A pampered socialite from Washington D.C. embarks on a journey to the Wild West where her life is turned upside down. Gone are the parties, pretty dresses, and frivolous days spent with friends. Gone is the assumption she will marry a wealthy man who will sustain her privileged lifestyle.Josephine heads west to visit her father who supervises the day-to-day work of the most ambitious project of post-Civil War America: the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, linking the nation from East to West. Life with the railroad is far from the proper life Josephine is used to, and she faces deadly gunfights, harsh weather, Indian encounters, rough workers, less than ideal living conditions, and vigilante uprisings. Torn between two worlds, Josephine stubbornly tries to hold onto what was, including a suitable parent-approved beau. Everything changes when she meets a charming Irish railroad worker who challenges her in ways she's never been challenged. As she allows herself to become more, she discovers a life that is more fulfilling and extraordinary than any life she'd previously imagined. Join Josephine Cain on her amazing journey of body, mind, and spirit, as she evolves from a spoiled Eastern girl into a gutsy, independent woman of the West. Fans of AMC's mini-series "Hell on Wheels" about the Transcontinental Railroad, will enjoy this book. Especially if you're a fan of dashing Cullen Bohannon. . . Nancy Moser isthe author of over forty books. Her award-winning stories will inspire you todiscover your unique God-given purpose. Her genres include both contemporaryand historical stories, inspirational humor, and children's books. Her newest release, "Eyes of Our Heart", showcases a group ofordinary people who are called to discover where God is working in theirlives--and join Him. Another recent release is "The Shop Keepers", book #3 of thePattern Artist series about a group of women designing fashion and openingtheir own store in 1911-19 New York City. The first book in the series,"The Pattern Artist", was a finalist for a Romantic Times award. Other recent titles include the time-travel historicals, "Where TimeWill Take Me", "Where Life Will Lead Me", and the DowntonAbbey-inspired Manor House Series beginning with "Love of theSummerfields." Her historical bio-novels allow real women-of-history to share their lifestories: "Just Jane" (Jane Austen), "Mozart's Sister" (NannerlMozart),"Washington's Lady" (Martha Washington) and "How Do ILove Thee?" (Elizabeth Barrett Browning.) "An Unlikely Suitor" was named to Booklist's Top 100 RomanceNovels of the last decade. Nancy's time-travel novel, "Time Lottery", won a Christy Award,and "Washington's Lady" was a finalist. Her contemporary books are known for their big-casts and intricateplotting. Some titles are "The Invitation", "John 3: 16","The Sister Circle", "The Seat Beside Me", and "TheGood Nearby". She also has a book of inspirational humor:"Save Me, God! I Fell in the Carpool" and two children's picturebooks, and books of illustrated verse: "100 Verses of Encouragement." Nancy and her husband live in the Midwest. She's earned a degree inarchitecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numeroustheaters, symphonies, and choirs. She is a fan of anythingantique--humans included. Website: nancymoser.com