Chasing the Horizon (A Western Light #1) by Mary Connealy -- Blog Tour Review

About the Book

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?

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About the Author

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.

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Review

Author Mary Connealy has written a fantastic and exciting Old West Oregon Trail story that readers will thoroughly enjoy.  With plenty of danger in this wild and untamed territory, as well as pioneers that show faith, strength, and resilience, Connealy crafts a story full of delightful characters that readers will be captivated by and will want to continue reading and learning more about.  And of course don’t forget the delightful sweet romance in the midst of the dangerous wild west.  Another excellent story from a superb author.

Series: A Western Light
Genre: historical, western, romance
Publisher: Bethany House
Publication date: February 13, 2024
Number of pages: 296

Books in the series:
1-Chasing the Horizon
2-Toward the Dawn (coming June 2024)

Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.​