Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 446 pages
Genre: Adventure
Publisher: North Raven Books
Release date: March 27, 2023
Content Rating: PG for romantic elements
English language translation by Stephanie Jaeger
About the Book: Do you believe in the power of love and ancient magic to overcome the obstacles of the heart and the wilderness?
Dive into an enchanting journey of love, adventure, and mystery set in the captivating wilderness of Canada.
In The Shadow Crow of the Rocky Mountains, Chuck and Lyla find themselves drawn together by their shared love for the Canadian wilderness. However, while Lyla embraces the strength the mountains provide, Chuck returns to his hometown a bitter man, determined to sell his inherited fur-trapper route, and leave once more.
When a lucrative offer from a cunning businessman and a chance encounter with the enigmatic Wahleeah enter the picture, Chuck's plans for a swift exit are thrown into disarray. As the possibility of staying in his hometown starts to feel like an adventure rather than a punishment, Chuck finds himself embroiled in a whirlwind of emotion, danger, and intrigue.
Lyla, appointed by her Native American tribe as the protector of wild horses, faces her own challenges. With a tumultuous relationship and her dreams of transforming the wild horse territory into a protected reserve on the line, a mysterious figure named Lonefeather Jones enters her life, igniting a magical spark within her. But will this newfound magic be enough to overcome the setbacks and jealousy that threaten to tear her world apart?
As secrets are uncovered and lives intertwine, the Willow Ranch residents find themselves facing trials that will test their courage, love, and loyalty. With legends of the First Nations woven into the narrative, this tale of ranch life and the untamed beauty of the Canadian wilderness will leave you breathless and yearning for more.
Unravel the mysteries of the Rocky Mountains and immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of The Shadow Crow of the Rocky Mountains.
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My Review: Shadow Crow of the Rocky Mountains returns to Willow Ranch and the breathtaking wilderness surrounding this place. Lee and Lyla are now settled into their Canadian lives, but I felt for most of this novel that Lyla might have taken on more responsibilities than she could realistically cope with. I was impressed with her desire to protect the wild horses in the valley, especially as one is so strongly linked to her, yet her determination to go it alone often seemed to be her downfall. She's quite an independent character which sometimes works in her favour, but there were other moments when I felt she really needed to take a step back and accept help. I loved the scenes where Lyla was trying so hard not to bite back at Nick's mother too. This ghastly woman was so spiteful and I was amazed Lyla stuck it out for as long as she did.
Chuck's story is the other main focus of Shadow Crow Of The Rocky Mountains and, to be honest, I wasn't as enamoured by this. I felt Mike was too transparent and I could not really understand why Chuck was determined to believe the best of that man, other than it suited what Chuck thought he needed to do. I did get to spend more time in the gorgeous Alberta wilderness through Chuck's adventures though so I enjoyed that!
Meet the Author: Natascha Birovljev is a storyteller at heart and author of the “Willow Ranch” book series.
Growing up in Germany, horses were always part of her life. After getting her Master degree in Religious Studies and German Literature, adventure was calling and she traveled to Alberta. She fell in love with the wild beauty of the Rocky Mountains and immigrated from Germany to Canada in 2005.
Here she worked the first years as a guide for horseback vacations, exploring mountain trails and spending the summer months in tent camps in the wilderness.
Inspired by her adventures and connections to ranchers, cowboys and First Nation communities, she started writing her books. Natascha lives on her ranch in Alberta with her horses and dogs.
Her stories show her fascination with the beauty of the Rocky Mountain wilderness and her love for the people she encounters.
connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ youtube ~ pinterest ~ goodreads
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I am loving this series. Thanks for sharing your review, Stephanie.
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