Ties that Bind (Ribbons West) (No 3) - Softcover

Pella, Judith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076422073X ISBN 13: 9780764220739

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers, 2000

Synopsis

The Civil War has ended, and the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads are locked in a high-stakes competition to link the eastern states with their western counterparts. Jordana Baldwin's writing catches the attention of an eastern newspaper, and she takes on the guise of a man to report on the progress of the rail line...and to spy for the Central Pacific. She continues to correspond with Captain Rich O'Brian, who now works for the Union Pacific. When they meet again, romantic sparks fly, but Rich's past still looms between them. Will competing interests keep Jordana and Rich apart...or bring them together?

About this title

About the Authors

JUDITH PELLA is a bestselling, award-winning author whose in-depth research combines with her skillful storytelling to provide readers with dramatic, thought-provoking novels. She and her husband make their home in Oregon.

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling author of more than 100 novels, both historical and contemporary, with more than 6 million copies sold. She has won the ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award and the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Her avid research resonates in her many bestselling series. Tracie and her family make their home in Montana. Learn more at TraciePeterson.com.

From the Back Cover

Jordana Baldwin dreams of a new adventure. When her writing catches the attention of an eastern newspaper, she soon finds herself reporting on the high-stakes competition between two railroads as they work to link the nation, east to west. Taking on the guise of a man, she becomes a spy for the Central Pacific.

Then Jordana discovers that her friend Captain Rich O'Brian now works for the Union Pacific. Though the attraction they share can't be denied, a painful past and uncertain future looms between them.

Will competing interests keep Jordana and Rich apart...or bring them together?

Reviews

In the conclusion to the popular "Ribbons West" trilogy (Westward the Dream, Separate Roads), Jordana Baldwin yearns to travel since her sister Victoria is now happily married and settled down. When her letters home are picked up by an Eastern newspaper under the byline "J. Baldwin," she seizes her chance to go undercover investigating the competition between the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific Railroads as they race to complete the first transcontinental railway. In disguise, Jordana takes to the rails as her fictitious brother "Joe" and soon runs into an old friend, Capt. Rich O'Brian. As Jordana struggles with her newfound feelings for Rich, he is tormented by his first wife's death and vows never to care so deeply for another. By placing their faith in God, Jordana and Rich find a common ground. Though the premise of the beautiful Jordana passing herself off as a man is too much of a stretch, fans of the series will enjoy this wrap up.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076422073X
• ISBN 13: 9780764220739
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320