All Things Hidden

All Things Hidden

by Tracie Peterson & Kimberley Woodhouse

This is a fictional account of a real event, during the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project of the Matanuska Colonization. 

Gwyn Hillerman is a nurse at her fathers clinic on the Alaskan frontier of the 1930's. Dr. Jeremiah Vaughan has had his world turned upside down and has left Chicago to help Dr. Hillerman prepare for the flood of colonists that are coming. 
While a later time period than I typically read, I really enjoyed this story. Gywn and her father were very likeable people, as were the close characters to them. There were struggles of self, of prejudice, and against nature but the Hillerman's focused on God and what His plans were. 
I enjoyed learning a bit about this time in history and wondering how my life would have been, if my grandparents had been chosen to go to Alaska. 

I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.

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Book Review - A Sensible Arrangement

A Sensible Arrangement

Lone Star Brides
Tracie Peterson

Marty Olsen is a widow who wants to get away from the memories of her past so she agrees to leave Texas and marry a man she doesn't know. Jake Wythe is a banker in Denver who placed an ad for a 'Lone Star Bride,' looking to marry because his employer is pressuring him to. They enter into this sensible arrangement just planning on being lifelong friends but end up finding much more.

This book is full of wonderful characters, humor, mystery and of course the message to trust God. Tracie Peterson has a way of pulling you into her stories and I found that I often couldn't put it down. I did feel that there were some loose ends, but I think that book two will help with those. 

**I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.

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Book Review - The Quarryman's Bride

The Quarryman's Bride

Land of Shining Water, Book #2

Tracie Peterson

Emmalyne and Tavin were weeks away from their wedding when tragedy strikes and her father calls it off. Tradition says the youngest daughter will not marry but remain with her parents to care for them in their old age. Emmalyne makes the heart breaking decision to obey her father rather than follow her heart. Eleven years later, they return and so does Tavin...

This story is more than just a romance. Topics of honoring parents and Biblical obedience, grief and mental illness are all discussed. I love how Emmalyne looks to scripture for guidance and comfort. Her life with her father has been so difficult, however, she still strives to honor God by honoring and loving him. I found this to be a thought provoking story and frequently found myself wondering how I would have responded to the situation. Another wonderful read by Tracie Peterson.

While this is book #2 in the Land of Shining Water series, it is a stand alone book.

** I received my copy free from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.

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Book Review - The Icecutter's Daughter

The Icecutter's Daughter

Land of Shining Water, Book #1

Tracie Peterson

The Icecuter's Daughter is a wonderful book, although I love Tracie Peterson so it wasn't a huge surprise that I would enjoy this one as well, but I was surprised that I finished it in a weekend.

Merrill was raised by her father and brothers after her mother past away. She was more than a bit of a tomboy, helping with horses and out on the ice. Then she meets Rurik. Rurik who faces a huge scandal.

I could relate to Merrill in many ways and was intrigued by what was unfolding with Rurik. A wonderful blend of romance and history all while keeping God in the center.

**I received this book free in exchange for my honest review.


COUNTRY GIRL