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Cry of the West: Hallie (Finding Home Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Verna Clay (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Hallie Wells, recently widowed, is facing a dilemma. The sudden demise of her husband, after selling their farm and just about everything they owned to travel west on the Oregon Trail, has left her in a bind. Dare she ask Cooper Jerome, recently returned from the War of the States, if he would put his life on hold for, say, five months to drive her wagon to Oregon, and that doesn't include his return trip. At this point, she's out of options.
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Brenda Casto (Readers Favorite Reviewer) 4 stars:

...I have always found the stories of the wagon trains heading west to be quite fascinating and "Cry of the West: Hallie" was rich in detail allowing me to visualize the obstacles the travelers faced. I thought that Hallie was such a strong female lead, but Ms.Clay also allows us to glimpse a more vulnerable side of her as well. Cooper was a perfect match for her...I could understand why they fought their feelings, but in a rugged time and setting hearts don't always follow protocol...The author provided a few laughs but also some very heart touching moments as well...Overall, it was easy to see that Ms.Clay really did her research when it came to the Oregon Trail, she brings the trip west to life...I really look forward to reading more from this talented author!

From the Author

Writing Hallie's story has been a labor of love. For a long time I had contemplated writing a book encompassing the Oregon Trail, and the more research I did as the story unfolded, the more I fell in love with the pioneers who gave up everything to follow their dreams and the Native Americans adversely affected by westward migration. The hardships endured by both groups are unimaginable.

In writing this story, I am in no way attempting to typify the lives of those who braved the Oregon Trail or the Native Americans affected. My story has been written solely as romantic entertainment, but with the added aspect of research.

The Oregon Trail began in Missouri, not far from St. Louis, and crossed in greater or lesser degrees,the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, and Oregon. For much of the trail's history, however, these states were considered territories. In the time frame of my book, 1866, Oregon was already a state of the Union, as was Kansas.

Since many of the reviews I receive on my other books request longer stories, I made sure to give these characters lots of adventure, romance, and challenges to lengthen their tale.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AWU959K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ M.O.I. Publishing; 2nd edition (January 8, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 8, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 791 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 267 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 880 ratings

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"2020 Finalist - Readers' Favorite International Contest (Paranormal Romance) for SOMEWHERE by the Sea."

"2014 Gold Medal Winner - Readers' Favorite International Contest (Historical Romance) for Abby: Mail Order Bride."

My perfect day: coffee shop; laptop; latte; characters demanding their stories be told; a plot that comes together; and hours to live in an alternate reality.

Seriously, I have always loved reading, and now I love writing. As a preteen, I devoured Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys mysteries, but when I reached my teen years the romance genre became my favorite, and that has never changed. After years of procrastinating, I tried my hand at writing and I've been doing so with a passion ever since. I have written over thirty romance novels and novellas in the genres of contemporary western, historical western, contemporary, and paranormal/fantasy. Because I hate saying goodbye to characters who have lived with me for months, I usually create a series so they can be revisited from book to book. I have also written a Young Adult novella titled "Fragile Hearts" using the pen name of Colleen Clay.

***Books Listing***

"Contemporary Western"

ROMANCE ON THE RANCH SERIES

Dream Kisses (Kindle, Audiobook)

Honey Kisses (Kindle, Audiobook)

Baby Kisses (Kindle, Audiobook)

Candy Kisses (Kindle)

Christmas Kisses (Kindle)

Rock Star Kisses (Kindle)

Forever Kisses (Kindle)

Forgotten Kisses (Kindle)

Angel Kisses (Kindle)

The Last Kiss (Kindle)

Romance on the Ranch Collection 1-3 (Kindle, Paperback)

Romance on the Ranch Series 1-5 (Kindle, Paperback)

Romance on the Ranch Series 6-10 (Kindle, Paperback)

OASIS, ARIZONA SERIES

Stranded in Oasis (Kindle)

Branded in Oasis (Kindle)

Crashed in Oasis (Kindle)

Oasis Series Collection 1-3 (Kindle)

"Contemporary Paranormal/Fantasy"

FINDING SOMEWHERE SERIES

*SOMEWHERE by the Sea (Kindle, Paperback, Large Print Paperback, Audiobook)

SOMEWHERE to Spend Christmas (Kindle, Paperback, Large Print Paperback, Audiobook)

SOMEWHERE for a Hero to Hide (Kindle, Paperback, Large Print Paperback, Audiobook)

SOMEWHERE to Begin Again (Kindle, Paperback, Large Print Paperback, Audiobook)

SOMEWHERE to Fall in Love (Kindle, Paperback, Large Print Paperback, Audiobook)

*2020 Finalist Readers' Favorite Int'l Book Contest/Paranormal Romance

SHAPELING TRILOGY

Roth: Protector (Book 1) (Kindle, Paperback)

Fawn: Master (Book 2) (Kindle, Paperback)

Davide: Prince (Book 3) (Kindle, Paperback)

Shapeling Trilogy Collection 1-3 (Kindle, Paperback)

Jazmine (Kindle)

"Historical Western"

UNCONVENTIONAL SERIES

*Abby: Mail Order Bride (Kindle, Paperback, Audiobook)

Broken Angel (Kindle, Audiobook)

Ryder's Salvation (Kindle)

Joy's Return (Kindle)

Unconditional Series Complete Collection 1-4 (Kindle, Paperback)

*2014 Gold Medal Winner Readers' Favorite Int'l Book Contest/Historical Romance

FINDING HOME SERIES

Cry of the West: Hallie (Kindle, Paperback, Audiobook)

Rescue on the Rio: Lilah (Kindle, Paperback)

Missouri Challenge: Daisy (Kindle, Paperback)

Finding Home Series Collection 1-3 (Kindle)

RED ROCKS TRILOGY: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

Healing Woman of the Red Rocks: Past (Kindle, Paperback)

Song of the Red Rocks: Present (Kindle, Paperback)

Spirit Tree of the Red Rocks: Future (Kindle, Paperback)

Red Rocks Collection 1-3 (Kindle)

JOURNEYS OF THE HEART SERIES

Violet's Vindication (Kindle)

Priscilla's Pride (Kindle)

Samuel's Sacrifice (Kindle)

Saul's Second Chance (Kindle)

YOUNG ADULT

(Verna Clay writing as Colleen Clay)

Fragile Hearts (Kindle)

AUDIO BOOKS

Abby: Mail Order Bride

Broken Angel

Cry of the West: Hallie

Dream Kisses

Honey Kisses

Baby Kisses

SOMEWHERE by the Sea

SOMEWHERE to Spend Christmas

SOMEWHERE for a Hero to Hide

SOMEWHERE to Begin Again

SOMEWHERE to Fall in Love

LARGE PRINT PAPERBACKS

SOMEWHERE by the Sea

SOMEWHERE to Spend Christmas

SOMEWHERE for a Hero to Hide

SOMEWHERE to Begin Again

SOMEWHERE to Fall in Love

Here are some of my favorite reviews:

"I can say with all honesty that Verna Clay has become a favorite author of mine, and I was giddy to read the first book of this new series taking place in the fictional Arizona small town of Oasis...If you've never read a Verna Clay novel, now is the perfect time to embrace a new addiction. Side effects are chuckles, mild euphoria, and the production of good mood enhancing chemicals in the brain." ~Angie Just Read with The Romance Reviews (Stranded in Oasis)

"...The very talented Verna Clay simply leaves me in awe. Her ability to capture on the page the deeply emotional subjects that drive the everyman is done in a series of warm and tender moments that mean her craft for writing just gets better and better with every story told..." ~Angie Just Read with The Romance Reviews (Christmas Kisses)

"Verna Clay's writing is a new discovery for me. She enthralled me from the first word to the last page. All I want now is to read another book of hers..." ~Steffi with The Romance Reviews (Abby: Mail Order Bride)

"I loved this book. It had heart and made me cry a few times. It was so true to life in it's real emotions..." ~Florida Girl at Amazon (Abby: Mail Order Bride)

"This was a amazing journey...I have read it 3 times and still cry! I also laugh and love the characters. They touched my life in a very nice way..." ~Iwiggy at Amazon (Abby: Mail Order Bride)

"I haven't enjoyed such a read in a long while. Romance novels are so often wound around similar plots and flowery vocabulary, but "Dream Kisses" is a pleasant piece of pastry on a rainy day. It is that forbidden square of chocolate that gives hope to the hopeful romantic..." ~Lisa McCombs at Readers Favorite Book Reviews (Dream Kisses)

"...This is a wonderful romance series that will have you loving the characters, and wishing to join their lives on the ranch!" ~Kristie I. at Readers Favorite Book Reviews (Honey Kisses)

"...Incredible! Wasted pages of backstory are eliminated and Verna Clay immerses us directly into the life of the characters where they happen to be in this time of their lives. Abby: Mail Order Bride had me bawling! It was so touching and felt so very honest...this is truly a wonderful find..." ~Kim at Goodreads (Abby: Mail Order Bride)

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Marlene
5.0 out of 5 stars Harsh events, tragedies, and heartfelt moments!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2022
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I’ve traveled with the wagon train from St. Louis to Oregon and loved every moment of it. This author kept me reading about events, tragedies and friendships as months went by within the pages of this story. I enjoyed the interaction of those traveling west, I felt close to Cooper as he took charge of Hallie, her son Tim, and, was their guide to Willamette Valley in Oregon. Hearts were broken along the trail, lives were lost and new beginnings were found. This is a re-read for me but I failed to leave a review; my bad! I loved this book all over again and actually saw forgotten events that not only made me smile but I did drop a tear when sadness found me. Thanks for a wonderful book that can be read by anyone and enjoyed.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2016
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I found this story to have a feel of reality and loved the way characters weren't one dimensional! Even the now and again spell check irritations of whose for who is and reigns for reins were quite bearable.
I will look for more by this author. You can feel confident of an enjoyable, believable read.
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Cheryl
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend - Makes me want to be a pioneer!
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2016
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I totally enjoyed this book. It reminded me how much I enjoyed reading stories of the covered wagons and the Oregon Trail when I first started reading years ago. I'm so glad I veered away from the mysteries, cozy mysteries, suspense and sci-fi I usually read lately. The story is well written and the characters seem real and I felt that I actually knew them. Just goes to show that you don't have to have murder, mayhem, sex and foul language to have an extremely enjoyable book. And, no cliffhanger, a definite plus for me! I highly recommend this book and I, for one, will definitely be reading more by this author!
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donna t
5.0 out of 5 stars Great trip thru History
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2016
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Great Story!! This book was so interesting, I've ordered the other 2 in the series--I love this family! Ms. Clay has done a wonderful job of research. At the beginning, she does tell the reader of a couple of fictional places she made up for the sake of the story. The book was well edited, the only flaw I found was the use of some modern day phrases, such as "you got that right." If you like history and the old west, you will love this book. I highly recommend it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
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Fast moving about love and family on the west ward wagon train. The struggles, and hardships endured lead to strong friendships and love
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lubel
5.0 out of 5 stars Cry of the West: Hallie
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
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Whether you love history or not, this is a fantastic read. To understand the trials and tribulations of such a long journey with all walks of life. Love, hate, sharing and just being there for each other.
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Loree
4.0 out of 5 stars Very thoughtful historical
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2013
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I thorough enjoyed this story, its plot line, the characters and the well-researched history of the Oregon Trail. I felt it a very realistic story. Other reviewers felt that Hallie's interest in Cooper was too soon after the death of her husband, but the reality of that era was that a woman alone was a near impossibility. It was survival to remarry soon after the loss of a spouse. English historical novels have the heroins in black dresses for a year and then gray, but no so in the frontier. I would definitely recommend this book and would look for this author again.
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Olesilverfox
5.0 out of 5 stars Clean, heartwarming, and exciting.
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020
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After the death of her husband, follow Hallie and son Tim west to fulfill their family dream to settle the Willamette Valley, OR. The over 2,000 mile trip by wagon train needed a man to help them, so she hired Cooper. After the hard trip the demons of his past cause Cooper to deny his heart and returns to MO. Love haunts him and Hallie, but what can bridge the miles between them?
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cry of the west
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2013
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I had read a couple of this authors books before, however this book took me a little while to get into. On saying that the storyline was good.
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