In 1896 Melinda Gamble a very elegant, very naïve young woman from Boston decides to give up her life of monotonous comfort for the turbulent uncertainty of the still untamed Wild West. Driven by her intense desire to make a difference in the world, Melinda takes a job as a schoolteacher in the small town of Paris, Idaho, where she comes face-to-face with a frightening bank robber, a vicious grizzly bear, and an intense blizzard that leaves her clinging to her life. But it is a ruggedly handsome and very mysterious stranger who challenges Melinda with the one thing for which she was least prepared love.
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"Linda Clarke is a fresh new face in the fiction market. Her vivid descriptions, engaging characters, and clever word usage make reading her work a pleasure. I look forward to enjoying her books for many years to come." ---Betsy Brannon Green, best-selling suspense author
"Such memorable characters! What an incredible blessing in the lives of her future readers ---Kerry Blair, best-selling mystery author
"A writing style that opens the mind in a way that lets us…feel the thoughts and emotions of the characters. It is impossible to avoid becoming part of the story... She writes historical fiction as if she were taking the reader back in time." --- Lloyd E. Reid
"Such memorable characters! What an incredible blessing in the lives of her future readers ---Kerry Blair, best-selling mystery author
"A writing style that opens the mind in a way that lets us…feel the thoughts and emotions of the characters. It is impossible to avoid becoming part of the story... She writes historical fiction as if she were taking the reader back in time." --- Lloyd E. Reid
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Linda's knowledge of and interest in the historic Old West provides a fascinating plunge into the lives of her fictional, yet undeniably real characters. Her adeptness at intertwining fact and fiction allows the past to spring to life with the newness and intrigue of unexplored territory. -- Courtney Littler, Editor for American Book Publishing
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Linda Weaver Clarke travels throughout the United States, teaching a "Family Legacy Workshop," encouraging people to write their family history and autobiography. She is happily married and is the mother of six daughters and has several grandchildren. Clarke is the author of the historical romance series, "A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho," which includes the following novels: Melinda and the Wild West - a semi-finalist for the "Reviewers Choice Award 2007," Edith and the Mysterious Stranger, Jenny's Dream, David and the Bear Lake Monster, and Elena, Woman of Courage. A new mystery series, "The Adventures of John and Julia Evans," which includes the following novels: Anasazi Intrigue, Mayan Intrigue, and Montezuma Intrigue.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Life In The Wild,
By Tory Lynn (Cedar City, UT USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Melinda and the Wild West: A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho (Paperback)
I have to say from the moment I opened the book to the very last page I was taken in with the story of Melinda Gamble. The main character is refreshing and courageous as she travels to the wild west from the comforts of Boston to find the life she is meant to lead. The story line was easy to follow and the characters were well thought out and very likable. This historical romance was created with flair and insight with true history that revolved around the setting of the story. The plot was well thought out and kept me wondering what was going to happen next. This book is a great read for those who love romance in its sweetest form. Good Job Ms. Weaver your talent for writing is telling in this novel. I'm looking forward to more of your writing.
Reviewed by Vickie Treadway (Tory Lynn) Author of "My Charming Protector"
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This review is from: Melinda and the Wild West: A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho (Paperback)
Melinda Gamble is a strikingly beautiful woman with eyes as green as emeralds. She is also a feminist much before her time. She doesn't want a husband who will try to control her and make her quit doing what she loves, teaching. She went to college to learn to be a teacher, even though it was considered improper, and decided to move from her cushy city life to the wild west so she could teach school. She was invited to live with her aunt Martha and her uncle William in Paris, Idaho, and accepted. Though this town shares its name with a sophisticated city in France, it is a world apart. Even though Paris is strange to her, she soon realizes that she loves it. She also falls head over heels in love with a rancher named Gilbert, but everything isn't a walk through the flowers. In her time there, she runs into a huge bear, catches hypothermia in a gigantic blizzard, and has a run in with the notorious Billy the Kid. Everything ends up fine though, until Henry, another man from the town, falls in love with her. Gilbert and even her own feelings have Melinda confused. When Henry proposes, she says no. Gilbert, however, convinces himself that Melinda and Henry are bound to be wed. He hides out at his house because he can't bear to see her married. After a little while, Melinda and Gilbert run into each other on the street and straighten things out. Finally, Gilbert realizes that he loves her with all his heart. He proposes, she says yes, and they live happily together forever.
Mrs. Linda Clark Weaver is now one of my favorite authors because unlike many, she can write a book that is engaging, occasionally funny, and has no bad words in it. She had me muttering along with the story (I hate that guy!), and squealing with delight when Gilbert proposed. There is so much beautiful scenery too! I felt as if I were really in the Wild West. A good example of her wonderful descriptive scenes is "Melinda noticed a deer gracefully sprinting across the field as if it were flying in midair. A hawk lazily glided through the air, searching the ground for a meal. At every bend, a romantic scene opened before her. The serenity and peace here were new to her." Just beautiful! I will definitely recommend Melinda and the Wild West to all my friends, young and old, and look forward to reading the entire series. Written by Rachel Bradley
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Sweet & Wholesome,
By anita (Utah) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Melinda and the Wild West: A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho (Paperback)
This is an interesting little book, full of excitement and romance for the young teenage girl. My granddaughter (age 13) has read it three times.
As an older person, I would have preferred it to be more historically accurate.
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