In this series finale by Lauraine Snelling, Astrid Bjorklund is trying to stop the epidemic ravaging South Dakota's Red Bud Indian Reservation. Tribal elders remain suspicious of her until some begin to recover. Although Joshua Landsverk longs to fix his broken relationship with Astrid, he opposes her present work but won't tell her why. Yet when a surprising act of kindness brings healing to the painful wrong inflicted years ago, will it be enough to rekindle their love?
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"I've been reading the Red River of the North series (and all the spin-offs) for three years now. The books have spanned 24 years of these characters' lives. So when I read one of these books, it is more like a family reunion or visit with old friends. This wasn't the best book in the series but you can't expect every family reunion to be the best either. Still a wonderful read."
— Sue (4 out of 5 stars)
" Really enjoyed the first two books in this series. Enjoyed the first part of the book. Then it just took wrong turns. Changed abruptly and ended wrong. Very disappointed!!! "
— Jtaylorjp06, 1/28/2014" Hated to see series end. Enjoyed it! "
— Jeanette, 1/10/2014" I really enjoyed reading this book as it followed a lifetime with all of the good and rough times. She is a writer that I can count on publishing good christian books. "
— Edith, 1/9/2014" A; Astrid finally finds love! She helps at the Indian Reservation and saves many. She works with the other women of Blessing to train 2 of the Indian women as nurses and continues the work toward a hospital. "
— Cathy, 11/24/2013" I am sad and glad to say good bye to the people of Blessing. I have enjoyed all four series of book about this town and its' families. "
— Karen, 11/10/2013" Thank heavens that this book ended the way I realistically thought it should. I was really thinking the author was going to go against the struggle and be completely pushy but that's not what happened. It followed a realistic path and I'm happy. Good read. "
— Mel, 11/5/2013" a great story of a life pursued by God's will and choosing to live by it! What she had imagined was vastly different from what He had planned for her life! "
— Michelle, 10/16/2013" Fabulous ending to the daughters of blessing series. Sad to see these books end. I feel like the whole family is part of me now! "
— Laura, 10/11/2013" I actually didn't finish it...I have more interesting things to read and do than to read this boring fluff. Lol! :D "
— Omi, 9/29/2013" I didn't like this book as well as the others in the series. It was a little slow at times and these are slow paced books anyways. But it was nice to have a conclusion to the series. Can't wait for Lauraine Snellings new series in November. This one dragged on a little too long. "
— Linda, 9/17/2013" Excellent. I do love this series. "
— Marg, 8/25/2013" The third book in the series seemed to traipse off in another direction and was a bit disappointing. It did not seem to have as much plot, and instead placed all of the narrative in conversation. "
— Christine, 3/18/2013" I loved this trilogy and love this author. Another great book! "
— Leigh, 1/29/2013" A very nice ending the the trilogy. Overall, I would say that these books were very pleasant and a good reminder of the tough times folks had in the early 1900s. "
— Cindi, 12/9/2012" Another very good book in the continuation of the story.... but now I miss them and there aren't more books. Oh well - I'll have to keep my eye out for future books by this author about Blessing N. Dakota. "
— Patricia, 6/22/2012" Another great book about the people I feel as though I can call friends, the Bjorklands and their neighbors in Blessing, North Dakota. I have loved all of the books in all 4 of the series that have revolved around these characters. "
— Kati, 4/9/2012" All the characters are getting muddled in my head - thank goodness for the family tree at the beginning of each book! Not much plot here - I was disappointed that Joshua's POV disappeared as well. "
— Karin, 2/28/2012" I loved this series. Reading how the daughters of Blessing have grown and now have families of their own and how the town has grown has been such a joy. I loved how the series concluded. "
— Tanya, 12/4/2011" Reading this series is like visiting family. I hated to see the series wrap up, but yet I can see the need to after so many different groups of books involving the same family. <br/> <br/>Looking forward to reading the prequel that tells of Ingeborg's life. "
— Leslie, 9/23/2011" I loved this series. Reading how the daughters of Blessing have grown and now have families of their own and how the town has grown has been such a joy. I loved how the series concluded. "
— Tanya, 9/10/2011" Another great book about the people I feel as though I can call friends, the Bjorklands and their neighbors in Blessing, North Dakota. I have loved all of the books in all 4 of the series that have revolved around these characters. "
— Kati, 7/16/2011" All the characters are getting muddled in my head - thank goodness for the family tree at the beginning of each book! Not much plot here - I was disappointed that Joshua's POV disappeared as well. "
— Karin, 5/25/2011" I didn't like this book as well as the others in the series. It was a little slow at times and these are slow paced books anyways. But it was nice to have a conclusion to the series. Can't wait for Lauraine Snellings new series in November. This one dragged on a little too long. "
— Linda, 5/23/2011" Hated to see series end. Enjoyed it! "
— Jeanette, 5/1/2011" Book 3 of 3 <br/>*Love my Norwegians and Lauraine Snelling! So sad this is the last of Blessing :( "
— Mackenzie, 11/7/2010Lauraine Snelling is the award-winning author of more than 100 books, fiction and nonfiction, for adults and young adults. Her books consistently appear on CBA bestseller lists and have been translated into Norwegian, Danish, and German. A hallmark of her style is writing about real issues within a compelling story. Her books have sold more than five million copies. She won a Silver Angel Award for An Untamed Land and a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart for Song of Laughter. She also writes for a wide range of magazines and teaches at writers’ conferences across the country. Find out more at www.laurainesnelling.com.
Stina Nielsen is an actress and audiobook narrator. Her reading of Kevin Henke’s Junonia earned her a 2011 Best Voice from AudioFile magazine. She is the winner of three AudioFile Earphones Awards.