Wilderness
4 books
The Wilderness series by Sara Donati and Mary Connealy has 3 books. Start with Into the Wilderness (1999), then read the rest in the order below.
Wilderness reading order
Into the Wilderness
Sara Donati
In the rugged wilderness of 1790s New York, an unconventional Englishwoman arrives seeking to establish a school, only to find herself entangled in a forbidden romance with a mysterious frontiersman known as Between-Two-Lives. As she navigates the challenges of a new world, she confronts powerful opposition from local slave owners and her own family, all while the fate of the Mohawk Nation hangs in the balance. This sweeping novel masterfully blends historical detail with passionate storytelling, exploring themes of cultural clash, personal freedom, and the birth of a nation.
Dawn on a Distant Shore
Sara Donati
In the harsh beauty of the late 18th-century frontier, Elizabeth and Nathaniel Bonner face their greatest trial when Nathaniel is imprisoned in British Canada, accused of treason. Driven by a fierce love, Elizabeth embarks on a perilous journey with her infant twins through the unforgiving wilderness to save him. Their struggle for survival and freedom will test their courage, ingenuity, and the very bonds of their family. This epic tale weaves together historical detail and passionate romance as the Bonners are drawn across the Atlantic to Scotland, where an unforeseen destiny awaits.
No Way Up
Mary Connealy
When a devastating rock slide leaves Chance severely injured, he is rushed to Denver in a desperate effort to save his leg—while the people and promises he leaves behind face dangers of their own. On the rugged Oregon Trail, survival demands courage, sacrifice, and unwavering faith as circumstances threaten to separate two people drawn together by love. Blending heart-pounding adventure with tender romance, this historical novel explores resilience, loyalty, and the strength found in trusting God when every path forward seems blocked.
Lake in the Clouds
Sara Donati
In the early 19th century, the Bonner family faces new challenges as the youngest daughter, Hannah, a gifted healer navigating two worlds, takes on a dangerous case. When she insists on caring for a runaway slave, she ignites the pursuit of a relentless bounty hunter—a man from her own past. This perilous situation forces Hannah to confront her deepest fears and make a life-altering decision about her identity and belonging. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for self-discovery against the backdrop of a changing frontier.