The Heart of the Mountain

1836, Blue Ridge Mountains.
As the shadow of removal falls across the Cherokee homeland, two hearts stand against the storm.
Adohi, a young woman once caught between two worlds, and Tayané, a proud Cherokee leader, have fought to protect their people through hunger, exile, and loss. Now, as soldiers close in and the threat of the Trail of Tears looms, they lead a hidden band deep into the mountains — where faith, love, and the land itself become their only refuge.
Through the harsh winter and uncertain spring, Adohi and Tayané cling to hope, guided by the old ways and the whisper of the spirits who walk beside them. But survival comes at a cost, and when the promise of new life stirs within Adohi, their struggle becomes not only for their people’s future — but for the child who will inherit the heart of the mountain itself.
Told with lyrical prose and deep reverence for history, The Heart of the Mountain is a sweeping tale of love, resilience, and the unbroken bond between people and place. It continues the legacy begun in The Captive’s Heart and For the Heart of Adohi, bringing the story full circle — from captivity, to courage, to renewal.