In 1788, Aria Stonewood is chased from her home in the New England Colonies after being accused of murder and abducting twin baby girls.
Hiding a secret, Aria travels west, deep into the north-woods of the Minnesota territory. She seeks shelter at a French trading post that is run by a former priest and meets Francois Marcks; both of whom, distrust her and do not want her staying there. But with the dangers of winter coming, they have no choice but to reluctantly let her stay, unaware of what the coming winter will bring to their door.
Emily Yager writes Inspirational Romance novels set among the lakes, rivers, and north woods of Minnesota. Is the author of the Pursuing Voyageurs series.
When Emily is not writing, she is doodling over her notes, listening to music, searching for a new history book to explore, or dealing with the dramas of a bi-polar prima donna canine and writing puppy sidekick, Xian. She lives on the family farm in northwestern Minnesota.
The adventure that this story take you on, with Aria travelling to start over and Marcks trying to take care of his home. Scheming Aria, plans to convince Marcks to her is only the beginning of the drama and intrigue that this story takes you on.
I loved every bit of this historical romance. It had me laughing at times and on the edge of my seat at others. I especially loved little Zadock and his grand entrance.