Lone Star Trail

The six-book series about four generations of the Morgan family living, fighting, and thriving amidst a turbulent Texas history spanning from 1845 to 1896 begins with Lone Star Trail.  Although a series, each book can be read on its own.Judson "Jud" Morgan's father died for Texas' freedom during the war for independence. So when the Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas (the Verein) attempts to colonize a New Germany in his country, he takes a stand against them.After Wande Fleischers' fiancé marries someone else, the young fraulein determines to make a new life for herself in Texas. With the help of Jud's sister Marion, Wande learns English and becomes a trusted friend to the entire Morgan family.As much as Jud dislikes the immigrant invasion, he can't help admiring Wande's character. She is sweet and cheerful as she serves the Lord and all those around her. Can the rancher put aside his prejudice to forge a new future?  Through Jud and Wande, we learn the powerful lessons of forgiveness and reconciliation among a diverse community of believers.ReviewREADERS ROUND TABLE - August 1, 2011Lone Star Trail by Darlene Franklin is a captivating story about faith, friendship, family, and ultimately, love. From their first meeting, the Fleischers find their new life in America closelyFrom the Back CoverTexas TrailsMorgan Family SeriesLone Star TrailA man faced with losing what he's sworn to protectAn immigrant defrauded The Texas Republic poised to become the Lone Star StateJud Morgan's father died for Texas's freedom, so when German immigrants try to colonize a New Germany in Texas, he takes a stand against them.After Wande Fleischer's fiancé abandons her, the young fraulein determines to make a new life for herself in Texas. As much as Jud dislikes the German invasion, he can't help admiring Wande. Will vengeance burn and destroy more than Wande's home, or will the rancher put aside his prejudice and forge a new future?Doubt meets hope, and fear gives way to faith in the Morgan family.DARLENE FRANKLIN is an award-winning author of fourteen books and novellas, two of which have been finalists in American Christian Fiction Writers' Book of the Year contest. Darlene recently returned to cowboy country - Oklahoma!www.darlenefranklinwrites.blogspot.comfor information on upcoming titles, visit RiverNorthFiction.com