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Echoes of Twilight
In Alaska's unforgiving wild, secrets are buried deep, but survival isn't the only thing at stake...
Alaskan Explorer Mikhail Amos can count the number of bad decisions he’s made in his life on one hand. But when he’s called out on the cusp of winter to track down and rescue a team of lost botanists in the wilds of Alaska, he can’t say no. It doesn’t matter that every last instinct tells him he won’t get the team out before winter. The scientists on the expedition are someone’s father and brother. Mikhail knows what it’s like to lose both of those, and he’d never wish that loss on another person.
But as Mikhail soon discovers, the team also happens to include the lead scientist’s daughter, Bryony Wetherby, whose ability to survive in the wilderness and knack for drawing maps intrigue him in a way no woman ever has before.
But people on the team are carrying secrets, and Mikhail soon isn’t sure what holds the most danger, the encroaching Alaskan winter, the secrets between the members, or lowering the walls he’s built around his heart.
From a USA Today bestselling author comes a reimagining of Sully from Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, a tale of survival in the wilderness, and a love that heals wounded hearts.
Alaskan Explorer Mikhail Amos can count the number of bad decisions he’s made in his life on one hand. But when he’s called out on the cusp of winter to track down and rescue a team of lost botanists in the wilds of Alaska, he can’t say no. It doesn’t matter that every last instinct tells him he won’t get the team out before winter. The scientists on the expedition are someone’s father and brother. Mikhail knows what it’s like to lose both of those, and he’d never wish that loss on another person.
But as Mikhail soon discovers, the team also happens to include the lead scientist’s daughter, Bryony Wetherby, whose ability to survive in the wilderness and knack for drawing maps intrigue him in a way no woman ever has before.
But people on the team are carrying secrets, and Mikhail soon isn’t sure what holds the most danger, the encroaching Alaskan winter, the secrets between the members, or lowering the walls he’s built around his heart.
From a USA Today bestselling author comes a reimagining of Sully from Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, a tale of survival in the wilderness, and a love that heals wounded hearts.
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Published May 19, 2025
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Naomi Rawlings
37 books981 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 29, 2025
I’m glad I stuck with this one! I had difficulty staying focused for the first 25%.
The star of this book was a lead scientist’s daughter, Bryony Wetherby, whom the author crafted as an amalgamation of pioneering women in science: Mary Treat, Alice Eastwood, and Graceanna Lewis. Bryony and a team of botanists have become lost in the wilds of Alaska and Alaskan explorer Mikhail Amos is sent out to track them down and rescue them.
I appreciated an intriguing book about women in science and one woman’s journey to establish herself as an equal with men. Author Naomi Rawlings captures the agony of being denied recognition for one’s work and the lengths one goes to in protecting it.
It was so good to meet another Amos family member. Mikhail may be my favourite so far! He’s been crafted with all the qualities that I adore.
The author explores how we can be faithful to God with the skills that we have and how to have humility and trust in God amidst struggles.
I noted the fact about fireweed and enjoyed reading about places I’ve visited. I could imagine myself in the church in Sitka and running down Castle Hill to the waterfront. I haven’t been to the Sheldon Jackson museum yet, but will make it a priority next time.
I began this novel frustrated, but finished with loving the characters and eagerly anticipating the sequel!
The star of this book was a lead scientist’s daughter, Bryony Wetherby, whom the author crafted as an amalgamation of pioneering women in science: Mary Treat, Alice Eastwood, and Graceanna Lewis. Bryony and a team of botanists have become lost in the wilds of Alaska and Alaskan explorer Mikhail Amos is sent out to track them down and rescue them.
I appreciated an intriguing book about women in science and one woman’s journey to establish herself as an equal with men. Author Naomi Rawlings captures the agony of being denied recognition for one’s work and the lengths one goes to in protecting it.
It was so good to meet another Amos family member. Mikhail may be my favourite so far! He’s been crafted with all the qualities that I adore.
The author explores how we can be faithful to God with the skills that we have and how to have humility and trust in God amidst struggles.
I noted the fact about fireweed and enjoyed reading about places I’ve visited. I could imagine myself in the church in Sitka and running down Castle Hill to the waterfront. I haven’t been to the Sheldon Jackson museum yet, but will make it a priority next time.
I began this novel frustrated, but finished with loving the characters and eagerly anticipating the sequel!
May 24, 2025
Fantastic! I’m so in love with this series! The Amos family is wonderful, the setting is amazing, and I adore learning about Russian culture in Alaska. Mostly, I adore the underlying faith in these books. It’s so relevant to my own life. I always finish a Naomi Rawlings book feeling positive and uplifted. And wanting bad things to happen to the Caldwells. We get to see Alaska at its wildest through Mikhail and Bryony’s eyes. There’s just so much to love here. She says Mikhail is her homage to Byron Sully from Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, but with a Russian soul. I loved this romance so much more than Kate’s story. There’s no wishy washy messing around here, at least not on Bryony’s part. Once she figured out what she didn’t want she found the courage to go after what she really wanted and didn’t waver. Mikhail has some issues to work out, but once he gets it he goes for it. It’s so satisfying, especially after the way Kate treated Nathan for 80% of the last book. We also get to see more of Alexei, whom I just can’t get enough of. I highly recommend this series, and every other series Naomi Rawlings has written. She does not disappoint.
May 18, 2025
This story was packed with danger as the characters made their way across Alaska. The author did an amazing job of making me feel as if I was suffering through the trek with Mikhail, Bryony, and the rest of the lost team that had to be rescued.
I really felt for Bryony and all that she had to put up with. It became very clear that her family only cared about what kind of alliance they could form through marrying her off to a powerful man who was also a family friend. Her wishes and interests were of no use to them and she was constantly belittled and treated as not important.
I loved the way Mikhail saw who Bryony really was and was completely impressed by her. These two grew to care for each other in such a natural way as they trekked across the dangerous terrain. They had quite a few troubles to get through in this story, even once they had returned to civilization. This was one of those stories that was hard to set down because I was desperate to see how things were going to work out!
(4.5 stars)
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I really felt for Bryony and all that she had to put up with. It became very clear that her family only cared about what kind of alliance they could form through marrying her off to a powerful man who was also a family friend. Her wishes and interests were of no use to them and she was constantly belittled and treated as not important.
I loved the way Mikhail saw who Bryony really was and was completely impressed by her. These two grew to care for each other in such a natural way as they trekked across the dangerous terrain. They had quite a few troubles to get through in this story, even once they had returned to civilization. This was one of those stories that was hard to set down because I was desperate to see how things were going to work out!
(4.5 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
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May 20, 2025
A beautiful story set in the rugged mountains of Alaska. Bryony is the only female on an expedition of Botanists. Mikhail is sent out on a search for them when they don’t return by the start of winter. Their story is fraught with drama that you won’t want to stop reading until you’ve read the last sentence!
I received an arc copy of the book from the author.
I received an arc copy of the book from the author.
December 9, 2025
I have read the first four books in the Dawn of Alaska series, and have really enjoyed them. Author Naomi Rawlings does a good job with the historical facts incorporated in her stories, bringing excellent historical detail to life in a way that submerges the reader in the time period and the struggles of the characters. The series is set in the 1880s, and is about the lives of the members of one family, The Amoses, who are of Russian heritage and whose family has been in Alaska since long before Alaska was sold by Russia to the United States in 1867. Rawlings combines history with romance and tosses in a few biblical excerpts to help the characters sort out their problems. These are classic good vs evil stories in an interesting geographical setting.
The first book, Written on the Mist, tells the story of Jonas Redding and Evelina Amos. Jonas is a lawman from Texas who is trying to outrun secret traumas, and Evelina is a school teacher with a law degree from a college in Boston (a profession largely unheard of for women at that time). Rawlings interweaves the roughness of the mining and shipping industries in Juneau, and the racism against and forced assimilation of the native tribes, into this compelling story.
The second book, Whispers on the Tide, tells about Maggie McDougal, who has travelled to Alaska from Wisconsin to find her brother, who is a sailor, so he can come home to help save her family's shipping business. She meets Sacha Amos, who is a ship captain who offers to help Maggie find her brother. Along the way, Sacha takes a biologist to the far reaches of the Bering Sea to study the sharp decline in the harbor seal population as a result of overhunting and poaching.
The third book, Above All Dreams, is the story of Kate Amos, who is a woman doctor with a degree in medicine from Boston. The story shows just how cruel and unfair the culture of the time was to women and how hard it was for women to pursue meaningful work and be respected. She meets Dr. Nathan Reid, who has come to Juneau to bring better medical opportunities and doctors to the Alaskan frontier, not realizing that Kate is already practicing medicine in Juneau and in other parts of the Alaskan coast.
The fourth book, Echoes of Twilight, is about Mikhail Amos, a famous guide in the Alaskan wilderness, who is sent into the wilderness to find a group of lost botanists and bring them safely back to Sitka. Bryony is the daughter of the head botanist, and takes care of the men on the expedition, cooking for them and generally acting as their servant. She is very talented at sketching, mapmaking and writing. This book again highlights the way women were treated as property and were expected to marry whomever their fathers chose for them that would be an advantage to the fathers, even if the woman didn't want to be married. Bryony has no say in her own life or her future, and gets no credit for her maps or her writing... until she meets Mikhail Amos.
I would have included books 5 and 6 in this report, but they haven't been published yet. I do intend to read them. The books of this series are satisfying and fun to read, and have enough history and plot complexity to be worth the commitment to read them. They are quite habit-forming!
The first book, Written on the Mist, tells the story of Jonas Redding and Evelina Amos. Jonas is a lawman from Texas who is trying to outrun secret traumas, and Evelina is a school teacher with a law degree from a college in Boston (a profession largely unheard of for women at that time). Rawlings interweaves the roughness of the mining and shipping industries in Juneau, and the racism against and forced assimilation of the native tribes, into this compelling story.
The second book, Whispers on the Tide, tells about Maggie McDougal, who has travelled to Alaska from Wisconsin to find her brother, who is a sailor, so he can come home to help save her family's shipping business. She meets Sacha Amos, who is a ship captain who offers to help Maggie find her brother. Along the way, Sacha takes a biologist to the far reaches of the Bering Sea to study the sharp decline in the harbor seal population as a result of overhunting and poaching.
The third book, Above All Dreams, is the story of Kate Amos, who is a woman doctor with a degree in medicine from Boston. The story shows just how cruel and unfair the culture of the time was to women and how hard it was for women to pursue meaningful work and be respected. She meets Dr. Nathan Reid, who has come to Juneau to bring better medical opportunities and doctors to the Alaskan frontier, not realizing that Kate is already practicing medicine in Juneau and in other parts of the Alaskan coast.
The fourth book, Echoes of Twilight, is about Mikhail Amos, a famous guide in the Alaskan wilderness, who is sent into the wilderness to find a group of lost botanists and bring them safely back to Sitka. Bryony is the daughter of the head botanist, and takes care of the men on the expedition, cooking for them and generally acting as their servant. She is very talented at sketching, mapmaking and writing. This book again highlights the way women were treated as property and were expected to marry whomever their fathers chose for them that would be an advantage to the fathers, even if the woman didn't want to be married. Bryony has no say in her own life or her future, and gets no credit for her maps or her writing... until she meets Mikhail Amos.
I would have included books 5 and 6 in this report, but they haven't been published yet. I do intend to read them. The books of this series are satisfying and fun to read, and have enough history and plot complexity to be worth the commitment to read them. They are quite habit-forming!
May 19, 2025
Amos has made it his mission to stop people dying on expeditions to Alaska's wild interior, and he's good at what he does. But this mission to find and rescue a team of botanists on the very threshold of winter has disaster written all over it. Bryony loves such expeditions, but when any suggestion of official work in such fields as science or cartography is forbidden by her father and she's forced to give her work to her would-be fiance to be published under his name, it's hard to avoid feeling used. And when they end up lost in the mountains as the snow begins, she starts to wonder whether they'll make it out alive. The coming of Amos brings a feeling of safety, but his actions make her start to wonder whether maybe there can be a different life for her from what her father has always insisted on. But to find out, they have to make it to civilisation - and even civilisation isn't as safe as it seems...
A great addition to the series that kept me turning pages far too long. I loved the mix of romance, intrigue, family relationships and adventure, not to mention Bryony's journey from helpless subservience to a family who seem to consider her merely a mindless asset to assist their careers to a person with her own will and interests. I particularly appreciated the way that Amos supported her without taking over, but also the fact that she still cared for her father and brother (little though they deserved it). The result is an inspiring read reminding us all to use the gifts God has given us, and encourage each other along the way. In fact, the only negative thing I could say about the story is that I found it incredibly frustrating that the bad guys got away with so much (sadly not unrealistic, given the circumstances) - a frustration naturally shared by the Amos family and others. Fortunately even though it's ongoing, I've got hope that good will finally triumph - which leaves me looking forward to the next book already! Note that while the background struggle definitely continues through the series, the main story of Amos and Bryony can be read as a standalone, though some parts once they're back with the family may be less clear. All in all, an enjoyable and inspiring read - recommended.
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 that kept me turning pages far too long. I loved the mix of romance, intrigue, family relationships and adventure, not to mention Bryony's journey from helpless subservience to a family who seem to consider her merely a mindless asset to assist their careers to a person with her own will and interests. I particularly appreciated the way that Amos supported her without taking over, but also the fact that she still cared for her father and brother (little though they deserved it). The result is an inspiring read reminding us all to use the gifts God has given us, and encourage each other along the way. In fact, the only negative thing I could say about the story is that I found it incredibly frustrating that the bad guys got away with so much (sadly not unrealistic, given the circumstances) - a frustration naturally shared by the Amos family and others. Fortunately even though it's ongoing, I've got hope that good will finally triumph - which leaves me looking forward to the next book already! Note that while the background struggle definitely continues through the series, the main story of Amos and Bryony can be read as a standalone, though some parts once they're back with the family may be less clear. All in all, an enjoyable and inspiring read - recommended.
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.
December 4, 2025
The Dawn of Alaska series has been such an interesting series. I’m glad it has at least two more books in the series, although, I have to admit, I hope there are some novellas or a spin off series for the younger two half siblings and maybe for the children coming into the family.
I’ve loved the Amos family so much. They are all so unique! The one thing you can count on is that this family sticks together and loves SO BIG!
The same family of villains runs through the series. I am beginning to wonder if justice will ever be served when it comes to them. Let’s hope so!
In this book we get a closer look at the harsh weather and terrain that is Alaska in the late fall. Mikhail is a guide and knows the hard facts about life and death on the trails in Alaska and just how risky it is to be where they are this late in the year. He is called on to go find a group of scientists who haven’t returned on schedule. It takes him longer to find them than it should because they didn’t stay the path set out for them. Each day is a day closer to being snowed in for months and potentially dying on the trail.
Bryony is much smarter and highly talented than anyone gives her credit for, until Mikhail comes along. He sees her as far more than just someone to take notes and marry to further her father’s research funding. She’s eager to learn new things and does what she can to help on the trip out back to Sitka.
One of my favorite parts in all the books is when most, if not all, the siblings are together. You can just feel the long coming through the words on the pages of the book. These characters are so well done that they feel like real people. The villains are more monstrous that it appears and with each book we see more of their dirty deeds being revealed.
Book 5, Against the Rain comes out in December 2025 and book 6, Beyond the Dawn is scheduled for spring of 2026. I can’t wait to be able to preorder that one.
Highly recommend the entire series!
I’ve loved the Amos family so much. They are all so unique! The one thing you can count on is that this family sticks together and loves SO BIG!
The same family of villains runs through the series. I am beginning to wonder if justice will ever be served when it comes to them. Let’s hope so!
In this book we get a closer look at the harsh weather and terrain that is Alaska in the late fall. Mikhail is a guide and knows the hard facts about life and death on the trails in Alaska and just how risky it is to be where they are this late in the year. He is called on to go find a group of scientists who haven’t returned on schedule. It takes him longer to find them than it should because they didn’t stay the path set out for them. Each day is a day closer to being snowed in for months and potentially dying on the trail.
Bryony is much smarter and highly talented than anyone gives her credit for, until Mikhail comes along. He sees her as far more than just someone to take notes and marry to further her father’s research funding. She’s eager to learn new things and does what she can to help on the trip out back to Sitka.
One of my favorite parts in all the books is when most, if not all, the siblings are together. You can just feel the long coming through the words on the pages of the book. These characters are so well done that they feel like real people. The villains are more monstrous that it appears and with each book we see more of their dirty deeds being revealed.
Book 5, Against the Rain comes out in December 2025 and book 6, Beyond the Dawn is scheduled for spring of 2026. I can’t wait to be able to preorder that one.
Highly recommend the entire series!
June 1, 2025
REVIEW OF ECHOES OF TWILIGHT BY NAOMI RAWLINGS
When Mikhail Amos set out to rescue a team of botanists lost in the rugged and dangerous wilds of Alaska , he did not realize that Byrony Wetherby, the lead scientist’s daughter was included in the group. Byrony is very intelligent and draws detailed maps for her dad, along with writing detailed descriptions of his findings. Also included in the group is her brother Heath, his friend Richard, and another scientist, Dr. Ottingford. Mikhail has had dealings with Richard in the past and does not trust him. Byrony’s father insists that she marry Richard to ensure future funding for his excursions. As the group encounter the adventures of surviving the trip back to civilization one mishap after another occurs.
Meanwhile, back home the rest of the family is dealing with the unscrupulous Caldwell family who are involved in politics and have a hand in almost every aspect that can affect the Amos family’s shipping business. The Caldwells hate the Amos family and do everything possible to cause problems and destroy them.
Will Byrony be forced to marry Richard and give up her desire for an education and have her dreams squashed just because she is a female? Will the Caldwells succeed in destroying the Amos family? This is an exciting series that will have you staying awake, neglecting your chores, holding your breath, and praying along with them. See what God has in store! If you haven’t read the rest of the series you will want to go back to the first book in the “DAWN OF ALASKA series “WRITTEN ON THE MIST” and be properly introduced to this strong, faith filled family.
When Mikhail Amos set out to rescue a team of botanists lost in the rugged and dangerous wilds of Alaska , he did not realize that Byrony Wetherby, the lead scientist’s daughter was included in the group. Byrony is very intelligent and draws detailed maps for her dad, along with writing detailed descriptions of his findings. Also included in the group is her brother Heath, his friend Richard, and another scientist, Dr. Ottingford. Mikhail has had dealings with Richard in the past and does not trust him. Byrony’s father insists that she marry Richard to ensure future funding for his excursions. As the group encounter the adventures of surviving the trip back to civilization one mishap after another occurs.
Meanwhile, back home the rest of the family is dealing with the unscrupulous Caldwell family who are involved in politics and have a hand in almost every aspect that can affect the Amos family’s shipping business. The Caldwells hate the Amos family and do everything possible to cause problems and destroy them.
Will Byrony be forced to marry Richard and give up her desire for an education and have her dreams squashed just because she is a female? Will the Caldwells succeed in destroying the Amos family? This is an exciting series that will have you staying awake, neglecting your chores, holding your breath, and praying along with them. See what God has in store! If you haven’t read the rest of the series you will want to go back to the first book in the “DAWN OF ALASKA series “WRITTEN ON THE MIST” and be properly introduced to this strong, faith filled family.
May 29, 2025
Echoes of Twilight by Naomi Rawlings
Dawn of Alaska Series Book Four
Mikhail Amos was one of the best men to lead a group in the wilds of Alaska. He had been exploring the area for a long time and knew it well. He also knew the tribes and their languages. When a group of scientists goes missing, he’s called in to find them. Being in the mountains during wintertime is dangerous, so he prays they are discovered quickly.
Since her mother passed away, Bryony Wetherby has been exploring with her father for fourteen years. She enjoys the work but has often been told that she can’t be a scientist because she is a woman. It would be an embarrassment to her father. He wanted her to be married to a man who would help him secure funding every summer. Until she met Mikhail, she never thought she could be more.
Thanks to delays and secrets within this group, winter has hit hard, and getting out of the mountains and back to Sitka is quite an adventure. Meanwhile, back at Sitka, Mikhail’s brothers have to deal with problems of their own from the Caldwells. A family with money who think they can do whatever they want.
I love Naomi’s books, and every series is so exciting. I like how she incorporates actual events from that era alongside the fiction.
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Dawn of Alaska Series Book Four
Mikhail Amos was one of the best men to lead a group in the wilds of Alaska. He had been exploring the area for a long time and knew it well. He also knew the tribes and their languages. When a group of scientists goes missing, he’s called in to find them. Being in the mountains during wintertime is dangerous, so he prays they are discovered quickly.
Since her mother passed away, Bryony Wetherby has been exploring with her father for fourteen years. She enjoys the work but has often been told that she can’t be a scientist because she is a woman. It would be an embarrassment to her father. He wanted her to be married to a man who would help him secure funding every summer. Until she met Mikhail, she never thought she could be more.
Thanks to delays and secrets within this group, winter has hit hard, and getting out of the mountains and back to Sitka is quite an adventure. Meanwhile, back at Sitka, Mikhail’s brothers have to deal with problems of their own from the Caldwells. A family with money who think they can do whatever they want.
I love Naomi’s books, and every series is so exciting. I like how she incorporates actual events from that era alongside the fiction.
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May 21, 2025
Echoes of Twilight This is the 4 th book in the Alaska series but it can be read as a standalone book and it is a really great read
It has adventure , tragedy , suspense and romance
It tells the story of Mikhail and Bryony both on their own journeys . Mikhail is on a mission to find trapped botanists in a remote area of Alaska before winter hits with a vengeance and blocks their way of escape
Mikhail carries with a secret burden and guilt and Bryony is desperate to find a way to be allowed to have some freedom to follow her passion and talent
Mikhail gave her the belief that she could be more than others expected her to be , he saw her worth her talent and her true nature and he encouraged her to follow her dreams
Tragedy follows the group and through the process it draws Bryony and Mikhail closer but circumstances conspire to tear them apart
The passage “His strength is made perfect in my weakness.” became very real in this book
I got this book as part of a promotion but the views are all my own
It has adventure , tragedy , suspense and romance
It tells the story of Mikhail and Bryony both on their own journeys . Mikhail is on a mission to find trapped botanists in a remote area of Alaska before winter hits with a vengeance and blocks their way of escape
Mikhail carries with a secret burden and guilt and Bryony is desperate to find a way to be allowed to have some freedom to follow her passion and talent
Mikhail gave her the belief that she could be more than others expected her to be , he saw her worth her talent and her true nature and he encouraged her to follow her dreams
Tragedy follows the group and through the process it draws Bryony and Mikhail closer but circumstances conspire to tear them apart
The passage “His strength is made perfect in my weakness.” became very real in this book
I got this book as part of a promotion but the views are all my own
May 20, 2025
This is another compelling novel by Naomi Rawlings. It is filled with intrigue, adventure and of course a good dose of conflict. Mikhail and Bryony are enjoyable and compelling characters and the remainder of the Amos family is interspersed into the story drawing readers to want to know more about what will happen next. Mikhail and Bryony’s wilderness adventure takes them to places that many of us will not see in our lifetime but which Naomi visually creates in such an astounding way in her writing. Always there are characters that you want to hate in her writing and as usual justice is served to those who deserve it. There are several sweet twists within the story, surprises that we didn’t expect which leave the reader anxious for the next family adventure. Naomi’s Alaskan adventures are worth reading and I can’t wait for the next one to be published.
This is a honest review of an ARC of this book.
This is a honest review of an ARC of this book.
May 19, 2025
This book is so captivating that I couldn't put it down! The characters are like family and I love them all. Reading about being up in the mountains on an expedition with all the danger that comes is exciting and I found myself on the edge of my seat many times. The fact that the romance is a slow burn makes everything so beautiful and romantic. With morals and values that are based on love for God, this story makes me want to cheer, have hope, and keep my faith in everything our heavenly father does. I did not want this story to end! I read the pages for the next book in the series and I’m already hooked! This whole series is so entertaining and captivating, that it's hard to wait for the next one in the series. You're going to love the Amoses as much as I do in the Dawn of Alaska Series!
May 19, 2025
This just might be my favorite book of the series. I do reccommend for maximum enjoyment to read these in order. I really enjoyed the accounting of their trek back out of the wilderness. I found it described with great and exciting detail without it being slow or boring. I grew to appreciate & respect the wilds of Alaska, all the beauty and danger it holds. The writing was well done as to articulate the uphill chllenges many women faced in regards to education and work. I thought the characters were well rounded and had depth. Excellent dilgoue and heartfelt conversations. The tension between the Caldwells and Amos is building and I'm excited to read how it will eventually resolve. I love getting a bit of Alaskan history in this ficional story. I can't wait for Yuir's story!
May 23, 2025
Worth the wait!
Echoes of Twilight was a very enjoyable book. I appreciate the authors detail and research of Alaskan history and the beautiful ruggedness of Alaska. I could almost smell the snow and mountain air! I especially enjoyed the attributes of God woven throughout this story. His forgiveness, love, and patience with us! I loved learning about the strengths and weaknesses of Bryonny and Mikhail. Mikhail drew me in from the beginning with this quote .......
Mr. Amos’s hand reached out and clasped Father’s wrist before he could snatch the biscuit from the box. “This food is for your daughter. You can wait until I catch us some dinner. " I read this book too fast, so now I will have to reread at a slower pace. Grab yourself a copy and enjoy!
Echoes of Twilight was a very enjoyable book. I appreciate the authors detail and research of Alaskan history and the beautiful ruggedness of Alaska. I could almost smell the snow and mountain air! I especially enjoyed the attributes of God woven throughout this story. His forgiveness, love, and patience with us! I loved learning about the strengths and weaknesses of Bryonny and Mikhail. Mikhail drew me in from the beginning with this quote .......
Mr. Amos’s hand reached out and clasped Father’s wrist before he could snatch the biscuit from the box. “This food is for your daughter. You can wait until I catch us some dinner. " I read this book too fast, so now I will have to reread at a slower pace. Grab yourself a copy and enjoy!
May 10, 2025
Best Book Yet! No, I do not say this about every book I read or to every author I review. This is the fourth book in Naomi Rawlings Alaskan series and I may have said that about book three but this is even better! It is also very different from books 1-3.
Love the book but I do not like most of the characters in the book until the book goes back to the Amos family. They are self absorbed, rude, and selfish. The exception is the two main characters Bryony and Mikhail. They are good people. Trouble comes from the people with them.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning.
Love the book but I do not like most of the characters in the book until the book goes back to the Amos family. They are self absorbed, rude, and selfish. The exception is the two main characters Bryony and Mikhail. They are good people. Trouble comes from the people with them.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning.
May 11, 2025
I stayed up until 4am this morning reading a special early release of this book, and it was definitely worth the lack of sleep!! Naomi's books just get better with every one!! I loved the character details and the way she builds their personalities. As I read her books, I can see them like watching a movie playing out in my mind!! Most of all, the challenges we face in life, are brought out in her characters lives. The process they go through struggling with them on their own is so characteristic of us all, but then...God intervenes in such a loving way!! Relief and joy comes as the struggles are given to Him!!
May 21, 2025
Wow Naomi Rawlings has written another great book. This book is another fantastic instalment in the family saga about the Amos family in Alaska - I’ve never wanted to visit Alaska until I started reading this series, Rawlings brings Alaska to life within the pages of this series. There’s plenty of characters to catch up from earlier in the series and new characters with selfish desires taking advantage of other people but also the strong and resilient Amos family which are so likeable. Adventure, mystery, tragedy and romance - it has it all. I rarely reread books but this is a series I will treasure and reread.
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May 14, 2025Brony clothes on a botany expedition with her father and other they get lost in the Alaska wilderness and have to be saved. I have trail leader Amos. I found a book very exciting with thoughts of twists and terms. I like the characters and the plot was very good.There was also a great prescription of the Alaska wilderness and the struggles to survive in it. I recommend this book for all who like adventure read.
May 20, 2025
Loved this story. I like a heroine who is smart and not a ditzy damsel in distress. Briony is smart, but put into a bad situation by her family and in need of rescue. Mikhail was awesome! Who wouldn't love being around the Amos family? I also love how the family holds each other accountable, in a loving (and teasing) way.
May 20, 2025
I love this book. It truly has it all..romance, suspense, family, faith, and action! Clean read. I truly adore the Amos family. I fall more and more in love with them each book. This is a must read book and series.
June 9, 2025
excellent story
The author has a wonderful way of drawing the reader into the story. She weaves unexpected twists and turns into the plot to hold the reader’s interest. I love that the books are clean and include faith in each of them.
The author has a wonderful way of drawing the reader into the story. She weaves unexpected twists and turns into the plot to hold the reader’s interest. I love that the books are clean and include faith in each of them.
June 12, 2025
Echoes of Twilight
Naomi did a fabulous job writing this book. I couldn’t put it down until close to the end when I felt my heart beating so hard I had a take a break. Her history of Alaska is phenomenal. I love every one of her books.
Naomi did a fabulous job writing this book. I couldn’t put it down until close to the end when I felt my heart beating so hard I had a take a break. Her history of Alaska is phenomenal. I love every one of her books.
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June 12, 2025Too short
This book read too fast. I loved everything about the adventure . Could picture everything throughout. The characters were so real. What an adventure! Felt like I was there.
This book read too fast. I loved everything about the adventure . Could picture everything throughout. The characters were so real. What an adventure! Felt like I was there.
June 23, 2025
Love conquers all.
So happy Bryony had the courage to stand up against her father. Mikhail and Bryony make the perfect couple. Can’t wait to find out what happens to the Caldwells.
So happy Bryony had the courage to stand up against her father. Mikhail and Bryony make the perfect couple. Can’t wait to find out what happens to the Caldwells.
July 24, 2025
Another adventure
Well written even though I felt they would never get out of the mountains. That was a long dreadful time for most of this book. This is still a good sweet story. Looking forward to book # 5.
Well written even though I felt they would never get out of the mountains. That was a long dreadful time for most of this book. This is still a good sweet story. Looking forward to book # 5.
December 20, 2025
A guide for explorers goes into the wilderness to find the lost botanist who have been stranded due to the greed of two members seeking gold. The entire Amos family is involved in figuring out how Alaska will be protected.
January 17, 2026
what a great story
Naomi Rawlings Dawn of Alaska book series is so wonderfully written! She keeps you interested right from the first page. Can’t wait for the next in the series.
Naomi Rawlings Dawn of Alaska book series is so wonderfully written! She keeps you interested right from the first page. Can’t wait for the next in the series.
May 23, 2025
Love this family and this series. Best ever!! Can’t wait for Yuri’s story next!!!
June 5, 2025
Engaging and captivating as the #4 in Naomi Rawlings series in Alaska in the late 1800s. An intense story told in a methodology of clean language.
June 30, 2025
An adventure filled with kindness and love. this is a great book.
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