Distant Heart (Westward Hearts, Book 2) (Paperback)

~ Tracey Bateman (Author)
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"A wonderful story of adventure and love on the westward trail. …a pleasurable read to be sure." -- Tracie Peterson, award-winning, best-selling author of the Alaskan Quest series

"Tracey Bateman is one of the most talented new storytellers in Christian fiction." -- Karen Kingsbury

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"Tracey Bateman is one of the most talented new storytellers in Christian fiction." (Karen Kingsbury )

"The second book in the Westward Hearts series is a must-read for those who treasure the untold stories of pioneer women. Historical details help readers experience early American Christianity and all its struggles and triumphs." (Romantic Times BOOKclub )

"A wonderful story of adventure and love on the westward trail. .a pleasurable read to be sure." (Tracie Peterson, award-winning, best-selling author of the Alaskan Quest series )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Avon Inspire (January 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061246344
• ISBN-13: 978-0061246340
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #90,310 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars terrific western romance , January 2, 2008

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

In 1850 former prostitute Toni Rodden and the three runaway indentured servants the Caldwell siblings (Fannie, and young teens Katie and Kip) flee Hawkins, Kansas to forge into a family of sorts as part of a wagon train traveling to Oregon. However although Toni feels good for Fannie as the latter marries wagon master Blake Tanner, she feels loneliness also. Toni knows no man will ever want her beyond a night or two because of her background until the Cheyenne war chief offers three horses for her.

Wagon train scout Sam Two-Feathers vows to himself that he will protect Toni with his life before allowing her to be sold again. He knows the war chief will be back offering more to purchase Toni and fears some of the train will want to do so as she is a fallen woman and not worth the price of angering the Cheyenne. However, although Sam knows he loves Toni, he believes as a half Sioux, they cannot be together as white society will ostracize her; Toni likewise feels the same except she fails to meet his much higher standard.

The second Westward Hearts tale (see DEFIANT HEART) is a terrific western romance starring fully developed characters who bring to life the dangerous decade before the Civil War while heading westward. The story line is inspirational yet filled with so much historical insight fans will feel they are traveling on the wagon train as Tracey Bateman provides a vivid exhilarating mid nineteenth century Americana tale.

Harriet Klausner

3.0 out of 5 stars Wagon Train, September 4, 2009

By	Ruth Thompson "Weaver of Tales" (Venice, FL USA) - See all my reviews

Toni has caught the eye of the Cheyenne Chief. He offers three horses for her. This is a substantial offer, which was turned down. They know he will be back with a larger offer. The trail scout Sam loves Toni and is afraid they will accept a second offer so that they will not have any problems with the Cheyenne. Sam also deals with the fact that he is half Sioux. Toni because of her past feels she is not worthy to be in Sam's life. This wagon train has some very interesting problems other than survival. By Ruth Thompson author of "Natchez Above The River" and "The Bluegrass Dream"

5.0 out of 5 stars Distant Heart, June 12, 2009

By	Nurse Margaret (Grants Pass, Oregon) - See all my reviews

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A wonderful story! I couldn't put down the book until I had finished it. I had to order the 3rd book in the series to see what finally happened to the characters I had fallen in love with. Very well written and intriguing!!
I wish there were more books in this series. I will definitely look for other books by this author.