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When I found out that Hildie McQueen had written a historical romance, I silently went, "Huh." This author has made her mark with paranormals.  I looked at her portfolio of books, and she's also written a series about highlanders. And now she's written a western historical romance? This woman has a range of talent. Amazing!

There is something so enticing about the premise of McQueen's new release. I'm fascinated by the idea of a mail-order bride in the old west. In the frontier days of the US, there seemed to be a shortage of available women for the men who traveled to the west. These resourceful men would take their chances on a wife they had only communicated with via mail. 

I can't help but think of the internet matches that go on today and begin with much the same--an interest in a relationship.  People go online to a site like Match.com and hope to find someone. Is it so very different? In the early days of the American West, they didn't have Match.com. When you only have the telegraph or Pony Express, you have to go with it. 

Hildie McQueen's new release already has fans. Read this great review from Amazon. I'm buying this book right now. 
"The author is really stepping up her game with this new novel. I enjoyed reading "Where the Four Winds Collide" and getting to know a new cast of characters. While all of Hildie McQueens writing has been good this book takes a step away from her normal paranormal romance and enters the world of the old west. The interaction of the characters and storyline is very well done and I had a very hard time putting the book down. Some interesting and unexpected twists in the story keep you guessing what is going to happen next. It was so good that during downtime at work I pulled it up with the Amazon Cloud Reader so I could continue reading. Great job Hildie and keep them coming. "
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Where The Four Winds Collide  by Hildie McQueen
Published by Desert Breeze Publishing

Adeline Buckley escapes her abusive father only to find herself in a brothel, on a stagecoach to the untamed west and married to a stranger, all in that order.  Plotting another escape becomes harder, the more she gets to know her new husband.

Jackson Pruitt didn't expect a secretive mail order bride to show up the same week cattle wrestlers absconded with a large part of his herd.  The bigger surprise was the loveliness of the woman. Why would a good looking Gal like her need to travel so far to marry?

Jackson and Adeline learn that secrets and marriage do not go hand-in-hand when both of their pasts come knocking and they have to come to grips with the reality, that sometimes trust comes only after you lose it all.

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Comments

01/29/2013 7:02pm

I'm always happy to see someone step outside the genre they've worked in and be successful. Awesome.

01/29/2013 7:16pm

Huh. I had no idea "mail order" brides went that far back. I wonder if people were able to "catfish" unsuspecting, lonely guys.

I'm working on a YA paranormal romance...something I thought I would NEVER do. It's fun getitng outside your comfort zone.

Judy Hall
01/29/2013 8:44pm

Loved this book...Way to Go Hildie!

01/29/2013 9:17pm

Hildie rocks!

01/29/2013 9:37pm

Sounds like an interesting read. You're right, the mail order thing isn't so different from internet dating, or the arranged marriages in the mid evil times. :)

01/30/2013 5:09am

I've read Where the Four Winds Collide and LOVED it. Actually, it is my favorite book Hildie has written so far. I highly recommend it.

01/30/2013 7:51am

I'm so glad to be hosted by Guru Brinda! It's an amazing truth, the similarity of finding a partner through the centuries doesn't change much. Thanks everyone, I hope that if you read this book, you will enjoy it.

01/30/2013 8:19am

A mail-order bride!!! Now there's a novelty - it certain sounds like a compelling read. Thanks for the link and recommendation

01/30/2013 9:21am

Looks good! Haven't read anything with a mail-order bride in it before!

E.J. Wesley
01/30/2013 9:26am

Big fan of period fiction books, especially the Old West ones. :-) Sounds like a wonderful read. Congrats Hildie!

01/30/2013 9:33am

There is something mystical about a relationship that starts by mail, be it 'e' or Pony Express. Love that Hildie has lassoed that eternal appeal.

01/30/2013 10:04am

I've not read Hildie's books yet but this one is so brilliantly described in the synopsis, I'll look for it. Another intriguing post, Brinda!

01/30/2013 10:07am

I wasn't aware that it was so hard to find a mate back in the old days. I thought it was hard nowadays (I know a lot of aging singles who've been left by the wayside). But I guess we have it easy compared to then.

Tami Clayton
01/30/2013 11:16am

I love how you've drawn the parallel between internet dating and mail order brides, Brinda. It's really not all that different in concept. Sounds like a fascinating read, Hildie. I enjoy reading historical fiction and will be adding this to my TBR pile. :)

01/30/2013 1:35pm

Writing across genres is not easy and to do it well takes skill. Well done, Hildie!

01/30/2013 2:02pm

I really enjoyed the blurb! Sounds like a fun read!

01/30/2013 3:27pm

Okay, Brinda ... you tug at me with your endless variety of books and authors. The concept of findng a new life with a virtual stranger has long pulled at me. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers was my first encounter with the topic. Many other western and historical books and movies later, it still holds its appeal. Thanks for keeping the light on out there :)

Leona Olson
01/30/2013 3:42pm

Looks a good read. A new author for me to read.

01/30/2013 4:56pm

Congrats to Hildie! Will pop over and visit your gp.

01/30/2013 9:36pm

That's awesome she was able to switch genres. Sounds like a great story.

01/31/2013 3:06am

Great point about the Internet dating being like mail order. I know in NZ during the gold rush women were in such short supply, pubs etc would advertise for homely women because miners would snap up the pretty ones!

I loved the sound of Hildie's book too.

01/31/2013 7:04am

What a great concept. Congrats to Hilde!

I often think of my internet friendships akin to a penpal I had as a kid, but more instantaneous. No need to wait a month in between communication.

01/31/2013 2:48pm

Hey,

Speaking as someone who's about to switch from memoir to WIP#2 and fiction, this post gives me hope for the future ;)


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