Dakota Plains Books in Order

Clara Johanson arrives in North Dakota expecting marriage, but the man at the station scarcely resembles her photograph. Building an unexpected life as a single Norwegian immigrant, she discovers a different future among Soldahl's residents.

After a fire destroys his childhood home, troubled Jude Weinlander leaves Soldahl burdened by guilt and anger. Rebuilding a schoolhouse for Rebekka Stenesrude in another damaged town challenges his wandering life and offers a chance to change.

Sheriff Caleb Stensrude rescues pregnant Johanna Carlson and her son from a Christmas Eve blizzard in North Dakota. Escaping an abusive husband, Johanna must find safety and begin building an independent life for her growing family.

Norwegian immigrant Norah Johanson reaches Soldahl expecting to marry Hans Larson, but he never arrives at the station. Stranded among strangers, she must reconsider her plans and find a future in an unfamiliar North Dakota community.

In Soldahl, Mary Moen receives word that the man she loves is missing in action and presumed dead. Months of uncertainty test her hope, while the end of the First World War raises fresh questions about his fate.