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Wild Heart on the Prairie (A Prairie Heritage, Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Vikki Kestell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 668 ratings
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Wild Heart on the Prairie is the gripping prequel and companion to the breakthrough historical novel, A Rose Blooms Twice and is the foundation of the acclaimed series, A Prairie Heritage. The Thoresen brothers, Jan (Yahn) and Karl, have left their native land of Norway and braved many perils and hardships to bring their families to America—the land of freedom and hope. Like thousands of others, Jan and his wife Elli long for the opportunity of a better life and a future for their children. After enduring an ocean crossing and the arduous journey west, they encounter a land so vast and wide that it defies mastery. Jan finds that his struggles are not only with the land, but with a restless and unmanageable heart. Will Jan find a way to overcome this wild land or will the prairie master him?

A Prairie Heritage:
Book 1: A Rose Blooms Twice
Book 2: Wild Heart on the Prairie
Book 3: Joy on This Mountain
Book 4: The Captive Within
Book 5: Stolen
Book 6: Lost Are Found
Book 7: All God's Promises
Book 8: The Heart of Joy—A Short Story
Book 9: Rose of RiverBend

Girls from the Mountain
Book 1: Tabitha
Book 2: Tory
Book 3: Sarah Redeemed

Laynie Portland
Book 1: Laynie Portland, Spy Rising
Book 2: Laynie Portland, Retired Spy
Book 3: Laynie Portland, Renegade Spy
Book 4: Laynie Portland, Spy Resurrected

Nanostealth
Book 1: Stealthy Steps
Book 2: Stealth Power
Book 3: Stealth Retribution
Book 4: Deep State Stealth
Book 5: Stealth Insurgence
Book 6: Stealth Triumph
Stealth Genesis: A Nanostealth Prequel

"Vikki writes the kind of faith-filled fiction that hooks you within the first few pages, will not let you go until you have finished, and leaves you wishing for more." —Janis Braun, Seattle, Washington

"Her books are not just for 'chicks'! I was amazed how engrossed I became in the lives of Vikki's characters, and how much I could relate to their situations." —Ed Dunne, Los Angeles

"Be prepared to put life on hold. That's all I have to say!" —Rebecca H., New Jersey

"You will laugh, you will cry but, most of all, you will be uplifted." —LaTisha Holland, St. Augustine, FL
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A Prairie Heritage. The compelling saga of family, faith, and great courage.
A Prairie Heritage. The compelling saga of family, faith, and great courage.
A Prairie Heritage. The compelling saga of family, faith, and great courage.
A Prairie Heritage. The compelling saga of family, faith, and great courage.

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Vikki Kestell is a deeply spiritual Christian writer who captures the essense of life's lessons we all face in differing ways, and how God works in us through others. The characters are true to life and the reader experiences all the raw emotions they have. I loved every bit of these books and will find and read every word this author writes!

About the Author

Vikki Kestell's passion for people and their stories is evident in her readers' affection for her characters and unusual plotlines. Two often-repeated sentiments are, I feel like I know these people, and I am right there, in the book, experiencing what her characters experience. Vikki holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Learning and Instructional Technologies. She left a career of twenty-plus years in government, academia, and corporate life to pursue writing full time. Writing is the best job ever, she admits, and the most demanding.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00I2TPYXO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Faith-Filled Fiction(TM) (February 1, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3092 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 668 ratings

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Vikki Kestell’s passion for people and their stories is evident in her readers’ affection for her characters and unusual plotlines. Two often-repeated sentiments are, “I feel like I know these people,” and, “I’m right there, in the book, experiencing what the characters experience.”

Vikki holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Learning and Instructional Technologies. She left a career of twenty-plus years in government, academia, and corporate life to pursue writing full time. “Writing is the best job ever,” she admits, “and the most demanding.”

Also an accomplished speaker and teacher, Vikki and her husband, Conrad Smith, make their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

To be notified when Vikki has new book releases, sign up for her newsletter on her website, http://www.vikkikestell.com, find her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TheWritingOfVikkiKestell, or follow her on BookBub, https://www.bookbub.com/authors/vikki-kestell.

"Vikki writes the kind of fiction that hooks you within the first few pages, will not let you go until you have finished, and leaves you wishing for more."

--Janis Braun, Seattle, Washington

"Her books are not just for 'chicks'! I was amazed how engrossed I became in the lives of Vikki's characters, and how much I could relate to their situations."

--Ed Dunne, Los Angeles

"Be prepared to put life on hold. That's all I have to say!"

--Rebecca H., New Jersey

"You will laugh, you will cry but, most of all, you will be uplifted."

--LaTisha Holland, St. Augustine, FL

Dear Readers,

I would love to hear from you! If you have questions, would like to comment on my writing, or are interested in having me speak at your church or organization, please contact me on my website, http://vikkikestell.com.

Vikki

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Our nations history is chronicled here in the lives of early settlers who brought their courage and grit as well as a strong understanding of who they belonged to. I recommend you start with this book and hold on to your pants cause the ride gets wild......and like 'Back to the Future', this needs to be made into a film series. You better get all the books otherwise you'll be scrambling to find out what happens.
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Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book showing result through faith and work
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
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This book really got me. It is an excellent book with great story....It has really given me an understanding of appreciating every moment of life while it lasts.
Big thumbs up to the author of this wonderful book.
I appreciated the part where the author open my mind to know that some bad things that comes our way through the journey of life are actually God's plan to expose us to so many good opportunities.
It pointed to me that whatever journey you embark on, you should commit it to God before undergoing on it with prayers and to trust in Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledging Him in all our ways and He shall direct our paths.
This book has greatly influenced me to always seek God in all my doings perhaps nothing is too difficult for God.
The author has revealed a compelling saga of a family that had great faith and courage in God which helped pass forward a legacy to change their world.
I strongly recommend this book of FAITH
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Sweet Romance
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022
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I really lo ed this book! I am a romantic at heart and I especially love the abiding love if those families in this story and their !Iove for each other. There are scary moments, tense moments and sweet, precious moments! I love stories written in this era. Honesty, determination, grit and a can do attitude! No wonder I lose myself in books. It's so much better than real life!
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J.S.White
4.0 out of 5 stars Jan's Prospective.
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2015
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This is book one ( A Rose Blooms Twice) written from Jan's prospective. A good book, well written and it does have new details. I was confused at first how it could be book two when it went back and started before Jan and Rose met but I read some of the reviews, I realized Jan was telling his story. I then settled in and enjoyed it - very much. The only reason I gave it 4stars and not 5 is it did re-tell some from book one. I am moving on to book three.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2014
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Are you weary of Kindle books with poor grammar and innumerable typos - books that are in dire need of a good editor? Are you tired of predictable stories in which the weak heroine is rescued by the strong man? Then Vikki Kestell is for you --strong men, strong women, and a realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of life on a homestead in the late 19th century.

This is a great read. Learning the back story of the Thoresen family, as well as that of the community of Riverbend is intriguing. This story complements A Rose Blooms Twice - just enough cross-over to give a different perspective of life in and around Riverbend, yet a fine narrative in its own right. I only noticed one small discrepancy in the time line between the two books. If you haven't already read A Rose Blooms Twice, you will find Part 2 a little sketchy. The poignant, faith-based story is conveyed by excellent writing: clear, succinct, with beautiful metaphors and vivid descriptions. For example, when Jan asked Rose what had happened to her husband, "as though he had ripped a scab from a mortal wound, her answer bled pain rather than blood." (Ch. 41) The story ends with a hint of what is to come in the rest of the Prairie Heritage Series.
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Supermom
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully tied together, Loved It!
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2014
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I was expecting a prequel, and was pleasantly suprised to find it also overlapped with "A Rose Blooms Twice" giving a new perspective on the original story line. (Note:make sure you read the original first as part 2 of this book will be a spoiler for Rose if you don't)
I just re-read the series, so really, I already knew the major plot points of this book, but Vikki beautifully draws you into the story so that when major points you were expecting happen, you hold your breath waiting for the outcome. It was like watching your favorite movie after years, knowing how it will end but having forgot details and having the joy of seeing how things will unfold once more.
I love the development of the original characters, the flaws and changes that they went through to become the beloved people of the future story line, as well as the new characters that you quickly grow to love. And once again, the imagery of the book puts you into the scenes, from sights to smells and sounds described beautifully.

I just don't know if this or Rose is my favorite now...as they are so perfectly intertwined...I'll need a special copy that puts both together chronologically now!
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5.0 out of 5 stars My Musings
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023
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Oh, I really love these characters! It's so unusual to read another book about the same couple but told in a different perspective. Book one is all about Rose and her reactions. Book two is Jan's thought s and emotions. I thoroughly enjoyed this and shed a few tears along the way. They both deserve to find happiness after all the heartache. I also loved the spiritual message. Happy reading!
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Lynn T
5.0 out of 5 stars Historically accurate story about the settling of a part of Nebraska
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2015
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This historical romance is the story of the immigrants who settled the prairie in Nebraska close to my home in Omaha. It tells their story from landing in America, riding the train in a freight car with all their animals and possessions (I did not know that was done!), arriving in Council Bluffs Iowa, the end of the railroad line for the area, (and my home town), crossing the Missouri River and taking care of business in Omaha, and finally settling NW of Fremont (another town I lived in for several years). I found it all historically accurate and enjoyed reading the little bit about these familiar towns and their role in the settlement of the rest of Nebraska. There are few stories about Nebraska, all the pioneer stories having the settlers only going through it on their way to Colorado, California, Oregon, etc, so I really loved reading this book and book 1 "A Rose Blooms Twice". There were so many struggles and sacrifices for the Nebraska settlers, some were truly unique that other areas of the country never had to face. I think many will enjoy this story and learn some new information too! The Thoreson family struggles brought some tears, but their faith and love was overcoming.
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judy perison
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful book. Kept my attention until the end
Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2017
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Absolutely wonderful book. Kept my attention until the end.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2015
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Beautiful reading I bought the series...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2015
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Very Happy with book. Love to read about things I could never live. Makes my mind work.
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karen widmann
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2015
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good story
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Myra Harris
4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2015
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I don't normally read this type of book ... I'm more a murder mystery type of reader ... But I really enjoyed this book. Quite a page turner, and the descriptions did draw the reader into that precarious world.
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