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Paperback Red River Rifles Book

ISBN: 1798642697

ISBN13: 9781798642696

Red River Rifles

(Book #1 in the Wilderness Dawning Series)

WILL ROGERS MEDALLION AWARD winner

Red River Rifles launches Dorothy Wiley's Wilderness Dawning Series, a saga of survival, honor, and love-inspired by true events-on the dangerous southern edge of the Red River.

Samuel Wyllie
stakes his claim at Pecan Point, a narrow strip of land where beauty and peril stand shoulder to shoulder. He dreams of building a home and a future, but the frontier demands courage at every turn. Louisa Pate arrives with her young brother Adam, fleeing a cruel father who plans to sell her into a marriage with a wealthy filibuster bent on challenging Spanish control of Texas. Denied any chance for happiness, she is determined to survive and protect her little brother. The wilderness itself is an enemy-quicksand, hostile men, and the constant threat of violence-but Louisa refuses to surrender. Samuel repeatedly shields her from disaster, and their bond grows amid hardship, sacrifice, and small mercies.

Allies and adversaries shape their fate: Old Bill the solitary trapper, Kuukuh the spirit-like Caddo brave, Doc Baldy, and Samuel's steadfast father and brothers. Wiley's meticulous research brings the era to life-its landscapes, dangers, and the fragile hope that drove settlers west.

This clean, emotionally rich historical romance balances gritty frontier action with tender devotion and family loyalty, delivering vivid period detail, high stakes, and a love that earns its happy ending.

Editorial Reviews
"Exciting and entertaining - five stars Well-researched with authentic characters and vivid settings." - Bestselling Aussie author Jennifer Scoullar

"A well-executed western historical romance... Lovers of Ms. Wiley's tales won't want to miss this." - InD'Tale Magazine, Sarah E. Bradley

"Wiley's best work yet. An epic adventure and touching love story, beautifully researched." - Amanda Hughes, bestselling historical romance author

"A smashing hit... an amazing Historical Western Romance." - M. Larsen, Amazon reader review

"Left me on the edge of my seat... one of her most heart-warming and suspense-filled works yet." -
L. Ratterman, Amazon reader review

About the Author
Dorothy Wiley crafts sweeping, emotionally rich frontier romances that bring early America vividly to life. Her award-winning novels blend adventure, passion, and historical authenticity, captivating readers who love courageous heroes, resilient heroines, and timeless, tender love stories.

Books by Dorothy Wiley

AMERICAN WILDERNESS SERIES
Wilderness Trail of Love - New Frontier of Love - Whispering Hills of Love - Frontier Highlander Vow of Love - Frontier Gift of Love - The Beauty of Love

WILDERNESS HEARTS SERIES
Love's New Beginning - Love's Sunrise - Love's Glory - Love's Whisper

WILDERNESS DAWNING SERIES
Red River Rifles - Land of Stars - Buckskin Angel - Land of Heroes

WILDERNESS VALOR SERIES
Sheriff's Valor - Scotsman's Valor

MEDIEVAL SCOTLAND
Letters of Fire and Sword

Each book is a stand-alone, tastefully romantic, full-length novel.

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Format: Paperback

Condition: New

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