With the Enduring Tides

Author: Jane Kirkpatrick
Genre: Historical Fiction
Series: The Women of Canon Beach #2
Pages: 304
Release Date: April 21, 2026
Publisher: Revell

A Story of Resilience, Redemption, and Friendships That Endure

On the rugged Oregon coast in the early 1900s, the lives of a group of women intertwine through their shared pioneering spirit and the steadfast presence of Mary Gerritse. Struggling with her daughter Belle's desire to live with her grandparents, Mary discovers her own mother facing illness and her father hiring a caretaker with a troubled past. Despite tensions, Mary leaves Belle with her grandparents, feeling guilt and uncertainty. When past secrets bubble over into trouble in the present, Mary's identity is shaken.

As Mary seeks to heal her family--and herself--her friends provide comfort even as they face challenges of their own: Jewell explores questions about her own identity, Henrietta navigates managing a homestead, Virginia seeks refuge from an abusive situation, and Olivia faces the heartache of lost love. The women must endure to find encouragement in each other and refuge in the faith that brings strength amid great uncertainty.

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Reviewer: Jeanette Durkin

I really enjoyed reading this book! It's the second book in The Women of Cannon Beach series. I do recommend reading the first book, Across the Crying Sands because you get to know the characters and their personalities more.

The characters are relatable and easy to like! Mary is AMAZING! She's as strong as the enduring tides. Over and over she faces challenges, heartache and difficult situations but she perseveres. Virginia is a survivor! Even though she's young, she has been dealt a bad hand. Her heart though is compassionate and giving. Henrietta cracks me up! She often speaks before thinking but she has a heart of gold. Jewel is discovering her past and she usually has words of wisdom. This quote really spoke to me:.. "and what do you suppose is a holdfast for the heart? Returning to our roots, on a ship of faith and dreams. These will hold fast."

I was provided a complimentary ARC copy of the book from Revell Books via NetGalley through Interviews & Reviews. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Reviewer: Lori Parrish

What a wonderful novel! I enjoyed everything about this story.

I cried in a certain scene right along with Mary. I felt so bad for her.

I couldn’t put this book down. Kirkpatrick has done it once again with wonderful characters, and I loved getting to know Mary and her family.

I loved the setting of this story. I felt like I was there and meeting new friends, old friends, and just enjoyed being there.

Kirkpatrick has done well with the tough subjects and, of course, has woven everything perfectly together.

I like seeing the not so perfect people learning how life’s journey works out for them. I think it’s a wonderful lesson for us to see how they made things work out for them.

I’m giving this story 5 stars for a job well done! And for keeping my attention all the way through. I hope there’s more in this series in the future.

I received this book from Revell through Interviews & Reviews and NetGalley for my honest opinion.

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