Clarissa Yeager never imagined a more terrifying reality than being abandoned by her husband in a harsh wilderness, then receiving word of his death. But as she takes a heroic stand to save her homestead for both herself and her unborn child, she discovers she must do much more than just face an uncertain future. Now she must battle the demons of days past. Her companion in this journey is Quinn, a kind neighbor and gentle friend who is also alone and battling his own ghosts of the past. Together, they begin an adventure in the grand expanse of the Oregon wilderness, struggling to survive against both the elements and the consequences of past decisions. While a premature birth during a mountain rainstorm jeopardizes the lives of both Clarissa and her baby, an even greater danger threatens to destroy them. Before the Dawn is the profound story of one woman's courage in the face of overwhelming challenges . . . and one man's love that offers Clariss