Light To My Path

By Erica Vetsch

A determined orphan caretaker and a wealthy mine owner-brought together by circumstance, tested by tragedy, and transformed by love.

Sam Mackenzie learned the hard way not to trust a beautiful face. After breaking his engagement to a fortune-hunting socialite, he's focused solely on his family's mining business. But when his aunt asks him to help escort three orphans and their caretaker across the country, he finds himself drawn to the selfless young woman tasked with the children's care.

Eldora Carter has spent her life depending on no one but herself. As a former orphan now caring for three unwanted children, she knows better than to dream of a different future. When a journey by rail turns perilous, she must rely on Sam's help to keep the children safe. Yet accepting his assistance means risking her heart to a man who could never want someone like her. As danger forces them to work together, Eldora discovers that sometimes the greatest risk is refusing to love at all.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1963212649
• ISBN13: 9781963212648
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Wild Heart Books
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Delightful To Read

This is book eight in the Brides of the West series and I find the stories captivating but this one especially touched my heart as my mom lived in an orphanage for eleven years. I loved how this story developed and was so heart touching. The character development in a quick read was wonderful and I found it a very satisfying read. The sweet romance that develops and the antics of the orphan children keeps you turning pages quickly and not wanting it to end at the same time. I was immediately invested in this story and drawn in by all the twists and turns. The author does a wonderful job of describing the feelings and thoughts of Eldora and the three orphans. You will enjoy taking a train journey with Eldora, Sam, and the children on the train in 1885 as it is a journey of faith, trust, and finding the path God has set before you. I highly recommend delving into this book as you will be entertained. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/Wild Heart Books. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.

wonderful historical adventure

I loved getting to know Sam Mackenzie better in this book. In the previous book, he was David's younger brother, always pestering him about David's relationship with Karen and usually asking for David's help with their mine business. In this book, Sam grows up quickly and becomes a true leader. The orphanage situation in late 1880s broke my heart completely. So many children with nowhere to turn to and so little resources for them. It was fascinating to see medicine being practiced back in the 1880s and see how congenital heart disease and cleft lip/palate were treated. I loved Sam's compassionate and loyal heart, protective nature, and take charge ways. Eldora's gentle, tender, nurturing ways fit Sam perfectly though she did get firm and feisty about values and things she believed in. Their trek from St Louis to Denver then to Martin City on the railroad was fraught with mishaps and setbacks but also had beautiful moments of bonding, joy, and wonder. It was delightful to see David, Karen, and Buckford again and to spend Christmas with the whole Mackenzie family. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Celebrate Lit Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.