Vivian Rios

Midnight train to Houston

Our Mission

To elaborate the beauty and uniqueness of a happy marriage

Our Vision

I hoped to bring my husband and the 1930s back to life.

Our Approach

To create a unique storyline with many twists and turns to keep the audience hooked

About the Author

Vivian Rios

Vivian retired from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, after 33 years of civilian service. She resides in the beautiful Hudson Valley, where she raised her family. After 46 years of marriage, her husband passed away but remains in her heart. To cope with the pain, her dreams inspired a new chapter in her life, leading to a journey that began in Phoenix, AZ, and unfolded through historical research, including the Repatriation Program and the Canary Islanders in San Antonio, TX. Vivian’s experiences, from volunteering with disaster relief teams to falling in love with orphaned children in Mexico, shaped her writing, with each chapter exploring Sara’s evolving relationships. When not writing, she enjoys reading scripture, traveling, hiking, playing golf, and singing along to Golden Oldies music.

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Why Should Read This Book

This captivating story takes readers on a gripping journey through love, escape, and survival during the tough times of the 1920s Dust Bowl and Depression. Filled with passion, adventure, and emotional depth, the twists and turns of Sara and Joe’s relationship will keep readers hooked until the very end.

About the book

Midnight train to Houston

A businessman traveling from New York to Texas agrees to host a stranger from Phoenix in his Pullman Luxury Coach. Surprised when a lady sashays into his room unchaperoned at this late hour, she sparks his curiosity. Once acquainted, he learns that she is a widow who escaped from an arranged marriage. His fantasy for Sara blinds his reasoning, and their undeniable attraction draws them together. He romances her with wine and sweet words; his sexual prowess thrills her, and he later divulges the secret behind his ardent endurance. His desire to protect her drives him to seek assistance, and the Ladies Auxiliaries take up the fight for her freedom. Their journey to many places is filled with perils, passion, and love. After she is captured, Joe fights for her return. While searching in his office, she finds his secret documents, and his response changes everything for her.

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