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A Heart to Protect (Silver Springs Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Joi Copeland (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 77 ratings
There’s no guarantee she’ll survive the arduous journey West, but she’ll do everything in her power to make it there.

Jane O’Malley leaves Independence, Missouri, after her fiancé breaks off their engagement, the day of their wedding. With her heart broken and the sudden death of her mother, she and her father say goodbye to heartbreak in hopes of starting over in a land flowing with milk and honey, no matter how dangerous the journey.

Enoch Harden leaves his family in New York, dreams shattered and disowned by those who should’ve loved him the most. He blames God for his failures and sets out to prove he can succeed without the Lord and his family. With the help of three friends, he purchases enough cattle to start over in the West. He vows to get there, no matter what challenges face him.

When he meets Jane O’Malley, sparks fly between them. They fight their feels for one another as well as the hidden and not so hidden dangers along the way. In order to survive the elements and their innermost fears, they must rely on each other or risk everything they’ve worked so hard to achieve.

Joi Copeland invites you to journey with Enoch and Jane and the rest of the wagon train as they embark on the adventure of discovering the meaning of true love.
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    Silver Springs Series
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    October 21, 2024
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DFVS6N86
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 21, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 956 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
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  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Silver Springs Series
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    4.7 out of 5 stars 77 ratings

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Joi Copeland

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Joi Copeland is an award-winning author. She has written over twenty books and desires to share her love of hope and redemption through each story she pens. Joi and her incredible husband of over twenty-years have three fabulous boys and currently live in Ireland. She is passionate about Jesus, Bible study, and the people of Ireland.

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Customers find this book to be a fantastic read with a wonderful story, with one customer describing it as an epic journey with amazing friends. They appreciate the character development, with one review noting how faith is woven into the characters' daily lives, and they value the strong friendships portrayed in the book.

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Customers enjoy the story of the book, with one customer describing it as an epic journey with amazing friends, while another appreciates the incredible family story of loss.

"This is a great tale of the love and hardship that traveled with them on their wagon train trip to Oregon...." Read more

"This was a wonderful adventure on the Oregon Trail that one can get emersed in...." Read more

"What a wonderful story. I loved how faith was woven into the characters daily lives and how the characters interacted and loved each other...." Read more

"...Such an incredible family story of so much loss, on an epic journey with some amazing friends. I have come to love this family, The Harden’s!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a fantastic read, with one describing it as a page-turner.

"...It was written by Joi Copeland and was a very enjoyable book to read. A young woman is jilted, on the day of her wedding. He married her best friend...." Read more

"Wow! This was so much better than I ever thought possible...." Read more

"Joi, you did a remarkable job in creating this fantastic read of Jane's and Enoch's journey to a faith full love for each other...." Read more

"Engaging, heartfelt and thoughtful..." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting how faith is woven into the characters' daily lives, while another mentions how Biblical teachings are incorporated throughout the story.

"...Though he has a strong faith that defines his character, we still see him struggle as he uses his skills to keep those in his wagon train healthy as..." Read more

"What a wonderful story. I loved how faith was woven into the characters daily lives and how the characters interacted and loved each other...." Read more

"...The love between Enoch & Jane was very absorbing. All the characters were interesting especiallythe growth in Enoch!...." Read more

"...is incredible and heartfelt along with intriguing and fascinating characters. It is also a page turner read." Read more

3 customers mention "Friendship"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strong friendship portrayed in the book, describing it as heartfelt.

"...think that believers and non-believers can enjoy this tale of love, friendship, and self-discovery...." Read more

"...the characters daily lives and how the characters interacted and loved each other. Great story!" Read more

"...The storyline is incredible and heartfelt along with intriguing and fascinating characters. It is also a page turner read." Read more

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  • Texas mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enoch and Jane
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2025
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    This is a great tale of the love and hardship that traveled with them on their wagon train trip to Oregon. Jane is dumped by her intended just hours before the alter and her ma had recently passed away. Her pa decides he and his daughter are on their way west wagon train. Four devoted young men, friends, a doctor, a blacksmith, a want to be rancher and one more are also going west, maybe not all the way to Oregon, but that was to be seen. They were all devoted Christians but one. They had all sorts of trials as they proceed west. You will enjoy learning all about their journey as you read their story.
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  • Carrie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging, heartfelt and thoughtful
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
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    This was a wonderful adventure on the Oregon Trail that one can get emersed in. This is not the first book by Joi Copeland that I have read, but I felt that this one had a depth that the other stories written by her didn't quite achieve. While it does lean heavily on Biblical teachings, I think that believers and non-believers can enjoy this tale of love, friendship, and self-discovery. The Christian message comes through in the story without it feeling preachy and the characters are relatable.

    Jane and her father, Sean, set out on the trail for a new start after the death of Sean's wife. Both have their reasons for undergoing the journey, though perhaps their reasons are not the only thing compelling them to take this journey as their presence is important to the journey of other characters that undertake the trip west with them.

    I appreciated actually seeing Enoch's struggles with traumas of his past and the complexity of finding his salvation. Having seen his father present God in a negative way, Enoch has trouble reconciling God with love and forgiveness despite the examples set by his friends Doc Bennett, Dawson and Zachariah. The struggles he faces aren't just the physical ones presented by the trail but his inner ones as he finds his Faith with the help of those around them.

    Though a secondary character, Doctor Bennett Martin is my favorite character in this book. Though he has a strong faith that defines his character, we still see him struggle as he uses his skills to keep those in his wagon train healthy as well as be a good friend to the three men he set out on this journey with. Doc, Enoch, Dawson and Zachariah have a strong friendship that comes through as "chosen family".

    The flaws and strengths of the characters help to endear the readers to them. You can't help but become invested in their well being as you read about the obstacles that face them on their journey.
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  • Viola Frere
    5.0 out of 5 stars very nice
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
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    This was a very nice book to read. It was written by Joi Copeland and was a very enjoyable book to read. A young woman is jilted, on the day of her wedding. He married her best friend. Next day the young woman and her father leave on the Oregon trail and their adventure starts then. This was a very enjoyable book to read and am looking forward to the next book in the series.
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  • JoyousGirl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Oregon Trail Adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024
    I have to admit that I was not drawn into this book at first but after putting it down, the second part had me hooked! It is definitely more than just a story as it teaches essential lessons about doctrines of God and how he leads us in life. This has all the elements of a good Oregon Trail/Wild West book. It is fun how she uses dialogue that expresses their native tongue so you can hear the characters.
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  • Teresa
    5.0 out of 5 stars A HEART TO PROTECT
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025
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    What a wonderful story. I loved how faith was woven into the characters daily lives and how the characters interacted and loved each other. Great story!
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  • Sheila Gravely
    5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting journey!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
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    Wow! This was so much better than I ever thought possible. Such an incredible family story of so much loss, on an epic journey with some amazing friends. I have come to love this family, The Harden’s! Well done Joi Copeland. Another fantastic story!! So grateful for your talented and creative writing.
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  • Judy Frayne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
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    I didn’t expect such a deep story! Jane and Enoch had many hurdles to overcome during their time on the trail. Many bumps in the road. But with faith in God and resting in His guidance, their little group made it to their new home.

    Loved how the gospel was such an integral part of this book 💖🙏🏼
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  • Celia Drake
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024
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    great story of love & adventure on the trail 2 Oregon. I could not put it down! Loved Jane & her paw. The love between Enoch & Jane was very absorbing. All the characters were interesting especiallythe growth in Enoch!. Great ending..can't wait 4 Bennett's story!!
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