Women Historic Western Fiction

Lost and alone in Indian Territory, a young girl survives by relying on her intuition, determination, and the kindness of strangers. Ten-year-old Angie is heading west as part of a wagon train in the summer of 1825 when she becomes separated from her family. She quickly learns to rely on her instincts then members of a tribe of Pawnee Indians to survive the harsh realities of the Nebraska Sand Hills. As her rescuers morph from frightening strangers into family, Angie discovers new ways to see the world, and comes to terms with her own cultural heritage. Angie’s uncanny ability to survive ...

After the death of Isabelle's father, the last few years have been difficult for Izzy and her family. Employment for women in the late nineteenth century is limited, so her job as a waitress is a godsend. Isabelle's mother encourages Izzy to let go of the worries of the past and move forward. Why not consider the offer of courtship from one of her many admirers? The problem is—the so-called admirers at the diner are insincere flirts. Bart Ogletree, a successful businessman new to Carrie Town, Texas, is intrigued by the lovely waitress at the local diner. Isabelle Miller is hard-working, ...

It’s 1849 on the west coast of Ireland. Resilient Honora O’Donoghue is accustomed to fending for herself and to reading the language of the natural world. It was always said she’d been marked for something different, but it’s not until she suffers devastating losses in a country gripped by the Famine that Honora begins to understand how that difference will save her. With the hope of a better life in America calling, Honora keeps moving toward her freedom.

Their honor compels them to stand by their families. But can the ties of blood outlast the terrors of the Civil War? New Orleans, March 1860. Jeremy Bennett is determined to help his wife locate her enslaved brother who escaped. But with unrest in the East and rumors of secession on Southerners’ lips, they’re forced to return home to San Francisco and safety. And though he hires a man to continue the search in their absence, Jeremy fears the coming conflict will make finding her lost kin impossible. Washington Territory, April 1861. Jonathan Bennett can’t ignore his conscience. Firmly...

Since their father’s death summoned Lavinia Brinkman and her four sisters to Eden, Colorado, Lavinia has been content with her new life. Well, almost. Lavinia’s heart’s desire - creating the elaborate hats she loves - doesn’t belong in this small town. How can she choose between the life she has and the life she wants? Especially when she’s so utterly vexed by the handsome scoundrel who’s just arrived in Eden.

Would winning a cook in a poker game be a good deal for Luke Tyler, a gold mine owner, especially when the cook is a reluctant, beautiful young gal? Luke With the charm of a lazy smile, the dark-haired gold mine owner, joins in a poker game. His opponent is the owner of the saloon-café, who has a daughter that prepares the food for his establishment. Luke Tyler’s gold mining camp is in desperate need of a good cook. His opponent holds a sure hand to win the big pot, but he doesn’t have money to continue. Luke encourages him to put up his daughter as collateral. Confident that he ...

True Love. True Murder. Can Their Marriage Survive? Elsie Wintock was engaged to a wonderful guy. Cowboy Cade Collins was everything she thought she wanted: big, strong, handsome, and unbelievably patient. Unfortunately, he was also over-protective. Then tragedy strikes, leaving her the sole heir of her family’s mercantile. Cade needs to protect her, and he can do that best by bringing her to his ranch, so they move their wedding day up. Feisty, independent Elsie has never been on a ranch before. She doesn’t know how dangerous it could be and often ignores Cade’s warning. Much to her ...

There aren't many options for an 18-year-old girl in the Old West. Especially an orphan like Tennessee Smith. She can either sell her body in a seedy saloon or take her chances as a mail-order bride. Tennie chooses the latter. Joining a wagonload of women across Indian territory, she arrives in the God-forsaken town of Ring Bit, Texas. Her husband-to-be is surprisingly decent. But after tying the knot in a quickie ceremony, he pops even more surprises on her. First, he introduces Tennie to his three young sons. Then he drops dead on their wedding night....

Dawn carries scars, both emotional and physical, from a terrible accident, and the young couple will face a bumpy road before they emerge on the other side, hand in hand, headed for a brighter future. When their lives are both threatened, faith, courage, and true love will carry the day. Read all the books in Love Me Love My Dog Western Romance Series bestselling author, Katie Wyatt with Kat Carson Love Me Love My Dog Western Romance Book 1 Jessica's Teacher Book 2 Dawn's Doctor Book 3 Georgia’s Cold Heart and Cats Book 4 Mary’s Twin Trouble and Zoo Read all the books by bestselling ...

Will the prodigal son make amends with his loved ones and find a happily ever after for himself in the town of Last Chance, Nebraska? With the death of her mother, Nora Silverthorne finds herself longing for the only family she now has left, a half-sister she's never met. Upon arriving in Last Chance, Nebraska, Nora struggles with the handsome stranger who greets her with shotgun in hand. Nora's guarded her heart for years against men and their conniving ways. She's not looking for a husband, but the man intrigues her, putting her heart at risk, and possibly hindering her from connecting ...

The California gold rush lures thousands to the American West. Prospectors, lawmen, outlaws and fallen angels populate the camps of these adventurers. Right in the middle of it all is a daring woman gambler who soon becomes a legend but also perishes because of it. Eleanor Dumont breaks all the rules and is the first woman in Amerika to establish her own gambling saloon. Soon she becomes an icon among the gold diggers, but her beauty and her relationship with a leading politician lead to her demise. In a region full of danger and fleeting riches, a deadly drama unfolds. Where greed, sin and...

An untamed frontier. A family’s new start. To survive, they’ll need luck and they’ll need each other... New York City, New York, 1835. Thomas Bennett never planned on living in the shadow of his in-laws. But when a devastating fire wipes out New York City and forces him and his wife, Jane, to leave, he’s willing to do anything to gain his independence. Years later when an opportunity opens up to travel to the dangerous but promising frontier of the Pacific Northwest, Thomas and his reluctant wife prepare for the journey. Thomas and his brothers pave the way by booking passage on a ...

In "Fools for Love," the seventh book of the Mountain Women Series, May Rose faces a summer of overwhelming obstacles. Her dearest friends are tangled in a complicated love triangle, and a competitor threatens the success of the boardinghouse. But these troubles pale in comparison to the tragedy of a drowned woman, the reappearance of a man with a deadly vendetta, and a flood that threatens to wash away everything May Rose holds dear. Amidst all the chaos, will May Rose find the strength to protect her family, her friends, and the life they’ve built in Winkler? Find out in this gripping ...

In the rugged expanse of the American West, one woman's faith will be tested against the unforgiving Chisholm Trail. Cassie Thompson, desperate to find her missing brother, disguises herself as a man to join a cattle drive. Armed with determination and an unwavering spirit, she must navigate the dangers of the trail, from raging rivers to ruthless outlaws. As Cassie hones her skills as a cowboy, she finds unexpected allies in the gruff trail boss Buck Johnson and the wise cook Slim Harris. But when her true identity is revealed, Cassie must prove her worth in a man's world while holding ...

Betrayed once, what does a surprise encounter with a childhood friend mean for Diana?

First Place Winner, Fall 2023 Book Fest Award: Family Saga Every wedding seems like the beginning of a fairy tale, but sometimes the prince is actually a frog, or the big bad wolf. When Mary McGinn lost her husband, she was the mother of twelve children, and her oldest sons worked to provide for the family. She was always grateful for the sacrifices her children had made for the sake of their family, but now she needed to go back to work so that they could go on and live their lives. But finding work in depression-stricken Maine would not be easy for anyone in 1935, perhaps even more so for...

Jessamine Grant is strong-willed and independent. All her life, she’s worked hard to carve out her own path, even if it doesn’t always fit with society’s ideas of what women should be allowed to do. While successfully running a boarding house in Cripple Creek, Colorado, makes Jessamine proud, she also can’t help but notice that her dear friends are finding love all around her, and she hasn’t found the same. When she stumbles upon Duke Rollins’ encampment, she’s immediately intrigued by the handsome carpenter. Duke is also captivated by beautiful, stubborn Jessamine, but the ...

After Tessa lost her parents suddenly and finding herself both incredibly wealthy and entirely alone, Tessa decides to return to the first place she ever called home. But Cripple Creek doesn’t take kindly to what they call Tessa’s new “airs,” and even Blake Donahue, the boy Tessa loved in childhood and still loves now, is less than warm and welcoming. Initially, he and Tessa butt heads, but as Blake begins to see that the woman he still loves hasn’t really changed all that much, he realizes maybe the problem lies with him. But will he get the chance to tell her that when danger ...

Sixteen-year-old photography enthusiast Zoey has been fascinated by the haunted, burnt-out ruins of Medwyn Mill House for as long as she can remember - so she and her best friend, Poulton, run away from home to explore them. In 1851, 17-year-old Roan arrives at the Mill House as a ward - one of three, all with something to hide from their new guardian. 1583. Hermione, a new young bride, accompanies her husband to the wilds of North Wales where he plans to build the largest water mill and mansion in the area.

Opposites attract, but does this former debutante have what it takes to be wife, mother, and live on a ranch? Can a controlling cowboy who is more concerned with his axle than his wedding, find a way to steer a courtship in the right direction? Victoria Wilson is a beautiful, misunderstood spinster, and the person all the other women love to hate. She's ready for a change. Does she have the courage to take a chance on the matchmaking venture her pastor recommends? This couple brings a whole new meaning to the adage that opposites attract. Fans of historical romance set in the late 19th ...