Aileen’s promised to another. Kevin’s desperate to win her love. Will he fight for their growing love or risk losing her forever?Sensible Kevin O’Rourke does not believe in ghosts, in love at first sight, or in the happily-ever-after type of love. Instead, he is convinced only hard work, dedication to family, and self-sacrifice will bring contentment. When he meets Aileen O’Keefe on the steamboat … the steamboat trip from Saint Louis to Fort Benton, Montana Territory, his world is turned upside down as quickly as she nearly tumbles into the Missouri River. After spending only a few moments in her company, he knows his life will never be the same. Although warned to guard his heart, he is drawn to Aileen, enthralled by her joy and the future he envisions with her.
Aileen O’Keefe knows she is not the sort of woman to captivate handsome Kevin O’Rourke. Charmed by his attentiveness, she is unable to hide her mutual attraction to him, although she knows it is disastrous. For Aileen has a secret. One that will forever separate them. Due to a bargain made by her aunt, their time on the steamboat must be all they can ever share.
Upon arriving in Fort Benton, Kevin discovers that ghosts can return from the dead, love can endure years of hardship, and that his hope for a future with the woman he loves is worth every sacrifice. Aileen must adjust to the rough frontier town as she reconciles herself to the betrayal of one who she had trusted. She must learn to believe in herself so that she can have the confidence to have faith in Kevin’s love.
Can Kevin convince Aileen to trust in the strength of their love or will Aileen turn to another for the fulfillment of her dreams?
Discover the O’Rourke Family Montana Saga set in the frontier town of Fort, Benton, Montana Territory! Follow as each sibling forgives childhood heartbreak, discovers love, and finds their happily ever after!
The O’Rourke Family Montana Saga
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Awesome story of awe-inspiring family love!
The first book in The O’Rourke Family Montana Saga series a well written western story that once I started reading I was not putting down until I finished reading. This is Kevin O’Rourke and Aileen O’Keefe’s story there is drama, family dynamics, betrayal, strength, honor, and love. I recommend this book. I received a copy through Hidden Gems and I am voluntarily reviewing.
good read.
Enjoyed the characters
Remarkable portrayal of a remarkable family. I’m enjoying every one of the books in this series.
great book!
I liked this book
Obviously set up s part of a series but an enjoyable afternoon on the couch book
A mail order bride – ordered by the father – does not always turn out the way it was intended. Many characters in this book add to the intrigue. A different mail order story, but a happy ending.
Good story
I have read a lot of Ramona Flightner’s books and I am never disappointed. I began the O’Rourke Family Montana Saga and I was hooked on this series too. With a love of early western history and the settlement by various people; there is never the same story. Kevin and Aileen find their dream together and with all the interesting family characters you just want to know more. I immediately moved to book 2 of the series and I won’t stop there.
great read
good
Liked the family strength
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and ordered the second to read. It kept me reading and wanting to find out what was going to happen next.
Loved the story and Ms. Flightner’s stories.
This is an excellent start to a series. The O’Rourke family is warm and inviting. Aileen is being deceived by her aunt and she has fallen for Kevin O’Rourke’s charms. Aileen must learn what a true family is before she can realize her dream. There is plenty afoot in this story, and what seems to be the truth turns into an awful deception. I enjoyed meeting the O’Rourke’s and their untypical family.
A REFRESHING READ!
I received this book for free and am giving my honest and voluntary review
After meeting Aileen O’Keefe on a steamboat bound for his town, Fort Benton, Kevin O’Rourke is smitten with her even though she is betrothed to someone else. They keep company for the two-month trip and they fall in love. When finding out that Aileen is betrothed to Kevin’s brother, Declan, Kevin bows out as he promised to step aside if Aileen’s betrothed is a respectable man. Going through her aunt’s machinations and put-downs, Aileen is not able to stand up to the woman and when she is threatened, she follows her aunt’s advice, once again. A no-sex story with a sweet HEA.
It’s like a gold rush soap opera. I loved every twisty, drama and angst laden moment of it. There’s a lot going on in this book, and that’s not unexpected for the first in a series; there are a lot of O’Rourkes to introduce us to. There are also many, many pieces on the author’s chessboard that need to be set into play. Kevin and Aileen’s story tugged hard on my heartstrings. I spent a lot of time bawling my eyes out over this book. I despaired over the pair ever getting it right to get their happily ever after. In the process, I’ve fallen in love with the entire O’Rourke clan and I can’t wait to read more about them.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book through Hidden Gems Books.
First: Please read Pioneer Adventure before this book. It’s the series prequel and is FREE. It will greatly enhance the story and this will be a much more satisfying read.
I love the O’Rourkes. They’re a delightful blend of strong personalities that have settled in the Montana Territory in the 1800s. Hardship and tragedy haven’t dulled their spirit nor taken away their joy for life. I’m already emotionally attached to the characters, which is a testament to Ramona’s wonderful writing.
If you enjoy good stories about life in the early west, filled with a healthy dose of romance, I heartily recommend this book, and I believe you’ll be just as hooked as I am with the series.