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What reviewers are saying...
"There is a spirit in every home that meets us at the door." Laura Ingalls Wilder
Sometimes it's waiting on the porch. Alone in a Cabin
What readers are saying...
Alone in a Cabin
"This book is gorgeously, perfectly written."
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"...once the book ended, I wanted to continue life with these people."
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"One of the best fiction books I have read in years."
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"A book worth keeping and re-reading as the story will haunt your memory long after the final page."
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"What an emotionally nourishing and satisfying story."
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"An absolute gem of a book!"
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"This is a brilliant read. Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start."
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"Highly entertaining and delightfully crafted."
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"This book is magical."
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"Couldn't turn the pages fast enough."
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"This book! I didn't want it to end."
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"Smith skillfully layers stories within story and all the plots come together in the end with a satisfying conclusion and no loose ends."
"This book offers a brilliant peek into the writing process and the blurred lines between fact and fiction."
Leaving Independence
“a stunning debut”
“will watch for more from this gifted author”
“plot is solid and characters well developed”
“had everything I look for in a book”
“best novel that I have read in 2016”
“a blend of history, romance, suspense and humor that drew me in from the first page”
“a vibrant cast of characters…just when you think you have it all figured out, the book takes an unexpected turn!”
“one of the best books I’ve ever read”
“talented new author…her ability to transport the reader into the story is amazing”
“I was gripped by the story from the first page…the characters were complicated and real”
“Smith drives a great plot, fun dialogue, and big questions for the reader”
“I didn’t want it to end!”
“Smith’s immaculately researched tale of life and love on an 1866 wagon train entertains from the first page until the dramatic finish”
“exquisite descriptions of the main characters and scenery”
“lovable and diverse side characters introduce you to a truly special world”
A Contradiction to His Pride
"this author is a storyteller"
"couldn't put it down"
"this sequel is even better"
"no disappointment"
"a real wild west story"
"stands on its own so well it wouldn't have to be considered a sequel"
"I hope Leanne Smith writes many more books"
"a great summer read"
"Full of action, cowboys, horses, people with morals, ex soiled doves, and bad guys."
"This would make a great movie."
"Action? Adventure? Drama? Romance? Suspense? Mystery? Resoundingly "YES".
All of that and More."
​"Ms. Smith is an excellent writer who makes you fall in love with the characters
and leaves you wanting more."
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The joy of the journey...
