Dick W. Zylstra Books

The rustic ranch deep in the Columbia River Gorge and Jamie's beloved grandmother- could they be enough to heal Jamie's torn heart? Returning to her childhood sanctuary seems the perfect prescription for Jamie to discover who and what she is made of. The chance meeting with Lance, a stubborn extremely handsome rodeo cowboy who confuses Jamie at every turn, upsets her isolated hideaway. This relationship blossoms into an old fashioned romance that complicates, yet enriches Jamie's future. Eventually Jamie's experiences allow her to branch out on her own terms, armed with her grandmother's unconditional love and ageless wisdom. With her new, fun apartment and exciting, fulfilling career, why do Jamie's heart and soul still yearn for the majestic Columbia River Gorge? This is a fast read. Fun, lively characters will capture your interest with their adventures. There have been very few novels written of this beautiful area.

This historical novel details one Union soldier's ordeal and his growing disillusionment as close comrades are killed and maimed. Romance, true facts, maps and illustrations round out the picture of the conflict and how its inventions revolutionized warfare around the world.