At Morning’s Light: Christian Historical Fiction with Romance Set on the Frontier of Midwestern America (Home to Green Creek)

320 pages Publisher Bethany House Publishers Publication date December 2, 2025

ABOUT THE BOOK

In her new homeland of Iowa, she must risk heartbreak and uncertainty for her dreams to flourish.

Maya Bredesen and her husband plan to journey from Norway to a new life at her cousin’s boardinghouse in America, but on one last fateful fishing trip, a fierce winter storm steals away her husband. With her dreams for the future crushed, Maya is left grieving on the voyage to Iowa, accompanied instead by her brother, who plans to finish his seminary degree.

Arriving at a boardinghouse spilling over with orphans and a newly married couple, Maya struggles to find her place amid the chaos. A new friendship develops between her and Eben Miller, the reserved, kind farmer next door, but just as Maya begins to recover from her wounded heart, more tragedy engulfs her. As she and Eben weather trials together, can they overcome the difficulties this new land holds when it seems so far from becoming home?

This Christian fiction historical novel by Lauraine Snelling paints a heartwarming story of family and love on the Midwestern frontier for readers of frontier romance, Janette Oke, and Tracie Peterson.

MY THOUGHTS

At Morning’s Light is the second book in the Home to Green Creek series.
I have been reading this author’s books for absolutely years, and I find it fascinating that so many of the series are based on characters living in or coming to America from Norway.
In this second book in the series, we meet many of the same characters from the first book when they voyaged to America.
Coming to America is just what Maya Bredesen and her husband need for a new start.
A tragedy occurs before they can leave, a fishing trip accident and her husband is lost forever.
The voyage to Iowa sees Maya accompanied by her brother and she will live in her sister’s boarding house.
After arrival I love the willingness, the characters have to help each other. Imagine being in a country unfamiliar to you having to learn the language and customs of this country. In the area of Iowa they settle in there are plenty of other Norwegians to help them settle in. I enjoyed seeing the dialogue, types of foods and reading about the Norwegian customs they brought to America. There are trying times as our characters try to acclimate themselves to a new country. Just when Maya is sure things are getting better, she is dealt another blow. A close friend will help her through this. Out of the burning ashes a light shines through. Very realistic I enjoyed this very much.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

MEET THE AUTHOR

About the Author

Lauraine Snelling is the award-winning author of more than one hundred books, fiction and nonfiction, for adults and young adults. Her books have sold more than five million copies. She makes her home in Tehachapi, California. Learn more at LauraineSnelling.com.

Kiersti Giron writes stories and collaborates on historical fiction series with bestselling author Lauraine Snelling. When she’s not writing, Kiersti loves drinking tea, adventuring with her family, and teaching writing and literature. Learn more at KierstiGiron.com.

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