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A Prairie Heritage: The Early Years: A Three-Book Boxed Set Kindle Edition

by Vikki Kestell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,660 ratings
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A Prairie Heritage: The Early Years contains the first three books of A Prairie Heritage, the compelling saga of family, faith, and great courage.

One Family, steeped in the love and grace of God, indomitable in their faith, tried and tested in the fires of life, passing forward a legacy to change their world. Immerse yourself in the world of the American prairie of the 1800s and witness this family as they demonstrate the tenacity and overcoming spirit born of faith in God.

This boxed set includes the full editions of A Rose Blooms Twice, Wild Heart on the Prairie, and Joy on This Mountain bundled together and offered at an affordable price.

A Prairie Heritage:
Book 1: A Rose Blooms Twice
Book 2: Wild Heart on the Prairie
Book 3: Joy on This Mountain
Book 4: The Captive Within
Book 5: Stolen
Book 6: Lost Are Found
Book 7: All God's Promises
Book 8: The Heart of Joy—A Short Story
Book 9: Rose of RiverBend

“Vikki writes the kind of faith-filled fiction that hooks you within the first few pages, will not let you go until you have finished, and leaves you wishing for more.”
—Janis Braun, Seattle, Washington

“Her books are not just for 'chicks'! I was amazed how engrossed I became in the lives of Vikki's characters, and how much I could relate to their situations.”
—Ed Dunne, Los Angeles

“Be prepared to put life on hold. That's all I have to say!”
—Rebecca H., New Jersey

“You will laugh, you will cry but, most of all, you will be uplifted.”
—LaTisha Holland, St. Augustine, FL
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A Prairie Heritage. The compelling saga of family, faith, and great courage.
A Prairie Heritage. The compelling saga of family, faith, and great courage.
A Prairie Heritage. The compelling saga of family, faith, and great courage.
A Prairie Heritage. The compelling saga of family, faith, and great courage.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XD279FS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Faith-Filled Fiction(TM) (February 28, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 28, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2873 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1063 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,660 ratings

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Vikki Kestell’s passion for people and their stories is evident in her readers’ affection for her characters and unusual plotlines. Two often-repeated sentiments are, “I feel like I know these people,” and, “I’m right there, in the book, experiencing what the characters experience.”

Vikki holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Learning and Instructional Technologies. She left a career of twenty-plus years in government, academia, and corporate life to pursue writing full time. “Writing is the best job ever,” she admits, “and the most demanding.”

Also an accomplished speaker and teacher, Vikki and her husband, Conrad Smith, make their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

To be notified when Vikki has new book releases, sign up for her newsletter on her website, http://www.vikkikestell.com, find her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TheWritingOfVikkiKestell, or follow her on BookBub, https://www.bookbub.com/authors/vikki-kestell.

"Vikki writes the kind of fiction that hooks you within the first few pages, will not let you go until you have finished, and leaves you wishing for more."

--Janis Braun, Seattle, Washington

"Her books are not just for 'chicks'! I was amazed how engrossed I became in the lives of Vikki's characters, and how much I could relate to their situations."

--Ed Dunne, Los Angeles

"Be prepared to put life on hold. That's all I have to say!"

--Rebecca H., New Jersey

"You will laugh, you will cry but, most of all, you will be uplifted."

--LaTisha Holland, St. Augustine, FL

Dear Readers,

I would love to hear from you! If you have questions, would like to comment on my writing, or are interested in having me speak at your church or organization, please contact me on my website, http://vikkikestell.com.

Vikki

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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God is so real
I ordered this Kindle series because of the reviews, bu then was so deeply touched by the way the people became so real and the way the Lord led and transformed their lives. I found myself thinking they were alive and even praying for them. My wife and I have read hundreds of historical Christian novels over the past 25 years and loved them. But this series more than any other has touch a chord deep within us. I don't want the series to end. We are in Book 7 and if they don't continue I'm afraid it will be like going to a funeral service for a dear loved one.
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Suzy Q
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful faith based heritage series
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2021
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Vikki Kestell's Prairie Heritage Series is a wonderful series. I have read a number of books that say they are Christian fiction, but in some I have been disappointed because the author may only mention once or twice in the book that someone went to church. If you have found that to be true, read this series! You will not be disappointed. I loved the story of Rose and how she tried to make sense of the tragedy in her life. How through her struggles, God helped her through it all. I loved the characters, I loved the history of pioneers settling a new land. These books stole my heart away. I loved book 2 and hearing Jan's story of coming to American and then seeing in Part 2 when he met Rose and how he saw things through his eyes. Caution.....do not go on and read book 3 unless you waned to get hooked into reading the entire series. Book 3 gets to be quite intense and a bit too real. It gets into human trafficking. It is a story that needs to be told, but it is not for the faint of heart. You will not be able to put the books down and will have to continue to find out what happens.
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whytedove
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Stories, Amazing Characters, Amazing Grace
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2018
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I read the first book of this series, A Rose Blooms Twice, over a year ago and greatly enjoyed it. But when I read the second book, Wild Heart on the Prairie, I began to truly know and understand the other characters, whose lives had a rich history many years before Rose arrived in Riverbend. That's when all the characters, including Rose, truly came alive for me. So I read the first book again and experienced it more richly than before. While reading the third book of this series, Joy on this Mountain, I knew I wouldn’t stop until I'd read them all.

Vikki Kestell has blessed me with more than entertainment—although there's plenty of suspense of every kind to make it oh so hard to find a stopping point, even when I absolutely must! Not only am I eager to find out what happens next, I care deeply about the characters in these stories. I dream about them. I feel as if they are my friends, and their families and concerns seem a part of my life.

They’ve taught me what it’s like to leave the comforts of home, of all that’s familiar, to step out by faith into the unknown and face challenges, adversities, and hardships to make their God-given dreams a reality. They've challenged and inspired me to believe that my trials, my comforts, my mistakes, my blessings—my past and my present—cannot rob me of my future—cannot rob me of the Scripture’s promises, my hope in our Messiah, the desire of my heart that God can use even me, has a purpose for me, even in the latter years of my life … so long as I forget what’s behind and press on to what is ahead, the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. These characters, as they live out their stories, remind me that I must continually live in daily intimacy with my Father and Savior, letting His Spirit teach me from the Bible as I learn to hear and obey Him, even when it isn’t easy. The characters in this series are like a cloud of witnesses, calling me to run the race with perseverance and boldness, expecting to win. What a take-away from reading novels for pleasure!

I didn’t believe I’d enjoy anything as much as Vikki Kestell’s exceptional Nanostealth series! By the way, I highly recommend those books if you like realistic techno-sci-fi, action-adventure, intrigue-suspense, a dash of witty humor, a touch of romance, and a unique look at what it means to be in union with our Creator through Christ—all rolled into one amazing series. But after reading these first three books in her Prairie Heritage series, I consider Vikki Kestell one of my top three favorite authors, and I want to read every book she’s written and every book she’s going to write. I’m grateful she is following her God-given dream, fulfilling her God-given purpose, using her gifts and skills as a writer to inspire me and others to the glory of God.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Triple the enjoyment
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021
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Faithfilled excursions beside characters one can identify with and care about through great loss, immense joy, laughter and frustration. Pioneering in the land of the living and persevering in the realms of the heart each character has something to teach us. Each of these first three books is a successful stand alone adventure. The third one ends abruptly but the preview of book 4 provides some easing of the jolt. Very well proofed. Mature subjects are put forth with tact, no profanity, erotica or graphic violence. Impactful scenes that could be difficult for the sensitive heart but nothing haunting. Book one does have an episode with multiple snakes. A couple research errors, terminology mistakes and items not yet invented; all of which are small and easily passed over. Each book is a nice long read and this trio is an enjoyable binge of inspiration.
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Deborah Froelich
4.0 out of 5 stars first three books
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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I read the first three books in this series which I rarely do. I do not like to read series because rarely are all the books as good as the others. In this case, books one and three were better than the second one. The second book was the same story as book one but told from another character’s perspective. So the reader a,ready knew the story essentially. It made for very boring reading. The third book was the best.
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Robin C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Faith
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
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I started to read this book thinking it would be a good story of women in the country. It was so much more. I could not stop reading. The one great thing that it did for me was to think of my relationship with God. It has made me look at my bible and start reading it again. These people in this book are so strong and the author had me smelling the soil, the sage brush, and the smoke with her words. I definitely will be reading more from this author.
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JackiSprat
5.0 out of 5 stars Christian Fiction At It’s Best!
Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2020
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I could hardly put this 3 book set down.
Each story is more interesting than the last. This is Christian Fiction at its best. All the characters are wonderful people who I would love to meet and call close friends.
After reading these wonderful stories I feel that I know them all!
After a tragic accident Joy turns toward God for comfort and starts on a whole new journey of faith and finds new found friendships and love that will carry her away further than she could ever imagine.
I can’t wait to continue reading this wonderful series!
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sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2021
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A very good box set. I already had one of the books but this was a free offer for a box set so you couldn't go wrong. I enjoyed all the stories
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Gary H.
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm 24 chapters into THE EARLY YEARS... and LOVING it
Reviewed in Australia on December 18, 2019
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I see there are over 400 reviews already with a 5 star average rating. No wonder!

Although I'm a fan of action and thrillers, Vikki weaves a delightful story here which has enchanted me. The way she weaves a distinctly Christian message is very appealing. The language and vocabulary reflects the period she is writing about.

I would not normally have picked up a book set in the prairies, but my wife told me a little of the story -- and that sold me. Had to read it. I want to read more of her work.
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Betty
5.0 out of 5 stars God works all things for good in the lives of believers.
Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2020
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I read all eight books in this series. For me the first three were the best. I couldn’t stop until the series was done. Writing about one family over generations is an interesting concept. I love historical novels because you learn about times and places that really were; events that actually happened even if the actual people are not or are composites of many people. I like to read how the author deals with different issues and how they develop relationships among the various people. This author is a great writer, in my opinion.
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Ay Ak
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2019
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Could not put down the book,it's very interesting and inspiring. Story of three different people and how their lives were intertwined. A story of how they listened and did the will of God in bringing salvation and freedom to many. Excellent read!
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