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The Prairie Ride West: Wagon Train Romance

A journey of faith, courage, and love across the untamed American frontier.

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Pat Patterson

Pat Patterson calls California home, where he lives happily with his wife, Cindy, and together they’ve raised five sons who are now grown up. Before turning to creative work, Pat spent over three decades as a Senior Meter Engineer, working with respected companies such as Southern California Edison, Salt River Project, California Independent System Operator, and Trimark Associates, Inc.

After retiring, Pat followed his lifelong curiosity for creativity. He stepped into new roles as a writer, illustrator, music creator, entrepreneur, and photographer. His earlier publication, Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Independent Power Sources for the Future (2004), reflected his technical expertise, but his heart eventually led him toward stories of love, adventure, and faith.

Today, Pat writes romance and adventure novels that celebrate resilience, happy endings, and the beauty of second chances.

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The Prairie Ride West

The Prairie Ride West by Pat Patterson is a heartfelt faith-based historical romance inspired by true letters from Imogene “Gene” Shafer and her family. Set in the mid-19th century, it follows their journey from New York to the Illinois prairie, where courage, loss, and love shaped their destiny. Through Gene’s eyes, readers experience the challenges of pioneer life, harsh terrain, deep faith, and the strength of family bonds. As dreams meet sacrifice, Gene discovers that true freedom isn’t found in distance traveled but in the hope that endures. A timeless story of faith, resilience, and enduring love.

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Book Chapters

Chapter 01

Free Day

Gene’s quiet afternoon turns reflective as she balances chores, friendship, and dreams of what lies beyond home.

Chapter 02

The Way of Horses

Life with the family’s beloved horses teaches Gene patience, trust, and freedom in motion, lessons that prepare her for the road ahead.

Chapter 03

A Lock of Golden Hair

A letter and a keepsake stir Gene’s heart, reminding her that love and memory can travel farther than any wagon trail.

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A heartfelt frontier romance inspired by true letters, where faith and love lead the way west.

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Cameron

Reader

The Prairie Ride West pulled me right into the rugged beauty of pioneer life. I loved the blend of real letters and fiction. It felt authentic and emotional. The romance, hardships, and courage of Gene’s journey made it impossible to put down. Vivid, moving, and full of heart, this is a story that lingers long after the last page

Dave Homen

Reader

What a wonderful book. Though I’m not an avid reader, finished this story in less than a week. The letters take you back to the truth of the journey most settlers had to face

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