Both Feet In: Wildflower Valley Book Two

by Kate Hewitt

The Bryant family have taken the plunge and moved to Wildflower Valley, West Virginia! Tackling house renovations, barnyard disasters, homeschool high jinks and a garden that doesn't always want to seem to grow, Abby and Josh and their four children must face every setback together, along with their motley crew of neighbors--Hooch, the self-proclaimed redneck with a heart of gold, Allie and Bill Hoffenberger, a retired couple who seem to know everything about homesteading and let Abby and Josh know it, Lily and Robbie, the newlyweds with a dream of off-grid living who just might be in over their heads, and Miss Barbara, a former flower child who takes Bethany under her wing.

As they take on troubles together, Abby and Josh's faith in their homesteading future is sorely tested--but when you're both feet in, maybe you just need to keep going... no matter what gets thrown your way. The second book in the heartwarming Wildflower Valley series, following the Bryant family on their homesteading adventures!

PRAISE FOR multimillion-copy-bestselling author KATE “Gripping. Emotional. Amazing. One of the best books I’ve read this year! I tore through it…” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Another masterpiece by Kate Hewitt. BRILLIANT!! Please let there be another book… mind-blowing and hard to put down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I just couldn’t put it down… Gripping and very emotional.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I cried buckets and was very sad when I got to the end. Brilliant.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I stayed up late every night. I loved it! … I know it will be one I think about for years and reread.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I really enjoyed this… even reading it with tears pouring down my face and my heart breaking… it felt like this was written for me.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Masterful… balances heart-pounding suspense with poignant reflections on love, loss, and resilience.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Had me in its grip from page one and when I wasn’t reading my Kindle I was thinking what I’d do if I was Alex… a brilliantly-written, thought-provoking novel of fortitude, determination and bravery that had me in tears during the final chapters.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Learn more about Wildflower Valley at wildflower-valley.com.

196 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 26, 2025

About the author

Kate is the USA Today-bsetselling author of many books of both historical and contemporary fiction. Under the name Katharine Swartz, she is the author of the Tales from Goswell books, a series of time-slip novels set in the village of Goswell.

She likes to read women's fiction, mystery and thrillers, as well as historical novels. She particularly enjoys reading about well-drawn characters and avoids high-concept plots.

Having lived in both New York City and a tiny village on the windswept northwest coast of England, she now resides in a market town in Wales with her husband, five children, and two Golden Retrievers.

Reviews

[Stephanie Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving Kate Hewitt & Her Stories

I’ve now read 5 of her books - the first 3 about surviving a post-apocalyptic world and now not just surviving but embracing a new way of living off the land and with nature.

All of her characters are so wonderfully and truthfully developed. You are cheering for them and crying with them.

At the end of the book you can’t wait to start the next.

I have learned so many things about nature and survival and hope and loss and love from these books.

She’s a writer worth following & im ordering my next in this series!!

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this better than the first book. The Characters are growing and developing so much better than the first book. I honestly didn’t like Abby all that much in the first book. She’s growing on me now and I’m enjoying reading this family grow into their new lifestyle. The neighbors are so interesting I can’t wait to learn more about them.

[Bev Walkling · Rating 5 out of 5]

The challenges of the weather

Book 2 in the Wildflower Valley series includes the families arrival at their new home along with challenges that happen pretty much right away. I can imagine how tough it would have been and yet, neighbours are there for them and they are slowly adapting. Then falls the rain, and falls and falls!

Stay tuned for book 3!

[christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both Feet In

This is a remarkable story. This is a gripping, life altering adjustment and deeply moving from the beginning to end. The characters are optimistic, naive, and determined. An uplifting story that you can't put down. Enjoy

[Sue Sykes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just loving this series of books, the family are still settling in to their new home and new surroundings, taking on the homesteading and overcoming the challenges thrown at them.
Looking forward to the next book in the series

[Twobchelm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Homesteading… not for me but it was a fun read!

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like a series! Clean and easy to read.

[Jenn Runyan · Rating 3 out of 5]

decent story, not a lot of movement until the end.
A huge pet peeve of mine - grammatical and spelling errors. This book said splashbacks, gu, mebbe.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed the 2nd book in this series as much as the first! Very refreshing writer…

[Marilyn Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story line moves very slowly, but the character development is good.
Homesteading is something I never intend to do, but enjoy doing it vicariously through this series.

[Caitlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Why am I reading these? Abby's voice is appealing if repetitive, the family is well drawn, and I guess I've been sucked in. It's a quick read.