Redemption in the Wilderness by Andrea Byrd is the second book in the Frontier Hearts series, but you do not have to have read the first book to enjoy this story. And let me tell you, I am a stickler for reading series in order. Though I admit I was hoping it would be a continuation of the characters’ stories from Rescue in the Wilderness, it was a wonderful stand alone story nonetheless.
We get to join Margaret and her sister Muireall, along with Iain Donegal as they struggle to survive during a journey to safety on the Kentucky frontier in the early 1780s. The story is one of a marriage of convenience as loner Iain, who has come to the young ladies' rescue in their home, is encouraged to “do the right thing” and marry one of the sisters due to propriety. They then begin a journey across the frontier to a safer home for them than the solitary family homestead where the sisters had been living since their parents passed away.
There are dangers along the way, and Iain is dealing with shortcomings in his past that he fears will ruin his relationship with his new wife. At the same time they are dealing with Muireall’s selfishness and seeming laziness. I admit, I wasn’t a huge fan of Murieall throughout most of the book as she definitely seemed self-centered.
There was adventure and peril, plus twists I didn't see coming. I did like that we got to know more people in this story than just Margaret, Murieall and Iain. There were friendships made and development of some side characters. I also appreciated the faith aspect of the story, and seeing the characters learn to trust more in God’s plan for their lives. All in all, a great historical romance and definitely a book I recommend.
I received this book for free from the author as a part of the launch team and was not required to write a favorable review. These are my own, honest thoughts.
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