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Beyond the Trail. Six Short Stories (Oregon Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 402 ratings

Six short stories that give us glimpses into the lives of Luke, Nora, and the other characters from Backwards to Oregon.

● The Blue Hour: When her mother dies, twelve-year-old Lucinda Hamilton decides to start a new life—as a boy.

● Grasping at Straws: No one knows that Tess Swenson, madam of a brothel, also owns a livery stable and a number of other businesses. On one of her secret inspections, she makes a surprising discovery.

● A Rooster’s Job: The Hamiltons hoped to build a home in the idyllic Willamette Valley with mild winters, but now they’re snowed in and their rooster isn’t doing such a great job either.

● The Art of Pretending: Tess finds out that someone is stealing her money. She suspects Frankie, a woman who reminds her of Luke. But nothing is as it seems.

● The Christmas Oak: Luke sets out to bring home a Christmas tree—but she finds something else.

● Swept Away: The greatest flood in the history of Oregon sweeps away houses, barns, and animals in the Willamette Valley. At the same time, fourteen-year-old Amy is swept away by her feelings for her best friend.

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About the Author

Hayden Bishop has a passion for telling stories; truthfully, honestly, and in a way that makes you feel something. She found this passion early on, performing on stage and on-camera for over ten years. You can also hear Hayden, not only on audiobooks, but also performing commercials, video-game and animation characters, along with some e-learning and narration. Her passion for life, the human condition, and telling those stories shines through all of her work.

Jae is the author of twenty award-winning lesbian romance novels. She lives in the sunniest city of Germany, near the French and Swiss borders. The writing bug bit her at the age of eleven. She used to work as a psychologist but gave up her day job in 2013 to become a full-time writer and a part-time editor. As far as she's concerned, it's the best job in the world. When she's not writing, she is an avid reader of lesbian books, indulges her ice cream and office supply addictions, and watches way too many crime shows.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CIW2AUQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ylva Publishing; 1st edition (April 24, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 24, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2119 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 158 pages
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Jae is the author of twenty-four award-winning sapphic romances. She lives in the sunniest city of Germany, near the French and Swiss borders. The writing bug bit her at the age of eleven.

She used to work as a psychologist but gave up her day job in 2013 to become a full-time writer and a part-time editor. As far as she’s concerned, it’s the best job in the world.

When she’s not writing, she is an avid reader of sapphic books, indulges her ice cream and stationery addictions, and watches way too many crime shows.

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Customers enjoy these short stories. They find the characters interesting and well-developed, with historical insights for LGBTQ characters. The writing quality is great and they devour everything the author writes. The historical accuracy and detail are appreciated. Readers appreciate the additional content and consider it a great addition to the series. Overall, customers feel the book is worth buying.

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30 customers mention "Readability"30 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the stories. They find the backstories of the characters interesting and appreciate learning about their development. The stories are described as entertaining, heartwarming, and original.

"It was wonderful to hear the back stories of the characters. Jae is such a great writer...." Read more

"I loved and thoroughly enjoyed reading every single story in this, but one of them — The Art of Pretending — made me crush on Tess Swenson hard!..." Read more

"Enjoyed the short reads,learning about all the characters and how the grow , interactions,settings, and story lines for the series" Read more

"...Wonderful historical insights for LGBTQ characters. Great series." Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters and relationships. They also value the historical insights for LGBTQ characters. Overall, readers find the book series engaging.

"...Wonderful historical insights for LGBTQ characters. Great series." Read more

"...After such well-developed characters in the two novels, I guess I didn't expect much character development in these stories. I was wrong...." Read more

"...Between the deep and interesting characters, well-developed relationships, amazing historic detail and obvious research and historical accuracy,..." Read more

"...I loved this collection of short stories that fill in some blanks about my favorite characters. I can't get enough of them!" Read more

8 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality. They say they enjoy reading what the author writes.

"...Jae is such a great writer. Every time I read her books, I’m hooked immediately and can’t wait for more!" Read more

"...These are such great historical stories very well written." Read more

"If you love historical romance then you will love this book! Well written and author JAE did a great job keeping you wondering what would happen next." Read more

"...Jae is an amazing writer, all her books are so worth buying." Read more

5 customers mention "Historical accuracy"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the historical accuracy of the book. They appreciate the detailed research and time period. The book helps fill in gaps from the main stories and provides a better understanding of what led to where the characters are now.

"...and interesting characters, well-developed relationships, amazing historic detail and obvious research and historical accuracy, this series..." Read more

"This was a great way to fill in the little unknowns left from the main stories, loved it!..." Read more

"Another good book from a great writer. The story and historical correctness of the Oregon territory is very good. Keep the good books coming." Read more

"...Definitely gives the reader more insight into each character. Better understanding as to what lead them to where they are now. Great stories...." Read more

4 customers mention "Content level"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the content. They find the short stories wonderful additions to the series that enhance their love for the familiar characters.

"These short stories bring extras levels to the love you have for the familiar characters from Backwards To Oregon. Loved them ALL!..." Read more

"...so I felt this collection needed a little more but I was extremely happy for more content...." Read more

"Wonderful Additions to Backward To Oregon..." Read more

"Great addition to series..." Read more

4 customers mention "Value for money"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a good value. They say it's worth buying for the Frankie vs. Tess shenanigans.

"...Totally worth it for the Frankie v Tess shenanigans however if you got the coin to spare." Read more

"...price is still under five dollars, I say give the book a shot, its worth it." Read more

"...Jae is an amazing writer, all her books are so worth buying." Read more

"...Worth the money. Just wish there was a little more on Luke & Nora`s romance." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023
    It was wonderful to hear the back stories of the characters. Jae is such a great writer. Every time I read her books, I’m hooked immediately and can’t wait for more!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2021
    I loved and thoroughly enjoyed reading every single story in this, but one of them — The Art of Pretending — made me crush on Tess Swenson hard! I did not see that coming but who's complaining!

    And Amy. Oh, my goodness. I still feel like a gay aunt that is very proud of her gay niece! Now, I'm off to reading the next book in this series, Hidden Truths.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
    Enjoyed the short reads,learning about all the characters and how the grow , interactions,settings, and story lines for the series
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2021
    The continuing story of Luke and Nora Hamilton, their children, and Tess. Wonderful historical insights for LGBTQ characters. Great series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023
    If it were possible to jump into a story and stay there i would. While I'm not a fan of how women were treated during this time, the women in this story makes me a believer.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023
    Enjoyed learning more about Luke’s backstory and about Tess & Frankie and more. If you enjoyed Backwards to Oregon as much as I did..you will love these stories.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2022
    These short stories bring extras levels to the love you have for the familiar characters from Backwards To Oregon. Loved them ALL!

    Recommend this one and the rest of the season.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2020
    The rooster short story and the Frankie v Tess stories were the best. I absolutely need a series of Pinkerton detective novels were Frankie and Tess comedy duo their way solving crimes. PLEASE their dynamic is DELIGHTFUL. One star down because I had already read the rooster one from the ending of backwards to Oregon so I felt this collection needed a little more but I was extremely happy for more content. Totally worth it for the Frankie v Tess shenanigans however if you got the coin to spare.
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  • Kate
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Short Stories
    Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2019
    Really enjoyed getting a peek at different stages of the lives of the Hamilton's and Tess. Very interesting backstory and worth the read if you enjoy the characters from the series.
  • woody
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2017
    Six short stories all written to give extra insight to the lives of Luke Nora and Amy and Nattie.
    The Blue Hour, Grasping at Straws, A Rooster’s Job, The Art of Pretending. The Christmas Oak, Swept Away.

    I really enjoyed reading about how “Luke” came into being. How Nora came to work in a brothel. Reading more about Tess (one of my favourite characters). Especially enjoyed learning how Phin entered the story. And how Amy at fourteen is now growing up.
    Brilliant well written characters, vivid scenic descriptions make this a marvellous read.
    The perfect book to read between Backwards to Oregon and Hidden Truths.
  • Rocío
    5.0 out of 5 stars Encantador
    Reviewed in Spain on March 15, 2017
    Para seguir disfrutando de los libros que le preceden, es una lectura fantástica. Muy bien escrito y descrito. Tiempos difíciles para la mujer en general y las lesbianas en particular
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jae I enjoyed your stories and they deserve the 5 stars given
    Reviewed in Australia on May 5, 2017
    I will admit, all I wanted was to read about Luke and I did just that. Jae I enjoyed your stories and they deserve the 5 stars given.
  • BH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2021
    Great to see more of the characters from Backwards to Oregon in six short stories. Particularly nice to see Tess get a happy ending.

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