A Western Light: Book 1
Publication Date: February 13, 2024
Her only chance at freedom waits across the horizon
Upon uncovering her tyrannical father’s malevolent plot to commit her to an asylum, Beth Rutledge fabricates a plan of her own. She will rescue her mother, who had already been sent to the asylum, and escape together on a wagon train heading west. Posing as sisters, Beth and her mother travel with the pioneers in hopes of making it to Idaho before the others start asking too many questions.
Wagon-train scout Jake Holt senses that the mysterious women in his caravan are running from something. When rumors begin to spread of Pinkerton agents searching relentlessly for wanted criminals who match the description of those on his wagon train, including Beth, she begins to open up to him, and he learns something more sinister is at hand. Can they risk trusting each other with their lives–and their hearts–when danger threatens their every step?
Elizabeth Rutledge is determined to stay out of her father’s reach, even if it means joining a wagon train to Oregon.
Author Mary Connealy highlights the trials and tribulations of the journey in Chasing the Horizon. Before leaving Chicago, Beth joins forces with her mother, Ginny, who had been committed to an insane asylum by her husband.
Ginny’s horror stories of the asylum underscore why she allowed Kat to escape with her. The three women, along with a hurt stranger they rescue, band together to catch up with the wagon train.
The story flows smoothly and offers solid details about the journey. It’s a foregone conclusion that there will be a showdown when Beth’s father tracks them down. However, scout Jake Holt may be a force to reckon with.
Filled with adventure, this light historical romance delivers an engaging tale about characters who are Chasing the Horizon in hopes of a fresh start.
Mary Connealy writes romantic comedies with cowboys. She is independently publishing a contemporary romantic suspense series called Garrison’s Law, book one is Loving the Texas Lawman. Her new historical series, High Sierra Sweethearts begins with The Accidental Guardian. She is also the author of these series: Kincaid Brides, Trouble in Texas, Wild at Heart, Cimarron Legacy, Lassoed in Texas, Montana Marriages, and Sophie’s Daughters, and has many other books.
She is a two-time Carol Award winner and has been a finalist for the Rita and Christy Awards. She’s a lifelong Nebraskan and lives with her very own romantic cowboy hero. She’s got four grown daughters and four spectacular grandchildren.
Hi Amy! Thank you for the review!!