The Maiden and the Mountie

By: Weimer, Denise

Book Overview

A marriage of necessity. A secret buried deep. In Georgia's gold country, love may be the most dangerous treasure of all.

Gage Edmonds plans to use his engineering degree to blaze new roads in the Southern frontier-but first, he must follow in the footsteps of his war hero father and prove he's worthy of their family name. His assignment to the Georgia Mounted Militia puts him between gold-hungry settlers and Cherokees soon to be forced from their homes. The local miller's captivating daughter, Anna Walker, makes him question everything he thought he wanted. Grieved at the treatment of the peaceful Cherokees, Gage chooses not to re-enlist but agrees to work as a translator, even if it might cost him his chance at redemption.

Daughter of a European mother and Cherokee father, Anna has seen the way new settlers have pushed her father's people out of their homes. She vowed never to fall for a white man. Least of all, a soldier. Yet when Sergeant Edwards endangers himself to keep the peace during a clash at her father's gristmill, she admits there's something honorable about him. Over Anna's protests, her father seeks to secure her future in Gage's hands.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1963212509
• ISBN13: 9781963212501
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Wild Heart Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Impressive Research

This is book two in The Twenty Niners of the Gold Rush and I loved it even more than book one. It is heart wrenching to read what was done to the Native American people by our government and the Trail of Tears as they were forced from their land. The author does impeccable research and the author notes at the end explain what is truth and fiction in the story. It was nice to learn some facts I did not know and the weaving of fact and fiction to draw us into the characters lives was spot on. Anna has a hard time trusting as she is dancing between being accepted by two cultures being of mixed race but secrets unfold that throw her into a hard decision. Gage is living with trying to honor his father and his heart who wishes to help the Cherokee. Can they find a middle ground by trusting in God and how He uses our circumstances to mold us and use us for His greater purpose. I was blessed to have a native American teach my history class and I learned a lot of this time period in our history. I admit I needed a tissue or two while reading this book but the hope that shines within the story was worth the tears. A great historical novel with faith, family, and romance. I suggest adding to your must read pile. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/Wild Heart Books. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.