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Wild Heart's Haven

Wild Heart's Haven

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  • Author：Lacy Williams
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Summary

Rachel never wanted to travel into the wilderness。 The westward trail has stolen everything from her。 Her home。 Her family。 Her husband。 Now a match made out of necessity has trapped her in a marriage with a man she can’t stand。Owen likes Rachel about as much as his horse likes a burr under its saddle。 She’s bossy and stubborn with an independent streak a mile wide。 And a baby on the way。He can’t help feeling responsible for the prickly mother-to-be。 A marriage of convenience is the right thing to do。 But that doesn’t mean he has to like it。 He just has to survive it until they reach Oregon。Tropes/*baby on board*rivals to love*opposites attract*protector hero*emotional scars

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Reviews

Kathy Brickert ，

Great story！Really am enjoying this series！ Each new book develops the characters a bit more and makes the whole wagon train adventure seem more realistic！ Loved it！

Linda Wesson ，

Loved it！

Emily Winters ，

I really enjoyed this book， probably my favorite in the whole series。 This has been one of my favorite series by Lacy Williams。 The whole book was so sweet I absolutely loved Owen and Rachel。 Excited for book five！

Joyce Marion ，

Rachel's husband and family are killed when their wagon train is attacked by bandits。 She is angry and upset to be a part of the train that found her。 Rachel feels like everyone has always bossed her around。 Her husband wanted to go to Oregon。 Rachel just wanted to stay home in OH。 She is grieving and angry and ostracizes everyone in the train that rescues her。 Owen is one of the captains on the train。 He and Rachel argue constantly。 Finally he tells her she should get married so she’ll have the Rachel's husband and family are killed when their wagon train is attacked by bandits。 She is angry and upset to be a part of the train that found her。 Rachel feels like everyone has always bossed her around。 Her husband wanted to go to Oregon。 Rachel just wanted to stay home in OH。 She is grieving and angry and ostracizes everyone in the train that rescues her。 Owen is one of the captains on the train。 He and Rachel argue constantly。 Finally he tells her she should get married so she’ll have the protection of a husband until she gets to Oregon。 She challenges him by asking if he is offering。 She is surprised when he agrees to a marriage of convenience until they get to Oregon。 It causes problems with the rest of the train for various reasons。 Mainly no one likes Rachel。 They both are struggling。 Owen feels that he has failed several of his loved ones in the past。 He feels "weak"。 As they struggle on the trail， they put aside their anger and hurt and work together。 Very good！ 。。。more

Tricia Cox garrett ，

Wild Heart's HavenI have been a fan of Lacy Williams books since I read the first one。 I don't look at the cover or the blurb， I just buy！ This book was so goid。 Two enemies who needed each other， marry。 But things are not always what they seem。 I'm still wondering about the eastward wagons！ Good clean romance。 Wild Heart's HavenI have been a fan of Lacy Williams books since I read the first one。 I don't look at the cover or the blurb， I just buy！ This book was so goid。 Two enemies who needed each other， marry。 But things are not always what they seem。 I'm still wondering about the eastward wagons！ Good clean romance。 。。。more

Ann Manning ，

Inspiring story！A compellingly heartfelt romance of finding love and trust to survive on the trail in the wilderness。 Two young people who have been facing their own tragedies of life come together to form a family while traveling on a wagon train west。 This beautiful faith filled saga will definitely make you want to read more from this talented author （Lacy Williams）。

Margie ，

Lacy Williams has taken us along on this wagon train and I’m thankful it’s over a 100 years later and I don’t have to make that trip。 I might like travelling but that would have put a damper on any idea of going west。 To say that Rachel and Owen got off on the wrong foot would be an understatement， but I’m not sure at that point Rachel had a good foot。 Owen has a good heart and good intentions， but at times rushes in where angels might fear to tread。 His family doesn’t really help， but they each Lacy Williams has taken us along on this wagon train and I’m thankful it’s over a 100 years later and I don’t have to make that trip。 I might like travelling but that would have put a damper on any idea of going west。 To say that Rachel and Owen got off on the wrong foot would be an understatement， but I’m not sure at that point Rachel had a good foot。 Owen has a good heart and good intentions， but at times rushes in where angels might fear to tread。 His family doesn’t really help， but they each have their reasons。 You can’t help but hurt for each of them。 I look forward to the next book。 。。。more

Anita Rohn ，

RachelA true wagon train adventure filled with emotion and excitement with the details of life on the trail。 Death and birth and fear gve way to music and laughter and the strength it took to get through each day。

Ti ，

Not my cup of tea。 The h was pretty bitchy， as were most of the women。 And the author has clearly not given birth outside a hospital。 I found no pleasure in the resolution， and the story of wolves is simply not realistic。

SweetGreen ，

I enjoyed this one。 Marriage of convenience/enemies to lovers/protective hero。 He was so so sweet with the baby！ Anyway， I didn't realize this was part of a series （Goodreads didn't label it as such）。 I think it's book #4 of Lacy Williams’ Wagon Train Matches series。 This one jumped right in without any character development or anything。 Lots of references to previous happenings that the author explained enough to understand without having read the other books， but don't think I'd call it a stan I enjoyed this one。 Marriage of convenience/enemies to lovers/protective hero。 He was so so sweet with the baby！ Anyway， I didn't realize this was part of a series （Goodreads didn't label it as such）。 I think it's book #4 of Lacy Williams’ Wagon Train Matches series。 This one jumped right in without any character development or anything。 Lots of references to previous happenings that the author explained enough to understand without having read the other books， but don't think I'd call it a stand alone。 。。。more

Beverly Strouth ，

Excellent storyOwen has his family to care for on the long trek to Oregon。 He does not need Rachel to complicate his already complicated life！ Sparks fly when Owen and Rachel meet！

Brittany ，

This story really pulled my emotions all over the place。 It is book four in the Wagon Train Matches series。 If you have read the previous books， you will know that Rachel has had some horrible things happen in her life since she and her husband headed west with a different wagon train。 She is now a pregnant widow who is not liked at all by the members of the wagon train which took her in after bandits killed almost everyone she had previously been traveling with， including her husband。I was frus This story really pulled my emotions all over the place。 It is book four in the Wagon Train Matches series。 If you have read the previous books， you will know that Rachel has had some horrible things happen in her life since she and her husband headed west with a different wagon train。 She is now a pregnant widow who is not liked at all by the members of the wagon train which took her in after bandits killed almost everyone she had previously been traveling with， including her husband。I was frustrated with Owen in the previous book， however， in this story I really liked him and felt for him as he did his best to take care of Rachel。 Some of my favorite moments were when he showed how much he actually cared for her even before he truly realized that he did。 Those moments were difficult too， because Rachel was so emotionally damaged that she continually lashed out at him。I was a bit thrown by Leo and Alice’s behavior in this book。 Leo’s attitude was more understandable as he and Owen had been at odds in an earlier book， however， Alice seemed to change into a mean spirited bully who actually put Rachel’s life in danger a couple of times and pretty much got away with being hateful。One of the things I ended up loving about this story was the way Owen ended up realizing that he actually loved his wife。 These two had such a contentious relationship yet ended up falling so deeply for each other。 It was sweet to see their hearts change。The Wagon Train Matches series has been so good！ I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series。（4。5 stars）I received a complimentary copy of this book。 All opinions are my own。You can read this review on my blog:https://brittreadsfiction。wordpress。c。。。 。。。more

Sara Downs ，

Beautiful enemies to lovers story I love Owen and Rachel's relationship and how supportive he is of her in her difficult moments。 Plus， there's a cute baby。 Beautiful enemies to lovers story I love Owen and Rachel's relationship and how supportive he is of her in her difficult moments。 Plus， there's a cute baby。 。。。more

Karen Brasher ，

Wild Heart’s Haven Wonderful story！ What happens when two people who cannot stand each other end up in a marriage of convenience while heading west with a wagon train？ Rachel is full of fire and anger after losing her husband and everything she owned。 All that remains is her and the child she carries。 Owen is a domineering man who has a take charge attitude which helps in keeping order on the wagon train。 The attitude only makes matters worse when it comes to Rachel。 Why then did he think it a g Wild Heart’s Haven Wonderful story！ What happens when two people who cannot stand each other end up in a marriage of convenience while heading west with a wagon train？ Rachel is full of fire and anger after losing her husband and everything she owned。 All that remains is her and the child she carries。 Owen is a domineering man who has a take charge attitude which helps in keeping order on the wagon train。 The attitude only makes matters worse when it comes to Rachel。 Why then did he think it a good idea to marry her？ 。。。more

AubreyAnn ，

I've really enjoyed this series so far。 （This isn't surprising， love Lacy's books。）You'll find in this story:*the importance - and often challenge - of family*bitterness replaced by tenderness* duty turned to significance*scenes of tender care*character growth*healingYou could read this standalone， but you'll understand Owen and Rachel's tension better if you read the series。 I've really enjoyed this series so far。 （This isn't surprising， love Lacy's books。）You'll find in this story:*the importance - and often challenge - of family*bitterness replaced by tenderness* duty turned to significance*scenes of tender care*character growth*healingYou could read this standalone， but you'll understand Owen and Rachel's tension better if you read the series。 。。。more

Catherine Graham ，

I always thought a wagon trail sounds kind of romantic - this books shows how untrue that is as the tempers flare and relationships break down due to the close living spaces and tension of being out in the wild。 Through it all， despite some big differences， and with the determination to do the right thing we see Owen selflessly supporting Rachel and learning to love her。 It wasn’t easy for either of them but it became beautiful and was a captivating story。 At the start of the book I definitely d I always thought a wagon trail sounds kind of romantic - this books shows how untrue that is as the tempers flare and relationships break down due to the close living spaces and tension of being out in the wild。 Through it all， despite some big differences， and with the determination to do the right thing we see Owen selflessly supporting Rachel and learning to love her。 It wasn’t easy for either of them but it became beautiful and was a captivating story。 At the start of the book I definitely didn’t expect the adventures that took place or the relationship ups and big downs。 Loved the book！ 。。。more

Viola ，

very niceAnother very nice book by Lacy Williams。 This is book four of Wagon Train Matches。 A young widow is going to have a baby。 She had only lost her husband is to marry in order to go back east。 When a passing wagon train is going east they join it。 What happens after that。 This was very well written and very enjoyable read。

Michelle Rhoden ，

I enjoyed this book because I love reading about wagon trains。 The challenges they face always amaze me with how much endurance they had during this time。 Such a captivating book， I always look forward to reading Lacy Williams books。 If you enjoy the genre， this is the book for you。 I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author。 All words are my own。

Tanya ，

She has lost everything and is carrying a baby while having to go on the trail again。 She will enter a marriage of convenience with him。 He does not like it but he will do it until they get to their destination。 What is going to happen？ See how they get on

Tami Willard ，

Clean Interconnected Series Standalone Romance Their story has a HEA but the storyline continues with the book ending in a cliffhanger。 Rachel doesn't want to be a part of this wagon train。 She's alone， pregnant and far from where she wants to be。 Back east with her mom。 The last thing she wants is to marry Owen。 Owen doesn't want to marry her either， but she needs protection until she can get back to her mom。 Since he feels partially responsible for her circumstances。。。Can they at least coexist Clean Interconnected Series Standalone Romance Their story has a HEA but the storyline continues with the book ending in a cliffhanger。 Rachel doesn't want to be a part of this wagon train。 She's alone， pregnant and far from where she wants to be。 Back east with her mom。 The last thing she wants is to marry Owen。 Owen doesn't want to marry her either， but she needs protection until she can get back to her mom。 Since he feels partially responsible for her circumstances。。。Can they at least coexist without trying to kill each other？ Will she remain the outcast？ What happens when they discover a wagon train heading east？ Which direction will they go， with his family， or back to her's with strangers？I received a copy of this book from the author。 Review voluntarily given。 。。。more

Mary Jane McLeod ，

Really Great Series I'm so enjoying this series and getting to know all the characters。 I totally enjoyed Owen and Rachel's story。  These two had a rough beginning and had much to overcome to get to their HEA but are just what the other needs。 I found the story captivating and didn't want to put it down。 I anxiously await the next book。 Really Great Series I'm so enjoying this series and getting to know all the characters。 I totally enjoyed Owen and Rachel's story。  These two had a rough beginning and had much to overcome to get to their HEA but are just what the other needs。 I found the story captivating and didn't want to put it down。 I anxiously await the next book。 。。。more

Helen ，

Wild Heart’s Haven is book four in the Wagon Train Matches series by Lacy Williams。 This story continues as the previous ends so it is best to read this series in order。 The wagon train Rachel was with， was attacked and only she and her brother survived。 He was later killed and she is all alone and expecting her first child。 Owen took her to their wagon train and struggles to look out for her when all she wants to do is go home。This is an inspirational story that is well written and enjoyable to Wild Heart’s Haven is book four in the Wagon Train Matches series by Lacy Williams。 This story continues as the previous ends so it is best to read this series in order。 The wagon train Rachel was with， was attacked and only she and her brother survived。 He was later killed and she is all alone and expecting her first child。 Owen took her to their wagon train and struggles to look out for her when all she wants to do is go home。This is an inspirational story that is well written and enjoyable to read。 It is fun to follow along with the wagon train and Owen’s family。 We see the changes that come over Owen and Rachel as they get to know each other and go through their personal struggles。 I enjoyed seeing how Owen changed after the baby was born。 It is easy to see the strength they both have as they lean on God and their faith。I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book from the author ，this is my honest review。 。。。more

Lucia Valenzuela ，

This is the first book I have read in the series， but didn’t feel like I came in the middle and had no clue what was going on。 It truly is a standalone （except for the very last sentence - no spoilers）。 Rachel and Owen are both forceful characters， even though as a woman in that time period she is dependent on and subject to her husband’s decisions。 I enjoyed reading about the wagon train journey and the trials involved。 Great story。I received a complimentary copy of this book and this is my vol This is the first book I have read in the series， but didn’t feel like I came in the middle and had no clue what was going on。 It truly is a standalone （except for the very last sentence - no spoilers）。 Rachel and Owen are both forceful characters， even though as a woman in that time period she is dependent on and subject to her husband’s decisions。 I enjoyed reading about the wagon train journey and the trials involved。 Great story。I received a complimentary copy of this book and this is my voluntary， honest review。 。。。more

Paula ，

Rachel and Owen start off extremely rocky。 Love marriage of convenience storylines and this one didn't disappoint。 Love it and eventually loved both Rachel and Owen。 There is some suspense and mystery as well as romance and so much family issues。 I definitely wouldn't want to be on a wagon train。 I was a little worried about them for awhile。 Loved the ending but this series just keeps you guessing and wanting to read the next book。 Rachel and Owen start off extremely rocky。 Love marriage of convenience storylines and this one didn't disappoint。 Love it and eventually loved both Rachel and Owen。 There is some suspense and mystery as well as romance and so much family issues。 I definitely wouldn't want to be on a wagon train。 I was a little worried about them for awhile。 Loved the ending but this series just keeps you guessing and wanting to read the next book。 。。。more

Dana ，

Wild Hearts Haven by Lacy Williams was the first book I had read in the Wagon Train Matches series。 After reading it， I knew I would want to read the previous books also。 And， due to the cliffhanger at the end， I’ve already pre-ordered the next book。Since I had not read the previous books， I did not know the backstory for Rachel and Owen。 Thankfully， much of that is revealed in this book， so I could read it as a stand-alone。 I came to appreciate Owen’s protector/overseer personality when it beca Wild Hearts Haven by Lacy Williams was the first book I had read in the Wagon Train Matches series。 After reading it， I knew I would want to read the previous books also。 And， due to the cliffhanger at the end， I’ve already pre-ordered the next book。Since I had not read the previous books， I did not know the backstory for Rachel and Owen。 Thankfully， much of that is revealed in this book， so I could read it as a stand-alone。 I came to appreciate Owen’s protector/overseer personality when it became clear that he believes his weakness caused the losses he has suffered。 He is not truly weak， but feels he must compensate for his perceived weakness by controlling every situation and protecting every person in his family。 Rachel’s grief over the death of her family is realistic， but exacerbated by hurts in her past， all caused by controlling men。It took me a while to warm up to Rachel and Owen， but I did end up loving them。 The changing of the couple’s hearts was gradual， and sometimes choppy， and the author handled them adroitly。 However， I must say， my favorite character is Doctor Goodwin。 Not only did he work to heal Owen and Rachel’s physical ills， but brought them both to an understanding that， despite the bad that has happened to them， God had always been with them and had provided for them。 And， that they could always trust Him。 I was honored to receive an advance copy of this book from the author。 This review is my honest opinion of the book。 。。。more

Linda Palmer ，

A unique wagon train story full of adventure and romance。 Those who like historical wagon train stories will love this book。 I received a copy of this book and all opinions are my own。

Karen Baney ，

Lacy Williams delights readers with the fourth book in the Wagon Train Matches series。 Owen and Rachel get along like sandpaper on skin。Just like sandpaper smooths out the rough edges in wood， the author used Owen and Rachel’s strong personalities and insecurities to smooth out their relationship over time。 The sweet romance and engaging plot kept me turning pages late into the night。Even though this is the fourth book in the series， it can be read as a stand-alone， though I would encourage read Lacy Williams delights readers with the fourth book in the Wagon Train Matches series。 Owen and Rachel get along like sandpaper on skin。Just like sandpaper smooths out the rough edges in wood， the author used Owen and Rachel’s strong personalities and insecurities to smooth out their relationship over time。 The sweet romance and engaging plot kept me turning pages late into the night。Even though this is the fourth book in the series， it can be read as a stand-alone， though I would encourage readers to pick up the whole series。 It’s just that GOOD。I highly recommend this book for fans of clean historical romance with a touch of faith。 You will want to read it。Romance: Very clean。 Light kissing。Faith: Both characters learned to let go of their pasts， trust God， and trust each other。Disclaimer: I requested and received an advanced copy of this book courtesy of the author。 I was not required to give a favorable review。 All opinions are my own。 。。。more

Julie ，

Owen and Rachel are like oil and water， but things can change。 I love the softening of hearts and the forgiveness shown throughout this book。 There are a few different dynamics between the family that were well done。 I really enjoyed this book。

Glenda Parker ，

My review today is on the Christian Historical Romance， Wild Heart's Haven。 This is book four in the series Wagon Train Matches。 I'm a big fan of Lacy's work。 When I read at the end of book three that she was matching these two together I knew it would be good and it was awesome。 I loved these two characters。 I know you are going to love it too。Rachel lost her husband when their wagon train was attacked。 She and her brother were all she had left。 A wagon train came by and allowed them to join。 S My review today is on the Christian Historical Romance， Wild Heart's Haven。 This is book four in the series Wagon Train Matches。 I'm a big fan of Lacy's work。 When I read at the end of book three that she was matching these two together I knew it would be good and it was awesome。 I loved these two characters。 I know you are going to love it too。Rachel lost her husband when their wagon train was attacked。 She and her brother were all she had left。 A wagon train came by and allowed them to join。 She was very pregnant and all she wanted was to go home。 She didn't care who she offended or irritated。 Her brother stole a horse and was killed， now she was totally alone。 She blamed one of the train's captain， Owen for all her troubles。。Owen doesn't like Rachel in any way。 He tries to talk his brother into marrying her but he refused。 With no choice he marries her himself。 The marriage causes trouble with all his family。 His brother and his sister refused to have any thing to do with him。 His other brother tells him he saw an East bound train so he asks her if that is still what she wants。 They take off alone to find the train。A terrible journey when the encounter the delivery of her child， an attack of wolves， and a wagon train from hell。 God has a plan for these two， a plan for hope and a future。 God has a plan for you too。 A good plan for peace and not for harm。 Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life。 。。。more

Psusan ，

Wild Heart's Haven （Wagon Train Matches Book 4） by Lacy Williams is a heart tugging story of learning to rely on God instead of yourself。 It may seem like Owen and Rachel are opposites but they are both hard working， stubborn people。 The fact that they can’t stand each other in the beginning， always knocking heads is because they are so much alike。 Like the two of them I couldn’t see this marriage of convenience lasting any longer than necessary。 However， God has his ways。From the beginning it w Wild Heart's Haven （Wagon Train Matches Book 4） by Lacy Williams is a heart tugging story of learning to rely on God instead of yourself。 It may seem like Owen and Rachel are opposites but they are both hard working， stubborn people。 The fact that they can’t stand each other in the beginning， always knocking heads is because they are so much alike。 Like the two of them I couldn’t see this marriage of convenience lasting any longer than necessary。 However， God has his ways。From the beginning it was obvious that these needed spiritual growth so than emotional growth could follow。 At times， their stubbornness is almost comical。 They hurt themselves even more than each other。 Ms。 Williams’ tremulous writing that God never forces， is always kind and He is still watching over each of them。 Rachel’s new little one which is born by the end was a cause of concern because of the harsh travel conditions as well as all that happens to this couple。 I loved their story’s conclusion。 If the last scene is any indication the next story will be as heart pounding as Wild Heart's Haven。 I can hardly wait。 Join this wagon trail with Wild Heart's Haven， then catch up with the other books。 You won’t be disappointed。 Westward Movement historical fans will love this book as well as any Christian fiction fan。 Highly recommend to all。The publisher/author gave me a complimentary digital ARC of the book which I have voluntarily decided to read and review， giving my personal opinions and thoughts。 。。。more

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