Love’s
Whisper
By
Dorothy Wiley
A heart-pounding novel of a love that must truly conquer all.
In 1811,
strengthened by his own struggles and triumphs, Liam Roberts earned the respect of his commanding officers and his
current boss, cattleman Stephen Wyllie.
Although Liam considers himself a homebody, he lacks a home. Tired of bunkhouse
life, and twenty-five-years-old, he is ready for a home of his own and a
family.
Polly Wyllie, Stephen’s
nineteen-year-old bookish daughter, has graduated from an academy for young
ladies. Liam and Polly’s fourteen-year-old brother, Samuel, are sent to escort
her home. But their return to Wyllie Cattle Farm is endangered by a vicious hurricane-spawned
thunderstorm that threatens their lives. The storm is only the beginning of the
troubles and predicaments Polly and Liam must face while their attraction to
each other grows. And when Liam brings a young orphan into their lives, their
blossoming relationship grows even more complex. But the worst test Polly must
face is one she never expected—shocking news that changes everything.
Danger
and beauty, trials and heroism, faith and family, at the heart of the American
frontier. A sweet historical romance set against the stunning backdrop of the
Kentucky wilderness.
LOVE’S
GLORY is the highly-anticipated tenth book in Wiley’s best-selling novels of
the American frontier. Presented in the American Wilderness Series and the
Wilderness Hearts Series, the highly-rated and award-winning novels in these
two series will capture your heart and touch your soul.
Excerpt
The storm outside still raged as Liam watched
Polly’s peaceful sleep. But the sudden sound of flowing water inside the cave
jolted Liam from his thoughts of Polly. Liam sprang up and went to look. The
fire illuminated a stream of water now rushing through the other side of the
cave where it was somewhat lower than where they were. The stream swelled and
flowed toward the cave opening with a speed that increased even as he watched.
He hurried to the cave opening and peered
outside. At least five inches of water surrounded the cave opening and it
appeared to be rising fast.
“Wake up!” Liam yelled.
“What is it?” Polly asked, sitting up. “An
animal?”
“No! Get dressed!” Liam ordered.
“I’m still sleepy,” Samuel said groggily.
“Wake up! Water’s pouring into the cave. It will
soon flood. Get dressed. Quickly!” Liam instructed as he swiftly did the same.
“Liam, how bad is it?” Polly asked as she found
her spectacles. He could hear the worry in her voice.
His heart thumped with his own apprehension. He
had to get Polly and Samuel to safety. “It’s been raining on and off all night,
mostly on and dreadfully heavy at times.” He knew that unfortunate fact because
he’d slept little, tending the fire most of the night to be sure it stayed
burning and kept the other two warm. Worried now about flash flooding, he said,
“We have to get out of here and on the trail again as soon as we can.”
Samuel slowly stood up and looked around for his
clothes.
“Samuel, Hurry!” Polly admonished.
“I am,” he said.
“Hurry faster,” Liam admonished in a stern voice
and then stuck his pistols in his belt and buttoned his coat. Next, he heaved
his saddle over his horse and, after tightening the straps, he wrapped his
rifle in doeskin and shoved it into his saddle sheath.
Polly finished throwing on her clothes, not
bothering with buttons, and while she hurriedly saddled her mount, Liam saddled
Samuel’s horse. The horses hadn’t been fed since early yesterday morning and
Liam knew they would grow weak if they didn’t get nourishment soon.
“Thanks,” Samuel said slipping the headstall
over his horse’s head. “I’m sorry I was so slow. I was just so sleepy.”
“Liam, the water is coming in faster,” Polly
said, with a worried glance at the much larger stream spilling into the cave.
Liam heard deep gurgling and a steady gushing of
water coming from somewhere in the darkness at the back of the cave. A flash
flood was now pouring through the cave's passages toward them. That meant
trouble. The cave could flood in mere moments. No wonder there were no animals
living in here.
Polly yelped when waterfalls started shooting
out of the ceiling and the sound of rushing water became thunderous as it echoed
in the cave. Their situation was fast becoming a watery nightmare.
“Out now!” Liam ordered.
Dorothy Wiley
Amazon bestselling novelist Dorothy Wiley is an
award-winning, multi-published author of Historical Romance and Western Frontier
Romance. Wiley’s two series, the highly-acclaimed American Wilderness Series
and Wilderness Hearts Series, blend thrilling action-packed adventures with the
romance of a moving love story to create exceedingly engaging page-turners
enjoyed worldwide by her readers. With an average Amazon rating of 4.6 stars
and more than a thousand five-star reviews, Wiley is one of the most
highly-rated Amazon authors.
Like Wiley’s compelling heroes, who from the
onset make it clear they will not fail despite the adversities they face, this
author is likewise destined for success. In the last three years, her novels
have won numerous awards, notably a RONE Award Finalist; a 2016 Laramie Award
Finalist; a Chatelaine Finalist for Romantic Fiction; an Amazon Breakthrough
Novel Award Quarter-finalist; a Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal; a USA Best Book
Awards Finalist; and a Historical Novel Society Editor’s Choice. Her books
continue to earn five-star ratings from readers and high praise from reviewers,
including a Crowned Heart from InD’Tale Magazine.
Wiley’s extraordinary historical romances,
inspired by history, teem with action and cliff-edge tension. Her books’
timeless messages of family and loyalty are both raw and honest. In all her
novels, the author’s complex characters come alive and are joined by a
memorable ensemble of friends and family. As she skillfully unravels a
compelling tale, Wiley includes rich historical elements to create a vivid
colonial world that celebrates the historical heritage of the frontier.
Wiley attended college at The University of
Texas in Austin, Texas. She graduated with honors, receiving a bachelor of
journalism, and grew to dearly love both Texas and a 7th-generation Texan, her
husband Larry. Her husband’s courageous ancestors, early pioneers of Kentucky
and Texas, provided the inspiration for her novels. After a distinguished
career in corporate marketing and public relations, Wiley is living her
dream—writing novels that touch the hearts of readers.
All of
Wiley’s books are available in print and eBooks and most in audiobooks at Amazon US or in the UK at Amazon UK
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