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Oregon Brides
Oregon Brides: But for Grace/Everlasting Hope/Beside Still Waters
Historical Romance: Three young women find themselves in new phases of life after each are touched by devastation. Eva knows her soiled present and tragic future will turn Jonesy's love sour. Will he opt for romance or head back to Texas to tend the ranchland he loves? A young widow named Hope want desperately to travel west to Oregon to begin a new life. But wagon trains won't take single women along. Star's secret past, old hurts, and prejudices may just keep her from the true happiness she longs for. With the recent death of her mother, how will Star ever get over her loss?
350 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2007
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Tracey Bateman
60 books156 followersTracey Bateman is also published as Tracey Cross, is the Christy award-winning author of more than thirty titles and has nearly a million books in print. She lives in Missouri's Ozarks with her husband and four children.
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September 14, 2017
Very touching story, had me in tears in certain areas
March 24, 2025
This is just a sweet, feel-good story. I bumped this up to a 4 star because it had 3 short stories in it. If it was one story it may have been too long and dropped points.
February 19, 2024
Well, that was a waste of several perfectly good days.
Honestly, all the plot was great. The characters were good. The writing was decent. The setting was my favorite place on earth. But several things ruined this little collection for me.
The author tried to cram too many storylines, too much time, and too many characters into the stories. I was able to survive through the first book without getting too confused. However, in the second book, I could barely keep track of all the characters and the epilogue was terrible, with major info-dumping and random plot lines introduced (which were never mentioned again).
In the third? Don’t get me started on the huge time difference between it and the first two, the characters and plotlines I couldn’t keep track of, and the inconsistencies.
Then the ending of the third book was terrible. It just didn’t end how it was supposed to. This is no ‘personal preference’ thing. The ending was horrible, and it gave the wrong message.
As far as content, I’d say PG or PG-13. There are many mentions of prostitutes (called saloon girls) and one of the characters is the daughter of one and has to deal with the shame of her parentage. A character was raped (no details). Mentions of miscarriages, pregnancy, etc. No language, very little violence.
~Kellyn Roth
Honestly, all the plot was great. The characters were good. The writing was decent. The setting was my favorite place on earth. But several things ruined this little collection for me.
The author tried to cram too many storylines, too much time, and too many characters into the stories. I was able to survive through the first book without getting too confused. However, in the second book, I could barely keep track of all the characters and the epilogue was terrible, with major info-dumping and random plot lines introduced (which were never mentioned again).
In the third? Don’t get me started on the huge time difference between it and the first two, the characters and plotlines I couldn’t keep track of, and the inconsistencies.
Then the ending of the third book was terrible. It just didn’t end how it was supposed to. This is no ‘personal preference’ thing. The ending was horrible, and it gave the wrong message.
As far as content, I’d say PG or PG-13. There are many mentions of prostitutes (called saloon girls) and one of the characters is the daughter of one and has to deal with the shame of her parentage. A character was raped (no details). Mentions of miscarriages, pregnancy, etc. No language, very little violence.
~Kellyn Roth
July 22, 2012
Tracey Bateman welcomes you to Oregon Country in the Oregon Brides stories.
Synopsis:
Star has a secret about her past life that she wants to keep hidden. Her mother working in the Salon. She runs away and straight into the arms of Michael Riley. The story is not that simple because Michael has dealt with a past that involves the saloons as well. Will he forgive and be able to move forward?
Hope feels that all her problems will be solved if she can move her family out west. Now how to get around that small detail of no husband? Could Andy Riley be the key?
Eva feels the world at her feet and possesses a wild spirit just like her pa. No man has been able to tame her yet. Will Jonesy succeed where others have failed?
My Thoughts:
I am a fan of Tracey Bateman’s writing. I actually liked Oregon Brides better than the California Chances. I found each story interesting. The book kept my interest all the way through. I felt hope and joy emanating from each story.
I love reading a book that can take you back in time. Ms. Bateman describes the ideal setting for a story of love and romance. What entices you to read a story? Would you be interested in totally escaping?
Synopsis:
Star has a secret about her past life that she wants to keep hidden. Her mother working in the Salon. She runs away and straight into the arms of Michael Riley. The story is not that simple because Michael has dealt with a past that involves the saloons as well. Will he forgive and be able to move forward?
Hope feels that all her problems will be solved if she can move her family out west. Now how to get around that small detail of no husband? Could Andy Riley be the key?
Eva feels the world at her feet and possesses a wild spirit just like her pa. No man has been able to tame her yet. Will Jonesy succeed where others have failed?
My Thoughts:
I am a fan of Tracey Bateman’s writing. I actually liked Oregon Brides better than the California Chances. I found each story interesting. The book kept my interest all the way through. I felt hope and joy emanating from each story.
I love reading a book that can take you back in time. Ms. Bateman describes the ideal setting for a story of love and romance. What entices you to read a story? Would you be interested in totally escaping?
May 18, 2007
Three young women find themselves in new phases of life after each are touched by devastation. Eva knows her soiled present and tragic future will turn Jonesy's love sour. Will he opt for romance or head back to Texas to tend the ranchland he loves? A young widow named Hope wants desperately to travel west to Oregon to begin a new life. But wagon trains won't take single women along. Star's secret past, old hurts, and prejudices may just keep her from the true happiness she longs for. With the recent death of her mother, how will Star ever get over her loss?
March 25, 2011
I have to give Oregon Brides... 5 STARS. It's absolutely addicting. It was difficult to put down even when my eyes hurt from reading too much. A great book to read if you're interested in Christian Romances. I have to give Tracey Victoria Bateman two thumbs up. Would offer more if I had more thumbs ;)
May 8, 2008
It's a fun quick read. I have to admit I had a difficult time putting it down.
January 6, 2012
Good Christian Romance, a good light read.
July 14, 2012
Made for a few fun afternoons. Not much else to be said. :)
August 8, 2012
These were your basic old-fashioned, Christian, homestead romance. 3 interrelated stories in one book.
June 1, 2016
I gave it five stars. I couldn't put it down because it was good.
September 16, 2016
Three different yet connected stories......all with distinct and very interesting stories relevant to TODAY's issues. Enjoy reading Tracy Bateman's novels and have enjoyed them all.
November 3, 2022
A good read . Loved it
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