Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Thawing the Frontiersman’s Heart Tour & Giveaway

About the Book

Book: Thawing the Frontiersman’s Heart

Author: Andrea Byrd

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: August 25, 2026

A missing father. A deadly storm. And a stranger who may be more dangerous than the wilderness.

Kentucky Territory, 1785
Roisin Duncan has spent her life guarding secrets—her father’s failing mind, her own quiet eccentricities, and the fear that one misstep could see them both locked away like the aunt she lost. But when her father disappears into the wilderness caves he loves, Roisin has no choice but to venture beyond the safety of her carefully controlled world. Caught in a brutal snowstorm, she finds refuge at the cabin of Jared McFadin—a man as scarred on the outside as he is within.

Haunted by war, Jared has built a life of isolation on the edge of his family’s land, convinced he is more danger than protector. But when a desperate young woman arrives at his door, he cannot turn her away.

As they search the treacherous caverns and race against time to find Roisin’s father, the greater danger may not be the wilderness, but the fears that have kept them both imprisoned. To survive, Roisin and Jared must risk what they’ve guarded most—their trust, their hearts, and the fragile hope that love might be stronger than their weaknesses.

Perfect for fans of Lori Wick and Janette Oke.

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About the Author

Andrea Byrd is a small-town wife and mom from southern Kentucky who harbors a deep love of days gone by, expressed with pioneer skirts and a once-in-a-lifetime ride in an authentic biplane. She seeks to respect the past, giving voice to those that came before, while reminding readers that no aspect of their past defines them.

More from Andrea

Prior to becoming officially recognized by the American Psychiatric Association in 1980, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) went by many names including Combat Fatigue, Shell Shock, and Soldier’s Heart. However, none of these categorizations even came about until the Civil War.

When considering the horrors faced by the soldiers that fought for our freedom 250 years ago, though, there is no doubt that it would have had a lasting effect on the mental health of a great number of men. And yet, during the Revolutionary War, the only term used for any kind of anxiety or sleeplessness amongst soldiers was simply Nostalgia.

But we all know that PTSD is extensively complicated, rather than simple homesickness. Not only can it bring flashbacks and nightmares, but it can cause hypervigilance, insomnia, and considerably more. It affects a person’s thoughts, behavior, mood, and overall quality of life.

In this Wilderness Romance series, and particularly in Thawing the Frontiersman’s Heart, I strove to give readers a small glimpse of what this might have looked like for the Revolutionary War soldiers to which we owe so much.

I pray that it serves to bring awareness to the struggles that many men during the time likely faced in darkness, without recognition or support. And I hope that you enjoy both Jared and Roisin’s stories as they each strive to find freedom from the confines of their own minds.

Happy Reading!

Andrea Byrd

MY REVIEW

A nice adventure story that brings two people together as they work along side each other to find someone lost in a storm. I felt this peace over me as I read the book because the writing was so gracefully done. Roisin was such an inspirational character. She has been through a lot yet never plays a victim. She honors her father and only wants to protect him from harm. I admired how she travels in a snow storm with little direction of a plan, yet her heart is so pure when it comes to doing the right thing.

Jared reminds me of a recluse who hides from the world where he feels he will be judged. His scars keep him a prisoner in his home and finds little desire in venturing out in the world. His scars are evident on his face but what really traps him are the deep emotional scars that no one sees. I immediately liked how he was willing to help Roisin even though he would have to allow a stranger to see him. Perhaps he could sense she was someone he could trust without feeling ashamed of his looks?

I like how the author features faith elements in the story and comforting words from Jared’s mother. She knows her son has suffered due to the war and encourages him to allow Roisin into his life. The story does deal with some sensitive subjects that may be triggers but the author does an excellent job in featuring them in a compassionate way.

Two strangers both lonely and hiding secrets are brought together in an emotional story of growing in trust and being vulnerable in order to heal from the past. Oh how I loved the transformation in Jared. He is such an humble and caring man. His time spent talking to God was very special.

“We cannot change the past. We can only learn for the future.”

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.