Journey of Cornelia Rose Series

Cornelia Rose, determined to make her own way, shuns the limited vocations available to proper women in New York in the 1850s. > WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award – Best Historical Fiction "Marry well and become a lady—is that all I can do?" Cornelia fumes. "No." She secretly apprentices with a midwife and begins her journey to learn the healing arts. Flirtatious and sexy, Cornelia attracts suitors everywhere she goes. Flooded with invitations after her unofficial debut, her courtships take a dramatic turn when a cadet invites her to West Point Military Academy. Will her romantic escapades compromise her choices? Who will influence her future? EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a journey back in time to the 1800s, with the first book in the award-winning "Journey of Cornelia Rose" series, combining the best of historical fiction, women's fiction, and the Old West pioneering spirit as one woman seeks fulfillment in her life. "This is a beautiful story and the author brings to life a period of history with its traits and way of life.... Flirtation on the Hudson is real; a narrative that features elaborately developed characters and adventures that will keep readers entertained. J.F. Collen combines humor and wit in a work that is hugely entertaining. I enjoyed every bit of this story." ~ Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Christian Sia (5 STARS)

Cornelia Rose eschews the glories of New York City and the wonders of the 1850s modern technology, and heads out to unknown territory in the Wild West. > WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award – Best Women's Fiction Cornelia Rose has embraced the opportunities that life in the metropolis of New York provides. In love and happily married to Obadiah Wright, her life is a fairytale of abundance, but it takes an unexpected turn with Obadiah's decision to heed the call of the West. As his wife, she has no choice but to leave her home, family, and the comforts of civilization, and join him in accepting his opportunity to become circuit judge in Utah Territory. In spite of her endless hours of research, nothing prepares Cornelia for the arduous walk from the packet boat on the Erie Canal toward the Wild West. EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a journey back in time to the 1800s, with the second book in the award-winning "Journey of Cornelia Rose" series, combining the best of historical fiction, women's fiction, and the Old West pioneering spirit as one woman seeks fulfillment in her life. "Walk Away West was like a breath of fresh air. ... Author J.F. Collen paints a picture with words that is both captivating and entrancing... This is an absolutely fantastic story and one I can highly recommend." ~ Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Grant Leishman (5 STARS) "A masterful wordsmith, Collen has an ability to describe the wonders of the time period with historic accuracy. ...her creativity in illustrating the sights and sounds, fear and pain, wonder, and excitement immerse the reader in the setting of the story." ~ Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Cheryl E. Rodriguez (5 STARS)

Life on the Oregon Trail is full of more deprivations and difficulties than Cornelia Rose ever imagined, in spite of her research and preparations for the rough road ahead. > WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award – Best Historical Fiction Cornelia thought leaving the comforts of home and her family would be the greatest ordeal she would ever face... and then she encounters buffalo, quicksand, mountain fever, and old beaus. Her feisty spirit and medical knowledge help her face challenges from unexpected sources. She summons all her ingenuity to combat the hardships, leading them to her greatest unknown. What will be waiting for them in the Great Salt Lake City, and who is that silent brooding man on their wagon train who seems so familiar? EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a journey back in time to the 1800s, with the third book in the award-winning "Journey of Cornelia Rose" series, combining the best of historical fiction, women's fiction, and the Old West pioneering spirit as one woman seeks fulfillment in her life. "I loved this story, as I did the second book, and I can only hope the author does not intend to end Nellie's journey with their arrival in Salt Lake City. A fantastic read that I can highly recommend and one of the best I've had in a long time. ~ Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, Grant Leishman (5 STARS)