Frontier Courtship [Kindle Edition]

Valerie Hansen (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

She had made a solemn promise to see her younger sister to safety in California. But the endless journey across the frontier was proving a heartbreaking test of courage and endurance for Faith Beal. All she had to sustain her was her steadfast belief in a loving God--and the guiding hand of a stranger who truly seemed heaven-sent.

Connell McClain was her selfless guardian as their wagon train slowly made its way west. And as they shared the dangers of the trail--and the closeness of a covered wagon--Faith felt the first tender stirrings of love for this roughhewn yet caring man. But would the secrets that seemed to haunt him threaten their growing feelings for one another?

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 334 KB
• Publisher: Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical (February 1, 2008)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0014BRMZ0
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

More About the Author

By now you have probably discovered that there are two of me. Well, not really. I'm the Valerie Hansen who writes Christian Romance, Suspense and Historical fiction for Love Inspired. This is my maiden name and much easier to spell and remember than my married name, Valerie Whisenand. I've been published since the 1980s and have over 45 books to my credit, most of which were written as Valerie Hansen. You can visit my website www.ValerieHansen.com to read excerpts and will find virtually all of my books still available through Amazon.com. AND NOW ALSO MANY ON KINDLE!

I'm thrilled that having my work on Kindle allows so many of my loyal readers to continue to find my books even after they're out of print.

I don't have a blog right now but do participate as a guest on others. Since I just received a contract to write 6 more books for Love Inspired as well as an option for a 7th, I hardly have time to breathe, let along blog!

(I can always find time for chocolate, though)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful inspirational western romance., March 5, 2008

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Rebecca Herman (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frontier Courtship (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical #4) (Mass Market Paperback)

Nineteen-year-old Faith Ann Beal promised her dying mother that she would take her younger sister Charity and head west to find their father, who had gone to California in hopes of striking it rich in the goldfields. And with nothing left of the small Ohio farm where she grew up, Faith had no choice but to keep that promise. But she didn't expect how hard the journey would be, especially for two young women on their own.

Connell McClain is traveling the trail in search of his fiancée, Irene, whom he sent for a year ago. Connell and Irene grew up together back east, and now she has agreed to come west to marry him after the death of her parents. However, Irene never made it west, and now Connell is terrified something may have happened to her. When he encounters Faith at Fort Laramie and saves her from a drunken brawl, he agrees to help the young woman and her sister, in order to protect them from an unscrupulous wagon train master as he continues his search for Irene. Neither Faith nor Connell expect the romantic feelings they begin to have for one another, but can they fulfill their obligations to others and still find happiness together?

This was an excellent romance that fans of western historicals and inspirational romances are sure to enjoy. Faith and Connell are wonderful characters, and I loved the setting of a covered wagon train traveling west. I'd highly recommend this book and I look forward to the author's next Love Inspired Historical, coming out in summer 2008.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mountain Man Meets his Match, March 24, 2008

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Vickie McD. (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frontier Courtship (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical #4) (Mass Market Paperback)

Frontier Courtship is the second book I've read in the new historical line by Love Inspired, and I loved it. The spunky heroine has her hands full traveling by wagon train with her lovestruck sixteen-year-old sister, who has her hat set for the wagon master. One thing after another happens to Faith Beal, and it seems Connell McClain is always there to rescue her. Connell is searching for his lost love. Will Faith help him find the woman he longs for, even when she wants Connell for herself?

Frontier Courtship is a fast-paced inspirational historical. Trouble comes to Faith faster than she can keep up, but she never loses heart. Connell makes a hero, brave and trustworthy, even though he could use a haircut and shave. I thoroughly enjoyed Valerie Hansen's latest book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!!, April 23, 2008

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Claudia (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frontier Courtship (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical #4) (Mass Market Paperback)

Frontier Courtship is a great romance. It has a lot of adventure and love. It is a page-turner. If you like western and romance this book is an excellent choice.