Claim: A Novel of Colorado (The Homeward Trilogy) [Paperback]

Lisa T. Bergren (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2010 | Series: The Homeward Trilogy (Book 3)

Sent west by their father to make a new life, the St. Clair siblings have done so—but hardly as he’d wished. Beautiful, headstrong Moira, after pursuing a career on the Paris stage, has returned to Colorado Springs—older, wiser, and certainly much poorer—to see if there’s anything left of a relationship she’d left behind. Older sister Odessa and her husband, Bryce, are struggling to rebuild their ranch after a devastating winter. And then Nic, the prodigal son, turns up—broken, haunted, and sick about leaving his sisters.

            At last the family is reunited. But Dominic is still at loose ends, seeking a peace that has always eluded him. Only as he mines an old claim deep in the Rocky Mountains and begins a romance with a local schoolteacher does he begin to understand how passionately he is loved—by God, his family, and a good woman. But even as he relinquishes his fury, Nic discovers there is one last battle to fight…

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About the Author

Lisa T. Bergren is the best-selling, award-winning author of more than thirty books. A former publishing executive, she is now a freelance editor and consultant. She lives in Colorado Springs with husband, Tim, and their children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition (June 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 143476706X
• ISBN-13: 978-1434767066
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,665 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely NOT Disappointed, August 13, 2010

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Melissa (Wellington, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Claim: A Novel of Colorado (The Homeward Trilogy) (Paperback)

First I would like to thank Lisa and her publisher for providing a copy for review. I was excited to receive the book, as Ms. Bergren is one of my favorite authors.

I have to say this was a great book. It had a great story line, characters that drew you into the story, and some Colorado history thrown in. As a native Coloradoan, I have visited St. Elmo many times and have hiked around the Buena Vista, Gunnison, St. Elmo areas. What I loved about this book was it gave a glimpse of history in the area and what it might have been like during the Boom Days...particularly St. Elmo. I loved that Ms. Bergren included the "tame" chipmunks in the story...which do exist in the ghost town. : )

Although this book is fine as a stand alone, my only regret is not reading Breathe and Sing first. References to the Reid Bannock situation, the "dark times" that Odessa and Bryce experienced, and Gavin's "problems" that he sought medical attention left me curious with no answers because I had not read the first two books.

Thank you again for a great book, Ms. Bergren. Can't wait for the next series!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars CLAIM, July 21, 2010

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Tamara Tilley (Hume Lake, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Claim: A Novel of Colorado (The Homeward Trilogy) (Paperback)

CLAIM by Lisa T. Bergren was a good blend of drama, love story, heart, and suspense. The St. Claire family is the center of The Homeward Trilogy. Odessa St. Claire along with her husband, Brice is building a town, Moira is trying to rebuild her life after a harrowing accident that has left her scarred, and Dominic (Nic) St. Claire is struggling with past demons as he tries to make his way home.

CLAIM centers on Nic, who after squandering his inheritance feels he needs to make something of himself before returning to his sister's ranch. Along the way, he finds himself unexpectedly the guardian to a young boy, and intrigued by the young woman who lives on the adjoining property. Infatuation turns to protection and duty turns to a genuine love for the young boy. But, the land that has fallen into his lap is valuable. Valuable enough for someone to want him dead.

I enjoyed CLAIM even though I didn't read the first two books in the trilogy. It was a stand alone story, but I feel I would have probably enjoyed it more if I had read the other two installments. Easy read with all the right elements.

Book provided for review purposes.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent end to the super historical saga, June 3, 2010

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Claim: A Novel of Colorado (The Homeward Trilogy) (Paperback)

Several years ago, his father left Dominc St. Clair to watch over his sisters as they traveled from Philadelphia to Colorado Springs while also setting up the family publishing business in the growing city. His beautiful sister Moira was sent west to get her away from her myriad of suitors while his other sibling Odessa came to stay at a sanatorium for consumption victims. Odessa married rancher Bryce (see Breathe) and Moira began a professional stage career (see Sing) so Nic left to see the world as he always dreamed of doing.

Though several years have passed and feeling guilty, Nic returns to Colorado to see how his sisters are doing. Moira left Paris after suffering a burn to her neck, ear and scalp and being burned by the men in her life. She never forgot Daniel whom she met in Colorado Springs before she left to sing to the world; now she knows who she wants to sing to for the rest of her life if he will take her back. Nic arrives in nearby Gunnison where he meets Peter and the miner's son. They work a mine together that begins to help him heal with the world that broke his dreams. However, he meets and falls in love with Sabine the schoolteacher who makes him feel life is worth living.

The third Homeward Bound tale is an excellent end to the super historical saga that blends romance, history, and inspiration into a powerful trilogy. Each of the three St. Clair sibling learn that life is filled with remorseful qualms yet lost opportunities must never prevent a person from living to the fullest; the fullest defined as sharing your soul with loves ones. Lisa T. Bergren is three for three with one of the best historical trilogies in recent years.

Harriet Klausner