Summary: Chasing the Horizon is a sweet western romance with a suspenseful element.
Overall Rating: 4/5 stars
Tropes: forced proximity, hidden identity
Series: 1st of A Western Light series
Book Blurb
Upon uncovering her tyrannical father’s plot to commit her to an asylum, Beth Rutledge fabricates a plan of her own–she will rescue her mother, who had already been sent to the asylum by her father, and escape together on a wagon train heading west. Posing as sisters, Beth and her mother join forces with other travelers and hope they can make it to Idaho before the others start asking too many questions.
Wagon train scout Jake Holt senses that the mysterious women in his caravan are running from something. When rumors begin to spread of Pinkerton agents searching relentlessly for wanted criminals who match the description of those on his wagon train, including Beth, she begins to open up to him and he learns something much more sinister is at hand. Can they risk trusting each other with their lives–and their hearts–with danger threatening their every step?
From bestselling author Mary Connealy comes a gripping and adventurous historical novel of survival, sacrifice, and romance on the Oregon Trail.
My Thoughts
This was a sweet romance. I liked the suspense and Beth and her mother attempting to hide their identity. Beth has a sweet relationship with Jake, and I loved seeing them develop a friendship that led to something much deeper.
Chasing the Horizon covers a lot of the tragedies that occured on the Oregon Trail, and Connealy uses this opportunity to explore faith and grief. She also gives you the villain’s point-of-view to build to suspense as Beth and her mother make their way west.
For those who’ve read Connealy’s past works, you may recognize some familiar faces in this story. I enjoyed the fun little Easter egg.
Overall, Chasing the Horizon is a sweet western romance with plenty of suspense.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley for review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
