The stories in the series will read well as stand-alone books. They are clean historical Western-themed books and revolve around the opening of land in Indian Territory for homesteading. Single women, men, and married men are allowed to compete for the land. Each person must buy a certificate, compete in the land run, register the certificate, and prove up the land in five years, and at the end of five years pay two dollars and fifty cents per acre to receive the patent.
“As arable farmland grows scarce, the United States opens up former sections of Indian Territory for homesteading. Those who want to claim land must make a run for it.”
Joshua Kent of Wichita, Kansas has been corresponding with Rose Calloway of Cutter, Iowa. He is hoping to find land and then ask for her to marry him. His first chance at land didn’t turn out. So he tells her that he can’t ask for her hand since he doesn’t feel he has anything to offer her.
Marigold ‘Mari’ Calloway and her younger sister, Rose, live in a small home that is part of the school, and part of her arrangements. She is distraught to learn the school board is bringing in a male teacher, providing him a home, and higher wages. She and Rose must keep it quiet about leaving until they have their arrangements in place. When no applications seem to be responding, Mari decides they will go to Oklahoma and hope for a chance for land, preferably in town.
The story will bring Mari and Rose to Wichita, Kansas where they will stay at a boarding house and rent out the carriage house for some of their possessions they have brought by train. What a surprise to have someone from the livery to come help move them, and discover it is Joshua Kent. When he meets Rose, he is impressed with her but still doesn’t feel he has anything to offer her. Learning that Mari and Rose are also going for the land run comes as a surprise. While the ladies take a train, Joshua will set out in his wagon, carrying his farrier equipment and supplies, along with a new plow.
The story is the journey of the Calloway sisters and Joshua Kent. Who will claim land and who won’t find a parcel is a huge part of the story. It is what all is involved, the stakes that are raised, and how perseverance is needed to protect that land. Several people will become friends along the way and then some are riled by dealing with others. Will Joshua and Rose find they have the same goals and dreams? Does it really matter who claims the land? Rose is a spunky character who does things her way and needs someone to be there for her. She has been bossed around by Mari for so long, that she wants to feel she has control. What will it take for Joshua to accept that Rose wants him, and together they can farm and prove up the land?
Rose: I don’t want a business arrangement with you, Joshua. I want a family arrangement. If not, I don’t want the land.
Joshua: I love you, Rose Calloway. I want a family arrangement, too. I will reimburse you for your certificate and hold it, but only if you agree to marry me.
Rose: It’s a deal.
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