The official home of author,
Rachael Hiatt.

The River Series has launched
in ebook and paperback.

A Note
from the Author

Welcome to The River Series.

The design of these novels relies heavily on the art of written dialogue. In modern times, the telling of stories, the sharing of life experiences, the simple art of verbal communication is often replaced by computers, handheld electronic devices, distractions of television, and the general bedlam of noise in our fast-paced world.

In contrast, The River Series novels rely on interpersonal dialogue for expression of feelings, emotions, thoughts, hopes, and expectations. The benefit of this type of dialogue is that the reader becomes an intimate part of the characters’ experiences. The drawback of this style of writing is the risk of the reader being drawn so far into the characters’ lives that it feels very real. Reader be warned. You may laugh, you may cry.

I personally wept through the last half of book three, Fishing Creek, even while writing it.

But then again, I wept through half of Tributary as well so, there you have it.

- Rachael Hiatt

THE
RIVER SERIES

Hiatt’s debut work, The River Series, is comprised of eight medical historical romance novels which follow a group of exceptional Nurses and Doctors over a 40 year period, starting in WWI. The journey plunges into the struggle for faith and meaning in the throes of the battle between good and evil.

I: The Meuse

1916.

Amidst the harrowing chaos of World War I, a dedicated team of American volunteer nurses, led by Lydia Blackwell, find themselves stationed at a French casualty clearing station, near the front lines.

Supporting a remarkable team of surgeons and serving countless wounded, they navigate the relentless trials of war. Drawing strength from their unwavering convictions of faith and duty, and the steadfast support they offer one another, their journey explores the enduring forces of healing, love, and faith, even in unimaginably dark times.

2: Three Rivers
(available winter 2024)

3: Fishing Creek
(available spring 2025)

4: Elk River
(available summer 2025)

5: Six Penny Creek
(available fall 2025)

6: Tributary
(available winter 2025)

7: Monongahela
(available spring 2026)

8: White Water
(available summer 2026)

Frozen Falls
(available fall 2026)

Testimonials

“The use of dialogue pulls you deeply into the characters’ experiences. I also enjoyed that intimacy is portrayed in sensual rather than sexual terms, allowing for the kind of marital relationships that many women dream of having… even if they have not yet found it”

— Marilyn D.

“It’s rare to find storytelling that takes the reader on a journey through laughter and tears, so effortlessly. Hiatt’s novels are time capsules, wrapped in romance and adventure, with a poignant message for modern society.”

— Kimberly W.