Prescott Pioneers Series
Series Overview
Sweet Historical Western Romance
Step into the rugged frontier of 1860s Arizona Territory, where courageous women and men risk everything to forge new lives in an unforgiving land. In this clean, wholesome Christian historical romance series, each character faces life-altering trials that test their faith, deepen their resilience, and kindle unexpected love. As they battle the elements and their own pasts, they discover that hope can take root even in the harshest desert soil.
This faith-based series features:
- Clean, closed-door romance with emotional depth
- Authentic Arizona Territory historical detail
- Character-driven love stories with inspirational themes
- Family-friendly content perfect for all ages
- Guaranteed happily ever afters
Setting
Arizona Territory, 1863-1870s
Travel was dangerous. Communication was poor at best. Supplies were limited. Hard work was plentiful. Starting in mid-1863, after the birth of the Arizona Territory during the Civil War, these pioneers must rely on their faith and each other to survive the challenges of frontier life. These sweet, inspirational romances bring the territorial era to life with authentic historical detail and heartfelt love stories.
What Readers Love About This Series
Authentic Arizona Territory History
Drawn from real historical letters and meticulous research, these stories bring 1860s Arizona to life. From the Santa Fe Trail to the founding of Prescott, you'll experience territorial history through the eyes of those who lived it.
Interconnected Family Saga
Follow three families—the Andersons, Colters, and Larsons—as their lives intertwine across the Arizona desert. Characters from earlier books reappear, friendships deepen, and the community grows book by book.
Sweet Romance with Emotional Depth
Clean, closed-door love stories that don't sacrifice emotional intensity. These wholesome romances deliver swoon-worthy moments, deep character development, and faith that feels authentic to the era.
Where the Modern Series Began
The Prescott Pioneers laid the foundation for the Colter Sons and Larson Sisters series. Start here to see where the ranching legacy began—then follow the families forward through generations.
Perfect for Historical Romance Fans
If you love covered wagon journeys, cattle drives, frontier towns, and pioneers building new lives, these stories deliver authentic Western detail without graphic content.
Books
Book 1: A Dream Unfolding
Hannah Anderson & Will Colter
Hannah and her husband head west hoping to start over, but the journey costs more than either expected. Will Colter is forced to leave the ranch he's called home for nearly thirty years, facing a cattle drive that threatens their very lives.
Will their journey west cost them everything—or give them the life they never dared dream?
Tropes: Starting over, new beginnings, cattle drive romance
Book 2: A Heart Renewed
Julia Colter & Adam Larson
Julia rebels against her older brother's poor choices of suitors, but when her rebellion puts her life at risk, she turns to her friend for help. Adam longs to train horses in the Arizona Territory, but Julia's midnight arrival on his doorstep changes both their lives forever.
Can a midnight escape lead to lasting love, or will her rebellion destroy them both?
Tropes: Friends to lovers, protector hero, runaway bride
Book 3: A Life Restored
Caroline Larson & Thomas Anderson
Social butterfly Caroline longs for adventure but finds herself stranded in the Arizona desert, forced to rely on a stranger who gets under her skin. Thomas struggles with his past mistakes, and dealing with his ghosts threatens to overshadow his future—until he meets a woman needing his help.
Will two stubborn hearts learn to trust before the desert claims their lives?
Tropes: Enemies to lovers, reformed bad boy, stranded together
Book 4: A Hope Revealed
Mary Colter & Warren Cahill
With her abusive husband either missing or dead and the ranch gone, Mary must raise her two children alone and decides to head west to start over. Warren faces one problem after another as foreman of Colter Ranch, but when Mary arrives, tensions rise and he finds himself in the middle of it all.
Can a woman fleeing her past and a man drowning in problems find hope in each other?
Tropes: Single mom romance, second chance romance, protective hero
Book 5: Hidden Prospects
Millie Pritchett & Paul Lancaster
A spinster sent away by her father and a loyal son with a clingy mother find themselves drawn to each other when Paul hires Millie as housekeeper for his boardinghouse.
When trouble strikes threatening his livelihood, will her heritage turn the town against them?
Tropes: Secret past, forbidden love, housekeeper heroine
Audiobooks
A Dream Unfolding (Audio)
Hannah Anderson & Will Colter
Hannah and her husband head west hoping to start over, but the journey costs more than either expected. Will Colter is forced to leave the ranch he's called home for nearly thirty years, facing a cattle drive that threatens their very lives.
Will their journey west cost them everything—or give them the life they never dared dream?
A Heart Renewed (Audio)
Julia Colter & Adam Larson
Julia rebels against her older brother's poor choices of suitors, but when her rebellion puts her life at risk, she turns to her friend for help. Adam longs to train horses in the Arizona Territory, but Julia's midnight arrival on his doorstep changes both their lives forever.
Can a midnight escape lead to lasting love, or will her rebellion destroy them both?
A Life Restored (Audio)
Caroline Larson & Thomas Anderson
Social butterfly Caroline longs for adventure but finds herself stranded in the Arizona desert, forced to rely on a stranger who gets under her skin. Thomas struggles with his past mistakes, and dealing with his ghosts threatens to overshadow his future—until he meets a woman needing his help.
Will two stubborn hearts learn to trust before the desert claims their lives?
A Hope Revealed (Audio)
Mary Colter & Warren Cahill
With her abusive husband either missing or dead and the ranch gone, Mary must raise her two children alone and decides to head west to start over. Warren faces one problem after another as foreman of Colter Ranch, but when Mary arrives, tensions rise and he finds himself in the middle of it all.
Can a woman fleeing her past and a man drowning in problems find hope in each other?
Hidden Prospects (Audio)
Millie Pritchett & Paul Lancaster
A spinster sent away by her father and a loyal son with a clingy mother find themselves drawn to each other when Paul hires Millie as housekeeper for his boardinghouse.
When trouble strikes threatening his livelihood, will her heritage turn the town against them?
Box Set & More
Prescott Pioneers Box Set (Books 1-5)
Experience the complete saga of the Anderson, Colter, and Larson families as they build new lives in the Arizona Territory. This collection includes all four full-length novels in the series at a special bundled price.
Prescott Pioneers Series Bookmark
Journey Through 1860s Arizona Territory
Commemorate this beloved Christian historical romance series with this stunning double-sided bookmark featuring exclusive 15th Anniversary artwork. The front showcases the inspiring theme verse from A Dream Unfolding set against the iconic scene that began it all, while the back displays all five books in the series with their special anniversary covers.
Features:
- Double-sided design with theme verse and anniversary artwork
- High-quality printing featuring the complete series collection
- Durable construction for everyday use
- Exclusive 15th Anniversary cover art from the series
- Perfect companion for your journey through 1860s Arizona Territory
- Makes a thoughtful gift for historical romance enthusiasts
Dimensions: 2" x 6"
Whether you're discovering the courage of five pioneering women for the first time or revisiting their stories of faith, love, and resilience in the untamed wilderness, this bookmark celebrates 15 years of life blooming in the desert.
From A Dream Unfolding through the complete series, carry the spirit of Prescott's rugged landscape and the enduring power of faith wherever your reading takes you.
Perfect for fans of clean Christian historical romance, sweet Western fiction, and Southwest settings.
$5.99
Reading Order
While each book can be enjoyed as a standalone romance, readers will get the most enjoyment reading the series in order to follow the interconnected characters and their lives in the Arizona Territory.
- A Dream Unfolding
- A Heart Renewed
- A Life Restored
- A Hope Revealed
- Hidden Prospects
Author's Note
A Personal Note from Karen
The Prescott Pioneers Series was my debut series, and I had so much fun learning about how the territorial settlement first started. I found a wonderful resource—letters from one of the court clerks who made the journey from Ohio to the Arizona Territory with the first governor. These wholesome, faith-based stories became my foundation for exploring Arizona's history through romance. These characters became like family to me as I wrote their stories, and I believe they'll feel like lifelong friends to you too.