Chasing the Horizon

 

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?

My Review: 

Beth and Ginny Rutledge are on the run from Thaddeus Rutledge, a man who will stop at nothing to put the women in his life away so he can have control of their money. The plan Beth executes to escape from him was brilliant as they join the wagons going west. Beth and Ginny are continually looking over their shoulder with the fear of being discovered, adding to the suspense of the story. 

The details that the author uses throughout paints a vivid picture of not only the hardships of the journey but also the beautiful place they are going to be homesteading. I felt as though I were with Beth, Ginny, and the entourage that join them. There are many unknowns at this point in the story that leaves me wondering what is going to happen next, I can’t wait to read the upcoming book.

Lovers of historical romance with a faith element throughout it will enjoy reading this first book in the A Western Light series.  I can see this being the beginning of a TV mini series. 

I received this complimentary book from the publisher through Austenprose PR. A positive review was not required. All opinions are my own.