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Heart of Gold: Heart Series Book 1 Kindle Edition

by L. Dreamer (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 687 ratings
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Sometimes to be yourself, you have to become someone else.

Thomasina Miller knew from a young age she wasn't like other girls. She didn't want to be a rancher's wife, so she makes the harrowing decision to leave all she's known, risking everything for the chance to choose her own fate in life. Now going by 'Thomas' she realizes hiding her identity is a rather small price to pay for the freedom to live her own life and the Klondike Gold Rush is the perfect opportunity to help her fund her endeavor.

Rachel Harkes knew that marrying Roy would be her ticket out of her small town in Kansas. Two years into their marriage and still looking for more adventure, Roy decides they should try their luck and join the Klondike Gold Rush. When tragedy strikes and Thomas and Rachel are brought together at the top of the world in the unforgiving, arduous search for gold, can Thomas navigate her relationship with Rachel without revealing her secret? Will Rachel reconcile what she's known with the new, seemingly overwhelming reality she now finds herself in?

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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Heart Series
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    April 26, 2020
  6. Grade level
    12 and up
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087QSZ37L
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 2nd edition (April 26, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 26, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4818 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 362 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 687 ratings

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L. Dreamer is a trans man and dad who loves to write queer stories with heart and soul. A wanderer at heart, he enjoys the great outdoors, building things, and mountain biking.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Kris
5.0 out of 5 stars Feel Good Book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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I highly recommend this series. The first two books are my go to to reread when I want to just not think for awhile. I will warn you that the last book is very sad. In my opinion the author didn't need to make it that bad. I've read some of the authors other books and none come even close to how good these first two books are. There are a few grammatical mistakes, but it's easy to over look. It's a shame that they haven't written any other good books like this one.

So if you don't mind a one hit wonder series (in my opinion), you should really read it. It's heartwarming and very sweet. It's free on kindle unlimited but I liked it so much I actually bought it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading again and again
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2023
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I saw that there were more books in this series and so I reread the first so I could remember everything clearly. Was just as enjoyable to reread!
It's a good story, and while the premise isn't perfectly original, the telling of it is. The details and obvious research are fantastic, and I loved the fictionalized Jack London! Historical fiction with a splash of creative nonfiction is tricky, but it's done really well here.
Highly recommend!
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CLo
4.0 out of 5 stars A nice read
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2021
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This was a nice read. I kept comparing it to Backwards to Oregon, which is one of my favorite, but this one is different. The journey Thomas and Rachel take is to Klondike for the gold rush. I dont have much knowledge about that so I don't know how historically accurate it is but it was a fun journey. The drama is subtle but the all the characters are done pretty well. You know who the villains are and the heroes and I personally like that in a read like this.
Overall I enjoyed this read and am about to start book 2 of the series.
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Big Ben
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming romance in the frozen north
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020
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This was a delightful story set primarily in the Yukon around the turn of the last century during the famous gold rush.
The scenery is wonderfully depicted and the characters are perfectly fleshed out and real. (Well, mostly. I was glad to see that Jack London didn’t suffer nearly as much during this story as he really did during his time there ... the joys of fiction.) The page count is delightfully lengthy without dragging on, though the ending was entirely too abrupt for my liking.
Hopefully book two isn’t too far off and will pick up seamlessly where this one left off.
This is easily one of the better historical lesbian romances I’ve read and is well worth the investment in both time and money.
If you’ve enjoyed this book and are looking for something similar, check out:
Golddigger by Hilary McCollum
Cavalcade, Pioneering and The Claim by K’anne Meinel
Backwards to Oregon by Jae
The Bee Charmer by Ali Spooner
Kicker’s Journey by Lois Cloarec Hart
Night Fires in the Distance by Sarah Goodwin
The Devil Between Us by S.C. Wilson
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CarrieJan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great historical novel!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2023
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This is my first read from L. Dreamer, but definitely won’t be the last. I enjoyed the book immensely. Just enough historical detail to be interesting, without drowning the reader in unnecessary detail. I’ve already bought the next two in the series and can’t wait to get started.
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DK F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
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This is a true epic tale and adventure plus a wonderful romance. I am really in awe of of how well written this story is by L. Dreamer. Enjoyed every minute immersed in this book hoping there’s another one to continue with these characters I fell in love with. Highly recommend this book on so many levels.
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NJ Nancy
5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
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Well written, compelling, kept me coming back for more. L. Dreamer paints a world with words that you can feel and see and smell and taste.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great historical fiction
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020
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I enjoyed this book immensely! I enjoyed the character development and the multiple twist and turns within the story. I also liked the inclusion of Jack London in the book. I have always loved his books as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gold rush
Reviewed in Canada on October 19, 2022
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This wonderful story has some of my favorite things, the gold rush, Jack London as a side character and love.
Thomas is living as a man and has given up on the thought of ever being with a woman, but damnit Rachel makes her wish for all those things! Fantastic story - a must read!
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Vendrix
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in France on October 18, 2022
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i remember when this was a Waverly/Nicole fic on ao3 i loved it so much i had to buy it again
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Deborah Avila
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful compelling story
Reviewed in Brazil on October 1, 2020
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I couldn't stop reading it until the last page. It was an amazing book, filled with drama, love, sensuality and also suspense sometimes. I've jumped with a racing heart through many pages, mostly when Thomas was in so much danger. The characters are sensible, beautifully deep. Thomas has a golden heart, and so does Rachel. They are amazing together. Loved it so much. Can't wait to read the second book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars New author for me...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2021
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But, seriously not one I'm going to forget anytime soon.
This is a real harsh adventure. Klondike, harsh weather and conditions looking for the vein of gold that will make all your dreams come true.
Doing this as a man back then was hard. But a woman masquerading as a man. Well you go girl.
Yes, I know it's historical and women didn't do that but the did and succeeded.

It's really well written. Easy to read. And you'll shiver from the cold. Your muscles will even groan. Yes it's that well written.

I enjoy historical literature because I have a love of history. It's these women who paved the way. Heroes in disguise.
Give it ago. I don't think you'll regret it. Enjoy!
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SandiJ
5.0 out of 5 stars A good solid read
Reviewed in Australia on July 27, 2023
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Loved this book.
A truly engaging story that gave justice to the harsh plight of the Klondike goldrush and the role women played. I found the writing to be very clear and the characters realistic. The author has done an excellent job of winding their story in with that of the harsh realities that faced stampeders in general during this historic time.
High recommendation
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