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Her Oregon Trail Doctor
Four orphans and their headmistress set out for Oregon in search of men looking for mail-order brides. Will they find what they are looking for? Or will fate have other plans?
Plucked from a bordello late one night, Lark Brockwood found herself a ward to the Headmistress at the Kensington Orphanage. She hasn’t trusted men ever since, and when Winona, the headmistress, secures passage for her and four other women on a wagon train to Oregon to meet eligible husbands, Lark hopes she isn’t forced to go too. Unfortunately, her hope is dashed, and the only thing she can do is help where she can and stay away from any and all men.
Carter Evans is a doctor headed west to Oregon to start a new life, hoping to put the death of his parents and younger sister behind him. He doesn’t wish to forget them, but he needs to let go of the past. While he’s not looking for love or a wife, he can’t help but notice the feisty blonde, who keeps her distance from everyone—including him.
When an outbreak of measles hits the wagon train, infecting Lark, Carter wastes no time in helping treat her, even though she tells him not to. Can he convince her that she is worthy enough of his love before it’s too late?
Plucked from a bordello late one night, Lark Brockwood found herself a ward to the Headmistress at the Kensington Orphanage. She hasn’t trusted men ever since, and when Winona, the headmistress, secures passage for her and four other women on a wagon train to Oregon to meet eligible husbands, Lark hopes she isn’t forced to go too. Unfortunately, her hope is dashed, and the only thing she can do is help where she can and stay away from any and all men.
Carter Evans is a doctor headed west to Oregon to start a new life, hoping to put the death of his parents and younger sister behind him. He doesn’t wish to forget them, but he needs to let go of the past. While he’s not looking for love or a wife, he can’t help but notice the feisty blonde, who keeps her distance from everyone—including him.
When an outbreak of measles hits the wagon train, infecting Lark, Carter wastes no time in helping treat her, even though she tells him not to. Can he convince her that she is worthy enough of his love before it’s too late?
231 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 17, 2023
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London James
130 books42 followersWelcome to my little corner of the internet! So who am I? Well, it’s quite simple actually. Of course, first and foremost, I’m a wife and mother. However, along with those two hats, I’m also a Sweet Historical and Contemporary Romance author who writes in her fuzzy pants and loves her horses and her cats!
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Love historical romance? Well, then strap on those petticoats, travel back in time, and go on adventures with my sweet Historical Romances. Not feeling historical today? I have a few sweet Contemporary Romances, too!
And if you are looking for something with a little more heat (not too much, but more smooching and some fade-to-black scenes), then check out my titles written under the name Angela Christina Archer
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January 19, 2024
'Sólo te quiero a ti: cicatrices y todo, heridas y todo.'
•Mi opinión puede contener Spoilers.
•Esta destinada a ser un descargo personal no para que alguien más lea pero si lo haces y te ofende, me disculpo porque sé lo que es que te guste un libro y otros lo critiquen.
Her Oregon Trail Doctor de London James Serie Oregon Trail Brides libro 1
Argumento:
Cuatro huérfanas y su directora parten hacia Oregón en busca de hombres que busquen novias por correo
¿Encontrarán lo que buscan? ¿O el destino tendrá otros planes?
Arrancada de una vida de incertidumbre en un burdel, Lark Brockwood se encuentra a merced del destino.
Tutelada en el orfanato de Kensington desde que era pequeña y marcada por sus experiencias pasadas con hombres, teme la perspectiva de verse obligada a unirse a una caravana con destino a Oregón en busca de maridos elegibles.
El Dr. Carter Evans, un hombre atormentado por la pérdida de su familia, viaja al oeste para comenzar de nuevo y dejar atrás los recuerdos de su pasado. Después de fijar su mirada en la cautelosa y seductora Lark, se siente atraído por ella a pesar de sus intentos de mantenerlo a raya.
Cuando un brote de sarampión amenaza las vidas de todos en la caravana, incluida Lark, el viaje hacia el oeste toma un giro peligroso. Con la salud de Lark deteriorándose rápidamente, Carter debe hacer todo lo que esté a su alcance para salvarla, incluso si eso significa dejar al descubierto sus propias vulnerabilidades para demostrarle que ella merece amor y que vale la pena luchar por ella.
¿Podrán superar su pasado y forjar un futuro juntos, o su amor se perderá por el peligro de su viaje?
Mi humilde opinión:
Romance del oeste, dulce y ligero, novias por correo, viaje en caravana, segundas oportunidades.
La historia de amor y aventura de Carter y Lark me mantuvo enganchada desde el comienzo. Con un ambiente salvaje e inhóspito del oeste y personajes que traen mucho drama desgarrador pero también con su lado dulce.
Al principio disfruté mucho del encuentro con los protagonistas y sus momentos mientras hacen el difícil viaje hacía Oregon, quería verlos juntos y enamorarse.
Lark necesitaba desesperadamente amor, comprensión y aceptación. Ella fue abandonada por su padre en un burdel cuando niña. Yo realmente sufrí cuando la dejó y no podía creer que el hombre llorara, POR QUÉ LLORAS!? CÓMO QUE NO PUEDE CUIDARLA SIN SU MADRE!? Y LO MÁS IMPORTANTE POR QUÉ LA DEJA EN ESE LUGAR?!estaba tan indignada por esa escena que quería golpearlo por disculparse y dejarla en ese lugar. Por qué no la dejó en un orfanato si realmente quería a su hija! Yo sufrí por la protagonista a lo largo del libro y entendí completamente su forma de ser, su desconfianza hacía los hombres y su decepción por Dios. Creyó que la abandonó por todas las cosas desafortunadas que le sucedieron. Lark tiene un cambio a lo largo de la historia, ella quiere poder confiar y encontrar la felicidad. Me gustó que se diera la oportunidad. Sin embargo, no sé si logró superar sus traumas realmente. No sé sintió tan así.
Estaba contenta con Carter hasta que se enteró del pasado de Lark y la juzgó. Cambió de un hombre cálido y de gran corazón (dijo que la quería con todas sus cicatrices) a uno enojado porque no era la mujer que creyó que era. Odié que se planteara de repente sus sentimientos por ella y dudara elegirla como esposa. Yo esperara que no le importara su pasado, ella era una niña que no pudo defenderse y elegir! Es que quería golpear ahora al protagonista!
Ni siquiera dijo nada cuando Cora lo anunció a todo el mundo. Esperé que Carter la haga callar o que la defendiera pero me decepcionó cuando no lo hizo. Lark quedó allí humillada por Cora. De verdad me dolía que nadie tuviera empatía con ella ni que Carter entendiera que ella necesitaba su tiempo para abrirse a él para poder contarle el horror del burdel. Ya lo estaba haciendo, estaba dándole partes de sí misma y si Carter hubiera tenido paciencia le hubiera contado todo.
Winona es como una mamá y me dejaba tranquila que estuviera viajando con las chicas para contenerlas y darles consejos. Me gusta mucho su personaje pero ni ella o Cora no debieron meterse a hablar con otros sobre el pasado de Lark.
Me gustó cómo se fue desarrollando la relación de los protagonistas pero fue una pena que todo se resolviera rápido al final. No sentí tan especial que Carter de repente ya no le importe su pasado y le pida que se casen. No le perdoné la duda y además me faltó la charla seria entre ellos. Que escuchara la historia con la voz de ella.
Otra cosa que me enojó fue Cora, le pide perdón a Lark por todas las cosas horribles que dijo. Yo necesitaría tiempo para perdonarla, una amiga no hace lo que ella hizo. Lo hizo de pura maldad en mí opinión.
En general fue una buena historia con drama, tensión, peligro y aprendizaje.
Me quedan algunas preguntas y siento curiosidad por cómo continuará todo y qué otros problemas enfrentará el grupo. Qué sucede con Winona y el señor Mills? Siento cierta tensión entre ellos y creo que se gustan un poco. A ver cómo sigue todo....
April 18, 2025
Another GREAT series!
Book #1 of Oregon Trail Brides was a GREAT beginning to this series!
I already love the characters and the hardships they are facing as they head to Oregon!
Winona, the headmistress and her 4 young orphan ladies - heading to Oregon to find love!❤️
Looking forward to Book #2!
Book #1 of Oregon Trail Brides was a GREAT beginning to this series!
I already love the characters and the hardships they are facing as they head to Oregon!
Winona, the headmistress and her 4 young orphan ladies - heading to Oregon to find love!❤️
Looking forward to Book #2!
May 27, 2023
On the wagon train — and fortunately they have a doctor
She goes with four young women on their way to Oregon — as mail order brides. And then they get a serious disease that is spreading. One of the women helps him — and he starts to like her, She likes him too BUT refuses to let it go anywhere due to her childhood! THIS IS A REALLY GOOD BOOK - in my opinion the best that London James has written (so far!)
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and comments are my own
She goes with four young women on their way to Oregon — as mail order brides. And then they get a serious disease that is spreading. One of the women helps him — and he starts to like her, She likes him too BUT refuses to let it go anywhere due to her childhood! THIS IS A REALLY GOOD BOOK - in my opinion the best that London James has written (so far!)
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and comments are my own
July 12, 2023
Great Book
This was the first book in the Oregon Trail Brides Series.This was very good and I couldn’t put it down until I was finished.Winona was the head of an orphanage and was ordered to have the 4 oldest girls move out ASAP because they had all reached the age of 18 and that is when they must leave.Lark had a horrible childhood before she was found and taken to the orphanage.She met the Dr on the Wagon Train and developed an interest in him.Then measles hit the wagon train.
This was the first book in the Oregon Trail Brides Series.This was very good and I couldn’t put it down until I was finished.Winona was the head of an orphanage and was ordered to have the 4 oldest girls move out ASAP because they had all reached the age of 18 and that is when they must leave.Lark had a horrible childhood before she was found and taken to the orphanage.She met the Dr on the Wagon Train and developed an interest in him.Then measles hit the wagon train.
October 21, 2023
I give the author credit for a sweet story but it would have been better if she had a better grasp of what transpired on wagon trains. Measles were a killer back in those times and it wiped out entire families unless a family member had immunity from having them earlier in life. The story didn't ring true and for me it has to have a ring of truth about it.
February 29, 2024
Story line is interesting
I liked the story line, but the poor proofreading had me frustrated. There were so many instances were extra words were inserted and others where words were missing. If you also are bothered by a lack of care by a proofreader, skip this book. There are so many books and so little time.
I liked the story line, but the poor proofreading had me frustrated. There were so many instances were extra words were inserted and others where words were missing. If you also are bothered by a lack of care by a proofreader, skip this book. There are so many books and so little time.
June 20, 2024
WOW!
I did not expect such an intense story! I read this in one sitting as I could not put it down. I can’t even begin to understand the horrors that Lark lived through, but thankfully God led a good man to her.
Dr Carter Evans did not have an easy time of it with Lark. She was so very broken. But love prevailed in the end 💞🙏🏼
I did not expect such an intense story! I read this in one sitting as I could not put it down. I can’t even begin to understand the horrors that Lark lived through, but thankfully God led a good man to her.
Dr Carter Evans did not have an easy time of it with Lark. She was so very broken. But love prevailed in the end 💞🙏🏼
May 20, 2023
very nice
Another very nice book by London James. How four and head mistress travel on the Oregon trail and find love. This is the first book, where Lark and Carter find what they are looking for. A very enjoyable read.
Another very nice book by London James. How four and head mistress travel on the Oregon trail and find love. This is the first book, where Lark and Carter find what they are looking for. A very enjoyable read.
October 11, 2023
Enjoyable read
This book is about wagon trains going east to west. People expecting a better life but finding out it is hard getting there. All the problems that run up against and how difficult the trip across country can be. Enjoy this story.
This book is about wagon trains going east to west. People expecting a better life but finding out it is hard getting there. All the problems that run up against and how difficult the trip across country can be. Enjoy this story.
May 14, 2024
Very good
Good for older teens with life lessons. Not too much about the journey or much historical information. The beginning was a little iffy. Not too many traveled in a buckboard.
Good for older teens with life lessons. Not too much about the journey or much historical information. The beginning was a little iffy. Not too many traveled in a buckboard.
January 7, 2025
I really found this to be a well written story. Lark is a complex, yet sweet, character with a past she wants to forget which makes her story all the better. I like the story line and that God is always there. Great start to this series.
July 18, 2025
God's plan for you.
Although I don't view Lark as a sinner in any sense of the word, I don't see her as a victim either. She was a Survivor . I was happy that she was written as such. Very nice read . Carter and Lark were a strong couple .
Although I don't view Lark as a sinner in any sense of the word, I don't see her as a victim either. She was a Survivor . I was happy that she was written as such. Very nice read . Carter and Lark were a strong couple .
September 25, 2024
Good read
Good beginning for this series! It seemed different from most of the Oregon trail stories I have read. Can't wait to read on
Good beginning for this series! It seemed different from most of the Oregon trail stories I have read. Can't wait to read on
March 6, 2025
Her Oregon Trail Doctoe
A good story about a young doctor travelling to Oregon in a wagon train and the headmistress of a orphanage with four women and the work of faith and prayer
A good story about a young doctor travelling to Oregon in a wagon train and the headmistress of a orphanage with four women and the work of faith and prayer
June 4, 2023
This was a tough storyline to read. Being orphans, being sold to someone and starting over on the trail to Oregon, but it is a must read. Winona is the head mistress at an orphanage, when the owner tells her that the four oldest girls, must leave. What should she do, these girls are like her family. When a chance article in the newspaper, mentioned mail order brides are needed in Oregon, she decides to leave her post and take the four girls to Oregon. This story is about one of the girls, Lark. She has had a horrible life and doesn't trust any man, even the doctor, Carter, on the wagon train. Walk beside them on their journey to Oregon and maybe a new and better life for both of them.
I was given an ARC of this book by the author for an honest review.
I was given an ARC of this book by the author for an honest review.
May 31, 2023
Another great story by London James!
This is a story full of tenacious women and selflessness. The characters really come to life and make you feel like you are part of their journey.
I can’t wait to see what’s next in the new series!
I was given a complimentary copy by the author. My opinion is my own.
This is a story full of tenacious women and selflessness. The characters really come to life and make you feel like you are part of their journey.
I can’t wait to see what’s next in the new series!
I was given a complimentary copy by the author. My opinion is my own.
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