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The Women of Cannon Beach #2
With the Enduring Tides
On the rugged Oregon coast in the early 1900s, a group of women's lives intertwine through their shared pioneering spirit and the steadfast presence of Mary Gerritse. Struggling with her daughter Belle's desire to live with her grandparents, Mary discovers her own mother facing illness and her father hiring a caretaker with a troubled past. Despite tensions, Mary leaves Belle with her grandparents, feeling guilt and resentment. When past secrets bubble over into troubles in the present, Mary's identity is shaken.
As Mary seeks to heal her family—and herself—her friends provide comfort even as they face challenges of their Jewell explores questions about her own identity, Henrietta navigates managing a homestead, Virginia seeks refuge from an abusive situation, and Olivia faces the heartache of lost love. The women must endure to find encouragement in each other and refuge in the faith that brings strength amid great uncertainty.
Beloved for her immersive depictions of the American West in the early twentieth century, Kirkpatrick vividly portrays the courage and triumphs of women overcoming the odds and banding together to make a difference.
As Mary seeks to heal her family—and herself—her friends provide comfort even as they face challenges of their Jewell explores questions about her own identity, Henrietta navigates managing a homestead, Virginia seeks refuge from an abusive situation, and Olivia faces the heartache of lost love. The women must endure to find encouragement in each other and refuge in the faith that brings strength amid great uncertainty.
Beloved for her immersive depictions of the American West in the early twentieth century, Kirkpatrick vividly portrays the courage and triumphs of women overcoming the odds and banding together to make a difference.
304 pages, Paperback
Published April 21, 2026
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February 28, 2026
Another installment in the historical Women of Cannon Beach series, book two begins at the start of a new century. New friends and old continue to face life's challenges with its ups and downs. Family bonds are tested and their circles expand with new arrivals and help in difficult times. This author always writes such interesting stories, building upon careful research, with fiction filling in details to breathe life into real history.
The next chapter in Mary's life shows how much she had grown and continued to learn from challenges she faced as a wife, mother, daughter, and in her career path as the first woman mail carrier on the Oregon coast. I liked how her marriage to John had become stronger through all they faced, talking through tough decisions, working to keep their family going, and growing more in love. Prayer and faith are a part of the fabric that holds them together. I loved how Jewell's quiet wisdom and solid friendship added to the story and liked catching up with her life. She remains my favorite character.
Some difficult topics are pulled into the plot, handled openly but carefully. There is much to grieve over as Mary faces deep losses, including a tragic event in her family. There is sadness but hope too, with healing through the help found in community, faith and family.
Overall a satisfying read. Hoping to find out more of their story in the next book. 4 stars
(An ebook was provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.)
The next chapter in Mary's life shows how much she had grown and continued to learn from challenges she faced as a wife, mother, daughter, and in her career path as the first woman mail carrier on the Oregon coast. I liked how her marriage to John had become stronger through all they faced, talking through tough decisions, working to keep their family going, and growing more in love. Prayer and faith are a part of the fabric that holds them together. I loved how Jewell's quiet wisdom and solid friendship added to the story and liked catching up with her life. She remains my favorite character.
Some difficult topics are pulled into the plot, handled openly but carefully. There is much to grieve over as Mary faces deep losses, including a tragic event in her family. There is sadness but hope too, with healing through the help found in community, faith and family.
Overall a satisfying read. Hoping to find out more of their story in the next book. 4 stars
(An ebook was provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.)
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This review by librarian Christine Barth was first published in the March 2026 issue of Library Journal.
In this novel set in the early 1900s, a century of Lewis and Clark's expedition, many kinds of people now call Oregon's Cannon Beach home, including Mary Gerritse, the intrepid postmaster who traverses the coast on horseback to deliver mail and medicine. Following up on Across the Crying Sands, Kirkpatrick tracks characters such as Jewell, who is reconciling her Nehalem Clatsop upbringing with her Finnish ancestors living in community nearby, and Herbert, the British remittance man whose declining health may take away his chance at love.
Mary is now a seasoned wife and mother, although she still bucks some traditional feminine roles and now sees that trait in her own daughter.
VERDICT: Readers will have empathy for Kirkpatrick's (mostly women) characters surviving rugged conditions and a host of psychological struggles, in an era when mental illness was more feared than it is today. Those seeking other nuanced depictions of the Old West with semi-biographical characters should also pick up secular offerings from Sandra Dallas especially The Westering Women and Where Coyotes Howl.
In this novel set in the early 1900s, a century of Lewis and Clark's expedition, many kinds of people now call Oregon's Cannon Beach home, including Mary Gerritse, the intrepid postmaster who traverses the coast on horseback to deliver mail and medicine. Following up on Across the Crying Sands, Kirkpatrick tracks characters such as Jewell, who is reconciling her Nehalem Clatsop upbringing with her Finnish ancestors living in community nearby, and Herbert, the British remittance man whose declining health may take away his chance at love.
Mary is now a seasoned wife and mother, although she still bucks some traditional feminine roles and now sees that trait in her own daughter.
VERDICT: Readers will have empathy for Kirkpatrick's (mostly women) characters surviving rugged conditions and a host of psychological struggles, in an era when mental illness was more feared than it is today. Those seeking other nuanced depictions of the Old West with semi-biographical characters should also pick up secular offerings from Sandra Dallas especially The Westering Women and Where Coyotes Howl.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This review by librarian Christine Barth was first published in the March 2026 issue of Library Journal.
In this novel set in the early 1900s, a century of Lewis and Clark's expedition, many kinds of people now call Oregon's Cannon Beach home, including Mary Gerritse, the intrepid postmaster who traverses the coast on horseback to deliver mail and medicine. Following up on Across the Crying Sands, Kirkpatrick tracks characters such as Jewell, who is reconciling her Nehalem Clatsop upbringing with her Finnish ancestors living in community nearby, and Herbert, the British remittance man whose declining health may take away his chance at love.
Mary is now a seasoned wife and mother, although she still bucks some traditional feminine roles and now sees that trait in her own daughter.
VERDICT: Readers will have empathy for Kirkpatrick's (mostly women) characters surviving rugged conditions and a host of psychological struggles, in an era when mental illness was more feared than it is today. Those seeking other nuanced depictions of the Old West with semi-biographical characters should also pick up secular offerings from Sandra Dallas especially The Westering Women and Where Coyotes Howl.
In this novel set in the early 1900s, a century of Lewis and Clark's expedition, many kinds of people now call Oregon's Cannon Beach home, including Mary Gerritse, the intrepid postmaster who traverses the coast on horseback to deliver mail and medicine. Following up on Across the Crying Sands, Kirkpatrick tracks characters such as Jewell, who is reconciling her Nehalem Clatsop upbringing with her Finnish ancestors living in community nearby, and Herbert, the British remittance man whose declining health may take away his chance at love.
Mary is now a seasoned wife and mother, although she still bucks some traditional feminine roles and now sees that trait in her own daughter.
VERDICT: Readers will have empathy for Kirkpatrick's (mostly women) characters surviving rugged conditions and a host of psychological struggles, in an era when mental illness was more feared than it is today. Those seeking other nuanced depictions of the Old West with semi-biographical characters should also pick up secular offerings from Sandra Dallas especially The Westering Women and Where Coyotes Howl.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
To be completely honest, it wasn't until I sat down to write this review that I realized that this was the second book in a series (The Women of Cannon Beach), and I had not read the previous book before this one. I'll admit, while I enjoyed this story very much by the end, it took some time to get there... and now discovering that it's part of a series and the first book seems to give us Mary's story prior to this one, I think this might be a big part of that. Had I read her story first, I think I would have connected more quickly with this one. As such, I'd definitely recommend going back and rereading that first, so you're all caught up. Either way, I did still enjoy getting to know these women and their stories. They had a lot of struggles to work through, and I loved the resiliency we see among them. I haven't read a ton of books about the American West in the early 1900s, and I found this to be a really interesting look into that period in time. If you enjoy Christian historical fiction celebrating women's friendship, this is certainly one to check out... but definitely check out the first book first!
**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.
**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What a wonderful novel! I enjoyed everything about this story.
I cried in a certain scene right along with Mary. I felt so bad for her.
I couldn't put this book down. Kirkpatrick has done it once again with wonderful characters that I loved in getting to know Mary and her family.
I loved the setting of this story. I felt like I was there and meeting new friends, old friends and just enjoyed being there.
Kirkpatrick has done well with the tough subjects and of course has weaving everything perfectly in together.
I like seeing the not so perfect people learning how life's journey works out for them. I think it's a wonderful lesson for us to see how they made things work out for them.
I'm giving this story 5 stars for a job well done! And for keeping my attention all the way through. I hope there's more in this series in the future.
I received this book from Interviews and Reviews through Revell via Netgalley
I cried in a certain scene right along with Mary. I felt so bad for her.
I couldn't put this book down. Kirkpatrick has done it once again with wonderful characters that I loved in getting to know Mary and her family.
I loved the setting of this story. I felt like I was there and meeting new friends, old friends and just enjoyed being there.
Kirkpatrick has done well with the tough subjects and of course has weaving everything perfectly in together.
I like seeing the not so perfect people learning how life's journey works out for them. I think it's a wonderful lesson for us to see how they made things work out for them.
I'm giving this story 5 stars for a job well done! And for keeping my attention all the way through. I hope there's more in this series in the future.
I received this book from Interviews and Reviews through Revell via Netgalley
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
With The Enduring tides is Jane Kirkpatrick’s second book in The Women of Cannon Beach Series. Having not read the first in the series, I was able to read and follow along with this story very nicely. The story is well written and has the theme of family and community running throughout it. I enjoyed the wonderful characters in this story. They are hardworking, caring people who are easy to like. I enjoyed reading of how Mary sets out alone to deliver mail while leaving her family behind. I found the story inspirational with Belle moving to be with her grandparents to attend school there, yet she helped in time of need. It is interesting to see how the different women’s lives blend together and how they help and care for each other. I especially enjoyed reading of the different situations the women are in and how they deal with caring for friends and extended family.
I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book, this is my honest review.
I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book, this is my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
5 stars, Rural Mail Carrier
WITH THE ENDURING TIDES (WOMEN OF CANNON BEACH BOOK 2)
By Jane Kirkpatrick
This is a continuation of Mary's story. It is mostly about her family, her husband and children, and her parents.
I love how Mary is a female mail carrier. She rides her horses around the area to deliver all sorts of things to the local people.
There are hard things in Mary's life. I like how she doesn't let them get her down. It would be easy to do.
Highly recommend. Ms. Kirkpatrick takes historical non fiction events and weaves a fictional story around the characters. I love reading about the strong women of the olden times.
I received a complimentary copy of #WiththeEnduringTides #TheWomenofCannonBeach from #RevellPublishing #JaneKirkpatrick #LibraryThing I was not obligated to post a review.
#inspirational #Oregon #strongfemaleprotagonist #triggerwarning
WITH THE ENDURING TIDES (WOMEN OF CANNON BEACH BOOK 2)
By Jane Kirkpatrick
This is a continuation of Mary's story. It is mostly about her family, her husband and children, and her parents.
I love how Mary is a female mail carrier. She rides her horses around the area to deliver all sorts of things to the local people.
There are hard things in Mary's life. I like how she doesn't let them get her down. It would be easy to do.
Highly recommend. Ms. Kirkpatrick takes historical non fiction events and weaves a fictional story around the characters. I love reading about the strong women of the olden times.
I received a complimentary copy of #WiththeEnduringTides #TheWomenofCannonBeach from #RevellPublishing #JaneKirkpatrick #LibraryThing I was not obligated to post a review.
#inspirational #Oregon #strongfemaleprotagonist #triggerwarning
April 22, 2026
A great continuation of history along the Oregon Coast.
Since I have been to the seaside around Cannon Beach, it is easy for me to picture the area. The small towns that were popping up at the time of the storyline.
Mary, the intrepid postal rider, is a historical character. Many other names and places are historical.
I suggest reading the first book in the series and then this book will make more sense.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. My opinions are my own.
Since I have been to the seaside around Cannon Beach, it is easy for me to picture the area. The small towns that were popping up at the time of the storyline.
Mary, the intrepid postal rider, is a historical character. Many other names and places are historical.
I suggest reading the first book in the series and then this book will make more sense.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. My opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This book was quite different and I have to admit I struggled through it. It follows the lives of several women along the Oregon coast in the early 1900s. There are several stories within the story I was given a complementary copy of this book and opinions are my own.
April 25, 2026
JPL Reader’s Choice. I enjoyed the growth of the characters and family in this second book of the series. Both joys and sorrows of any normal family. I feel like I’ve gotten to know all of them better and care about what happens to each character. I’ll await the conclusion with book 3.
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