Description
High-spirited Rachael Rothburn is eager to leave her luxurious life in Buffalo, New York, to share the gospel with Native Americans in the Oregon Territory. But the missionary alliance requires their missionaries to be married and Rachael has no husband or suitors.
When Dr. Jonathan Wheaton, another missionary hopeful, learns about the restriction, he is desperate to find a wife. He offers Rachael a marriage of convenience and she agrees. After a hasty wedding, the pair sets off for the west knowing little about each other. Together they battle raging rivers, hostile Indians, sickness, treacherous mountain trails, and more.
But as the seeds of love begin to grow, Jonathan’s jealousy and pride threaten to be an even greater danger than anything they find in the west.
Can they overcome the challenges and discover true and lasting love?
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REVIEWS
“Seldom do I finish a book so fast! However, author Catherine Ulrich Brakefield’s ‘Wilted Dandelions’ was such a compelling read that I had to know what would happen next.” – Amazon review
“This is one gripping, compelling read. Wilted Dandelions… had me eagerly turning pages and sighing over the love story premise as well as taking comfort in the spiritual message. Her characters of Rachael and Jonathan were well-rounded and had me seeing the story pan out before me as if a movie. I highly recommend this novel and look forward to reading more from this author.” – Amazon review
“This is a well-written adventure/romance. Two stubborn hearts must find a way to truly love, for love is not selfish or proud. They marry to fulfill their dreams, but each is afraid to love lest they be hurt. This novel is a page-turner, hard to put down. The characters are well developed. A very enjoyable read with spiritual depth.” – Amazon review
“Wilted Dandelions is a story that exemplifies the importance of the Biblical values of trust, honesty, and sacrificial love… You will cheer for Rachael and Jonathan to overcome their shortcomings and hope they will learn from their mistakes.” – Amazon review
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Robin Melvin –
I like a good character driven historical novel. This one did not let me down. It has history, suspense, and romance. I appreciated the strong faith message too.