Trailblazer by Anna Schmidt
Publisher & Release: Sourcebooks Casablanca, January 1, 2019
Time and setting: 1800s, America
Genre: Historical Romance
Book Length: 352 Pages
Heat Level: 1 Flame
Rating: 4.25 Gold Crowns
Book Description:
MEET THE HARVEY GIRLS: These real-life pioneering women were symbols of elegance in the wild frontier: taming rough manners, falling in love, and changing the face of the West forever.
Grace Rogers is ready for the adventure of a lifetime. With her family's farm falling on hard times, she accepts a position with the prestigious Fred Harvey Company and heads for Juniper, New Mexico. There she meets a handsome cowboy who quickly turns her head. Too bad the Harvey Girls are forbidden to marry...
Nick Hopkins has a plan: buy a little land, marry, and raise a family—in that order. But after meeting Grace, he can't keep away. Their only choice is to marry in secret...but Nick isn't the only man entranced by Grace's charms, and this unexpected rival doesn't plan on taking no for an answer. He will have her, no matter the cost: to Grace, to Juniper, or to the happily ever after Grace and Nick fought so hard to make their own.
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Vikki’s Musings
Trailblazer has an interesting premise, so when I received an invitation from the publisher, via Net Galley, to read and review, I took the opportunity. My opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way.
Trailblazer is an engaging romance with endearing characters and a unique plot. The pacing is good and kept me enmeshed in the story. I thoroughly enjoyed the historical details involving the Harvey Girls.
Grace Rogers’ character is extremely likable. I became vested right away and remained so until the last page. She is hard working, determined, and loyal. She wants to follow through on the commitments she made to her family.
Nick Hopkins is a great hero. He has all the qualities I love most. His determination to earn Grace’s love and respect melted my heart. I truly wanted him to find his happy ending. He also doesn’t let adversity stand in his way either.
The romance between Nick and Grace is sweet and heartwarming. The sexual tension between them is strong. I loved the romantic setting Nick puts together for Grace, making sure she can not only feel his love but to see it as well. This is a lovely part of the story.
If you are a fan of western romance that takes you back to days gone by, then you will enjoy Trailblazer as much as I did. I found the Harvey Girls fascinating and can’t wait to read the next book in this series. Happy reading!
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