Wilderness Trail of Love (American Wilderness Series Romance Book 1)
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A story about the entire family
And coming in 2016 – Book Six!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Amazon best-selling novelist Dorothy Wiley is the author of five books, including her highly acclaimed debut novel Wilderness Trail of Love, the first in her American Wilderness Series Romances.
Called a “deft new writer of intelligent romantic fiction,” Wiley enjoys writing action-packed romantic adventures set in the late 18th-century American wilderness. Her books celebrate the rich historical heritage of the frontier and the courageous settlers who shaped America.
Like Wiley’s compelling heroes, who from the onset make it clear they will not fail despite the adversities they face, this author is likewise destined for success. In 2014 and 2015, her novels won six awards, notably an Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarter-finalist, a Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal, a USA Best Book Awards Finalist, and a Historical Novel Society Editor’s Choice. Her books continue to earn five-star ratings from readers and high praise from reviewers.
The daughter of a talented artist, Wiley inherited her father’s creativity. Raised in southern California, she attended college at The University of Texas in Austin, Texas. She graduated with honors, receiving a bachelor of journalism, and grew to dearly love both Texas and a 7th generation Texan, her husband Larry Wiley. Her husband’s courageous ancestors, very early pioneers of Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas, provided the inspiration for her novels.
After a distinguished career in corporate marketing and public relations, she is living her dream—writing historical romances. On their ranch in central Texas, Wiley is currently at work on a new book.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Foremost, I would like to thank the daring and brave first-wave pioneers of America. Their amazing journeys into the wilderness were not just about a piece of land. They were about God given faith and courage in the face of an uncertain but promising future.
I am especially grateful to my husband’s ancestors whose brave stories inspired this novel. Research indicates that the Wyllies actually came from New York, not New Hampshire (where I chose to set the opening for this novel). They traveled through Kentucky, to Louisiana, and then in 1818 to Mexican Texas, making them among the first few dozen families to settle in what would become Texas. As you can well imagine, there are many stories yet to tell about those amazing journeys.
Secondly, I would like to thank my husband, who patiently read my drafts and also served as my amusing muse. I’m very grateful to my dear sister, who (lucky me) is a professional editor and helped with both proofing and layout. My thanks also go to several friends who read the early versions of this manuscript (some when it was just a skeleton of its current form). Thanks for your valuable input, but more importantly, thanks for your encouragement and faith in me.
I also want to thank my critique partners, historical romance authors B.J. Scott and Deborah Gafford, both talented writers, who each provided many great suggestions.
And my thanks to my cover designer Erin Dameron-Hill whose amazing creative talent transformed my vision for the cover into a beautiful reality.
Lastly, I want to thank readers of books. You are the reason writers must write. Why writers must tell their stories. Through books, we share our dreams.