The Pastor's Baby

Oregon at Last #4

by A.T. Butler

The Oregon Territory, March 1851: After the hardest winter she’s ever lived through, Olivia Montgomery has an even bigger adventure ahead –- she is going to be a mother any day. Her wagon company has been settled in their frontier town of Eden Valley in the west for almost six months now, and while she has a roof over her head and plans for her garden, she is a long way from the quiet security she had dreamt of. Olivia is the pastor’s wife, and is starting to realize exactly what that means. Folks in the congregation are beginning to look to her to lead them, even though it’s all she can do to try to be ready for the new baby. Can she learn to balance the demands of motherhood while becoming the pillar of society her husband hopes her to be?

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.

240 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 27, 2023

Reviews

[Lynette Murray denham · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this one rather frustrating - too much about a woman coping with her first baby, and not enough about life in a new frontier.

[Mary Barrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

I've really enjoyed this series of books about the settlers to Oregon. It's difficult to imagine the hardships that our predecessors experienced in settling the west. Books like these give us a chance to reflect on the hardships that our ancestors went through to give us what we have today. This series is well written and has had an excellent editing job. I recommend them to those that appreciate historical novels about our country.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

I really enjoyed this story. So much.
Postpartum baby brain is real (although I'm sure there is a more scientific, concise therm.) Reading this new mother's journey to balance was a lovely reminder about self-care.
I enjoyed Luke's attitude and willingness to help her find the balance, even in the face of her denial. I love this little community and am awaiting the next installment.

*hoping for Beau's story soon*

-ncv

[Earlene Click · Rating 5 out of 5]

Luke and Olivia

This is the last book in the fun filled tale. They have endured much to have finally be in Oregon and settled in their small home next to their church. The towns people work as a unit and help each other as needed and most live a great and fulfilled life. You will enjoy reading this series of adventure, exciting and love filled pages.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book

I enjoyed the storyline and the characters were fun. At points the story felt dry and didn't flow. Also, its starting to drive me crazy that in each book that at points the author uses the word emigrates and others the word setterlers is used and is the correct word.

[Elisa53]

Great story

Love reading about what life could have been like coming to the West before cities were established. The author put in the struggles and joys a new couple may have gone through. Starting a church, becoming new parents, helping neighbors, letting others help you. All good stuff

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Trying

Trying to do too much, everything will wear someone out. Heroine must learn to not expect too much from herself and forgive herself when she can't do everything as quickly she wants.

[Bruce Dinsman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Real feelings

I appreciate the author dealing with postpartum stress and anxiety. Olivia feels overwhelmed and tired but can’t or won’t asks for help. But several ladies around her have been there and left bed to tell about it. Great story about God’s love and community.

[Rebie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the series!

Amazing series by a really good author. Can't wait to read more. I hope these never stop coming. I hate I have to wait so long to read the next ones

[Lola Hopkins · Rating 1 out of 5]

Review

Too much on and on about how tired she was. Gave up by the third chapter ending and went no farther.

[Jerri Gennaro · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Pastor's Baby

What a good series. I have really been so happy with this series. It is amazing how you can get so involved in reading them.

[Sherrylee A. Ames · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pressure of motherhood

I found this book repetitive. I found little joy and much depression. I felt joy and sharing should have been Empathized.

[Emma Hayles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall a good story.

I like this story, but it could have been a little more Interesting. It was a good read for a newlyweds.

[MARIE-CLAIRE DEBONVILLE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Really good 👍 story Relaxing intriguing and suspenseful Could not put it down Looking forward to the next story Thank you

[norma · Rating 5 out of 5]

What is help

I enjoyed the story with the built in lesson on how important taking time for yourself is. Feeling overwhelmed is normal and one of life's lessons.

[Grace · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh.. I find the character of Luke to be extremely annoying. This was just basic and I wanted to reach through the screen and punch Luke a few times.

[Pamela A. McKenzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I totally ran out of patience with Olivia. Quit complaining, do what has to be done each day, and accept help when it’s offered.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

pastor’s baby

It was a good story but didn’t wow me as some of the other stories from the Oregon series Glad I read it.

[Charlotte A. Mathis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite repetitive but might be a good read for someone dealing with postpartum depression.

[Carolyn O’Connor · Rating 3 out of 5]

After reading other characters settling in Oregon. I found this story a little lame. I had 3 children. 1 a single and the other 2, twins. Yes they were hard but I guess I didn’t have the patience for the Pastor’s wife. Just an opinion.

[Cynthia Price · Rating 4 out of 5]

The fourth in the series of these novels.