From Independence, Missouri, travelers have gathered for the arduous journey along the Oregon Trail. Unknown trials and tribulations are set aside as excitement pushes them onward. If only they could see what lay ahead. Only then would some of the travelers have second thoughts…

Laura Jenkins is heading to California. It's a journey she doesn't really want to make but her husband feels it's the best plan for them and their unborn child. He hopes the air will improve his lung condition. Deciding to make the best of it, Laura has no idea of what's in store for her. A capable woman whose only plan was to teach, will become a rancher's wife.

Davy Pearson, the wagon-master, knows the trek isn’t going to be easy. They haven't even set off when one family is complaining about the pregnant woman and her sick husband. But all those that pay will travel Davy declares, although he will come to regret this declaration when a lone rider turns up. Davy has a secret past life which has brought heartbreak and loneliness into his life. All he wants to do is make the world a better place. And for once, his life will change for the better although not without harsh decisions to make.

Laura has no way of knowing of the changes that will come into her life by the time she reaches her final destination. Death, jealousy, murder, betrayal all rear their ugly heads in this story following Laura Jenkins as she finally finds peace and the realization of true and ever-so-changing love.

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