A Paradise Shattered. A War Without Mercy. A Love Worth Fighting For.
San Francisco Bay and New Zealand, 1863.
The grand wedding fiesta at the legendary Rancho de las Pulgas echoes across California, uniting Aleksandra and Xavier with the most powerful rancheros in a celebration of love and legacy. But a devastating loss brings them to their knees. Desperate yet determined to rebuild, they set sail for New Zealand, hoping for a fresh start. But paradise is not what it seems.
Separated by betrayal and danger, Aleksandra must navigate a land on the brink of war, where loyalty is uncertain and trust is a luxury she can't afford. With her beloved Mustang by her side, she faces enemies she never saw coming and finds unexpected allies among those fighting for their land. As she races to find Xavier, she is drawn into a conflict that could destroy everything she loves.
Xavier's journey is no less perilous. Pursued by those who would see him dead, he faces a treacherous path filled with deceit and danger. As he battles to clear his name, every step brings him closer to a truth that could shatter them both.
Caught in the crossfire between Maori warriors defending their homeland and colonial troops determined to conquer, Aleksandra and Xavier must find a way back to each other before the fires of war consume them.
In a land divided by loyalty and ambition, can love find a place to grow? Or will destiny tear them apart?
A Sea of Green Unfolding
The third book in The Long Trails historical fiction series, A Sea of Green Unfolding is an epic tale of courage, survival, and love set against the stunning backdrops of Old California and colonial New Zealand. If you crave bold heroines, gripping adventure, and a romance that defies all odds, you'll love Lizzi Tremayne's award-winning saga.
Buy A Sea of Green Unfolding today and journey to a land of courage, war, and love that defies time!
What Readers Are Saying:
"A lovely combination of historical accuracy and adventure... [a] beautifully researched and engrossing story."
? Shelagh Merlin, NetGalley reviewer
"The historical research is excellent... well-integrated into the narrative."
? Deborah Challinor, #1 bestselling author and historian
"Loved this book. The characters draw you in on a story filled with interest and suspense."
? Kate Le Petit
Awards and Honors
The first novel in the Long Trails series received the following honors:
Winner of the 2016 True West Magazine: Best Western Romance
Winner of the Romance Writers of New Zealand: 2014 Pacific Hearts Award
Winner of the Romance Writers of New Zealand: 2015 Koru Award
Finalist in the 2015 Best Indie Book Award
About the Author
Lizzi Tremayne grew up riding wild in the Santa Cruz Mountain redwoods, became an equine veterinarian at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and practiced in California's Pony Express and Gold Country before emigrating to New Zealand. When not writing, she's swinging a rapier, driving a carriage, or working as an equine veterinarian. Her love of history and adventure shines through in every book.
