A Secret War. A Divided State. A Love Fighting to Survive. California stands on the brink of war, and the battle for its future has already begun. Utah Territory, 1860. Whispers of secession echo across the West, and Confederate sympathizers are quietly gathering power, plotting to rip California from the Union. Determined to protect his family’s rancho, Xavier leads Aleksandra on a perilous journey through the rugged frontier, unaware that treachery lurks closer than they think. From the booming silver mines of Virginia City to the sprawling lands of California , they confront political intrigue and rising tensions that threaten to consume everything they hold dear. But as ambition and betrayal close in, Xavier finds himself ensnared in a web of deception that could destroy his family’s legacy—and take Aleksandra from him forever. Aleksandra refuses to be a victim. When Confederate agents target her in their quest for power, she faces them head-on, risking everything to protect those she loves. But her courage puts her in the crosshairs of a deadly enemy who won’t rest until she’s silenced. Kidnapped and taken aboard the J.M. Chapman in San Francisco Bay , she faces her greatest challenge yet. In a city torn between loyalty and ambition, Xavier and Aleksandra must risk everything to save each other and protect their future. But as the final showdown looms, they discover that freedom comes at a price—and they’re willing to pay it all. Buy The Hills of Gold Unchanging today and join Aleksandra and Xavier on a journey of courage, danger, and love that will shape their destinies! What Readers Are Saying: “The pace is fast, there’s plenty of action and adventure and a few twists I didn’t see coming. Lizzi Tremayne writes good characters, and that definitely includes the horses... Good characters plus excellent history equals a great read, which is what this is.” — Deborah Challinor, #1 bestselling author and historian “There are so many things to like about this story...The plot is well developed, and I particularly liked the attention to historical detail along the way. This...author...does her homework, and it shows... a cracking good yarn." — Shelagh Merlin, NetGalley Reviewer Awards and Honors Lizzi Tremayne’s Debut Novel in this Series Was: Winner of the 2016 True West Magazine: Best Western Romance - Winner of the Romance Writers of New Zealand: 2014 Pacific Hearts Award - Winner of the Romance Writers of New Zealand: 2015 Koru Award - Finalist in the 2015 Best Indie Book Award About the Author Lizzi Tremayne grew up riding wild in the Santa Cruz Mountain redwoods, became an equine veterinarian at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and practiced in California's Pony Express and Gold Country before emigrating to New Zealand. When not writing, she’s swinging a rapier, driving a carriage, or working as an equine veterinarian. Her love of history and adventure shines through in every book. 5.0 out of 5 stars A cracking good yarnBy Shelagh Merlin, NetGalley Reviewer February 28, 2017"This is the first time I've read one of Lizzi Tremayne's novels, and I was pleasantly surprised. There are so many things to like about this story. Lead characters, Aleks and Xavier, are well rounded and strong. Aleks has a stubborn streak and a determination to survive, no matter what. Both inspired me to cheer them on as they faced one problem after another along the way from Utah to California. The plot is well developed, and I particularly liked the attention to historical detail along the way. This is an author who does her homework, and it shows. I was intrigued by this story, and wish I'd read the first in the series before venturing onto this one. Despite that, this story does stand alone well, and is a cracking good yarn." The Hills of Gold Unchanging is the second book in The Long Trails series, and is my second novel.  I'd written non-fiction for years as an equine veterinarian, mostly articles for veterinary journals and horse magazines, but eventually, I was given the opportunity to put pen to paper and write as I'd only done as a teenager in the redwoods of California!  I love writing. This series is now in my blood and I've got the bit in my teeth! The third book in the sequence, A Sea of Green Unfolding, is expected in May 2017, and the fourth, Tatiana, in December...and a few shorter ones in between, now I've joined Authors on Main Street! I hope you love my characters and their horses as much as I do. I've put my understanding of horses, veterinary medicine, history, things that happen between people, and my heart into my stories.  I hope they give you pleasure. Looking forward to hearing from you! Regards xx Lizzi Tremayne Waihi, New Zealand No one will stand in their way--and live. As the Civil War rages, secessionists menace California. Trying to get back home, Aleksandra and Xavier journey through the mining camps of 1860's Nevada and California, the Sacr