Western Train

Instant New York Times bestseller One of Bustle’s Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2020 “The perfect riveting summer read!”—BookBub In 1935 three women are forever changed when one of the most powerful hurricanes in history barrels toward the Florida Keys. For the tourists traveling on...

The fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad—one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the strongest storm ever to hit U.S. shores. In 1904, the brilliant and driven...

It's summer 1849 and when thirty-year old widow Colette Weylyn decides to leave the heartbreak of her old life behind in Philadelphia and head west to Oregon as a mail order bride, she encourages her twenty-five year old sister-in-law Sera to join her as her companion. But that means these two women who have spent their whole lives in Philadelphia, one of the busiest cities on the east coast, must travel to Independence Missouri then overland by wagon train to Astoria Oregon. This book is a heartwarming story about two young women starting a whole new life far from home. Colette never ...

Sometimes the most significant journeys are those that take place within the heart. Amelia Hall, widowed and pregnant, stands at a pivotal juncture in her life… Facing a future shrouded in uncertainty, she finds no other option but to agree to an arranged marriage with Benjamin Grant. A pragmatic blacksmith, Benjamin is driven by both societal expectations and the allure of new prospects in the rapidly developing state of California. But never in his heart did he plan to make room for love… Confronting the western trail’s harsh realities, Amelia’s steadfast faith and spirit slowly ...

Laura Donovan, raised in an orphanage with her sister, believes she has finally found safety when she agrees to marry a man who promises her a future. But when his mask shatters—and a terrified orphaned boy is placed in her care—she makes a desperate choice. She flees west, leaving behind everything… except the fragile hope of finding love and a place to belong. Ethan Hollister has spent years chasing justice across a lawless frontier ever since his brother was killed by ruthless outlaws. Traveling undercover on a wagon train, he poses as a husband, never expecting the woman beside ...

Elinor Ashcroft was only eight when masked men tore her from her family, and ended up being raised among a tribe of Natives. She grows into a fierce survivor loyal to the mother and brothers who saved her, even as hunger, danger, and the spread of white settlement close in from every side… Pinkerton Nathaniel Boone is sent west to recover a missing heiress, hoping the case will prove he is ready to stand on his own after his mentor’s death. Yet when he finally finds Elinor, he discovers a woman who wants nothing from her old life—and a trail of secrets that reaches far beyond a ...

Four unforgettable journeys. Four powerful loves. One perilous trail where only the strongest hearts survive. Oregon Trail Dreaming: A Saga of Sacrifice, Resilience, and Enduring Love In the rugged years of westward expansion, brave men and women risk everything—leaving behind the past to chase hope, freedom, and a future they can call their own. But the Oregon Trail is unforgiving. From raging rivers and deadly storms to betrayal, loss, and impossible choices, survival demands courage… And love demands even more. In this sweet, clean, and wholesome historical western romance collection...

Evelyn Harper shoots her abusive husband to protect her son, then flees Indiana under the cover of night. They find refuge in Arlington, Wyoming, where Evelyn starts over as a seamstress, but danger isn’t finished with her yet… Widowed sheriff Jonathan Tate has kept his heart buried since his wife's death, focused solely on protecting his town. Yet, Evelyn’s strength and guarded warmth catch him off guard. He senses she’s running from something, and he’s not sure if he can trust her… or afford not to. When ruthless outlaws appear in Arlington, Evelyn and Jonathan face their ...

Saul King’s supply train is ambushed on the way to Sanctuary, leaving him wounded, one-eyed, and fighting through a merciless winter. Alone in the Rockies, he finds a remote cabin and a man who teaches him to survive a land that shows no mercy. The Reapers, the gang that slaughtered his friends, are still out there. And Saul means to find them. Sarah Crowe flees Sanctuary with her little brother in tow as the Reapers tear through her town, turning peace into a nightmare. She carries secrets the gang would kill for, and when she crosses paths with Saul, she realizes only he can give them a...

Years ago, freight driver Arthur Blackwell survived a massacre that was meant to leave no witnesses. Since then, he has avoided that part of the territory. But when a blizzard forces him and his passengers to seek shelter at isolated Crosswind Station, he realizes some of the men trapped inside are the killers he never expected to see again. Judge Howard Lauderdale is carrying the evidence needed to bring a powerful cattle baron to justice. The storm should be nothing more than a temporary delay on the road to Helena. But when Arthur, his driver, recognizes several of the stranded travelers...

Do you like true stories of the Wild West? You should love these tales of outlaws, gunslingers and adventurers then. Of course you will have heard of most of them as many have become legends. Their escapades were exciting, daring and reckless and many paid the ultimate price in the end. These tales romp along with plenty of action and recreate the atmosphere of this exciting and dangerous era in America's history using the vernacular of the times. PLEASE NOTE - Whilst the events that took place are primarily true, (as far as we know), the author has used a certain amount of creative license...

They made a mistake giving him the badge. Now Nash Cain is making them pay… Nash Cain didn’t come to Barton Creek, Texas, to stay. A seasoned ex-marshal and former soldier, he takes a wounded man back to his home—but finds a town ruled by powerful cattle barons and hired guns. No one talks. No one resists. Until Nash takes the badge. With only a handful of allies, Nash starts to push back. But every move he makes brings him closer to a violent reckoning with the men in power. A body in the street. A warning shot in the dark. Now, walking away isn’t an option. Because in a town owned...

Tom Zoellner loves trains with a ferocious passion. In his new audiobook he chronicles the innovation and sociological impact of the railway technology that changed the world, and could very well change it again. From the frigid Trans-Siberian Railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the futuristic maglev trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of man's relationship with trains. Zoellner examines both the mechanics of the rails and their engines and how they helped societies evolve. Not only do trains transport people and goods in an efficient manner, but they also reduce pollution and dependency upon oil.

Elijah Dawson returns from the Civil War, burdened by the loss of his brother, to find his wife and his eight-year-old daughter barely surviving. Their ranch has been ravaged by years of illegal cattle drives, they are drowning in debt, and a powerful cattle baron is pressuring Clara to sell… Clara Dawson has fought to keep the farm alive through hardship and loss. When her husband returns, she finally dares to hope again. But their land sits on a narrow pass that controls access to the market, and her refusal to sell to the baron comes at a terrible price. When their daughter vanishes ...

Do you like true stories of the Wild West? You should love these tales of outlaws and gunslingers then Of course you will have heard of most of them as many have become infamous legends. Some are not so quite well known however, but they were all dangerous and ruthless criminals and all had their "15 minutes of fame", leaving trails of death and mayhem behind them. Most did not live to an old age, and those that did were probably in jail. Their escapades were daring and reckless and many paid the ultimate price in the end. These tales romp along with plenty of action and recreate the ...

After a violent train robbery, a stranger is left for dead, with no memory of who he is. Rescued by the rancher Sam Garrett and his widowed sister Sarah, he takes the name "Jack" and begins the slow road to recovery, never knowing if the men who attacked him will return to finish the job… Grateful for their kindness, Jack works to repay them. He has a natural way with horses, yet no memory of the life he left behind. The more time he spends at the ranch, the stronger his bond grows with Sarah, a bond shadowed by the mystery of who he was before the robbery. But Copper Valley is no safe ...

At the height of the California gold rush in the late-1840's, a wagon train of men, women, children, and their animals stumbled into a 130-mile-long valley in the Mojave Desert through a "shortcut" to the California coast. What ensued was an ordeal that divided the camp into remnants and struck them with hunger, thirst, and a terrible sense of being lost and beyond hope, until one of their party volunteered to cross the desert to get help. This young hero was one of the survivors of the tragedy, and he lived to tell the tale in this gripping autobiographical account. In a time of unmarked ...

In the blistering Arizona sun, Rowdy Killjoy escapes his parents' pox-ridden demise, setting a fiery path to Silver City with his mule. Haunted by memories of his family, Rowdy arrives in town seeking solace but is instead thrust into chaos when a bank heist unfolds. His quick draw turns the tide, landing him the role of deputy sheriff, but the Taylor brothers' thirst for revenge escalates the danger... Can Rowdy outgun the merciless outlaws and protect the town he's come to call home? As the outlaws regroup, Rowdy's newfound badge becomes a target. Silver City transforms into a ...

Virgil Ellis, once a feared bounty hunter, has traded violence for solitude in the mountains. But when a letter arrives from his old mentor, the town sheriff, begging for help, Virgil is pulled back into the life he swore he’d never return to… and toward the woman whose heart he broke. Belle Davis, the sheriff’s daughter and Virgil’s old flame, has never forgotten the man who abandoned her. Tired of her father’s strict rules, she’s fallen into the arms of a charming outlaw, never suspecting he may be using her. Seeing Virgil again shakes her to the core, and she discovers that ...

Jacob Hardy shouldn’t be alive. Left for dead by the outlaw who burned his adoptive family’s ranch and slaughtered everyone he loved, Jacob miraculously survived. Now the only thing keeping him going is the vow he made over their graves: that man will pay in blood. Clementine Carter is alone in the world and drowning in grief. She watched her brother die for crossing the same man Jacob hunts. With only a retired bounty hunter for company, she’s on her way back to her hometown when fate throws Jacob in her path. Both Jacob and Clementine want justice, but the man they’re after is no ...