• The Sweet Blue Distance

  • By: Sara Donati
  • Narrated by: Kate Reading
  • Length: 28 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (47 ratings)

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The Sweet Blue Distance

By: Sara Donati
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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Publisher's summary

A young midwife travels west to the New Mexico Territory to care for women in need and faces dangers more harrowing than the ones she’s fleeing in this epic tale of survival, redemption, and love from Sara Donati, the international bestselling author of the Wilderness series.

1857. In a bid to outrun her past, Carrie Ballentyne accepts a nursing position with a doctor in the New Mexico Territory. She knows the journey from New York to Santa Fe will not be easy, but she relishes the adventure. However, nothing could have prepared her for the wilderness she encounters. Its vastness and power are awe-inspiring, stunning in both beauty and brutality. To endure, she must learn to rely on her fellow travelers—and one enigmatic man in particular. As the small, tight-knit group tackles challenge after challenge, she feels her heart opening to this rugged land—and the people willing to risk so much for one another.

The trip west is only the beginning of Carrie’s challenges, though. In Santa Fe, she compassionately and respectfully helps women bring new life into the world, making her beloved among new mothers. Soon, however, she realizes that her employer and his wife are keeping secrets from her, and she must ferret out the truth to protect their young daughter. But to save the little girl she’s come to cherish, Carrie will have to confront the demons in her own past—a feat that will take all of her bravery and the help of the man she’s come to love and depend on above all others.

With its vivid descriptions of the breathtaking western landscape and its irresistible characters, The Sweet Blue Distance is the unforgettable story of one woman’s courage to heal herself, her family, and the women entrusted to her care.

©2024 Rosina Lippi-Green (P)2024 Blackstone Publishing

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My favorite author

I loved the whole book. It was beautifully written as always. I especially loved getting reacquainted with the Hidden Wolf clan.

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History and hearing about the Bonner family and relatives

I would like the story to continue I love all of her books can’t get enough of her writing.

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Another great one

Sara Donati knows how to create the best characters and intertwine them with the best history. Thank you for all your lessons.

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Historical history at its best!

Sara Donati is one of my all time favorite authors.
This one seem a bit slow to start but quickly took flame. Her characters are woven together so completely. I can without reservation recommend every single book in her repertoire.

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A great surprise!

When I bought the ebook I had no idea that it would be a welcome addition to “Into The Wilderness” series. Great characters. Would love many more books to follow this one.

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Wonderful Story!

Another wonderful story of the Bonner family. The characters are brought to life-like quality and gain a place in the heart for their humanly strengths and weaknesses, and ability to love.

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Quality story and writing

Loved this installment of the extended Bonner family saga. Always appreciate the well-researched history lesson that is integral to the plot line.

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This was a great journey

I was immersed in the book from the very beginning. The details are very thought out and it gives you an understanding of a different culture.

I love the building of the relationship of the two main characters and I hope this is just the beginning of a series.

Sara Donati is by far one of my favorite authors and never disappoints!

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It's an emotional journey

I love this author. Her heroine characters are so detailed and authentic, I feel that I know them as real people. It's okay that I had to wait years for this next part of the Bonner family history. Well worth the wait. Thank you Rosina. The narration is flawless. Kate Reading is a truly gifted actress.

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Another Fabulous Story

Donati did it again. Love all her books. Not sure how many times I have read them. Always makes you feel like you are catching up with an old friend. Hope she will keep the hits coming. Performance couldn’t have been any better! What a team they make!

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