A Father’s Control. A Forbidden Love. One Woman’s Rebellion. Inspired by the true love story of Oregon pioneer photographer Peter Britt and Amalia Grob, this sweeping 19th-century romance unfolds in the Swiss Alps, where faith and family honor rule every choice. Amalia is expected to obey her devout father, but childhood lessons in deception soon spiral into dangerous secrets that threaten her future. When she meets Peter, a gifted young artist her father dismisses as a mere traveling portrait painter, their slow-burn connection awakens her longing for freedom—and she realizes such love in the shadow of the Alps is a perilous gamble. In a time when a woman’s reputation can ruin her family, Amalia must choose between loyalty to her father and surrendering to a forbidden love that could cost her everything. With scandal looming and the mountains whispering promises of another life, she faces the ultimate choice—follow the rules and lose her heart, or risk everything for the man she loves. The Alpenhaus is Book One of the Where Lost Dreams Awaken series—a collection of richly atmospheric novels for readers who love literary women’s fiction, historical romance inspired by true events, coming-of-age stories, and biographical romances. ❤️ Forbidden Love ❤️ Controlling Father ❤️ Rebellious Daughter ❤️ Slow Burn Romance ❤️ Immigrant Story ❤️ Swiss Heritage What Readers are Saying About The Alpenhaus : A Charming Read "In 1840s Glarus, Switzerland, Amalia meets Peter. Even though she is just approaching her teens, she knows she loves him and wants to marry him. Unfortunately, in those days, a young woman had to have her father's permission to marry. Herr Grob is a stern, devout man who wants his daughter to make the best match possible to secure her future, and Peter is not it. As she matures, Amalia's love for Peter only grows. When her father learns of their plans to marry, he forbids it, and she ends up marrying her cousin, Karl Grob. Meanwhile, the destructive foehn winds wreak havoc on the livelihoods of many in the local community, prompting some to seek salvation in emigration to America." Atmospheric, Beautifully Descriptive, and Well Researched "The author paints an accurate portrait of those times. As a Swiss descendant with numerous visits to Switzerland, I was impressed by the enduring relevance of many of the traditions depicted in the book. Indeed, I find myself indulging in a slice of birnbrot whenever I return to the country. A Heartwarming True-Life Romance "For a captivating and immersive narrative that delves into the life of the Swiss mountains in the 19th century, accompanied by a heartwarming true-life romance saga, don't miss this charming read. I look forward to the next installment, eager to read of the remarkable journeys of Amalia Grob and Peter Britt, who went on to become a noted photographer and vintner in Oregon." Gripping! "I love this story! The characters are fascinating, the flow of events and the development of personalities, gripping. I feel as though I have sat with their needlework and baked in their kitchens, hiked the mountain with them, and reveled in their art. I have grieved with Amalia over her father's rules, and searched with her the secret place behind the loose stone in the wall, for any kind of message from Peter. Oh, I have ached with her so many times!" Praise for The Alpenhaus from Goodreads Reviews: A Charming Read "In 1840s Glarus, Switzerland, Amalia meets Peter. Even though she is just approaching her teens, she knows she loves him and wants to marry him. Unfortunately, in those days, a young woman had to have her father's permission to marry. Herr Grob is a stern, devout man who wants his daughter to make the best match possible to secure her future, and Peter is not it. As she matures, Amalia's love for Peter only grows. When her father learns of their plans to marry, he forbids it, and she ends up marrying her cousin, Karl Grob. Meanwhile, the destructive foehn winds wreak havoc on the livelihoods of many in the local community, prompting some to seek salvation in emigration to America. "Atmospheric, beautifully descriptive, and well researched, the author paints an accurate portrait of those times. As a Swiss descendant with numerous visits to Switzerland, I was impressed by the enduring relevance of many of the traditions depicted in the book. Indeed, I find myself indulging in a slice of birnbrot whenever I return to the country. "For a captivating and immersive narrative that delves into the life of the Swiss mountains in the 19th century, accompanied by a heartwarming true-life romance saga, don't miss this charming read. I look forward to the next installment, eager to read of the remarkable journeys of Amalia Grob and Peter Britt, who went on to become a noted photographer and vintner in Oregon." Gripping! "I love this story! The characters are fascinating, the flow of events and the development of personalities,