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Above all Dreams
Ever since she was a girl, Kate Amos wanted to be a doctor, a dream that made her leave Alaska and travel clear to Boston for medical school. The problem is, there aren’t too many female doctors in 1886, and there are even fewer people who will let a female doctor treat them.
Fortunately for Kate, the only other doctor in the growing town of Juneau Alaska is drunk more than he’s sober, and he doesn’t know the first thing about medicine. So even though the townsfolk might not want a woman doctor to treat them, they don’t have much choice.
Until Dr. Nathan Reid arrives in town.
Nathan has been tasked by the Marine Hospital Service to start a hospital in the gold rush town of Juneau, and he’s excited to get started. His research on the area showed him the town was desperately in need of a competent doctor. But Nathan is only in town for a few minutes before discovering that Juneau already has a competent doctor. She just happens to be a woman.
A rather beautiful woman—who’s worried he’s going to take away her patients.
But when trying to save a man’s life leaves them in a compromising situation, Nathan finds himself standing at the front of a church while Kate walks down the aisle toward him.
From a USA Today bestselling author comes a frontier family saga filled with a female doctor, a marriage of convenience, and a love that heals wounded hearts.
Fortunately for Kate, the only other doctor in the growing town of Juneau Alaska is drunk more than he’s sober, and he doesn’t know the first thing about medicine. So even though the townsfolk might not want a woman doctor to treat them, they don’t have much choice.
Until Dr. Nathan Reid arrives in town.
Nathan has been tasked by the Marine Hospital Service to start a hospital in the gold rush town of Juneau, and he’s excited to get started. His research on the area showed him the town was desperately in need of a competent doctor. But Nathan is only in town for a few minutes before discovering that Juneau already has a competent doctor. She just happens to be a woman.
A rather beautiful woman—who’s worried he’s going to take away her patients.
But when trying to save a man’s life leaves them in a compromising situation, Nathan finds himself standing at the front of a church while Kate walks down the aisle toward him.
From a USA Today bestselling author comes a frontier family saga filled with a female doctor, a marriage of convenience, and a love that heals wounded hearts.
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Naomi Rawlings
37 books973 followersNaomi Rawlings is the author of historical Christian novels, including the Amazon bestselling Eagle Harbor Series. While she'd love to claim she spends her days huddled in front of her computer vigorously typing, in reality, she spends her time homeschooling, cleaning, picking up, and pretending like her house isn't in a constant state of chaos. She lives with her husband and three children in Michigan's rugged Upper Peninsula, along the southern shore of Lake Superior where they get 200 inches of snow every year, and where people still grow their own vegetables and cut down their own firewood--just like in the historical novels she writes.
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December 2, 2025
This series keeps getting better! I couldn't set this one down.
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May 13, 2025
4.5/5 stars
I really enjoyed this author’s writing style & hope to read the other books in the series!
I loved the Amos family.
Watching Kate truly realize how much God loves her, and how other people can love her unconditionally was so sweet!
Nathan was great & truly the perfect match for her.
I loved the Alaskan setting & the interesting time in history we were set it.
And the marriage of convenience trope never hurt anyone. 😉
I really enjoyed this author’s writing style & hope to read the other books in the series!
I loved the Amos family.
Watching Kate truly realize how much God loves her, and how other people can love her unconditionally was so sweet!
Nathan was great & truly the perfect match for her.
I loved the Alaskan setting & the interesting time in history we were set it.
And the marriage of convenience trope never hurt anyone. 😉
November 10, 2024
This captivating marriage of convenience story features a strong willed heroine who has had to fight for years to be able to practice medicine. She is a highly capable doctor, yet finds herself losing the patients she had gained over the last few years to the new male doctor who recently arrived in Juneau.
Kate and Nathan end up married to each other due to a compromising situation. I absolutely loved that Nathan already cared for Kate and that he was open about his feelings for her right from the beginning of the marriage. He was patient with her and continually showed her how he felt over and over again. Kate, however, was scared and unwilling to trust. She had a husband who loved and supported her and stood up for her against those who treated her badly, yet it took her so long to realize how the way she was resistant to Nathan was truly hurting him.
I was engrossed in this story from start to finish. I have read book one in the series, but did not read book two. I didn’t have any trouble jumping back into the series for Kate’s story.
(4.5 stars)
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Kate and Nathan end up married to each other due to a compromising situation. I absolutely loved that Nathan already cared for Kate and that he was open about his feelings for her right from the beginning of the marriage. He was patient with her and continually showed her how he felt over and over again. Kate, however, was scared and unwilling to trust. She had a husband who loved and supported her and stood up for her against those who treated her badly, yet it took her so long to realize how the way she was resistant to Nathan was truly hurting him.
I was engrossed in this story from start to finish. I have read book one in the series, but did not read book two. I didn’t have any trouble jumping back into the series for Kate’s story.
(4.5 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
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October 29, 2024
I love all the characters! Especially the Amos family, their love for one another is infectious. Kate is a strong character who fights for what she wants. I love her grit and determination. My favorite part is the cave scene, I laughed out loud. Kate is so focused on medicine she forgets all about societies rules. A great plot that kept me glued to the pages with laughter and heart stopping moments. Nathan and Kates romance was a work in progress but kept a smile on my face. Now I’m so excited to see what happens with the Amos family after a new governor takes over. With some of the siblings finding love, Alexie needs a happily ever after. His character is strong with so much love for his siblings. God and scripture is beautifully woven into the story giving inspiration to life’s hurts. It inspired me and touched my heart becoming my favorite part of Kate and Nathan’s relationship. This is a fantastic book that is part of a series but can be read alone. Beautifully written!
April 27, 2025
I’m loving this series! This story reminds me of my obsession with Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman back in the day. I’m also completely in love with Alaska, though I’m too much of a wimp to ever live there. Kate is not a likable character so I found myself wanting to shake her or slap her many times, rather than be sweet, patient, and loving as both Evangelina and Nathan are. But she rises to the top like cream by the end. I can’t wait for the next book to spend more time with the Amos family.
April 2, 2025
ABOVE ALL DREAMS is the third in the Dawn Of Alaska series by Naomi Rawlings, and the first I've read. All I have to say is, I've got to go find the other Dawn Of Alaska books. This one has me hooked. (And yes, it worked great as a standalone read.)
It's 1886, and Alaska is a fairly new state in the union. Folks in Washington DC have no idea what to do with this vast land filled with people of both Russian and native heritage. All they know is, it's a great opportunity to make a bunch of money. Others are more concerned with providing medical care and assistance to the population.
Kate Amos lives in the frontier town of Juneau, along with her twin sister Evelina and her brother-in-law Jonas. She has been practicing medicine there for three years, during a time when most people were suspicious of a woman doctor. It's been hard work winning people's confidence in her, but she's plugging along. It helps that the only other doctor in town is a drunkard.
Kate's dream is to set up a clinic to help not only Juneau, but the neighboring towns and Native American villages. She's fighting an uphill battle against the anti-female prejudice that's held by both men and women, a battle that becomes a great deal more difficult when Dr. Nathan Reid comes to town to build a hospital.
Don't want to spoil the story for you, but there is a marriage of convenience, political intrigue and squabbling, natural disasters, an epidemic, and an enemies-to-lovers story that kept me on the edge of my seat. Interwoven is a fascinating, well-researched background of how people thought and acted in the late 1800's.
I'll be honest -- I've not read anything by Naomi Rawlings before. I obviously have to add her books to my pile of Must Read books.
Clean, no violence, non-spicy but with a couple of great romance scenes which prove you can leave stuff to the reader's imagination and not lose anything in the storytelling.
It's 1886, and Alaska is a fairly new state in the union. Folks in Washington DC have no idea what to do with this vast land filled with people of both Russian and native heritage. All they know is, it's a great opportunity to make a bunch of money. Others are more concerned with providing medical care and assistance to the population.
Kate Amos lives in the frontier town of Juneau, along with her twin sister Evelina and her brother-in-law Jonas. She has been practicing medicine there for three years, during a time when most people were suspicious of a woman doctor. It's been hard work winning people's confidence in her, but she's plugging along. It helps that the only other doctor in town is a drunkard.
Kate's dream is to set up a clinic to help not only Juneau, but the neighboring towns and Native American villages. She's fighting an uphill battle against the anti-female prejudice that's held by both men and women, a battle that becomes a great deal more difficult when Dr. Nathan Reid comes to town to build a hospital.
Don't want to spoil the story for you, but there is a marriage of convenience, political intrigue and squabbling, natural disasters, an epidemic, and an enemies-to-lovers story that kept me on the edge of my seat. Interwoven is a fascinating, well-researched background of how people thought and acted in the late 1800's.
I'll be honest -- I've not read anything by Naomi Rawlings before. I obviously have to add her books to my pile of Must Read books.
Clean, no violence, non-spicy but with a couple of great romance scenes which prove you can leave stuff to the reader's imagination and not lose anything in the storytelling.
July 14, 2025
I gravitate toward frontier stories set in Alaska and this book reminded me of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. I was hooked right away.
What heroes frontier doctors were. I cannot imagine how they could perform surgeries under such conditions. I got so involved in the story and I found myself worrying over the characters and the situation. The people in this small community felt real to me. The setting felt completely authentic and fleshed out with plenty of relevant details without ever slowing down the story.
Something about Kate and Nathan touched me in a deep way. I so wanted them to get together and have a happy romance.
Strong and capable, Kate is a doctor you can trust, and a complex character, both strong and vulnerable. As I got to know her, I could see her vulnerabilities along with her strengths, and found myself having tons of sympathy for her, especially during her flashes of oh-so-human awkwardness. She’s definitely one of those characters that marches to a different drum, and I love her for it.
Kate speaks her mind even when she should remain silent, and sometimes she remains silent when she should speak up! Anyone else relate?
When Nathan reveals the story about why he wanted to become a doctor, my breath literally caught in my throat, and, I’ll admit, my heart broke a little. Naomi Rawlings certainly knows how to write characters to capture the heart and keep a person reading. (Or listening, in my case, as I got the audiobook)
This book was part of the series, and I have not read the other books yet I was able to follow the story easily. I love the large family and all of the subplots that enrich the story.
I’m adding all her books to my reading list. The audio narration was very well done.
A thoroughly satisfying book.
Five stars from me.
This review appears on my blog as well.
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What heroes frontier doctors were. I cannot imagine how they could perform surgeries under such conditions. I got so involved in the story and I found myself worrying over the characters and the situation. The people in this small community felt real to me. The setting felt completely authentic and fleshed out with plenty of relevant details without ever slowing down the story.
Something about Kate and Nathan touched me in a deep way. I so wanted them to get together and have a happy romance.
Strong and capable, Kate is a doctor you can trust, and a complex character, both strong and vulnerable. As I got to know her, I could see her vulnerabilities along with her strengths, and found myself having tons of sympathy for her, especially during her flashes of oh-so-human awkwardness. She’s definitely one of those characters that marches to a different drum, and I love her for it.
Kate speaks her mind even when she should remain silent, and sometimes she remains silent when she should speak up! Anyone else relate?
When Nathan reveals the story about why he wanted to become a doctor, my breath literally caught in my throat, and, I’ll admit, my heart broke a little. Naomi Rawlings certainly knows how to write characters to capture the heart and keep a person reading. (Or listening, in my case, as I got the audiobook)
This book was part of the series, and I have not read the other books yet I was able to follow the story easily. I love the large family and all of the subplots that enrich the story.
I’m adding all her books to my reading list. The audio narration was very well done.
A thoroughly satisfying book.
Five stars from me.
This review appears on my blog as well.
https://donnajostone.wordpress.com/20...
November 11, 2024
It has been Kate's lifelong dream to become a doctor - but becoming one only taught her how few people are willing to accept female doctors. And when a pair of new doctors arrive in town with plans for a hospital, many even of those who've been coming to her seem to prefer the male doctors. Ever since Nathan's mother died because medical care was too far away, he's been on a mission to take medical care to areas that don't have it. Unfortunately, when he reaches Alaska, he finds a doctor he didn't expect - and discovers he's inadvertently stealing her patients. But when an accident throws them together - permanently - they'll gradually discover the depth of love - and the importance of dreams.
A great addition to the series - Kate has been present but prickly (as she says) since the start, and seeing someone who's able to make her smile is delightful. Of course, they don't have an easy road, but it's a road well worth taking. I particularly appreciated the things that made Nathan start to see why Kate's family is so important to her - but it was also inspiring to see them each come to terms with the relative importance of things in life, and the need to be willing to move on from the past. It's a forced marriage story, but it's really so much more. It's history, with an ongoing thread of problems with the Caldwell family that runs through the whole series, a gradual slow-blooming romance and a couple faced with conflicting dreams. All in all, a great read that can be enjoyed on its own, though for context of the family's background problems, it might work best as a series. Looking forward to the next book!
Note that I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review and this is my considered opinion of the book.
A great addition to the series - Kate has been present but prickly (as she says) since the start, and seeing someone who's able to make her smile is delightful. Of course, they don't have an easy road, but it's a road well worth taking. I particularly appreciated the things that made Nathan start to see why Kate's family is so important to her - but it was also inspiring to see them each come to terms with the relative importance of things in life, and the need to be willing to move on from the past. It's a forced marriage story, but it's really so much more. It's history, with an ongoing thread of problems with the Caldwell family that runs through the whole series, a gradual slow-blooming romance and a couple faced with conflicting dreams. All in all, a great read that can be enjoyed on its own, though for context of the family's background problems, it might work best as a series. Looking forward to the next book!
Note that I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review and this is my considered opinion of the book.
November 21, 2024
I thought this story had great world building. I thought Kate had great character growth. Nathan was a strong, steady, patient, and a bedrock presence for her. He was funny and the right personality to get past her hard exterior. He was kind and respectfully persistent. I felt they were both written authentically, nothing fanciful. I really enjoyed the historical facts woven into the story and general attituteds or cultural norms of the time.
I think you may be able to read this as a stand alone but I think most enjoyable if read in order. I really liked how the other family members were incorporated into the story and we get seeds of their own stories that will come in the future. The story is mainly about Kate and Nathan but the family was a great support and added well to the story.
The couples courtship was endearing and heart warming. I loved the scenes when they were working together as doctors. I appreciated their real partnership in work and family and faith. There was genuine concern and love over oneself in their relationship.
Favorite scene: The conversation between the twins during Kate's treatment for an illness Nathan had.
Favorite message of book: He can do more with our life when we are humble then us on our own paving our own way.
Good for those who enjoy:
*Christian/inspirational
*marriage of convenience
*slow burn
*family saga
I think you may be able to read this as a stand alone but I think most enjoyable if read in order. I really liked how the other family members were incorporated into the story and we get seeds of their own stories that will come in the future. The story is mainly about Kate and Nathan but the family was a great support and added well to the story.
The couples courtship was endearing and heart warming. I loved the scenes when they were working together as doctors. I appreciated their real partnership in work and family and faith. There was genuine concern and love over oneself in their relationship.
Favorite scene: The conversation between the twins during Kate's treatment for an illness Nathan had.
Favorite message of book: He can do more with our life when we are humble then us on our own paving our own way.
Good for those who enjoy:
*Christian/inspirational
*marriage of convenience
*slow burn
*family saga
January 20, 2025
Above All Dreams by Naomi Rawlings
Dawn of Alaska Series Book Three
Dr. Kate Amos is an unusual person. She’s not warm and fuzzy like her twin sister. She’s more serious and wants to be the healer she felt called to be. Easier said than done when you’re a woman in the late 1800s. When Dr. Nathan Reid ended up being her patient with a concussion, she assumed he was another scientist who came to Alaska to explore something. Not that man who would possibly steal her dream from her.
Dr. Nathaniel “Nathan” Reid was intrigued by the woman helping people who had just had a wagon accident. He was told there was one doctor in Juneau, Alaska. There was another one. One much more capable than the drunken man carrying a medical bag. She was amazing. Everything she did to help those people…and then himself was precisely what he’d do.
After everything Kate had endured, she couldn’t accept that Nathan honestly thought highly of her. She had to learn to accept that God loved her and made her just who she was.
Another exciting story in Alaska. Greedy villains who only care about making more money. Nature that was beautiful at times and dangerous at others. Characters that I fell in love with, and I can’t wait for the rest of their stories.
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Dawn of Alaska Series Book Three
Dr. Kate Amos is an unusual person. She’s not warm and fuzzy like her twin sister. She’s more serious and wants to be the healer she felt called to be. Easier said than done when you’re a woman in the late 1800s. When Dr. Nathan Reid ended up being her patient with a concussion, she assumed he was another scientist who came to Alaska to explore something. Not that man who would possibly steal her dream from her.
Dr. Nathaniel “Nathan” Reid was intrigued by the woman helping people who had just had a wagon accident. He was told there was one doctor in Juneau, Alaska. There was another one. One much more capable than the drunken man carrying a medical bag. She was amazing. Everything she did to help those people…and then himself was precisely what he’d do.
After everything Kate had endured, she couldn’t accept that Nathan honestly thought highly of her. She had to learn to accept that God loved her and made her just who she was.
Another exciting story in Alaska. Greedy villains who only care about making more money. Nature that was beautiful at times and dangerous at others. Characters that I fell in love with, and I can’t wait for the rest of their stories.
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December 6, 2025
I really enjoyed this story! Kate clearly struggles in a man’s world as a doctor in the Alaska wilderness. The vitriol of some of the people there gets my dander up. Along comes Nathan Reid, who Kate initially thinks is a scientist, not an actual doctor. That’s great because he gets to see her work without her knowing he’s a doctor who is about to upend her world, even tho he doesn’t realize it. He does realize she’s wonderful and unique. Nathan is exactly the man for Kate. He sees her for all she is, not just the fact that she’s a woman and he champions her at any opportunity. A forced marriage isn’t something either of them could’ve imagined, but God did. It took a long time, but with Nathan’s persistence and love, he shows her he genuinely cares for her. It’s a slow thaw, but It’s so good that she also has her sister (and family) around to speak words to her that encourage her to look at her husband in a new light! Unfortunately, it takes Kate a while to stop listening to the lies of her past to see the goodness coming from the man next to her in life. I loved how the author had that part of the story ebb and flow throughout it. I loved how God was infused throughout the story and while Kate struggled to hear it from Nathan and her family, she eventually got to a place of acceptance of where her life was headed.
November 15, 2024
Female Doctor. Gold Rush. Marriage? This book is full of surprises. It is book 4 in Rawlings Dawn of Alaska series. While it can be read as a stand alone, we are following the same family so I recommend reading the first two books, Written on the Mist and Whispers on the Tide. You’ll enjoy them!
Kate Amos struggles to be accepted as a doctor. But this character is strong and determined. I really am glad she got her story. It deserved to be told, along with the historical facts of that time. Nathan Reid tries to help her but they run into a bit of…..trouble along the way. All I’ll say was that I was surprised by the turn of events.
I always enjoy how Rawlings gives us so much history in story form. I learn a lot while I’m enjoying a well written tale with wonderful characters. And God is always part of a Rawlings story. She doesn’t hide or shy away from her Christian beliefs, yet isn’t preachy either. But you know where she stands.
If you enjoy historical fiction with so many feelings, a sweet romance, and a strong spiritual theme, then do read Above All Dreams. You won’t be disappointed!
I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.
Kate Amos struggles to be accepted as a doctor. But this character is strong and determined. I really am glad she got her story. It deserved to be told, along with the historical facts of that time. Nathan Reid tries to help her but they run into a bit of…..trouble along the way. All I’ll say was that I was surprised by the turn of events.
I always enjoy how Rawlings gives us so much history in story form. I learn a lot while I’m enjoying a well written tale with wonderful characters. And God is always part of a Rawlings story. She doesn’t hide or shy away from her Christian beliefs, yet isn’t preachy either. But you know where she stands.
If you enjoy historical fiction with so many feelings, a sweet romance, and a strong spiritual theme, then do read Above All Dreams. You won’t be disappointed!
I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.
November 25, 2024
Above all Dreams
By Naomi Rawlings
Kate Amos, a female medical doctor, has encountered challenges all through her life. People were not open for female doctors to treat them in 1886. Dr. Amos chose to return home and serve the people of Alaska with her medical skills. She goes above and beyond in her medical abilities, until one day, they are challenged by Dr. Nathan Reid. How can a state, Alaska, handle more than one doctor? This small selection of text shows how Kate has to deal with people who don't understand her profession - "Kate halted, every muscle in her body turning stiff. It wasn't the first time she'd been called a charlatan, but she had to fight off the desire to ram her fist into something each time she heard it. She wasn't some snake-oil salesman who went form town to town selling fake elixirs that promised to heal every complaint a person could imagine. She was a trained doctor with a medical degree and a list of healthy patients." Dr. Amos has some hard decisions to make and, in the end, she is recognized as the doctor that she has become. This novel takes to from crying, to laughter, to joy and being so engrossed in the book that you don't want to put it down.
By Naomi Rawlings
Kate Amos, a female medical doctor, has encountered challenges all through her life. People were not open for female doctors to treat them in 1886. Dr. Amos chose to return home and serve the people of Alaska with her medical skills. She goes above and beyond in her medical abilities, until one day, they are challenged by Dr. Nathan Reid. How can a state, Alaska, handle more than one doctor? This small selection of text shows how Kate has to deal with people who don't understand her profession - "Kate halted, every muscle in her body turning stiff. It wasn't the first time she'd been called a charlatan, but she had to fight off the desire to ram her fist into something each time she heard it. She wasn't some snake-oil salesman who went form town to town selling fake elixirs that promised to heal every complaint a person could imagine. She was a trained doctor with a medical degree and a list of healthy patients." Dr. Amos has some hard decisions to make and, in the end, she is recognized as the doctor that she has become. This novel takes to from crying, to laughter, to joy and being so engrossed in the book that you don't want to put it down.
March 6, 2025
This is going to be one of my favorite series, I can tell.
Reading Kate’s story was so interesting. We get a glimpse into what it was like to be a woman doctor back then in book 1 but this digs even deeper. We get to find out what drives her and why she can seem so stern and matter of fact.
Nathan shows up and instantly he can see she knows what she’s doing, especially since she’s treating him for a concussion. He becomes her greatest defender and wants her to be the doctor she is.
There is so much opposition that it just makes Kate feel defeated. I love that Nathan doesn’t give up on her.
We get to see more of the Amos family and a bit more of a couple of brothers we haven’t seen much. The eldest brother is still a huge part of the story, like books one and two. His story will be book six so it’s all building up the a grand finale.
This family rallies together at every turn. They are there for each other in the small moments and the huge challenges that arise.
Once again, I’m learning so much about Alaskan history. Not all of it good but it’s part of our story so I want to know it. I can’t wait for book four to come out this May (2025). I would download it right now if it was out. It’s going to be brutal waiting for books five and six.
Reading Kate’s story was so interesting. We get a glimpse into what it was like to be a woman doctor back then in book 1 but this digs even deeper. We get to find out what drives her and why she can seem so stern and matter of fact.
Nathan shows up and instantly he can see she knows what she’s doing, especially since she’s treating him for a concussion. He becomes her greatest defender and wants her to be the doctor she is.
There is so much opposition that it just makes Kate feel defeated. I love that Nathan doesn’t give up on her.
We get to see more of the Amos family and a bit more of a couple of brothers we haven’t seen much. The eldest brother is still a huge part of the story, like books one and two. His story will be book six so it’s all building up the a grand finale.
This family rallies together at every turn. They are there for each other in the small moments and the huge challenges that arise.
Once again, I’m learning so much about Alaskan history. Not all of it good but it’s part of our story so I want to know it. I can’t wait for book four to come out this May (2025). I would download it right now if it was out. It’s going to be brutal waiting for books five and six.
November 11, 2024
Above all Dreams
I think this book is my favourite so far
It is Book three in Dawn of Alaska series
It centres round the Amos family in Alaska and this book is about Kate and Nathan’s Journey
Kate is a strong determined female doctor in early Alaska , which in itself is a challenge to be accepted , then she meets Nathan who she nurses while injured and discovers he is also a Doctor
Kate struggles with assurance and feeling good enough which is something many of us feel
following a series of unexpected twists and turns she ends up married to Nathan in a marriage of convenience and their journey together is so heartfelt and heartwarming I couldn’t put the book down
“We are fearfully and wonderfully made “ this text has been brought to life and given a deeper meaning through Naomi Rawlings skilled writing
She manages to capture the essence of early Alaska and the storyline grips you from start to finish
Definitely a book I would recommend if you enjoy romance , faith and adventure you will love this book and already looking forward to next book in the series
I was given a free copy of this book to review but the opinions are all my own
I think this book is my favourite so far
It is Book three in Dawn of Alaska series
It centres round the Amos family in Alaska and this book is about Kate and Nathan’s Journey
Kate is a strong determined female doctor in early Alaska , which in itself is a challenge to be accepted , then she meets Nathan who she nurses while injured and discovers he is also a Doctor
Kate struggles with assurance and feeling good enough which is something many of us feel
following a series of unexpected twists and turns she ends up married to Nathan in a marriage of convenience and their journey together is so heartfelt and heartwarming I couldn’t put the book down
“We are fearfully and wonderfully made “ this text has been brought to life and given a deeper meaning through Naomi Rawlings skilled writing
She manages to capture the essence of early Alaska and the storyline grips you from start to finish
Definitely a book I would recommend if you enjoy romance , faith and adventure you will love this book and already looking forward to next book in the series
I was given a free copy of this book to review but the opinions are all my own
October 30, 2024
Kate’s story, book three of Naomi Rawlings’ Dawn of Alaska series, was not what I was expecting and I have been eagerly awaiting this book. There is a lot of personal history and turmoil beneath the surface of Dr. Kate Amos life that is just barely hinted at in the first two books.
I hurt for Kate as I read and even experienced a bit of anger. The chauvinism that we as women are exposed to in a car dealership and definitely when attempting to communicate with the mechanics is nothing when compared to what a thoroughly trained, competent female MD experienced at this time in our history. It is not surprising that Kate cannot imagine living without her twin or her many brothers plus her younger sister. Before the book is over, the Amos support group show up in a way we might wish out own families to do.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book despite a tear or two. It caused my emotions to travel to the top of the Roller Coaster and plummet to the bottom more than once only to climb back up at a much slower pace than my plummet.
I hurt for Kate as I read and even experienced a bit of anger. The chauvinism that we as women are exposed to in a car dealership and definitely when attempting to communicate with the mechanics is nothing when compared to what a thoroughly trained, competent female MD experienced at this time in our history. It is not surprising that Kate cannot imagine living without her twin or her many brothers plus her younger sister. Before the book is over, the Amos support group show up in a way we might wish out own families to do.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book despite a tear or two. It caused my emotions to travel to the top of the Roller Coaster and plummet to the bottom more than once only to climb back up at a much slower pace than my plummet.
October 30, 2024
This was a wonderful story of Kate discovering, and believing the unconditional love of God and her husband. As a woman doctor in the 1800's Kate has faced much predjudice and rejection. When her dream of owning her own clinic is dashed by a new male doctor who comes to Juneau to build a hospital, she is devastated. But when they are found in a compromising situation and forced to marry, she begins a journey of facing the rejections of her past and finally accepting that she is loved by God and her husband just the way she is. This series is a beautiful picture of faith in God, and the strength that comes from the love and acceptance of family. I love the Amos family and can't wait for the next story.
I received a copy of this book as an ARC, but this is an honest review and my sincere thoughts.
I received a copy of this book as an ARC, but this is an honest review and my sincere thoughts.
November 11, 2024
I love the way Naomi Rawlings writes - her books are always interesting both historically and in the way she builds a series around a family and each character has their own book but the rest of the family are still featured and we can learn updates on them. This again is another book I will reread - I don’t often reread books but this deserves to be read again - so many details about Alaska and the people and their way of life that I’m sure I’ll learn more on another reading.
Some books are just like meals - starters or a main course and/or dessert but this book is a full course meal. Rawlings is a great writer and it’s a book that is difficult to put down!
You won’t be disappointed in Kate and Nathan’s story and their unusual start to marriage due to being found in a compromising situation.
I really can’t wait for the rest of the series.
Some books are just like meals - starters or a main course and/or dessert but this book is a full course meal. Rawlings is a great writer and it’s a book that is difficult to put down!
You won’t be disappointed in Kate and Nathan’s story and their unusual start to marriage due to being found in a compromising situation.
I really can’t wait for the rest of the series.
November 6, 2024
This was a book with a variety of story lines and engaging characters. The main story was about Kate and her fight for her career in a male dominated field. Secondary stories focused on several of her brothers and set the stage for further stories. The characters were very well developed and fun to meet and read about. The story was highly engaging and held my interest, a real page turner. I was left anxious to read the next book, I can’t wait to see what happens to these characters next.
November 11, 2024
Oh My Goodness!!! I ABSOLUTELY love this book. I’ve read the first two books in this series and book 3 does not disappoint. I completely adore the Amos Family (Kate’s Family). This books is like a site-com. It’s clean, encouraging, insightful, and inspirational.
Kate is a brave heroine and Nathan is PERFECT for her! I can’t wait for the next book in this series. Ahh I’m in love! I definitely recommend… it’s a 5 star book, for sure ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kate is a brave heroine and Nathan is PERFECT for her! I can’t wait for the next book in this series. Ahh I’m in love! I definitely recommend… it’s a 5 star book, for sure ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
November 14, 2024
I feel like I have become close family friends with the entire Amos family. I feel like Katie and I have the most in common. The support from her siblings is truly inspiring...and perhaps a bit "healing"...
Learning about Alaska has been a real adventure. For me, it had been a chapter in my American History book in school, but now I have a greater appreciation for this vast and beautiful part of the US.
Learning about Alaska has been a real adventure. For me, it had been a chapter in my American History book in school, but now I have a greater appreciation for this vast and beautiful part of the US.
April 12, 2025
This was a very different read for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Kate, a medical doctor in Alaska in the 1880s, faces distrust and discrimination from the village's male patients. Her biggest dream is to practice medicine, and when she marries another doctor because she's forced to, not because she wants to, she feels like her dream is crushed. But God knows what she needs and by giving her concerns and faith to him, she realizes that her new life is better than she could've ever imagined.
November 11, 2024
Alaska, what a place to be a Doctor. Especially one of few women Doctors at that time. Reading the book summary got me hooked and the book was so interesting and the love of this family was wonderful. Then with a hurry up wedding she didn't want.. I loved how that worked out. Kept me turning those pages just needing to know what could possibly happen next!
May 11, 2025
Beautiful inspiring story.
There's a lot of struggles in this book but I love how it turned out for Nathan and Kate. I didn't expect a marriage of convenience halfway through, but everything worked out according to God's plans, not theirs. Looking forward to seeing where the series goes next!
There's a lot of struggles in this book but I love how it turned out for Nathan and Kate. I didn't expect a marriage of convenience halfway through, but everything worked out according to God's plans, not theirs. Looking forward to seeing where the series goes next!
August 6, 2025
Above All Dreams.
I realized this week that I hadn’t read Naomi’s book Above All Dreams and skipped straight to her fourth book in the series. I promptly remedied that situation. Above All Dreams was an outstanding story about Kate and Nathan. I loved the drama as it unfolded and how God is able to help us overcome our obstacles.
I realized this week that I hadn’t read Naomi’s book Above All Dreams and skipped straight to her fourth book in the series. I promptly remedied that situation. Above All Dreams was an outstanding story about Kate and Nathan. I loved the drama as it unfolded and how God is able to help us overcome our obstacles.
April 1, 2025
Alaskan historical woman doctor
Such a good read historical on the new state, Alaska through the Amos family. Struggles of a female doctor in a male profession plus a male dominated wilderness state
Such a good read historical on the new state, Alaska through the Amos family. Struggles of a female doctor in a male profession plus a male dominated wilderness state
April 6, 2025
This is my second series written by Naomi and I am liking her style more with each bookI read. It's so fun to find a new favorite writer. One you know you can trust to deliver interesting, moral, and family friendly plots.
November 19, 2025
Marriage of convenience?!?! Yes, please!!!
I was kinda on the fence about this series. I liked it but felt the last two books dragged a bit. But this one was fantastic. Definitely my favorite of the series so far.
I was kinda on the fence about this series. I liked it but felt the last two books dragged a bit. But this one was fantastic. Definitely my favorite of the series so far.
November 13, 2024
Wonderful book that I could not put down. Great history, wonderful family, scenery that I could see as I was reading. Faith and family is a great read for me.
December 20, 2024
great story!
Kate and Nathan’s story was beautifully written. They were perfect for each other. I like how the word of God was used to overcome insecurities.
Kate and Nathan’s story was beautifully written. They were perfect for each other. I like how the word of God was used to overcome insecurities.
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