Harlan Hague

AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY, COURAGE, AND TRANSFORMATION.In the heart of 1848 California, Jess Winslow's journey takes an unexpected turn when he's shanghaied aboard a ship bound for adventure. But it's not until he leaps ashore and meets Sallie, a spirited Salinan woman, that his destiny truly unfolds. Fleeing a harrowing massacre, they forge a bond born of survival and shared dreams.As they carve out a new life amidst the frenzy of the Gold Rush, Jess and Sallie find themselves entangled in a struggle against prejudice and greed. But their love remains steadfast, propelling them forward against all odds.For Sallie, the quest to uncover her people's lost heritage becomes intertwined with her love for Jess, driving them deeper into the heart of the untamed West. And for Jess, once content with the quiet rhythms of farm life, the promise of a future with Sallie ignites a passion to make his mark on a changing world."...a fast-paced romance set in 1849-1850 California." -Anne Schroeder, award-winning author of the Central Coast series

Award-winning author Harlan Hague takes readers on an unforgettable journey of loss, resilience, and the search for a new beginning.After the devastating loss of his beloved wife, Wes Haag finds himself grappling with grief and the daunting task of starting over. Determined to create a fresh start for himself and his young son, he embarks on a treacherous cattle drive from Texas to Kansas-and a land of new possibilities.Amidst the unforgiving landscapes and unpredictable weather, Wes encounters Christina Browning, a young schoolteacher burdened by her own demons. As they forge a connection amidst harsh challenges, they find solace in each other's company. But their hopes for a peaceful life are threatened when a ruthless rancher sets his sights on their land, unleashing a battle for survival.Bound by a shared sense of justice, Wes and Christina befriend an old Kansas Indian who seeks solace in his ancestral lands, and they lend their support to a group of black Exodusters-former slaves yearning for their own Promised Land. As racial prejudice and violence escalate, Wes and Chrissie become determined to protect those who are marginalized, challenging the injustices that plague their community.

BEST-SELLING AUTHOR HARLAN HAGUE RETURNS WITH WESTERN ROMANCE AT ITS FINEST-SUBTLE AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING.Josh Nesbitt returns to Texas from service in the Civil War a broken man, and-for the first time in his life-he's imagining the unthinkable. But then he meets Jenny Weston, a full-of-life cook who enjoys the occasional cattle drive.As Josh and Jenny set out on a drive beset by storms, stampedes, rustlers and Indians who think they own the land and cattle cross, Josh starts to believe in the possibility of a life not shrouded in painful war memories.But when their cattle drive nears an end in Abilene, Kansas, the question remains ... will Josh and Jenny decide to plant roots once and for all?Along Came Jenny tells a story full of good conversation around evening campfires, stories and jokes, real and imaginary tales, desperation and sadness, and ... a life full of wonder and hope.

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ONE PLACE THE STORY OF THE SOUTHERN OVERLAND ROUTES TO THE PACIFIC.The earliest European perception of California was of a wonderful land of mystery and plenty, a Terrestrial Paradise. California would become a magnet for generations of people seeking the good life.For the first time, Road to California brings together the story of the search for a southern overland route to California by Spaniards, Mexicans and Americans and the response of Native Americans to the invasion of their lands. The story ends in 1848 when discovery of gold in California's Sierra Nevada assured that the trails would be worn deep by the argonauts en route to the golden land."This new volume in the American Trails series summarizes and condenses into a single work the published, translated diaries and reports of most of the explorers who sought overland routes from the interior to California...a useful general study, enhanced by three fine route maps." - The Western Historical Quarterly

A NEW BREED OF HISTORICAL FICTION NOVELS. Set amidst the first widespread opposition to war in the history of the United States. John Henry joins the United States Army in 1846 - all he wanted to do was wave the flag and fight his country's enemies. But when the United States Army of the West enters Santa F at the opening of the war with Mexico, his world is turned upside down. "The engaging human drama and the captivating historical context have a timeless, universal appeal." - John D. Nesbitt This is a story about patriotism and treason, love and loss, a scripted disregard for life and a soaring belief in the essential goodness of man. If I Should Leave You includes: Santa Fe Mi Casa and If I Should Die.

FROM AWARD WINNING AUTHOR HARLAN HAGUE COMES A HISTORICAL ROMANCE SET IN THE OLD WEST. In desperation following a family tragedy, Jason takes ship in 1850 for California, the jumping off place of the world, prepared to relinquish responsibility or life. There he is caught up in the forlorn attempt of an ancient people to live in peace in the land of their ancestors, opposing an invading force of Yankees who believe they have a higher use for the land. Jason takes the side of the Ahwahneechee people, finding new meaning in their struggle and in his love for Tah-nee-hay. "The author spins a good yarn with all the right ingredients: loss, love, family, conflict, heroism, villainy, and endurance."

2017 WILL ROGERS MEDALLION AWARD WINNERUnable to come to terms with a family tragedy in Virginia, Caleb drifts westward, seeking anonymity or death. He fears nothing, since he has already lost everything. He learns to fight and kill and is untouched by the result. For Caleb, there is no retribution, no penalty, no tomorrow, only today. Soon after he begins gold dredging in the Stanley Basin in central Idaho, he rescues Mei Lin, a young Chinese prostitute, from a brothel and promises to find a place for her. Caleb has found a new purpose in his life - he begins to hope and to care, and Mei Lin is at the center of the change. But does he dare tell her of his love and invite her into his uncertain life?Each scarred by personal tragedy, Caleb and Mei Lin develop a love stronger than ever on their journey to the New West. This New Country includes: A Place for Mei Lin and Home to Wyoming

A sequel of sorts to Giacomo Puccini's opera, Madame Butterfly, this is the story of the child of U.S. Navy Lt. Pinkerton and Cio-Cio-san, the lieutenant's fifteen-year-old contract bride during his brief stationing in Nagasaki. Raised in the United States, Tom learns of his Japanese mother only at age twenty. He is troubled and goes to Japan to search for his Japanese soul. He finds love in Kyoto's Gion, but the ruthless industrialist who claims the young maiko as his prot g feels dishonored and declares that only their deaths will satisfy him.

Arriving in Mexican California in 1832, Thomas O. Larkin (1802-1858) expected to become a rich man-and he did: he became a successful merchant, financier, and land developer. Larkin also became the confidant of California officials, American consul to California, and secret agent of the president of the United States during the territory's transition from Mexican to American control. Harlan Hague and David Langum have uncovered a large body of new information, shedding light on many aspects of Larkin's personal life as well as on his business and diplomatic activities. Historians and general readers will welcome this full-scale biography of one of the most important men in the history of early California.