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Wildflowers

Name: Wildflowers
Author: Catherine Greenfeder
ISBN: 9781477402559

by Catherine Greenfeder

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Overview

Ryan Majors, trapper, mountain man, and half Nez Perce Indian, is down on his luck. Trapping is in decline. In St. Louis, Missouri, he learns of his brother Chet's murder and swears revenge. He also promises to help his sister-in-law and her children. Luck appears in the form of an opportunity to lead a missionary wagon party to the Willamette Valley. Ryan would rather teach a mountain lion to dance than lead a missionary, but the money and the minister's spirited daughter, Johanna Wade, persuade him otherwise. Johanna Wade left her native Boston to join her father's missionary wagon to Oregon. She didn't count on meeting the ruggedly handsome mountain man-turned trail guide, Ryan Majors, who would teach her not only how to survive in the wilderness but a reason to love again. Together their journey along the Oregon Trail meant danger, opportunities, and the chance for love.

About the Author, Catherine Greenfeder

The American West held a fascination for Catherine Greenfeder since her fifth grade teacher spoke about the pioneer days and held a pioneer day celebration complete with square dancing and venison stew. Her visits to family living in Oklahoma offered her opportunities for researching the plight of the Native Americans during the westward movement and the history of the pioneers. A fan of romance fiction since high school, Catherine Greenfeder decided to write her first romance novel after a career in publishing and advertising. Wildflowers is the result of years of research and writing.
Membership in the Romance Writers of America and its sub chapter of RWA-NYC provided support and encouragement.
Catherine attributes her love of writing to growing up in a household of storytellers including her mother who loves to entertain with stories about the past.

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Editorials

Brenda Talley

"Each of the characters in this book was wonderfully woven throughout the story, including Aunt Mabel and a widower with five children of his own. The stresses of the wagon train's expedition added not only depth, but humanness, to the plot of this great novel. I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who loves historical romance."

Faith Smith

"Greenfeder's western romance is filled with the trials of settlers going west. The author pulls no punches, and the dangers are graphic to say the least, but very realistic for that era. The villain is a nasty piece of work; the heroine is strong-willed; and the hero brash but lovable and a bit clueless when it comes to matters of the heart."

Linda L

"Catherine Greenfeder crafts believable characters with unique characteristics that make the story feel genuine. The secondary characters spin a great part to the story, some with their own romances and events that make the story more in-depth. This is one incredible read that shouldn't be missed. I admired the strength and determination of all the characters and the great love that was shown throughout the bitter times."