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Love on the Frontier Trail

January 15, 2026 by

Love on the Frontier Trail

8 Wilderness Novels of the Eastern Frontiers

When the frontier calls, love rises to meet it.
Journey across the rugged wilds of early America in a sweeping collection of historical romances where danger presses close, faith lights the way, and courage opens the door to unexpected love.

The Highwayman by Shannon McNear — Novella
By day, Samuel Wheeler is a humble wagonmaster; by night, a masked vigilante defying the British. But juggling two lives leaves him exhausted—and overlooked by Sally Brewster, the innkeeper’s daughter who swoons over the mysterious hero. When Sally is rescued from brigands, secrets close in, and Samuel must decide whether revealing the truth will cost him the woman he loves—or finally win her heart.

Defending Truth by Shannon McNear — Novella
After the Battle of Kings Mountain, Truth Bledsoe cares for her siblings on their mountain farm. When she discovers a starving Tory soldier hidden nearby, compassion sparks an unlikely bond. But in wartime, trust is fragile, and Truth must confront fear and prejudice to protect her family—and her heart.

The Counterfeit Tory by Shannon McNear — Novella
Tavern maid Lizzy Cunningham has no patience for charming men, especially smug Jedidiah Wheeler. Assigned to infiltrate a dangerous Tory ring, Jed finds Lizzy’s hostility both baffling and irresistible. As duty and desire collide, he must complete his mission without placing her in danger.

Rescue in the Wilderness by Andrea Byrd — Novel
Scarred hunter William Cole intervenes when a desperate father gambles his daughter’s future. On the Wilderness Trail, William and Lucinda Gillespie face treacherous terrain, hidden threats, and their own wounded hearts. To claim God’s promises, they must discover healing, forgiveness, and love.

Sarah’s Choice by Pegg Thomas — Novel
After an Indian attack shatters her world, Sarah Feight leans on Leith “Cully” McCully during the siege of Fort Pitt. Surrounded by tension, disease, and fear, they forge fragile trust and growing affection. But survival demands sacrifice—choices that may decide the fate of all within the fort.

Love’s Winding Road by Susan F. Craft — Novel
Rose Jackson never expected the wagon train to bind her fate to Daniel, the half-Cherokee scout who rescues her from kidnappers. Forced into marriage, they navigate fear, grief, and the rugged Blue Ridge frontier. As heartbreak shadows their journey, Rose wonders if Daniel’s guarded heart will ever open to her.

A Counterfeit Betrothal by Denise Farnsworth writing as Denise Weimer — Novel
Frontier scout Jared Lockridge dreams of a peaceful homestead, but everything changes when he rescues newly widowed Esther Andrews from a burning cabin. Marked by a cruel past, Esther finds refuge with Jared’s family—and unexpected tenderness with him. As frontier violence rises, danger forces them to face the hope they scarcely dared imagine.

Spark of the Revolution by Megan Soja — Novel
Boston teeters on the brink of rebellion as Patience Abbott seeks a new beginning despite tensions with her Loyalist father. Blacksmith Josiah Wagner offers belonging—yet his patriot ties threaten to divide them. When revolution ignites, only faith can guide them toward the home and love they long for.

Eight unforgettable romances. One sweeping journey of courage, sacrifice, and hope.

[This is a boxed set of previously released stories.]

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Publisher: Wild Heart Books
Publication Year: 2026
ASIN: B0G6FM5BN2
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