num_pages: 352
description: Bestselling author Melody Carlson begins an inspiring new series of adventure and romance on the Oregon Trail.Kentucky 1854Elizabeth Martin has mourned her husbands death for three years but now she feels ready to fulfill the dream they had sharedto take their two children west. The dream becomes reality when her middle-aged parents and bachelor brother surprise her with the news that they want to go as well.After converting three of their best wagons to prairie schooners and thoroughly outfitting them the little party travels from Kentucky to Kansas City where they join a substantial wagon train. Elizabeth soon finds herself being drawn to the groups handsome guide Eli Kincade.The long journey and deepening relationships challenge the travelers to their core and Elis mysterious past leaves Elizabeth with more questions than answers. She knows theres no turning back but she wonders What have I gotten myself into?About This Series: The Homeward on the Oregon Trail series brings to life the challenges a young widow faces as she journeys west settles her family in the Pacific Northwest and helps create a new community among strong-willed and diverse pioneers.
language: English
title: Westward Hearts
publisher: Harvest House Publishers