The Matanuska Series
In the Great Depression of the 1930’s, the Hasper family relinquish their drought stricken farm. They bravely step out in faith to make a new start in the Matanuska Valley of Alaska. Life isn’t what they expected. Do they have what it takes to stick it out? Find out in this three-book series.
Valley of Promises - Book One
Brought to their knees by the Great Drought of the 1930s, Will Hasper and his family give up their farm in Wisconsin to join a federal government project starting a colony of transplanted farmers in the Matanuska Valley of Alaska.
However, the colonists meet resistance from earlier homesteaders in the Valley and their leader, Ray Townsend. Laurel, Will’s daughter, who put aside her own desires and dreams to follow her family to Alaska, finds herself torn between two men vying for her love—Adam, a reporter writing a story on the colony’s experiences, and Robert, a colonist who can offer Laurel the stability she needs. If the colony is going to survive, they must all learn to trust God’s promises.
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Worthy of Riches - Book Two
When Will Harper dies, Ray Townsend struggles to come to grips with the guilt he feels. Acting on a promise to Will, Ray tries to help Jean, Will’s widow, and her family. But not everyone in the family wants the man responsible for Will’s death to be around. Everyone, including Ray, knows that he is everything Will Harper was not. How can Ray find the peace and forgiveness he seeks when he cannot forgive himself?
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Home at Last - Book Three
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Reader Testimonials
Discover what readers are saying about the Matanuska Series.
“I just finished reading Valley of Promises, and was stunned by the excellent story. I love to read fast-paced, powerful stories like this one, with rich characterizations, a realistic God-loving theme intrinsic to the warp and woof of the plot (not the too frequent tokenism of today’s Christian novels), well-crafted multiple male and female points of view, a light and patient yet beautiful touch in descriptions, and compelling emotional magnetism."
- Nancy O. Burke
"If you enjoy clean realistic stimulating historical fiction, this a book for you! The characters are down to earth and believable, not perfect but very human in their behavior. I love the strength that Laurel develops as she matures to the woman she is supposed to be."
- DJBRIENZA via Amazon
"Bonnie Leons series is well written and interesting. It allows you to get to know the 50th state a little more and love it. Could not wait till I ordert the next book in the series."
- Ilse
"I loved the history lived out in the characters of the entire Matanuska series. The author did an excellent job of portraying the dangers and difficulties of living in Alaska, and the courage it takes, even today, to live in the remote areas, or to provide services to those brave and hearty citizens. For some years, all three of my sons lived in Alaska, but only one answered the call of this wondrous land and has made it his permanent home."
- Loved via Amazon
“Most fascinating book! You never know what could happen next! The best of the three series! Money well spent on an interesting book.”
- John H. Sypher Jr.
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