Bøker av Anne Schroeder

A passionate tale of change and redemption... Step into the heart of a Chihuahua cantina on the eve of el Día de Los Muertos, where a storm rages outside, and inside, eight men find themselves bound together by fate. Some are strangers, some acquainted-all seeking refuge from the tempest that surrounds them.Emboldened by pulque and cerveza, the men engage in a ritual of shared tales, unveiling the haunting memories of women who linger in their thoughts. By morning, one of them is dead, and the lives of the others are forever changed.As destinies intersect at a haunting crossroad, the choices made will shape the futures of those able to walk away from its hallowed confines.A passionate tale unfolding against a backdrop that spans Zihuantanejo, Mexico City, the Arizona border, and California, Crossroads in Casa Corte gracefully navigates multiple storylines, embarking on a journey of one's willingness to change in the name of inner peace.

She made a promise. Now she has to keep it...Mary Rodgers has lost everything-or so she believes. Her entire family struck down with influenza, she is alone in the world, with the exception of her beloved cousin. But Philip is bound for Oregon to meet up with his fiancée. Though Mary begs him to take her with him on the Oregon Trail, he resists. Mary's plan is simple. Since they already share a last name, she and Philip will pose as husband and wife. And though the wagonmaster is a firm man-who is sure to dash Philip's dreams of a life with his beloved should he find out the truth-Mary promises it will be their secret.Yet when Luke Sayer, their half-Indian trail scout, begins to spend evenings at their fireside, other travelers can't help but notice the budding attraction between him and Mary. Though Mary denies it, she struggles to keep her promise without bringing harm to both her cousin, who has risked everything for her, and Luke, the love of her life.Mary's grit and determination will see her through the hardships and sorrows she encounters...but Luke's love will give her hope for the future as they walk the promise road. Winner of the 2019 Will Rogers Medallion Award for Historical Romance, Walk the Promise Road is a poignant tale of love and sacrifice.

Discover the captivating journey of Norwegian immigrants forging their legacy in the land of bright horizons and unforgiving earth. In 1888, five determined bachelors embark on an epic adventure, leaving Stranda, Norway, to fulfill their dream of becoming American land barons. Pooling their resources, they make an affordable land purchase in southern California, relying on a draw-from-a-hat method to determine who will tend to the superior land and who will make do with the less favorable plot.Soon after, their sweethearts join them from the homeland, and the Norwegian Colony is born.Written by the great-granddaughter of Nils Olsen and Ellen Fjorstad and a 2021 Will Rogers Medallion Award finalist for Inspirational Fiction, Norske Fields uses modern fiction techniques to recreate unforgettable characters who experience heartbreak-and bask in triumph. Join along on an extraordinary journey and immerse yourself in the struggles, joys, and sacrifices of brave families as they settle the land and cultivate a lasting legacy.

FALL INTO A STORY OF HEALING AND REDEMPTION IN THIS CAPTIVATING AMISH ROMANCE.Following an unfortunate accident, Jacob Ruth returns home to Oregon-leaving Amanda Miller stranded in Ohio with her new in-laws. Resolute in her mission to reconcile Jacob's family issues, Amanda tries to build bridges with their Amish roots, but instead finds solace helping Jacob's shunned sister reveal a crushing secret.Witnessing the profound impact of the Amish rules of shunning and banishment, Amanda insists on Jacob's return to Ohio. But when tragedy strikes, the question of whether Jacob's family will ever be whole again instills fear into their hearts.As Jacob and Amanda embark on a whirlwind journey full of deep connections and transformative lifestyles, they must learn to embrace all that life has to offer...including the unexpected promise of a new family.Uncovering hard truths, can Jacob and Amanda accept the idea that family might not match the picture they originally had in mind?

EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF LOVE, FAITH, AND FAMILY IN THIS GRIPPING AMISH ROMANCE.After Jacob Ruth's betrothed reveals a devastating secret affair, he embarks on a soul-searching quest to win back Amanda Miller's heart. Amidst a treacherous snowstorm, he finds solace in the company of a compassionate English couple who embody values of faith and family-much like his own community.Driven by a newfound understanding, Jacob sets out for Oregon in pursuit of love. However, the challenges of modern-day life soon take their toll, and he and Amanda grapple to find their place in an all-new world together.Seeking guidance and desperate for answers, they turn to Jacob's Amish community. But amidst frayed relationships, hopes for the future, and a mysterious disease, they face one crucial decision-prioritizing a modern-day lifestyle...or honoring the loving family bonds that shaped Jacob's upbringing.As Jacob and Amanda continue to drift further from the life they once imagined, is happily ever after still within reach?

LOVE AND TRADITION COLLIDE IN THIS ENCHANTING AMISH ROMANCE.Oregon college student Amanda Miller needs a change. When it comes in the form of inheriting her ancestral home in the picturesque Amish region of Ohio, there's one condition-she must live there for a year before selling. Determined to restore the dilapidated house, Amanda embraces the challenge, but she can't do it alone.Enter Jacob Ruth, an unbaptized Amish carpenter torn between adhering to tradition and personal passions. As he and Amanda work together, their bond deepens. But their budding romance faces obstacles eager to keep them apart.As they navigate a crossroads between tradition and their growing connection, Jacob is faced with an ultimatum from the Amish community that even he can't ignore, and Amanda wonders if they have what it takes to embrace their true feelings...and defy the odds before their year runs out.In the end, which will prevail: love or the pressures of tradition?

Get swept away in this captivating continuation of the Central Coast series that follows a stubborn California rancher's daughter as she battles between freedom and familial duty. Ginny Nugent never knew the true meaning of obligation until her mother's death. As her father grapples with the passing of his beloved wife, he falls into a deep depression fueled by any substance he can get his hands on. With the future of their family ranch hanging in the balance, an unwanted stranger might just be the salvation they need.Jeremy Lawsen didn't know what to expect when he set out on his journey from the South to the untamed deserts of California. When Ginny's grandmother asked him to check on Ginny, he never expected to find a run-down ranch, an overworked Native American cook, and a crippled cow hand filling in as Ginny's family. Believing her living conditions to be unfit for a woman of her status, Jeremy urges Ginny to pack up her life for a chance to go to boarding school and start anew. Torn between the love for her family ranch and a future just like the one her mother imagined for her, Ginny must decide which future she wants for herself-and if Jeremy will be the one to get her there. Will Ginny find everything she's looking for and dare to take a chance at freedom...or will she succumb to self-doubt and stay at the only home she's ever known?

Dive into this captivating continuation of the Central Coast series and follow a fierce Spaniard woman as she fights for her family's survival and navigates the unbalanced nature of love.Maria Matera, nicknamed Palomita by her father, is the pride and joy of her family. For her mother, family pride and a good marriage are everything. For Palomita, independence is essential-and not often shown to a young woman in 1850's California.But tragedy strikes when the American government stakes to claim the Matera's land as theirs, and Palomita's world is turned upside down. As a fight ensues for the land her brothers and father worked so hard to turn into a family homestead, Palomita struggles to keep her family alive and their heritage intact.Considering marriage to Miguelito Robles, a young vaquero, may be the solution to all their problems. Yet as Palomita begins to open her heart to the notion of love, her mistrust of men cuts deeper than ever before.Will Palomita's story of betrayal turn into one of redemption as she chooses between walking the path set forth by others...or will she forge her own in a world where society thwarts a woman's every move?

Discover the gripping tale of Miguelito, a resilient young man grappling with his identity and searching for his place in the tumultuous landscape of 1850's California.Turmoil encompasses pastoral California as weary gold miners descend from the Sierra Nevada, desperate and eager to claim what remains. As rightful Spanish landowners are discarded, they defend their ancestral estates and safeguard their family's dignity against the invading Yanqui riffraff.When Miguelito Robles-a bold youth caught between two worlds-finds himself in a bind, he rescues the haughty Elena, and enraged Spanish nobles intervene. Branded an outcast, he hides until loneliness compels him to attend a fiesta where he witnesses the Spanish beauty he saved coerced into marriage.Aligning himself with a band of outlaws on a quest for identity and purpose, Miguelito inadvertently ignites a firestorm of controversy and forever alters his path, wreaking havoc across the untamed land. What follows is a fateful encounter that leads to a life-altering act of liberation.Will Miguelito be able to embrace his newfound heritage...or will he continue with a life on the run, forever torn between conflicting loyalties?

Immerse yourself in the captivating story of a young Native American woman determined to maintain her heritage during the turmoil of 19th century California.When Maria Inés, a young Native American girl, is raised under the influence of Padre Serra and the Mission San Miguel de Arcángel, she witnesses the treacherous political maneuvers and unquenchable thirst for power exhibited by Spanish, Mexican, and American invaders from an early age-leaving her cherished homeland desecrated.As tensions reach a boiling point, volunteers courageously defend the Mission against Mexico, but her homeland is soon teeming with unfamiliar faces. Embracing hope, she enters into marriage and is blessed with a son. But tragedy strikes when her husband is violently killed, leaving her feeling vulnerable and unsafe in her native land.Caught amidst the chaos as a displaced person within her own homeland during the tumultuous Times of the Troubles, Maria Inés faces the arduous task of survival while embarking on a journey to reclaim her shattered family, rediscover her unwavering faith, and reconnect with her ancestral heritage.Will Maria be able to navigate adversity, preserve her identity, and reclaim her roots?

A young indentured Chinese boy is injured and left behind by his Oregon-bound wagon train. Trapped in an underground pit, incapacitated and terrified, his pleading is mistaken for that of an evil spirit by the Indians who hear him. Gifts of food and water appear as if from nowhere. The wailing moans frighten some and intrigue others, including a young slave girl who thinks he is the wanagi spirit of her lost warrior.His struggle to survive occupies his mind, body and spirit with surprising results. A hundred and fifty years later the echoes of his struggle remain when a Lakota Indian advisor finds signs of his passage in the limestone cave.