Charles Oleson is known for defending women, but this will test his limits.It’s fall round up at the Broken Circle O and a new crop of hands sign on for the job. When Charles is assigned a small, mute man to watch over, he despises the injustice. That is, until he realizes there’s more to Will Galliger than meets the eye.Wilhelmina “Will” Galliger will do whatever it takes to earn her own plot of … takes to earn her own plot of land, including acting like a man.
Will has pretended to be mute for three years as she’s worked all over the West, just trying to earn enough money buy her own spread. As a woman who had been treated as chattel, she works doggedly for independence. Landing on a ranch with different rules than she’s used to lands her under speculation, and risk of discovery.
Charles and Will fight against an attraction that seems wrong until Will’s secret comes to light. Can she still have her dream of her own ranch and the man she’s grown to love, or will he be unable to see past the shadow of her pretend life?
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A complete list of historical works by Kari Trumbo
Brothers of Belle Fourche
Prequel: Sparks in Spearfish
Teach Me to Love
What the Heart Holds
Deep Longing of the Soul
Saved By Grace
When Shadows Break
Seven Brides of South Dakota
Prequel: A Ruby Glows
Dreams in Deadwood
Kisses in Keystone
Love in Lead
Romance in Rapid
Sparks in Spearfish
Hearts in Hot Springs
Courting in Custer
Brides of Blessings
Blessed Beyond Measure
Bounty Beyond Reason
Beauty Beyond Understanding
Cutter’s Creek
Montana Trails
A Lily Blooms
A Carol Plays
A Ruby Glows
An Ivy Tangles
Keepsake
Matchmaker
Cutter’s Creek Companion Novellas
A May Bride
Holston’s Legacy
Western Vows
Forsaking All Others
To Honor and Cherish
For Richer or Poorer
To Love and Comfort
Stand Alone Titles
An Imperfect Promise
A Christmas Masquerade
more
Along a Tangled path is a sweet historical romance in the Brothers of Belle Fourche series by Kari Trumbo. Having listened to the other books in the collection I was anxious for this latest one and was not disappointed. The author has captured well the era of the setting (1900, South Dakota) and the emotions and actions of her characters. They are realistic and relatable and I was drawn quickly into their story and enjoyed watching the romance between Charles and Wilhelmina develop. Wilhelmina, a determined young woman, is working toward buying her own land and has quite the secret. Charles, the Broken Circle O Ranch owner’s nephew has been assigned to watch over the new ‘guy’ but he begins to think there is something more than meets the eye with him. Will her determination to not allow a man dominate her and her desire for land keep them apart? There are a few surprises in the story which keep the reader’s interest high and the author does a nice job wrapping up the romance. I wish it had been a little bit longer story to allow for more details at the end but perhaps there is another book ahead. I can only hope. Although sixth in the series, it is easily a stand-alone story but I’d recommend reading the other books in the series as well. Readers of historical romance books will not want to miss this one. I listened to a complimentary copy of the audiobook and was not required to write a review and the opinions are my own. The narrator, J. Scott Bennett, did a great job telling Charles and Will’s story, which made for an enjoyable listening experience.
Among A Tangled Path by Kari Trumbo
Brothers of Belle Fourche book 6
Wilhelmina “Will” Galloper really had no training except by her father, treated her as she had no value. Charles is learning to work a round-up for his uncle.
Will disguises herself as a mute and a man. She has worked for three years on ranches and is wanting to buy her own. Charles is assigned to train her.
The book is a story of deceit, discovery, learning and finally love.
This is book 6 of the series. I read it without reading all of the previous books and it stood alone. It probably would have been even better with more of the back-story.
I received this audiobook free with no requirement of review. I am reviewing this book of my own accord and am giving my honest opinion.
Along a Tangled Path was such a great book. I loved Wilhelmina and her spunk, she is a fun character. Charles is hard at first but deep down he is a soft and protective character. I was drawn into the story from the first page and finished smiling. Wonderful book!
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive!
Will has done well for herself, working as a cowhand for three years, all the while disguised as a young man. She’s got a huge chip on her shoulder after being mistreated and disrespected by her father, so she bristles at any thought of acting like a weak female who needs a man to solve her problems.
Charles, on the other hand, is a protector of women and a problem-solver at heart. His feelings for Will are expectedly confusing, until he figures it all out. Even then, he struggles to find a way past her defenses and into her heart.
The author beautifully, delicately, and honestly explores Will’s faith as the answer to her anger and need for control. It’s a small part of the story, but has a huge impact on helping her figure out what to do with her life. It’s a testament to this author’s skills that she could make this struggle feel so relatable.
I love the way the author worked out the HEA – both with Charles, and with the entire Oleson family. It’s a great story, a wonderful romance, and a stellar installment in this terrific series. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
This story was amazing. It was so full of emotions and twists that you feel compelled to keep reading.
This is a book that is full of emotions. Once you start reading it you don’t want to stop. You have to find out what’s going to happen to Will next. It is full of twists, turns and tension. I received an ARC copy of this book and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.