This was an interesting read, definitely a mixed bag. I particularly liked the first three stories, particularly Amanda Cabot’s. The collection seemed to stall in the middle. Dianne Mill’s story is one of the most depressing things I have ever read! If you are looking for light, fun reading, this definitely isn’t it, but most of the stories had rich, historical detail and beleiveable romance.

I loved reading all the short stories in this romance collection. The stories brought me adventures where I felt like I was there with them along for the ride. These authors did an outstanding job of writing these stories so that I will want to read more of their books. I only wish that the short stories could have lasted a bit longer because I enjoyed reading them!


*Thank you to NetGalley & Barbour Publishing for allowing me to read an e-copy for free in exchange for my honest opinion/review.

This was another nice collection from Barbour Publishing. Each story was individually interesting, but put together in the same collection, they started to get very repetitive. I suppose the Oregon Trail is too narrow a subject to allow for many story variations.

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Another great book written about the Oregon Trail. I love reading how the pioneers travel the Oregon trail searching for a new and better life. They suffered many things and many times loss of life from the sickness and hardships the trail brought. This is a collection of faith based stories from some of my favorites authors. I have enjoyed reading about the different characters and their situations. We get a glimpse of what the trail presented historically wise to these brave pioneers. Also the way they found love and romance along the trail. You will find yourself riding along in the wagons and cooking over the open fire, sleeping out in the elements and braving the storms. .......I was given a copy from the publisher and I am happy to leave a review in my own words.

The Oregon Trail Romance Collection is a collection of 9 Christian love stories set in the mid-1850s on the dangerous and exciting Oregon Trail. Each story is roughly 50 pages long and is written by a different author.
I am typically not a reader of short stories. I prefer a longer book so there is more opportunity to develop the characters and the plot. But I really enjoyed reading this book. I find this time period extremely exciting — the Oregon Trail, wagon trains, the forts, such as Fort Laramie, that they stop at along the way, the dangers they encounter. I enjoyed every story without exception in this book, and when I finished one, I looked forward to the next. I think they were all very well written, and I thought that each author did a great job of developing an interesting, unique, and exciting plot in a relatively short story.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The Oregon Trail Romance Collection
By Amanda Cabot, Melanie Dobson, Pam Hillman, Myra Johnson, Amy Lillard, DiAnn Mills, Anna Schmidt, Ann Shorey, and Jennifer Uhlarik
9 Stories in one! This was the never-ending collection of tales of going west. With nine stories there were some that were better than others. Over all though I enjoyed this collection. Many of the stories had characters I would love to see more of. Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman was one of my favorites from this collection.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Each story in this collection is an independent tale of adventure and hardship along the Oregon Trail taking place between the years of 1851 and 1858. Each story was my favorite until I read the next story. They all had a happy ending after some harrowing events that kept me turning pages. This is a very enjoyable collection.

I received an ARC copy of this book from Barbour through NetGalley and am was under no obligation to post a review. These brief thoughts are my own.

If you enjoy short stories and western romance this book is for you. The stories include enduring deadly weather, Indians and sickness and some romance in each story which made it enticing to read. Each story faced trials most people couldn’t endure in present time. It was so sad when each story ended because I was thinking on them and what I would have done. I also was introduced to new to me authors that I will be on the lookout for more of their other books. Thank you Barbour Publishing via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

These nine stories of life on the Oregon Trail were very good. I enjoyed the details of the different parties as they traveled across the country, with good and bad experiences they had to endure. Life and death happened.

Some of these stories have stuck with me perhaps to do being educated on the facts that I had not read before. One morning I told my husband one of the whole stories at breakfast and he liked it too!

I highly recommend this book if you enjoy historical Christian fiction like I do.

The Oregon Trail Romance Collection by various authors is a collection of nine stories about traveling on the Oregon Trail.
The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot- Set in 1852 as Avice Longcope’s parents have died along the trail and her uncle is determined to marry her off to his older partner. How will God save her from this fate?
Beckoned Hearts by Melanie Dobson- Set in 1856. Molly Goodwin was widowed along the trail and is now working as a shopkeeper at Fort Hall until she can find a way to go back east. When as sick young woman comes into her care will she be convinced to travel on west with her and her brother?
Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman- This story is set in 1851 along the Oregon Trail. After being robbed of his wagon and money Blake Samuelson wakes up in the back of a wagon heading west. Cassidy Taylor has a wagon and wants to head to join a wagon train but can’t without a man so has brought Blake along unknowingly to him. Will they continue on or will he insist they turn around?
Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson- Emma Clarke is desperate to get to Oregon to find her father for her vey ill mother. She teams up with John Patrick and his children. Well not really his children as they are his neice and nephew that he has kidnapped from an abusive adoptive situation. Will they be able to find the answers they seek along the trail?
As Good As Gold by Amy Lillard- Set in 1851 as Ellis Hardy is headed to California to make his fortune in gold. Trudy Johnson convinces him to travel with her and her daughter to protect them as they are on the way to Oregon to meet up with her real husband. All is not as it seems in this story. What will happen when secrets begin to leak out?
Daughter of the Wind by Diann Mills- Set in 1851. While Lane is out scouting for the wagon train a tornado comes through and destroys all the wagons and kills everyone except Deborah and seven little girls who were out hiking and able to take cover in a cave as the storm approached. Will this unlikely group of survivors make it to Oregon and what will happen to the children if they arrive?
His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt- This one is set in 1851 also. Captain Jason Campbell is not planning to get married. What happens when a beautiful young widow comes to him for help in finding her young son?
State of Matrimony by Ann Storey- Set in 1858. Diantha hires on as a cook for a couple heading west. What happens to her dream of adventure when the husband dies and the wife wishes to return east?
Sioux Summer by Jennifer Uhlarik. Set in 1854. Ellie Jefford is a widow living at remote trading post with her father-in-law. They serve both the Sioux and wagon trains traveling through the area. When Teagan Donovan, trail master, comes through and tells her it is his last trip and he plans to settle in the west will Ellie join him?
All of these stories are very interesting and make this a must read. I give it 5 of 5 stars. Some of the authors were new to me but I loved their work.

I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

This is a wonderful anthology and I enjoyed it. Reading about these people and their struggle to survive on the trail and with life. It's both challenging and encouraging.
I enjoyed each story in it's uniqueness although some were too abrupt but each one had its own charm.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. A favourite review was not required.

The Oregon Trail Romance Collection, is a nice easy read. I really enjoy how well each of the others writing complemented each other. The characters were believable for the most part which is something I always try to keep an eye out for. However, the only complaint is at times the stories were a bit predictable and cliche but at the same time I guess that could be a good thing. If you want a relaxing non-thriller read perfect stories before bed to help you relax. I would recommend them if you enjoy books like "The love comes Softley series."I do want to note I did skip one story due to personal reasons however I still think it's worth the money. lastly, this book is already been published as a physical book this version being published is a re-release that will reflect edits to the manuscript 3 and 1/2 stars

There are nine novellas in this collection of Oregon Trail adventures. Nine fine authors have put their talents to paper and created an adventure for each of the heroines and heroes on the trail. The only problem I have is that sometimes the story is too short and its ending is rather abrupt. Kind of like, "They got married and lived happily ever after."

The weather is turning colder here, and it's the perfect opportunity to grab a book like this and read for an hour in the afternoon after the morning chores are done (or not). This is a four star book and well worth your time.

Oh my!! All of my favorite authors in one book!! Just amazing that's what that is!!
I can't imagine what it would be like to travel day after day and doing all the necessary chores to keep everyone fed and happy at the same time!! It wears me out just thinking about it!!
I wanted to read each story one day at a time but I ended up reading them at once cause I just couldn't help myself they were all so very good!!
I really recommend this book!! If you're like me u won't want to put it down!!
My thanks to Netgalley NO compensations were received. All opinions are my own!

I want more of this book! Every story was magnificent. I loved the characters and the endurance each character had to endure on their way out West. My favorite are the ones who went on the wagon trains for months. The stories include enduring deadly weather, Indians and sickness. The romance in each story was so perfect, each one romance faced trials most couldn’t endure in our time. It was so hard to put this book down, each story left me thinking on them. The anticipation of picking the book back up to finish was so great! A great collection of authors that certainly brought their best in each story. I’m so in love with this book and would love another book by these same authors!

Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.

From dust on the Oregon trail to danger and bravery along the way, each story contains characters and story lines that made me feel as if I was right there. I received a complimentary copy of the book. No review was required.

The Oregon Trail Romance Collection is a collection of nine stories. These stories include:
The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot
Beckoned Hears by Melanie Dobson
Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman
Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson
As good As Gold by Amy Lillard
Daughters of the Wind by DiAnn Mills
His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt
State of Matrimony by Ann Shovey
Sioux Summers by Jennifer Uhlarik
I just LOVED this collection. I am giving it a well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who enjoy western frontier, romance, and historical fiction.

As I’ve come to expect from novella collections, some stories are better than others, but they were still nice, light reads. I enjoyed reading the collection, and I do recommend that anyone who loves stories set in the western frontier give it a try. And it’s definitely worth it if you recognize any of the authors. Pam Hillman and Amanda Cabot are what drove me to read this collection, but I’ve discovered some other authors I now want to check out. That’s the good thing about novellas, they’re a good way to discover new authors without a large commitment.

I’ve included mini reviews of each story below to give you a sense of what each story is about and my thoughts on each.

The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot

The Sagebrush Bride is a nice take on the marriage of convenience trope. Avice Longcope is an orphan trying to get out of a marriage scheme. Raleigh Bayne is a single father struggling to raise his son and run the mercantile. The ending was a bit cheesy, and the characters seem a bit too perfect. But it’s a sweet story.

Beckoned Hearts by Melanie Dobson

In Beckoned Hearts, Widow Molly Goodwin lost her husband on the trail, and she’s waiting for a train heading back east so she can go home. But then Payton Keller appears with his sick sister, and she begins to rethink her plans. This is a sweet story. I liked that the romance stretches over a period of time and isn’t rushed.

Shanghaied By the Bride by Pam Hillman

Shanghaied By the Bride is quintessential Pam Hillman. Blake Samuelson wakes up in a wagon headed for Oregon, and Cassidy Taylor has to convince him to help her family travel west. The characters are interesting, especially the minor characters, and from the first page, I was hooked. Definitely one of the best stories in the collection.

Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson

Emma Clarke comes on the Oregon Trail with John Patrick to find her father, not knowing that John is hiding a secret about the two children with him. This was a sweet story and well written. Romance is a bit rushed, but the plot line is interesting. It would’ve made a good novel.

As Good as Gold by Amy Lillard

A sweet story about a woman trying to get her sister safely to Oregon. I was a bit uncomfortable with the conflict of Ellis thinking she was married but being in love with her, even if he knew it was wrong. Also, I didn’t think there were adequate consequences for her lying. It was just kind of brushed over.

Daughters of the Wind by DiAnn Mills

Great story about a young man and a young woman trying to survive with 7 girls after a tornado kills everyone else in the wagon train. I loved watching them work together to overcome obstacles. I was a bit confused, though, why there was 1st person and 3rd person narrators. It threw me off a bit.

His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt

Widow Emma Carson’s son Ben runs away from the wagon train and is found by Captain Jason Campbell. Jason and Emma clash over what to do with Ben while matchmaker Ginny tries to get them together. This was my second favorite story in the collection. I loved Jason’s growing relationship with Ben and Ben’s friendship with Flying Hawk. I liked that the story didn’t have an instant love between Jason and Emma. Their relationship was given enough time to realistically develop.

State of Matrimony by Ann Shorey

Diantha Bowers is given the opportunity of a lifetime: a trip west on the Oregon Trail as a cook. Along the way, she meets two men who intrigue her, but she finds she must fight for her future. The love triangle was a bit tedious, in my opinion. The ending was cheesy. But it was well written even if I wasn’t fond of the plot.

Sioux Summer by Jennifer Uhlarik

This was my favorite story of the whole collection. The best was definitely saved for last. Ellie Jefford is a widow running a trading post, and trail guide Teagan Donovan is a dear friend she’s known for several years. But what she doesn’t know is that he’s in love with her. This story is so well-written. I think it helped that Ellie and Teagan already knew each other, so the timeline wasn’t unrealistic. The characters are also well-developed given the limited space in a novella.

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The biggest struggle was to have supplies last to Oregon but not make the wagons too heavy for the obstacles along the way. It was the courage and resilence of these pioneers that settled the country at great peril to themselves. The writer also weaves the loves and lives of the many people on the wagon train.

I loved the sense of adventure that came in these stories! I felt as if I was on the Oregon Trail too even if I'm in rainy England. The stories each offered something different but equally as wonderful as the last.