Chancing the Frontiersman's Heart

By: Byrd, Andrea

From Andrea Byrd comes a stirring tale of faith and courage on the Kentucky frontier-a story of second chances, steadfast love, and the family bonds that sustain us through life's darkest hours. Perfect for fans of Lori Wick and Janette Oke.

Kentucky Territory, 1782

When Dawn agrees to travel west with her cruel stepparents, she has one goal-to reunite her young stepsister Mary with her uncle at Bryan's Station. But a chance encounter with Jacob McFadin, her childhood sweetheart, changes everything. Despite her missing left hand and the scars of rejection she carries, Jacob sees past her differences and offers marriage to help protect them on their journey.

Jacob has spent years trying to prove himself as more than just the youngest McFadin brother. When he recognizes Dawn, the girl who captured his heart years ago, he knows God has given him a second chance. But his desire to finally make a name for himself threatens to tear apart their fragile new family.

As they face the perils of the Kentucky wilderness and escalating tensions with British and Indian forces, Dawn and Jacob must learn to trust in God's plan-and each other. When violence erupts at Bryan's Station, they discover that true worth isn't found in grand achievements, but in the boundless love of family and faith.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1963212630
• ISBN13: 9781963212631
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Wild Heart Books
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Immersive Storytelling

This is book one in a new series named A Wilderness Romance and I’m already anxious to read book two. Let’s take a journey west in 1782 with Jacob and his family, as he deals with being the youngest son and feels like his only purpose is helping his brothers with their dreams, Dawn was his childhood friend and she is living a life of servitude while caring for young Mary. Neither realize that God is working to make their paths cross and a different journey ensues that they weren’t expecting. I especially love that each chapter has a Bible verse at the heading. The characters are wonderful and you will find yourself cheering them on as Dawn doesn’t let her disability hold her back. A sweet marriage of convenience tale that captures your heart and doesn’t let go. A quick read that contains a powerful story and leaves you wishing it was longer as you don’t want it to end. I was immersed in this book from beginning to end including the lovely cover. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/Wild Heart Books. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.