I was in the mood for a decent western and this book delivered. The characters were all so lovable. Well, maybe not quite all of them. The writing and plot kept me interested but could have been a little better. I love how Sandra gives us the good and the bad in all of her stories.

I apologize, I wanted to red this book, but was unable to read this book in the permitted timeframe. Life got in the way, but now I am back, so if this is released to me again, I will download, read and review it.

This one was a struggle for me. I tried audio twice and the book two times. I just couldn't get into it. I am sure it's a beautiful story, and many people are going to love it, but it wasn't for me.

Another amazing novel from Sandra Dallas! I was transported to depression-era Wyoming and following new teacher Ellen as she settles into life in her new town. For cowboy Charlie, it was love at first sight. Seeing their love unfold was beautiful. Every character faced hardships in this rural community but the bonds of friendship helped in those difficult times.
TW: death, death of a child, suicide, miscarriage, stillbirth, domestic abuse, rape

I'm such a fan of novels set in the Wild West. And Sandra Dallas has done a tremendous job in bringing the reality and grit of life as a pioneer to her readers. Despite not being tied up in a pretty little bow, this story was beautifully rendered. I felt the reality of life in this nascent Wyoming town. This was an epic that had me glued to the pages while anticipating the worst, yet hoping for the best for these women and their families.

Many thanks to partners, @netgalley and @stmartinspress for sharing this gripping #gifted early release e-copy with me.

This book was stunning, but absolutely heartbreaking. Ellen moves from Illinois and everything she’s ever known to take a job in the vast desolate area of Wyoming. While there she meets popular cowboy, Charlie Bacon. Things move fairly quickly from there. You follow the perspective of Ellen throughout the book and her relationships with the people she meets in Wallace. This book gripped me from the beginning to the end and after I was finished I felt like my heart had been ripped out of my chest and stomped on. It was beautifully written but so sad.

*review trigger warnings

Everything I have ever read by Sandra Dallas is always a treat and of the highest quality, and this book was no different. What sets her apart is her breathtaking prose, her excellent characterization, and the quality of her historical accuracy. Combine that with tender love between a husband and wife, strong female friendships, and the wild wilderness that was the American West, and you are swept away yet glued to your seat! Absolutely wonderful! I recommend all her books, but I believe this one is my favorite and her best yet! TEN STARS!

This unforgettable book left me speechless. It is the story of the lives of Ellen Webster and Charlie Bacon who met and married in the tiny town of Wallace, Wyoming in 1916. It is not a storybook romance, where the story ends with a kiss or 'I do'. It is the story of their lives together until the end.

Ellen came to Wallace to teach. She had wanted to travel and Wallace was the most appealing of the two offers she had received. Charlie Bacon worked for a local rancher, and his dream was to have his own ranch. He met Ellen and they both found another dream. Ellen taught for the rest of the year, then resigned her job to marry Charlie. Married women could not teach.

They were profoundly and dangerously isolated after they moved to the ranch. Charlie was working alone rather than with a group of other men, and would be away for days on end working the cattle. Ellen would be alone in their house until they had children. Early on, she would be unnerved by the sounds she heard, particularly at night. The silence was only broken by the sound of the wind, of crows, hawks and eagles, and the screams of small animals caught and dying, This was also a time when infant mortality was high, and childbirth was very dangerous for women in the best of circumstances. Picture when a woman in labor is alone with no way to call for help. .

I received an e-arc from the publisher St. Martin's Press via NetGalley, and voluntarily read and reviewed this book.

Where Coyotes Howl by Sandra Dallas is a beautifully crafted story of life on the high plains, the challenges, the heartbreak and the abiding love that can be found there. Sandra Dallas has written another gem, as she has done many times before. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

This book was a joy to read. Sandra Dallas has been a favorite author of mine for many years . Her love and knowledge of the West is always evident in her stories. In this book, which takes place in 1916, young Ellen Webster moves to Wyoming for a teaching job and meets a handsome cowboy. I don’t want to give anything else away, but remember, Wyoming was a wild, lonely place at that time.

I loved this book! The setting is one of my favorites - the westward expansion and the settling of new territories. There were so many historical tidbits throughout that it felt authentic and real. The author also didn't shy away from the harsh realities that these people dealt with at the time, which I appreciated even though it made me sad.

I find the frontier life fascinating, and details of the lives of teachers, ranchers, cowboys and children are all included in the story. People came together to help one another regardless of their social situations or even reputations. Where Coyotes Howl is a beautiful demonstration of early American life in an unsettled place.

While I liked this book I also feel like something was missing or just wasn't right. It wasn't enough to prevent me from finishing it but I definitely feel there could have been a bit more of something to make this even better than it was.

This book is a heartrencher to read. Everyday these dear folks had more trouble, and more love to overcome it. I felt like I lived it with them, such a great Author. Sandra Dallas must have lived one of
her lives during this time in history, a truly compelling read. Thank you Net Galley for allowing me
access to this gem of a book, I’ll be watching for more books from Sandra Dallas.

I enjoyed Where Coyotes Howl by Sandra Dallas. The characters and story are wonderful! Happy Reading!
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**

4.5 stars

This was such a beautiful and heartbreaking story!

When Ellen Webster accepted a job teaching in Wyoming, she saw it as a new beginning full of opportunities. The harsh landscape was far from what she was used to, yet she still fell in love with the small town of Wallace and its few inhabitants. One of the townsfolk stood out among their rest, though.

Charlie Bacon all but swept Ellen off her feet, and together they conquered prairie life the best they knew how. Through triumphs and tragedies, their relationship grew strong; as did Ellen’s relationships with the women spread out across town. Not all of them were lucky enough to have a loving husband like Charlie, but they looked out for one another and helped each other when in need.

This story has its fair share of ups and downs, but it was Ellen and Charlie’s love that shined through it all. I have to admit, I shed a tear or two by the time I finished this book, but it was well worth the heartache. Highly recommend!

*Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing a copy of this book to review.*

This book was absolutely gripping. The story follows Ellen as a young school teacher coming to Wyoming to teach. At first it reminded me a lot of When Calls the Heart. But the book takes a completely different turn as she falls in love with Charlie Bacon and details their struggles on the ranch together. It is not a happily ever after book and talks about the grim realities of ranch life in Wyoming in the late 1800’s. But, the story was riveting.

Content considerations: Prostitution is discussed often and considered an acceptable practice.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Where Coyotes Howl by Sandra Dallas is a heartbreaking tale of life on the ranches of Wyoming in the early 1900s.. People may arrive with hope and optimism at the thought of the lives they will build but are soon met with the reality of the struggles and heartaches that come with living in the wild of Wyoming. Ellen Webster learns that not long after arriving to be the town's new school teacher. First, with the couple she is staying with and then, later on, after marrying Charlie and starting their own family. Ellen sees the struggles of the other women and families who live on nearby ranches and faces many of her own.

Where Coyotes Howl made me cry and think about the life I live now compared to those of the characters from this book.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

This evocative story of life on the frontier was emotional and visceral. The hardship and struggle of making a life when nature seems to be pitting itself against your success was heartbreaking but so realistic.

Ellen and Charlie’s growth as a couple and their fierce determination to make their cattle farm a success had me cheering them from the first page to the last.

Full review to come soon on my blog.

It’s been a few years since I’ve read anything by this author but now I remember why I loved her. Great story about the hardships of the West and Wyoming but more of a story about the love between two people.
I really enjoyed this one and am giving it 4 stars but feel like that extra amount of depth was missing-which would have made it into a 5 star read. I feel like maybe it was the fact that we didn’t really get to know the rep main characters that well…I’m not sure but something was missing to push it up and over the top. Still a great read I’ll recommend.

I have read all of Sandra Dallas’ fiction books and this one will take its place as another great story. Yes the story is brutal and survival is not guaranteed, even with the help of neighbors and friends. But that is what makes Sandra Dallas stand out. She makes the characters and setting real, not necessarily happy. Sandra Dallas is in a class by herself.
Thanks to #NetGalley and #WhereCoyotesHowl for advanced digital copy.