Christmas 1897. Ellen Pierce and her brother are determined to reach the Alaska gold rush. But when ice stalls their steamship, all seems lost, until Buck Lewis makes a decision: he'll lead all who dare to follow on foot toward Dawson City.
Buck is determined to leave behind a heartbreaking past. No amount of ice or weather will stop him. But he never counted on a woman joining a dangerous wilderness trek--or on falling in love with her.
As their journey unfolds and Christmas approaches, Ellen and Buck discover that the greatest gift of all can't be wrapped in paper and tied with a bow. It comes from, and is received in, the heart.
Come share in a soul-deep romance that gives a joyful reminder of a redeeming God who makes us each unique, yet loves us all the same.
Rachel's Review:
What a delightful new novella from an author that never disappoints. Carie’s novels are really deep, insightful stories that make you feel as if you were there experiencing it along with the characters.
I really admired the way Ellen Pierce remained by her brother’s side and took care of him despite the cruel way he treated her. During their long and deadly trek to Dawson City she put up with him and stayed behind with him when he became sick. Ellen felt bad that she was relieved when her brother died. I guess many of would have felt that way after being treated so cruelly by a person.
Buck Lewis made the voyagers feel confident that they would make it to Dawson City in spite of the cold and lack of food. He was strong and courageous with a tender heart, which is why Ellen Pierce found a place in his heart when he witnessed how her brother treated her. He admired her strength and integrity and came to care for her.
I really loved the ending; it was so sweet and romantic the way Buck made Ellen’s dreams come true and made her feel special and loved.
A review copy of this book was provided by publisher.
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