Imagine arriving in a strange land by yourself.  That is not how Sara thought her life would be going at age 19, but after her husband dies on the trail to Dallas, that is exactly what she is dealing with.  The story evolves as a lovely Western with heart.

The author sprinkled historical events and accuracies throughout this brief (5 years) look into the life of a young woman on her own in a time when women had specific places in society.  Besides a strong female lead, this book is firmly supported by some wonderful characters.  John Henry plays the steady Uncle presence that helps Sara keep her feet firmly planted in Dallas soil.  Add in colorful people like Novella, a local brothel owner with plans of her own, and Sarah, a widow with a capable business mind, and the story breathes with viability.

The author did a wonderful job of concentrating on the history and the characters and avoided the pitfall of trying to make the main theme a romance when life experiences fully developed the story.

This is a sweet story that can be enjoyed by young and old alike.  It is perfect for lovers of Texas History who enjoy reading stories that come to life on a page.

I had the pleasure of meeting this author pre-covid, back when we could easily attend events.  We were both at the Indie Book Project award ceremony.  When Mrs. Moore-Moore started talking about this story and Sara, her eyes lit up, and I could easily see the history lover creating a world for us readers to enjoy.  This reader was very happy to see her creation on the page.