The Mountain Redemption

In the ashes of tragedy, a journey of faith and redemption begins. Raya Applewood’s life is shattered when a fire claims the lives of her husband and his brothers, as well as the family sawmill and their entire life savings. Facing the harsh realities of life alone on the frontier, she’s torn between returning to her father or following her destitute mother-in-law back to the East—a place she swore she would never go. As Raya navigates the challenge of rebuilding her life in a world determined to break her spirit, she’s guided by the wisdom of Mother Emaline and the kindness of Atlas Fairbury.

Chenoa Applewood’s world collapses when a devastating fire claims the life of her beloved husband and his brothers, along with the family’s sawmill. Now, she faces the daunting task of forging a new path amidst overwhelming loss—something she doesn’t feel brave enough or strong enough to tackle.

In the ashes of tragedy, a journey of faith and surrender begins . . . Nizhoni Applewood has a heart—and face—as wild and beautiful as the Colorado mountains she calls home. But that isn’t necessarily a good thing; not on the western frontier in 1874 when the challenge of breaking her untamable spirit becomes the mission of a dangerous man. Ezra Taylor joined the army seeking adventure. He dreamt of exploration, opening up new lands, and doing his best to keep the peace—peacefully. That, and he needed a distraction to forget about the woman he loved but could never have.