Winner of Silver Angel and Golden Heart Awards, Lauraine Snelling is the multimillion-selling author of over 50 inspiring books. As Opal begins, it's 1886 in the wild and untamed Dakotah Territory. To avoid a drifter's murderous clutches, tomboy Opal Torvald is forced to leave the ranch she loves. But when she returns-older and more lady-like-she meets Jacob, a new ranch hand from back east. Now Opal must choose between an old friendship and a new romance. Alexandra O'Karma's dramatic voice energizes the lively characters and moral underpinnings of this uplifting historical novel. Listeners will also enjoy Ruby (K1084) and Pearl (K1104), the first books in the series.
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"This book is the 3rd adaption in the Dakotah Treasures series. It was the most adventurous one in the series. I really love Opal's character but was somewhat hoping for a different ending, but the ending was good nevertheless. "
— Natalie (5 out of 5 stars)
" This girl has spunk, never wanting to become a "womenly" lady, only a ranch hand. "
— Sherrill, 1/11/2014" Yup still think they are good. Such good distraction for me as I try to heal....to be in Dakotah Territory is far far far from my life now. "
— Judy, 12/15/2013" I love the Blessing Series, but this series is right up there with it. Love Opal, didn't want this series to end. "
— Leedra, 12/1/2013" I borrowed this book from the library and soon bought the 3 book set and now there is a 4th one. I loved tham all. They are exciting with some ramance but nothing close to smutty. I can't wait to read the next one. "
— Kymberly, 11/9/2013" This is book 3 of Lauraine Snelling's Dakotah Treasures series. The author has developed the characters well and is keeping them interesting. The stories describe life in the late 1800s in the undeveloped West. "
— Connie, 11/8/2013" the seris was good "
— Nitramjules, 11/4/2013" My favorite in the series so far. I enjoy the author's style. "
— Sandie, 6/2/2013" I thought this book was okay. The ending kinda left you hanging so I HAD to get the 4th book. :) I really have no idea how this next book is going to end so that makes it pretty exciting. "
— Jennifer, 9/17/2012" I thoroughly enjoyed all of these books so far. I believe there is one more in the series yet. "
— Karen, 8/16/2012" I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Definitely ended leaving you hanging. "
— Sue, 7/14/2012" Dakota Treasures is a fun series with some hard knocks for its female characters. The are tough women in very tough situations and I enjoyed reading their stories. Light and fun. "
— Donna, 5/19/2012" This is a continue book that you have to know the previous characters and actual CARE about their boring life long after their story should have ended. "
— Trisha, 5/7/2012" One of my favorites on the series! "
— Melissa, 1/8/2012" This book is the 3rd adaption in the Dakotah Treasures series. It was the most adventurous one in the series. I really love Opal's character but was somewhat hoping for a different ending, but the ending was good nevertheless. "
— Natalie, 12/21/2011" I still want to know what happen to Belle. The story goes on, "
— Ldlimes, 11/3/2011" audiobook 14 hours "
— Anita, 10/10/2011" I still want to know what happen to Belle. The story goes on, "
— Ldlimes, 2/23/2011" My favorite in the series so far. I enjoy the author's style. "
— Sandie, 3/17/2010" This girl has spunk, never wanting to become a "womenly" lady, only a ranch hand. "
— Sherrill, 1/24/2010" One of my favorites on the series! "
— Melissa, 2/5/2009" Opal is my favorite book in the Dakotah Treasures. It was a great book about what one little disobedience can cause. <br/> <br/>Love this series. Wonder who Opal will pick to marry. :) "
— Meadow, 12/22/2008" I borrowed this book from the library and soon bought the 3 book set and now there is a 4th one. I loved tham all. They are exciting with some ramance but nothing close to smutty. I can't wait to read the next one. "
— Kymberly, 6/17/2008" Dakota Treasures is a fun series with some hard knocks for its female characters. The are tough women in very tough situations and I enjoyed reading their stories. Light and fun. "
— Donna, 1/23/2008Lauraine Snelling is the award-winning author of more than 100 books, fiction and nonfiction, for adults and young adults. Her books consistently appear on CBA bestseller lists and have been translated into Norwegian, Danish, and German. A hallmark of her style is writing about real issues within a compelling story. Her books have sold more than five million copies. She won a Silver Angel Award for An Untamed Land and a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart for Song of Laughter. She also writes for a wide range of magazines and teaches at writers’ conferences across the country. Find out more at www.laurainesnelling.com.
Alexandra O’Karma has appeared on regional stages, television, film, Broadway, and off-Broadway. You may have seen her with Tommy Lee Jones in the film Yuri Nosenko, KGB, or on episodes of One Life to Live. She was the Reader in the four-time Emmy winner, Festival of Lessons & Carols and appeared on Broadway in Getting Married. In the national tour of Death Trap, she performed with Elliot Gould, and she played opposite George Segal in Toronto in the contemporary play, Double Act.