She needs to leave and now. She knows that the captain leading their wagen train doesn’t want single woman on his train so she misleads him and the others. Will she and her brother arrive in Oregon to build a new live or was the captain right to exclude single women?

I’ve read my share of wagon train stories and this was one of the best. The emotions are well written and it has great character development. It was just fun to read about the growing feelings between the main characters.

Grace and her young brother Tom have lost their parents to Cholera. Their dying wish was that they travel West to Oragon to join their big brother. Grace manages to get them accepted on a wagon train travelling West and this book details the trials and tribulations of their journey. Although not my usual genre I really enjoyed the exciting adventures Grace has on her travels. I could have managed with a little less of the obvious romance but I'm sure many readers will enjoy that. All in all a very enjoyable book that I'm happy to recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

This was my chosen read for a sub-zero weekend hunkered down and it did not disappoint. I love western reads, especially wagon trains going west in the 1800’s. For this read, I have a mixed review. Did I enjoy it? Yes, I did. Was it factual of a wagon train experience? No, it didn’t really talk about the day-to-day wagon train experiences. Is it a romance? Yes, definitely more of a romance than a western.

I wish the romance side would have been downplayed a bit and I wanted more of the wagon train trials and tribulations. This was the first time I’ve read where mules pulled the wagon all the way to Oregon. There are a few scary water crossings and a good Indian attack. But I was surprised in the middle of the story when it changed into a soldier attack on an “overlander”, I didn’t expect that. Nor did I believe the resolution they came up with to catch the offender.

Other than that, I loved the ending, it was very satisfying and all in all I enjoyed my time with Grace and Captain Randolph. She was quite a sharpshooter and she was determined to get to Oregon. I would recommend if you enjoy this genre.

I received an ARC from Storm Publishing and NetGalley for my unbiased review – This one comes in with 5 stars.

I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. My review is my honest opinion.
This book was excellent! The characters were so sweet. The plot wasn’t all sweetness, though. There was just the right amount of action and hardship mixed in with the romance. It was beautifully written. The character growth was inspiring and I appreciated the captain’s views of the natives they met on the journey.
I will be reading more books by Imogen Martin!

I loved this book! I could not put it down and read in one sitting. This book takes you to the Oregon Trail as the group makes it way from Missourri to Oregon. The book gives a realistic view of the struggles involved while building on relationships. Captain Randolf leads the wagon train and ends up being quite the dreamy character. There is disease outbreak, weather, crime, attacks and some romance along the way. The book made me want to see some of the landmarks along the Oregon trail! Thank you Netgalley for the chance to review the book.

This book made me feel like I was in the Oregon Trail. The author does a wonderful gives the reader a sense of dangers on the trail while introducing us to wonderful people. Those people ban together to conquer those challenges. There is a great love story as well.

Grace Sinclair’s father’s dying wish was that she take a pair of handmade pistols to her older brother Zachary. Never did she ever believe she would have to use them. In an act of self-defense, Grace shoots her landlord, but who is going to believe her? Forced to leave Independence, Missouri before the law catches up to her, Grace lies her way onto a wagon train claiming to be one Mrs. Sinclair traveling with her son Tom.

Grace and her younger brother Tom take the perilous journey on the Oregon Trail to meet up with their older brother, before the law can catch up to them. As they set off on the Great Plains, Grace does her level best to not draw any attention to her or Tom, despite the Army Captain James Randolph guiding their train having it out for her. They negotiate treacherous rivers, travel for days without water in sight, fix broken axles, face angry Native American tribes, and cross the Rocky Mountains ahead of snow. Throughout the journey, Grace does her best to keep her reputation in tact despite her circumstances. She proves to be incredibly resilient despite the many setbacks on their journey and gains the respect of several of her fellow overlanders along the way.

Though westerns aren’t typically my genre of choice, I am always down for a strong female protagonist. Grace has courage and determination in spades. I found myself rooting for her success the whole way west, and I bet you will too.

Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing, and of course the author Imogen Martin for the advanced copy of the book. To the Wild Horizon is out on February 7th. All opinions are my own.

A sweet and exciting story about one woman's journey out west.

I thoroughly enjoyed this historical fiction set in 1840s America. Believing she has killed a man in self-defence, Grace Sinclair flees on a wagon train heading to Oregon. The rest of the book deals with the hardships of the journey and her relationship with stern Captain Randolph, head of the army accompanying the travellers.

I really liked reading about the day to day life in a wagon train, and the hopes and fears of people heading west. There were some major events as well as a romance for Grace, and altogether I was glued to the pages. The story was realistic and believable. I'll definitely seek out more books from this author in the future. If you enjoyed Amy Harmon's Where the Lost Wander then you must try this.

I'd like to thank the publishers and Netgalley for kindly providing me with an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Very good.

Grace and Tom's parents have passed away in the last several months. They are hoping to take a wagon train west and meet up with their brother in Oregon (this brother has been estranged from his father). Grace and Tom are renting from a man who thinks he can have his way with Grace; she draws a weapon and he is not deterred. She shoots him in the leg and then is fearful of what will happen, especially to her her 10 year old brother.

They do a bit of lying to the captain in order to get accepted to depart with the next wagon train.

This was more of a romance than I had hoped. Good, not quite 5 star in my opinion.

Many thanks to NetGalley, especially for introducing me to a new to me author/Imogen Martin. Thank you to NetGalley and publisher Storm Publishing for approving my request to read the advance review copy of To the Wild Horizon in exchange for an honest review. publication date is 09 Feb 2024.

“Grace knelt over the man she had shot.”

This is the first line of this book. It was enough to get my attention. It is the story of a wagon train heading west from Missouri to Oregon, on the Oregon Trail. The year is 1846.

The main character is Grace, a young woman who is heading west in her own wagon. She is accompanied by her younger brother, Tom, age 10.

It is a gruelling journey, over 2000 miles and taking months to complete. I am in awe of these pioneers who took it upon themselves to forge their way to a new life. The stamina and fortitude are amazing.

There is a large cast of characters, a wide range of personalities. Grace is exceptionally strong, stubborn and principled. I love how she often puts others ahead of herself, even when it’s not in her best interests.

But, it's also hard to read that a woman belongs in a certain role. And, when she dares step out of that role, it is frowned upon. Strong, independent women were not the norm in the pioneer society.

The author has done a wonderful job of making the reader feel like they are along on the journey. The descriptions of the landscape create a perfect image in my mind. I learned a lot from the story. As always, when I read a historical novel, I Google to verify facts and get more information.

There are a couple of trigger warnings. Sexual assault. Battle with natives as the pioneers crossed their land.

I was happy with the ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.

1843. Grace Sinclair needs to leave Independence, Missouri in a hurry, as a single woman on her own and with her ten year old brother Tom to look after and it’s not safe for her to stay any longer. They sign up for a wagon train leaving the next day, she has to tell a small white lie to Captain James Randolph about her marital status and because they don’t let single women travel to Oregon. Grace is extremely capable, she's looked after Tom since her parents passed away and they want to join their older brother Zachary in the West and give him on a message and a legacy left to him by their father.

James Randolph is a Captain in the army and he and his platoon will be escorting the travelers as far as Fort Laramie, where they can stock up on supplies and anyone who wants to can turn back, some of his company will stay and he will get new replacements. Even with the army escort traveling the whole way across the Great Plains the journey will be dangerous, long days of getting up at sunrise, spent either driving or walking alongside the wagon, collecting firewood and preparing food, feeding and watering animals, dealing with changes in the weather and illness, fixing broken wheels and axles and the threat of being attacked by Indians.

The trek is hard, especially when you’re keeping a secret like Grace is, she forms a bond with the women she’s traveling with, especially Eunice Turner, Lillian Hollingswood, and Mrs. Eliot and her daughter Jane. Captain Randolph has competed this expedition before, he knows how difficult it will be and he’s a great leader. But this can give people the impression that he’s stern, aloof and uncaring and that’s not the case at all.

As they get further into the trip, the chances of Indian attack increase, the men assume the women’s roles will be stay out of the way and protect the children, Grace can shoot a gun better than most men and she thinks all the ladies should know how to protect themselves, be able to load and reload a gun quickly and take part in defending the wagon train. The friction and tension between the two main characters Grace and Randolph certainly adds drama to the narrative, she discovers the Captain is a fair and good man, the sparks fly between them and what will he do when he uncovers she been keeping two secrets from him!

I received a copy of To the Wild Horizon by Imogen Martin from Storm Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Another well written and interesting historical fiction tale by Ms. Martin and I really liked how it emphasises it wasn’t just men who travelled the Oregon Trail but women right alongside them. They needed to have the same amount of courage, determination, stamina and adaptability as their male counterparts and at time when they weren’t valued or seen as equals. Five stars from me, I highly recommend Ms. Martins latest book and her previous one Under a Gilded Sky. I love a good Western story and this ticked all the right boxes for me.

I loved this book! Grace and Tim made a quick exit from the cabin to the Oregon Trail. It was a difficult crossing and I loved all of the cast of characters. The story pulled me in as the author made me feel as if I was in the wagon with the travelers.

" 𝐻𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑦, 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑜𝑚 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑎𝑠 𝑏𝑎𝑑 𝑎𝑠 𝑤𝑒 𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑟. 𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛, 𝑤𝑒 𝑚𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒.."

When I hesitantly requested this ARC, I never thought this would turn out to be one of my favourite reads of the year. I've been a goner for historical fictions, but this was my first one based in the States, and I absolutely loved it..!!

Set in the backdrop of 1840's Missouri, To The Wild Horizon is a heartwarming, enticing, and intriguing tale of courage, love, compassion and resilience. Following the journey of Grace Sinclair and her brother Tom through the famous Oregon trail, this story will keep you on edge until the very last page.

Grace Sinclair has committed a crime and is on a run from the authorities. Fulfilling her father's last wishes, Grace joins a line of wagons set towards Oregon led by Captaion James Randolph. The journey begins with lies and secrets that gets unfurled as they progresses.

I loved the author's writing style and has added her other book " Under a Gilded Sky" to my immediate TBR. So captivating and alluring, the author has succeeded in weaving a tale that'll quicken your heartbeat with anticipation, pushes you to the verge of tears and make you smile heartily. I quite enjoyed the seamless flow of the story, the pace and progress of the plot, the adventure and history elements strewn all along.

Grace and James Randolph has effortlessly maneouvred into the list of my favourite Fictional Couples. This book is an ideal choice for all the historical fiction fans who loves a dash of adventure, action, and romance.

To the Wild Horizon should appeal to a wide audience. It's well-researched historical fiction of the Oregon Trail and the difficulties pioneers faced but also character-driven. Through Grace, we experience the prejudices faced by women who traveled without a husband. Indeed, the rampant misogyny she faces is maddening and sometimes deadly. The author also touches on the uglier consequences of Manifest Destiny as native tribes are driven from their territories. If you like a bit of romance in your reading, you'll enjoy the bumpy relationship between Grace and the military leader of the wagon train. I found it amusing how nothing made the men angrier than the fact that Grace could handle things on her own. The patriarchy was certainly thin-skinned. I enjoyed this book immensely but I'm grateful that if I want to go to Oregon, I can fly.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the digital ARC. All opinions and the review are my own.

This book tells the story of Grace Sinclair, a brave and courageous young woman out on the Oregon Trail. Grace not only has to prove that she can take care of herself, but also her younger brother, all while surviving in the journey out west. I found Grace’s character to be extremely brave and likable. She breaks the barriers and stereotypes that were applied to women at during this time period. Although I was immersed in the first two parts of the book, I wish the third part was more developed and less rushed. Overall, this story will stick with me and I recommend it to all who love historical fiction.

Thank you NetGalley, Storm Publishing, and the author for the ARC.

Amazing story of strength and perseverance in the 1800’s on the Oregon trail.

Grace Sinclair is on the run with her brother Tom. She believes she killed her landlord after unwanted advances. In Missouri, she joins a wagon train to Oregon. Believed to be married and Tom to be her son, Captain James Randolph allows her to join. Grace shows the overlanders and the military personnel her strength and will to survive as a woman on the trail. And she falls in love.

This was a great story of the dangerous conditions and will to survive as families set out for a better life in the west. I loved the characters and the storyline. The story depicts the life of those who journeyed through tough terrain and the fight they endured. We also experienced Grace and James fall in love.

I would recommend this book. Put it on your TBR and pre-order today. The book will be released February 7, 2024.

Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing the author for the e-ARC.

"Into the Wild Horizon" by Imogen Martin takes readers on a thrilling journey along the Oregon Trail, while creating a tale of love, courage, and endurance.

One of the strengths of the novel is its portrayal Grace and Tom's relationship. Her commitment to protecting her younger brother adds depth to Grace's character and is the driving force for her determination to make it across the American frontier. While the plot is engaging, there are moments when the pacing feels uneven, with some sections dragging on while others, like the building of the relationship between Grace and Randolph seemed rushed.

"Into the Wild Horizon" is a commendable historical fiction novel that offers readers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of life on the frontier. Imogen Martin's storytelling skills paint a vivid picture of the harsh realities faced by pioneers, making it a worthwhile read for those interested in the historical fiction genre.

A fabulous book! I was hooked from page one. I couldn't put it down. I'll be seeking out more by this author in the future

To the Wild Horizon by Imogen Martin keeps the reader anxious for the next page as Grace and her brother Tom travel west with the wagon train. Dangers abound from nature, from the natives, and from some unscrupulous travelers and soldiers. Grace and Captain Randolph constantly butt heads, but does that turn into love?

There are a couple of graphic scenes and a couple of intimate scenes.

A copy was provided for my review, but all opinions are my own.

Once again Imogen Martin has swept me across time and across oceans to inhabit the world of her characters. I was so completely absorbed in the world of the Oregon Trail in the 1840s that I could hear the creak of the wagons, smell saddle leather and horses.

Grace is running away with guilt in her soul, desperate to protect her younger brother and deliver them both safely to the only family they have left, in Oregon. The journey is long and gruelling and many believe it should not be undertaken by a woman alone. And the irascible military expedition is one of them.

Of course the stage is set for romance, but there is also adventure, mystery and a great deal of historical research has gone into breathing life and depth into this wonderful story. All I can say is, I hope the author’s as fast a writer as she’s accomplished, because I just want to read more.