Fierce, Faith-Rooted Journey

Wyoming Wilderness Survival

Written by Jill Elizabeth Nelson

Published by Love Inspired Suspense | Harlequin

Release Date: 07.01.25

Genre: Christian Contemporary Romantic Suspense

4 Stars!

Wyoming Wilderness Survival delivers a fierce, faith-rooted journey through unforgiving terrain where danger waits behind every tree and justice feels as treacherous as icy mountain passes. The pursuit by ruthless killers forces Tracey and Callum into the deep wilds with a vulnerable child in tow, navigating cliffs, wildlife, and their own haunted pasts. The setting itself feels like a crucible testing what vengeance truly costs—and what forgiveness demands.

The story holds nothing back about the destructive power of hatred. “…hadn’t God said that vengeance was His and promised to deliver it in His way and in His time? Hadn’t Jesus warned people against indulging hatred in their hearts? … because hatred destroyed the heart that harbored it.” These words give the chase weight beyond survival, offering a sober reminder that taking justice into human hands can destroy the soul long before enemies do.

Amid roaring rivers and shadowy woods, there is the steady call to grace. “Forgiveness … is about setting the offended party free mentally and emotionally to lead a healthy life.” The characters’ choices reflect the raw, sometimes reluctant surrender required to trust God and His timing. This thread of obedience and dependence on Him brings quiet power to the relentless suspense.

Jill Elizabeth Nelson proves herself a skilled storyteller who doesn’t sacrifice spiritual truth for the sake of thrills. Wyoming Wilderness Survival balances heart-pounding tension with a clear-eyed reckoning with sin, mercy, and the promise of freedom that comes only when vengeance is left in God’s hands. A stark, beautifully Christian adventure of survival in the wildest places—both on the map and in the heart.

I received a digital ARC from the publisher via NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the great writing and the story’s wonderful content, ensuring transparency and reliability.