Cindy Hiday's books
Genres: Historical Fiction, Western, Young Adult (YA)
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 16-18, 18+
The year is 1867 and the gold rush is at its peak in the mining town of Quartzville, deep in the mountains of Oregon's Santiam wilderness. Forty miles away, thirteen-year-old Levi Becker has been shouldering the weight of his father's absence on the family farm for months, when his mother has a debilitating wagon accident. Devastated, Levi reluctantly drags his sister, May, with him to Quartzville, to find the man he believes abandoned them. But when they arrive at the bustling boomtown, they discover they aren't the only ones looking for their father. And a ruthless murderer is determined to use Levi's sister as bait to get what he wants. With the help of a mountain woman who's been seeking her own fortune, Levi sets out to rescue his kidnapped sister and find his father before somebody ends up dead. Becker's Trail takes you into the heart of a gold-mining...
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Western
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 16-18, 18+
The Civil War robbed him of his identity and self-respect. Now he's ready to reclaim them both. Twenty years ago, Union soldier Ramsey Judd ran away in the middle of battle. He was forced to keep running under an assumed name to avoid being apprehended and charged with desertion. Pushing old age and faced with his own mortality, he finally starts the long journey home. Along the way, he stops in a little place in Idaho to pay his respects to the girl he left behind. But a lot has changed in his absence. Instead of a warm welcome, Ramsey finds himself at the center of a conflict between revenge and greed. He has one last chance to make things right – unless his health, or the law, catches up with him first.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Western, Young Adult (YA)
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 12-15, 16-18, 18+
In the summer of 1880, twelve-year-old Alice Calder is left alone to run the family's horse ranch on the outskirts of Baker City, Oregon, after her ma, pa, and little brother die of smallpox. The ranch is all she has left of her family, and she will do whatever it takes to hold onto it, even if it means greeting strangers at the business end of her Winchester rifle. But when a man bearing an uncanny resemblance to her ma rides up and claims to be her Uncle Hank, Alice must decide whether to turn away blood kin or accept his help. It's a decision that will ultimately lead her on a journey of strength and resourcefulness across two territories, as she comes to terms with the meaning of family and just how far she's willing to go to save it.
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 16-18, 18+
Claire Stanfield became a lawyer to make her father proud, but after a troubling case leaves her shaken, she escapes to Alaska and immerses herself in the world of dog sledding. Dillon Cord became a police officer to serve his community, but he moves to Nome in the wake of a life-altering incident. For both, the Iditarod--the toughest sled dog race in the world--offers a chance for forgiveness, redemption, and healing. After meeting unexpectedly just ten days before the race, Claire and Dillon are drawn together by the shared challenge of surviving the merciless Alaskan wilderness out on the trail. With the help of their strong-willed sled dogs, the two mushers navigate treacherous mountain paths, as well as their own budding relationship. If they can come to terms with their pasts and stay focused on the dangerous trail ahead, Claire and Dillon might have a chance to create something special--but...
Genres: Adventure, General Fiction, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 12-15, 16-18, 18+
The year is 2007 and the Stardust Casino is scheduled for demolition. Grace's chance to see the icon from her past one last time fades, after the car she's driving breaks down outside Little Rock, Arkansas. But on their way to the Grand Canyon, Ray and his eleven-year-old son, Benny, stop to help, and before Grace has time to talk herself out of it, she accepts their offer to take her to Las Vegas. As Ray's classic Olds Cutlass eats up miles of highway, Grace can't shake the feeling the boy controls the journey and something greater than their physical selves is riding shotgun. At a gas stop in Oklahoma, Benny knocks over a garbage can and discovers a bag full of money. It's not long before the man who hid the bag is on their tail, demanding its return. But despite Ray's efforts to comply, nobody anticipates the resourcefulness...
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A romance about the love-hate relationship between patient and physical therapist, and the tragedy that keeps them apart. After three surgeries on a knee injured in a car accident, journalist Dana Whitaker would give anything to walk normal again, but facing yet another physical therapist and his torture chamber terrified her. Her new PT expected her to do things she wasn't capable of doing. Yet, giving up was not an option. Physical therapist Michael Gordon knew his latest patient's dark sunglasses and sharp attitude were defense mechanisms to keep people from seeing how she really felt. The willful tilt of her chin challenged...and charmed. But he wasn't looking for a relationship. Especially with a patient. And especially with a journalist. He would treat Dana Whitaker like any other patient, and forget for the time being that a reporter had damn near destroyed his career.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A contemporary story about renewal of the human spirit and a second chance at love. After fleeing her abusive husband, Elizabeth Heart got a tattoo of a phoenix, symbolizing her rebirth. Four years later, her work in dermal pigmentation is helping others deal with disfiguring scars. Content in her new life, the last thing she needs is a colleague with roving hands. A jab to the nose puts a halt to the unwanted advance, but the tall, handsome-as-sin chauffeur who comes to her rescue isn't as easy to deal with. Not when his dimples make her pulse stumble and his smoke gray eyes invade her dreams. He promises not to box her in: no corners, no strings. But everyone has a hidden agenda, and when he touches her, he has her wanting dangerous things. Is she ready to risk her hard-earned independence, and possibly her very identity, again? Still worked...














