A charming tale of love, sacrifice, and trusting divine hands to hold the pieces when life falls apart awaits in the pages of The Lady of Red River Valley. Gabrielle Meyer beautifully seasons the historical palette of her readers with this story centered around the lesser-known history of early colonization in the North American wilderness.

With attention to detail, this rather gritty and intense story highlights the rigors of life inside those early settlements, where faith is as crucial to soul survival as food and water are to physical survival. Rich characterization makes this a book you can get dangerously lost in.

Swoon-worthy book heartthrob Arran MacLean completely commands the narrative, his fierce protectiveness over the woman he believes God destined for him an overwhelming force as love battles for a place in his wounded heart. Lady Eleanor, in contrast, attempts to demonstrate that she can withstand the harsh realities of Arran’s chosen path, in the hope of reclaiming her lost place in his heart.

This book is a frustrating ride, full of yearning and tension that tangle with the disturbing reality of frontier life. A few edge-of-the-seat moments make it a hard-to-put-down, thoroughly satisfying read. Richly written with Meyer’s classic style, this story is both informative and imaginatively engaging. Truly, this is a gem for historical fiction fans. Don’t miss this second book in the Ladies of the Wilderness series.

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