Separate Roads (Ribbons West) (Paperback)

by Judith Pella (Author), Tracie Peterson (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
In this offshoot of their "Ribbons of Steel" series, Pella and Peterson continue the story of Carolina and James Baldwin's faithful family. Jordana and Brenton BaldwinAtwo siblings traveling with Caitlan O'Connor, a young woman Brenton lovesAinterrupt their journey in Omaha to earn enough money to reach California. There, Jordana uncovers the deadly scheme of a corrupt banker's son, and the three flee. As they settle in California, the banker's son lurks in the background, awaiting his opportunity to strike. As the Baldwins' lives become increasingly dangerous, they place their safety in the hands of the Lord, where their faith has been all along. For series collections.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
"Westward the Railroad!" Had Been the Battle Cry,

but Would That Dream Only Lead Them Apart?

Brenton Baldwin had promised to provide a safe escort to California for Caitlan O'Connor, who is in search of her brother Kiernan. But as they neared the Nebraska Territory boomtown of Omaha, the thought of taking her further west caused Brenton grief. Now that his heart was totally hers, how could he leave her once they finally arrived at Kiernan's door? While he couldn't imagine life without her, he could hardly expect her to jump at the opportunity to become his wife.

With the arrival of spring in 1864, Kiernan and Victoria O'Connor struggle as his work on the Central Pacific Railroad keeps them separated for long periods of time. While Kiernan is put in charge of the dangerous task of blasting through Bloomer Cut in the Sierra Nevada, Victoria reaches out to assist a needy Chinese woman and her baby. But an accident with explosives suddenly changes everything, leaving Victoria and Kiernan with no means to support themselves.

Jordana Baldwin's passionate dream of a future in the West has refused to surrender to a host of seemingly insurmountable roadblocks. Will her flare for adventure take her beyond her brother's protection...or that of the handsome young cavalry officer who always appears at the right moment?

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Product Details

• Paperback: 317 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764220721
• ISBN-13: 978-0764220722
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #575,749 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great read!, February 14, 2003

By A Customer

I really, really, really enjoyed this series. All three books of the Ribbons West series. The characters are delightful. They are well developed. I have recommended this book to others.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Separate Roads, February 2, 2000

By A Customer

This book is just as great as the first 4 in this series. I like her characters Brenton and Jordana. The way they relate to each other is just like a true brother and sister. The characters they meet along the way, are very real to form. I can't wait for the next book to come out! I have pre-ordered it. I just wish Judith and Tracie would write more books for this series!