Shamed by her father's drunken indulgences and his promise to sell her as a wife, Rachel Buchanan escapes her house to join a wagon train bound for the West. With her faith in God as Provider; she seeks out Colby Lord, a man she barely knows, begging him to take her along to Oregon. This leads to a quick marriage, carrying with it a strange bargain. As a wife in name only, Rachel cannot love a man she doesn't respect. But through storms, Indian uprisings, and her growing faith in God, Rachel must decide what she really feels for Colby Lord on the Journey to Love.

June Master Bacher

The Blue Bucket Mine lures men to the slopes of Superstition Mountain. Grieving from the loss of her infant, Rachel dreads further separation from Cole. Strange lights on the river...mysterious disappearances. Only Rachel's faith in God can sustain her now.

Romance novel

Yolanda fears for her marriage when Julius Doogan, the man whose affections she spurned, is released from prison

The storm is a prelude to the mystery and danger that follow in this exciting pioneer romance novel from the pen of noted, author June Masters Bacher. Will Bonaparte Bixby carryout his treacherous plans to find the hidden treasure? will Callie be caught in his web of deceit? And What of the bootleggers—-who will stop them? The women of the community discover a bond of unity as they join together to uncover the plot behind the strange happenings. But can Rachel make them understand that they must temper their newfound strength with love or risk losing a sacred trust between themselves and their families? Justice is satisfied, family relationships are resolved, and love matures in FROM THIS TIME FORTH.