Whispers on the Tide

by Naomi Rawlings

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He offered her passage to Alaska. But they end up fighting for something bigger along the way...

Maggie McDougal is determined to save her family’s land after her parents’ sudden deaths. And if that means leaving the sandy shores of Lake Michigan and traveling across the country to Washington Territory in search of her brother so he can claim the land, then so be it. Anything is better than watching the land she loves fall into her uncle’s greedy, conniving hands.

The trouble is, when the ship that her brother works on arrives in Bellingham, her brother isn’t on it. But Captain Sacha Amos is. And when he offers to take Maggie north to Alaska where she can meet her brother on his new ship, she has little choice about saying yes.

Except Alaska doesn’t turn out quite like she thought, at least not after she meets the gruff captain’s large, sprawling, family. A family that happens to include one sister who’s a doctor, another who’s a lawyer, and two half siblings that the family loves against all odds.

Or after she discovers the secret study that a scientist is conducting aboard Sacha’s ship—one that just might put an end to seals being illegally killed for their pelts.

But seal pelts are worth a lot of money, and if word leaks about what Sacha’s trying to do, he’s going to find himself in the crosshairs of some very powerful men.

Caught between her mission to save her family's land and the escalating tension in Alaska, Maggie soon finds herself fighting for something that’s bigger than just property or family ties. And she just might discover a new home along the way—one that offers more warmth and love than she ever imagined possible.

From a USA Today bestselling author comes a frontier family saga filled with a protector hero, forced-proximity, found family, and love that heals wounded hearts.

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Book Details

Genre

Historical Romance

Subgenre

Action/Adventure, Christian, Faith Journey, General Historical, Inspirational, Small Town

Series

Dawn of Alaska: • Book 2

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

2 Mild

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

January 10, 2026

Language Versions

English

Narration Type

Human

Fiction Form

Novel

Sensitive Themes

Grief or loss of a loved one

Representation

Depictions of prayer, worship, or scripture, Explicitly faith-based content

Editorial Reviews

“Set aboard ship in the waters off Alaska, this story offers adventure, intrigue, and most of all, love.” — Gabby Earnhart

“The connection between Maggie and Sacha was strong from the beginning. He was so good with the kids, and that made my heart melt.” — Brenda Hodde-Brown

“While this book has a lot about the history of Alaska and the fur trade, its real focus is on how God works all things out for good. — Denise Lund

Romance that speaks to the soul

I love books that can stand alone but they are even better in family sagas and with a bit of history, mystery, exotic locations and romance as well. Naomi includes scripture in a plausible way and they always speak to me and encourage me in my faith.

Whispers on the Tide book 2

I have loved every book so far. Starting with all the books fromEagle HarbourTexasNow Antarctic one'sEven read the Belanger Family books in between

Great Alaskan set series starter!

Naomi Rawlings explores (1) the impact a person who’s dedicated to doing the right thing can have on others and (2) initiatives taken to protect the Northern Fur Seal in the late 1860s.I chose this book for my vacation read today because Sitka is featured; it’s the home to the Amos family.Sacha Amos is the captain of the Aurora, a transport ship travelling between Bellingham, Washington and Alaska in 1887. He’s concerned about pelagic sealing and has hired Xavier Torres, Doctor of Marine Biology from the Smithsonian Institution, to conduct an informal study aboard the Aurora. While in Bellingham, Sacha takes on three unexpected passengers; Margaret ‘Maggie’ McDougal and her two siblings. Maggie is a woman on a mission and her passage is as unexpected as her effect on his heart! Rawlings examines how trials and difficult circumstances are often used by God to bring about good; man focuses on the growing pains, God sees the growth.Inspired by Henry Wood Elliott and his 1869 study, this book highlights the background of the Hay-Elliott Fur Seal Treaty, the first international treaty to address wildlife preservation issues.In addition to being encouraged to read about hope in Romans 5, this book had my highlighter working overtime. I appreciated these reminders:“Maybe the answer is simply to trust God more. To remind yourself, over and over, that he has your best end in mind, even if what you’re going through is painful. Because there should always be hope, not at the end but in the middle too.”“What you’re facing isn’t about being content or having a perfect-looking life, it’s about God growing you.”I'm hooked and ready for book 2!

NICE STORY

Love all of Naomi's books, they all have lovely characters that keep you reading on & on, wanting to know the end of the story. I look forward to the next edition of Dawn of Alaska book 3 Above All Dreams, Kate's story.

What happens when everything goes wrong?

Maggie and Sacha come from different places and circumstances; yet they face the same dilemma. When their plans go awry, can they trust that God has a better plan? Set aboard ship in the waters off Alaska, this story offers adventure, intrigue, and most of all, love.