conclusion.
This book works as a stand-alone, but reading their story in the original series will give a lovely background (and it's good, too.) I recommend both series, tbh.
With that, I'm off to the next.
-ncv
The continuation of Nora & Jasper's story is filled with love, laughter, tears, fighting (verbal - between sisters), and illness. Nora struggles with anxiety and her self-esteem, choosing between what she wants and what she thinks is "proper" causes her distress when a bit of gossip spreads about her. It's tricky to balance her unique sister's needs, the needs of the town and her own.
In a difficult situation, she must make a choice. Will she allow Jasper to help?
It's a wonderful story with characters of depth, a plot that is paced quite well and a satisfying conclusion.
This book works as a stand-alone, but reading their story in the original series will give a lovely background (and it's good, too.) I recommend both series, tbh.
With that, I'm off to the next.
-ncv
May 9, 2024
Ugh.
Nora: "My reputation! I must be seen as so perfect and womanly!! No matter what!!!"
Amy: "I'm so wacky and self absorbed. I NEED PEOPLE TO RISK THEIR LIVES FOR SUGAR FOR MY BIRTHDAY CAKE!!! Sugar!!! Sugar!!!! MY BIRTHDAY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT!!!!! You have a life beyond me and that makes you terrible, Nora. SUUUUUUGGGGGAAAARRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
These sisters are so. freaking. annoying. They traveled with the Hudson sisters all that way and yet learned nothing. Amy, at 15, is such a selfish baby; Nora isn't wrong to call her out on her crap. Nora, living on the freaking frontier, is way too worried about her reputation, to the point shes willing to sacrifice love and her own freaking life rather than be thought poorly of.
The only good character in this book is Jasper; he gets a star all of his own. But damn, he deserves better.
Nora: "My reputation! I must be seen as so perfect and womanly!! No matter what!!!"
Amy: "I'm so wacky and self absorbed. I NEED PEOPLE TO RISK THEIR LIVES FOR SUGAR FOR MY BIRTHDAY CAKE!!! Sugar!!! Sugar!!!! MY BIRTHDAY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT!!!!! You have a life beyond me and that makes you terrible, Nora. SUUUUUUGGGGGAAAARRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
These sisters are so. freaking. annoying. They traveled with the Hudson sisters all that way and yet learned nothing. Amy, at 15, is such a selfish baby; Nora isn't wrong to call her out on her crap. Nora, living on the freaking frontier, is way too worried about her reputation, to the point shes willing to sacrifice love and her own freaking life rather than be thought poorly of.
The only good character in this book is Jasper; he gets a star all of his own. But damn, he deserves better.
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June 8, 2023
Jasper and Nora
This is Jasper and Nora’s story after the group settled from their trail to Oregon. Hard work, uncertain weather and terrible life threatening illness that is being past from one to another. Jasper and Nora have sweet on each other for a while and Jasper has been working hard as an apprentice for the blacksmith. Nora works tirelessly for the community and now she works hour upon end helping those with this disease. Nora’s younger sister, Amy is spoiled thru and thru and creates unending trouble in their family. When Amy gets her feeling hurt she runs away and Jasper and Nora are the only ones available to rescue her. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
This is Jasper and Nora’s story after the group settled from their trail to Oregon. Hard work, uncertain weather and terrible life threatening illness that is being past from one to another. Jasper and Nora have sweet on each other for a while and Jasper has been working hard as an apprentice for the blacksmith. Nora works tirelessly for the community and now she works hour upon end helping those with this disease. Nora’s younger sister, Amy is spoiled thru and thru and creates unending trouble in their family. When Amy gets her feeling hurt she runs away and Jasper and Nora are the only ones available to rescue her. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
December 12, 2024
No a relaxing read
The story was okay but I could never relax as I read the story. The constant bickering and misunderstandings between the sisters was a constant throughout the story. It never ended. Amy was uncomfortably rude a blunt to her sister. Amy came across as selfish and immature. The older sister, Annie stayed focused on how her feminine reputation appeared to the community. She came across as prideful and self absorbed.
If the author meant for these sisters to come across as I described, I would say the mission was accomplished. I did like Jasper and the parents of the sisters.
The story was okay but I could never relax as I read the story. The constant bickering and misunderstandings between the sisters was a constant throughout the story. It never ended. Amy was uncomfortably rude a blunt to her sister. Amy came across as selfish and immature. The older sister, Annie stayed focused on how her feminine reputation appeared to the community. She came across as prideful and self absorbed.
If the author meant for these sisters to come across as I described, I would say the mission was accomplished. I did like Jasper and the parents of the sisters.
April 29, 2023
Stressful
I anticipated this story with so much joy. Nora caused me so much anxiety with her neediness. Jasper is a Godsent to withstand all the unnecessary things she place upon herself. Amy is a bit over the top but she's likeable. I just can't relate to Horas need to be liked by everyone. She has a servants heart but why do she need so much recognition for whatever she does to help.
I anticipated this story with so much joy. Nora caused me so much anxiety with her neediness. Jasper is a Godsent to withstand all the unnecessary things she place upon herself. Amy is a bit over the top but she's likeable. I just can't relate to Horas need to be liked by everyone. She has a servants heart but why do she need so much recognition for whatever she does to help.
May 2, 2023
such an insight to settlers
Nora Cole is one blessed girl to have a beau in their new settlement that wants to marry her. Her sister Amy is always causing her problems demanding her time for her. Nora is a help to all the Valleys people and helps everyone, esp after bravely trudging thru snow looking for that lost sister‼️
Nora Cole is one blessed girl to have a beau in their new settlement that wants to marry her. Her sister Amy is always causing her problems demanding her time for her. Nora is a help to all the Valleys people and helps everyone, esp after bravely trudging thru snow looking for that lost sister‼️
June 14, 2023
Disappointing really
Many parts of this book was very frustrating There was lots of repetition from the main character obsessing over things, useless chapters of rhetoric - I guess to fill space - and needless anxiety, probably also to fill space. Wasn't really a story per se. Disappointing.
Many parts of this book was very frustrating There was lots of repetition from the main character obsessing over things, useless chapters of rhetoric - I guess to fill space - and needless anxiety, probably also to fill space. Wasn't really a story per se. Disappointing.
January 26, 2024
I enjoyed the characters that I knew from the travel along the Oregon Trail. Beginning a life of all these families that traveled together and enduring a hard winter without totally being prepared for it. As they rely on Fort Vancouver for supplies or trading among them. It is a community relying on each other with a love story woven in among this story.
August 10, 2024
Good book
Not one of the better books by this author but still a good read. Nora can be a bit stubborn and she assumes too much which irritated me. I love Jasper, he is a good young man trying to do right for his love and her family.
Not one of the better books by this author but still a good read. Nora can be a bit stubborn and she assumes too much which irritated me. I love Jasper, he is a good young man trying to do right for his love and her family.
December 26, 2024
1st Three Books.
The 1st three books were excellent reading. I for one enjoy reading about the early days of western bound. I know this is fiction but at same time you realize what the pioneers went through too full fill their dreams.
The 1st three books were excellent reading. I for one enjoy reading about the early days of western bound. I know this is fiction but at same time you realize what the pioneers went through too full fill their dreams.
May 2, 2023
I almost didn't finish it
Nora is not my kind of woman. I have no patience with needy people. I feel sorry for Casper, he will not be getting a strong wife!
Nora is not my kind of woman. I have no patience with needy people. I feel sorry for Casper, he will not be getting a strong wife!
July 11, 2023
Good to see what happened in Oregon.
September 6, 2023
Good read!
While I have great difficulty with folks who are constantly worried about others thoughts or opinions, I truly enjoyed this book.
While I have great difficulty with folks who are constantly worried about others thoughts or opinions, I truly enjoyed this book.
October 16, 2023
Snowbound Promises:
This was such a good story. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys this genre.
This was such a good story. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys this genre.
November 1, 2023
Being a pioneer is difficult
I didn’t realize that social pressure on women existed back in the day. But it did! It was a very good and enlightening read!
I didn’t realize that social pressure on women existed back in the day. But it did! It was a very good and enlightening read!
November 1, 2023
Good read
Really good 👍 story Relaxing intriguing and suspenseful Could not put it down Looking forward to the next story Thank you
Really good 👍 story Relaxing intriguing and suspenseful Could not put it down Looking forward to the next story Thank you
April 25, 2024
Snowbound Promise
A good example of what our forefathers went through building the future for all of us to follow. I am grateful for the efforts they made for us.
A good example of what our forefathers went through building the future for all of us to follow. I am grateful for the efforts they made for us.
July 31, 2024
Fun read
I really enjoyed the story, but there are some errors. The sugar goes from 10 pounds to 20 pounds and then back down to 10 pounds.
I really enjoyed the story, but there are some errors. The sugar goes from 10 pounds to 20 pounds and then back down to 10 pounds.
January 13, 2025
Really liked that it was all wrapped up
Lots going on. I really loved it. Family ties,
that were true to life. Great writer looking for more in my future.
Lots going on. I really loved it. Family ties,
that were true to life. Great writer looking for more in my future.
March 11, 2025
Spoiled brat
Spoiled brat sister complicates family in middle of flu outbreak. Not anything unusual, but hopefully she will mature. All's well at the end.
Spoiled brat sister complicates family in middle of flu outbreak. Not anything unusual, but hopefully she will mature. All's well at the end.
July 24, 2025
swowbound.
Another good book in this series. A story about one of families that made it to Oregon. Sisters that love and argue with each other. Story ends with happiness
Another good book in this series. A story about one of families that made it to Oregon. Sisters that love and argue with each other. Story ends with happiness
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