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In Old California Series

This series plunges into the rugged realities of 19th-century American frontier life. It follows the journeys of women who find strength and determination against the odds and societal constraints. Set against tumultuous historical backdrops, these narratives explore themes of resilience, independence, and forging a new life in a challenging landscape.

Lucky Creek Lady
Bay City Belle
River Queen Rose

Recommended Reading Order

  1. 1

    River Queen Rose

    • 208 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    Set in the chaotic environment of the River Queen Hotel, a former Gold Rush establishment, the story follows new widow Rose Peterson as she navigates her challenging new life. Despite the hotel's rough clientele and her late husband's family's doubts about her abilities, Rose is determined to transform the inn and create a better future for herself and her daughter. Her journey is one of resilience and defiance against societal expectations, as she strives to establish her independence in a world that has left her feeling isolated.

    River Queen Rose
  2. 2

    Bay City Belle

    • 210 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, Belle Ainsworth, once immersed in luxury, seeks a new life after the loss of her fiancé. With few marriage prospects in the South, she ventures westward in search of hope and love. Answering an ad for a mail-order bride, she travels to San Francisco to meet the affluent restaurateur Robert Romano, aiming to fulfill her dreams of family and companionship.

    Bay City Belle
  3. 3

    Lucky Creek Lady

    • 208 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    Laurie Sinclair, accustomed to a lavish lifestyle, finds herself in the harsh environment of Lucky Creek after her father's mining venture. Initially resentful of the town, her perspective shifts when tragedy strikes: her father's death in a mine explosion and her brother's serious injury. As she grapples with her family's misfortune, Laurie's feelings for Brandon resurface, complicating her choices. The story explores themes of resilience, love, and the clash between privilege and hardship in a mining town.

    Lucky Creek Lady