He has a vice as bad as her father. Jennie Arnsby wants nothing more than to turn around and go home. Her family is on their way to Deadwood, SD, when Aiden finds his way to their small wagon train. His teasing and banter leave her wanting to toss him out the back and in the dust. When they are separated outside the city, she is left wondering if she’ll ever see him again. Aiden Bradly wants to …
Aiden Bradly wants to find his gold and return home. Nothing more. He can’t afford to get tangled with a woman. He’s doing just that until he meets the feisty Jennie. She gets him thinking about his past and forgiveness, but what’s more important, his past or his new future?
Aiden will either redeem his past or claim a treasure greater than he could ever imagine, but he must choose one.
Dreams in Deadwood picks up where A Ruby Glows left off, but is book one of the Seven Brides of South Dakota series by Kari Trumbo. A romantic, Wild West romp in pioneer South Dakota. Scroll up and get your copy today!
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Two stubborn hearts wrestle with each other and try to push away from a love that is obvious to everyone around them. I enjoyed listening to the unabridged audio book version from audible. It sure made housework more enjoyable. I have to admit that toward the last several chapters I was actually searching for extra things I could do so as to have more time to listen!
These characters have great chemistry and I especially enjoyed the banter. I laughed out loud several times and found myself talking to the characters more than once wishing they could only hear me and straighten up!
If you are looking for a sweet, yet fun western romance, then do yourself a favor and snag a copy of Dreams in Deadwood by Kari Trumbo. It is sure to keep you turning pages laughing, and sighing with contentment.
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. I am not required to write a positive review. My thoughts and opinions are my own.)
Baggage from the past can be hard to overcome…
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Kari Trumbo over the last few years but up until now hadn’t read any of her books. Dreams In Deadwood remedied that oversight. It was a sweet historical romance with some great themes of not allowing the pain of the past to turn into fear that dictates your future, and most importantly, putting your trust in the One who will never let you out of His hand. I enjoyed the story, though I thought Jenny was a bit childish at times and I wanted to shake Aiden, and I hope to find out what happens to the wayward Arnsby sister in the next book…
I listened to the audiobook version of Dreams In Deadwood and found it to be pretty good. The narrator had a lively voice and gave each character their own distinct way of speaking. I’ve always loved it when a person does different voices when reading aloud so this was right up my alley. Overall I felt that the production did justice to author Kari Trumbo’s story and I wouldn’t hesitate to listen to more from the Seven Brides Of South Dakota series.
(I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are entirely my own.)
This started it all. Well the Arnsby’s going to Deadwood, SD anyway! Jennie Arnsby was about to turn eighteen and she was stuck on a wagon train going to SD. All she wanted to do was stay in Cutter’s Creek with her mother, but she was told she had to go with her sisters. Her older sister Ruby and her husband Beau pretty much lead everyone and Beau had deemed himself their protector, taking the place of a father figure (of course their real father was another matter).
Along the way they ran into a man who had lost his horse when he died and he ended up hitching a ride with them because he through Deadwood was as good as any! Aidan just wanted to find gold, or that is how it started out.
This is a journey of finding out how you can make the best of the life you are given and just have to do what is right and clear your conscience. Aidan was a wounded soul but he took a journey to find his heart.
Meghan Kelly is one of the best narrators and brought this story alive! I love this family and an anxious to read/listen to them all. Thank you Kari Trumbo for this inspiring series!
Dreams in Deadwood (Seven Brides of South Dakota #1) was a good read by Kari Trumbo. Jennie Arnsby and her family are on their way to Deadwood, SD. Aiden finds his way into their wagon train and he teases her. They get separated outside the city. All Aiden wants to do is to find his gold and go back home. But the feisty Jennie makes him think about what’s most important. I really enjoyed reading Jennie and Aiden’s story and can’t wait to read more by the author.
Aiden was on the road trying to prove himself when he came across the wagon train heading to Deadwood. He joined Jennie’s wagon train of Jennie’s sisters, her brother in law and a pastor. You’ll fall in love with the friendship and love that builds between Aiden and Jennie!
Loved this book! Jennie and Aiden are characters you cant help fall in love with. Jennie was so cute! Her character had her sometimes a young girl but sometimes a woman. She had me laughing at how cute she could be. The story is one about forgiveness, the prodigal son returns home and romance. I know you will love this book as much as me. I have to read the second book in the series! You will love this book and series!
Was given a free copy. Was not asked to leave review but living one on my own accord and opinion.
I enjoyed listening/reading to this book. The narrator did an excellent job and the book is well written. This story reminded me of the prodigal son from the Bible. This is a clean enjoyable read.
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4 stars
I purchased a copy of the historical romance Dreams in Deadwood 7 brides of South Dakota book 1 by Kari Trumbo and this review was given freely.
This series is a spin off of the Cutter Creek series and begins with 18 year old Jennie leaving with her 7 sisters to settle in South Dakota. This is a simply told sweet romance where love triumphs over evil as Ruby who is now pregnant goes with her husband Beau to make a home along with her sisters on a ranch in South Dakota. There is lots of conflict and some drama: Hattie runs away; Aiden sustains multiple injuries; Jennie meets and marries Aiden; and both Jennie and Aiden find healing as their families reunite. While the story is interesting the flow is a little choppy at times.
A wonderful beginning
This was a great way to start the series! Don’t miss A Ruby Glows as the prequel to this story as well! I especially loved the “angel” stranger that gave Aiden a ride near the end!