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A young midwife travels west to the New Mexico Territory to care for women in need and faces dangers more harrowing than the ones she’s fleeing in this epic tale of survival, redemption, and love from Sara Donati, the international bestselling author of the Wilderness series.
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It’s been said that you can’t love two men at the same time. You can’t split your heart, soul, and body in half. But I’m here to tell you, you can. Dylan Cole is like ice, sharp and unpredictable, the thunder inside a tumultuous storm. Smith Reid is warmth, soft and gentle, perfect like a sunny day. Both are mine. But I can have only one. There are two sides to this tale. I'm here to tell you mine. If you think this story is about a cheater, you couldn’t be more wrong.
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WTF WHO WANT TO LISTEN TO SOMETHING SO SAD
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- Vicki Hall
- 04-23-24
My favorite author
I loved the whole book. It was beautifully written as always. I especially loved getting reacquainted with the Hidden Wolf clan.
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- Catherine Peterson
- 04-14-24
History and hearing about the Bonner family and relatives
I would like the story to continue I love all of her books can’t get enough of her writing.
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- Susjcole
- 05-01-24
Storyline of Carrie traveling to Santa Fe and meeting Eli. The harseness of 1800’s.
Loved the story as it continues to touch on characters from Into the Wilderness. A favorite series.
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- Holly
- 05-18-24
Good story
I love her Wilderness series. This book felt ... different. It felt a bit less exciting, with a little less character development and left me feeling like there were some loose ends.
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- C.
- 05-15-24
Emotional expressions and history that was from a better perspective
wonderfully detailed love story in early America with rich descriptions of scenery and people and medical/social history.
Continued story from previous works was delightful.
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- Jones
- 04-12-24
I loved every second.
I adored every second of this book. It felt so much like the original six Wilderness novels that I now must read those again. I anxiously await whatever the author puts out next.
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- Martha Osborne
- 04-16-24
I feel like I know this family!
I have listened to Wilderness and The Gilded Hour so many times I’ve lost count! When I feel like I am in need of some comforting I start with Into the Wilderness and just get lost in their world…The past is told so well by Ms. Donati. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!!
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- John N.
- 04-19-24
Another Fabulous Story
Donati did it again. Love all her books. Not sure how many times I have read them. Always makes you feel like you are catching up with an old friend. Hope she will keep the hits coming. Performance couldn’t have been any better! What a team they make!
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- Jess
- 04-05-24
Another great one
Sara Donati knows how to create the best characters and intertwine them with the best history. Thank you for all your lessons.
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- Susan
- 04-09-24
Historical history at its best!
Sara Donati is one of my all time favorite authors.
This one seem a bit slow to start but quickly took flame. Her characters are woven together so completely. I can without reservation recommend every single book in her repertoire.
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