About the Book
Book: Flame of the Rockies
Author: Angela Breidenbach
Genre: Historical Fiction
Release date: February 1, 2022
The fiery pain at her new husband’s murder might equal the disaster blazing across the Pacific Northwest. Stranded in the treacherous railroad camp, baking bread for survival to avoid the life of a bordello canary, Juliana Hayes has no desire to marry a railroad ruffian like Lukas Filips, or anyone else. Her scrimping and saving will pay off soon. She’ll be free of the camps, the rails, and the men who destroyed her life. But she can’t earn her living constantly besieged by desperate bachelors where few women cause chaos in the male ranks.
Juliana reluctantly accepts his protection, but when Lukas reveals the secret of his Montenegrin nobility, the old fears flare as hot as the fire storm eating up the forest at their heels. Can she release her prejudice to love again? Or will either one of them survive The Big Blowup to find out?
Flame of the Rockies, Book 6 in the Queen of the Rockies series, is based on true history when three million acres burned out of control on the border of Montana and Idaho darkening the skies all the way to the East Coast during August of 1910. It’s a wonder anyone survived! Read this heart-pounding romance full of adventure, honoring true history and the heroes that made it. Be sure to follow this 6-book historical romance adventure series, Queen of the Rockies, set in the Gilded Age through the turn-of-the-century. Written by bestselling author and professional genealogist, Angela Breidenbach.
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My Impressions
“Why did she have to feed the very men who murdered her husband?”
I really didn’t want to give Flame of the Rockies five stars. But Angela Breidenbach upped her game, if that was even possible, from the others. This was the very best of all six of the Queen of the Rockies series!
Immediately, Breidenbach draws the reader into the story of a widowed bread baker (Juliana) who is constantly fighting off unwanted miners’ attentions. Yet, Lukas, as the latest foreman, is equally compelling and relatable. Breidenbach sets the uneasy, hot 1910 Montana summer scene well. The dangers, manmade or natural, are realistic, well-presented, and suspenseful. The scenery and action are vividly portrayed. What a terrifying event Breidenbach brings to life, one easily ignored. I know I’ll never forget it, as I lived through it vicariously.
Love, love, love the info and the whetting of the appetite Ms. Breidenbach stirs up in the intro! They say a good speaker should lay out his or her main points before the start of a talk, and tell the audience exactly what it is they should learn. Breidenbach does this very effectively. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it done so well in a novel before.
Need tourist information for a trip to Montana? Breidenbach could single-handedly handle the tourism industry for Montana, with her knowledge of the state, its history, and her ability to make that history come alive. In this novel, she focuses on the Route of the Hiawatha. Breidenbach even suggests what to take and expect on your tour.
Faith plays an important role in Lukas’s and Juliana’s story. A wonderful part of a great book.
I received a copy of the book from Celebrate Lit, plus I purchased my own copy. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.
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Notable Quotables:
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Men forged the roads, built the towns, answered the call of adventure. But women—they tamed hearts, settled men, and created civilization.
“You’ve accepted my apology, but have you forgiven me?”
“A woman settled a man. He glanced at Juliana. He wanted to be settled by her.”
“Always give credit where credit is due. My father taught me that. A man will give his best when it’s appreciated.”
My Rating
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Magnificent!! An event I’d never heard about, now I’ll never forget!!
About the Author
Angela Breidenbach is a professional genealogist, the director and president of The National Institute for Genealogical Studies(GenealogicalStudies.com), conference speaker, bestselling author of eighteen books. Angela lives in Montana with her hubby and Muse, a trained fe-lion, who shakes hands, rolls over, and jumps through a hoop. Surprisingly, Angela can also. Catch her show and podcast, Genealogy Publishing Coach!
More from Angela
Research is both a joy and a nemesis for an author and/or genealogist. We’re easily distracted with one more fascinating discovery! The entire series, Queen of the Rockies, came from research rabbit trails when I thought there’d be one book. Now there are six ending with Flame of the Rockies!
Flame of the Rockies happens on the factual Trail of the Hiawatha. At first, this trail was a mining area deep in the mountains on the Idaho-Montana border. So deep that fourteen feet of snow blocking the railroad was common during the winter. Quite the contrast to the hot, dry summers with countless lightning strikes and regular forest fires.
After the Big BlowUp that occurred in August of 1910 burning over 3,000,000 acres, the area gradually became a gorgeous upscale train ride through the mountains. People rode the Hiawatha for leisure, upscale dining, and tourism. Then rails died out. The Trail of the Hiawatha rose from the ashes of forgotten history to become the incredible 16.5 mile bike path it is today. The trail winds down the valley from on top of the Continental Divide with incredible views for miles as you ride and experience the awe of God’s creative grandeur.
Understanding the history and evolution of this special trail isn’t hard. So much work in historical preservation has been done, and continues to be done, for those who come. Be sure to read the travel article in the back of this book so you can be one of those holding your breath as mountain after mountain after mountain roll outward from the trestles. You’ll see mountain tops go on for miles and miles. Those vistas truly feel as if you’re standing on the clouds with the Heavenly Hosts. Then you’ll understand why Montana is called the Big Sky Country!
I hope you enjoy Flame of the Rockies and meeting many of the real people who lived and worked in those extreme conditions. Yes, a few of the characters are fictitious. But remember you’re also going to meet a true hero whose heroism and name still rings through the Hiawatha and the world today!
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, June 18
Texas Book-aholic, June 19
Rebecca Tews, June 19
Inklings and notions, June 20
For Him and My Family, June 21
Blogging With Carol, June 21
deb’s Book Review, June 22
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, June 23
Locks, Hooks and Books, June 23
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, June 24
Bizwings Blog, June 25
Sylvan Musings, June 25
Pause for Tales, June 26
Betti Mace, June 27
Connie’s History Classroom, June 27
Mary Hake, June 28
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, June 29
Blossoms and Blessings, June 29
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, June 30
Tell Tale Book Reviews, July 1
Spoken from the Heart, July 1
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Angela is giving away the prize a free genealogy course to three winners!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/1eff7/flame-of-the-rockies-celebration-tour-giveaway
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions 
This review absolutely touched my heart. Thank you so much for reading my books and taking part in the tour!
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So glad if I could touch your heart in a small way. Flame of the Rockies, and your whole series, Queen of the Rockies, has certainly touched mine!!
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