A young woman born into Texas wealth and privilege seeks to resolve a
"Matter of Heart" in the third and concluding book in author Tracie Peterson's
"Lone Star Brides" series. Jessica Atherton had anticipated marriage with the
man who had won her heart, but when he chose another, she was left feeling
adrift and unsure of herself. Her enjoyment of the finer things of life is in
conflict with nagging insights that there may be more to life than creature
comforts and leisure. Two very different young gentlemen soon come into her
life, but only one can find the key to unlock her heart. Will it be Harrison
Gable, a lawyer whose success leads to greater ambitions? Or will it be Austin
Todd, a former Secret Service agent now working with the Texas Rangers? As Jess
learns more about both Harrison and Gable, she learns much about herself, and
more and more, she seeks true faith. Both men have claimed her attention, but
only one man will claim her love and share her future. "A Matter of Heart" is a
lovely conclusion to a very worthwhile inspirational historical romance series
from author Tracie Peterson.
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Set in Seattle, Washington in the late 1800's, "Steadfast
Heart" is Book One in author Tracie Peterson's "Brides of Seattle" series.
Lenore Fulcher is a lovely young woman of privilege. Her father, a successful
operator of a freight business, determines to see his daughter make a suitable
marriage. Lenore, however believes in true love, and she rebels against her
father's intention to marry her off to one of his business partners--a man many
years her senior. Lenore's friend, Abrianna, is the ward of Miriam Madison, who
owns the building where the freight business is housed. Mrs. Madison runs a
bridal school on the second floor of the building, where Lenore often spends
time with her friend. An unexpected arrival from Chicago, lawyer Kolbein Booth,
brings along with him elements of mystery and excitement, and he just may be the
answer to Lenore's prayers. Seeking his missing sister, Greta, Kolbein is
greatly disappointed not to find her at the bridal school, the destination she
had mentioned in the note she had written. As Abrianna and Lenore help Kolbein
look for Greta, a spark of attraction flares Lenore and Kolbein. Could the
search to find a missing loved one lead to a new love and a bright and happy
future for Lenore and Kolbein? Will steadfast faith keep true the steadfast
heart?
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With its ruggedly beautiful setting, compelling time frame,
and appealing characterizations, "Love Unexpected" is a winning start to author
Jody Hedlund's "Beacons of Hope" series. Like some many other families driven
from Ireland by the great famine, Emma Chambers and her brother, Ryan, had
struggled to survive. Seeking a new life in America, they found work in the
fisheries of Mackinac Island, Michigan. Taking a chance on a better future, they
board a steamboat bound for Detroit. When pirates loot the ship and sink it,
Emma and Ryan are rescued by Patrick Garraty, the keeper of nearby Presque Isle
Lighthouse. A man of faith, Patrick's size and strength are gentled by his
kindness. Recently widowed by the accidental death of his wife, Delia, Patrick
must find someone to help him care for his young son, Josiah, or he will have to
forfeit his job as lightkeeper. While Emma's brother has quickly found work and
lodging, Emma's future is quite uncertain. Fate plays its hand through the
wisdom of a traveling preacher, Holy Bill, who knows Patrick's story and sees
Emma as the answer to his prayers. Emma has always wanted a home and family of
her own, and Patrick and his son seem like her chance to follow her dreams. A
quick marriage between them leads to a growing friendship and attraction. Little
Josiah, only two years old, soon accepts Emma as his "Mamma". However, Patrick
has painful secrets from his past--secrets which come back to haunt him and
threaten his hopes of happiness with Emma and the new family life they have
made. Can Patrick and Emma find their way clear to a real and lasting love with
faith as their guiding light? Will forgiveness, both of self and others, grant
them the peace and joyful existence they seek? An involving storyline with added
elements of fascinating history makes "Love Unexpected" a real pleasure for fans
of Inspirational Historical Romance.
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Eager to meet her groom and begin her new life,
mail-order bride Eliza Cantrell leaves her home in Pennsylvania to travel to the small western town of
Salt Flats, Kansas a week earlier than expected. An
unfortunate and untimely choice, as her train is robbed, and she is roughed-up
and relieved of her dowry. Needing medical attention when arrives in Salt Flats,
her injuries are tended by Will Stanton, a store owner who hopes to become a
doctor. When it becomes clear that Eliza is the mail-order bride of Will's
business partner in the Men's Emporium, Axel Langston, Will feels compelled to
offer assistance to Eliza while Axel is out of town. Her business sense proves
to be acute, and she becomes "A Bride in Store", waiting for the return of her
fiancé in author Melissa Jagears engaging and entertaining inspirational
historical romance. As they work together and wait for Axel's return, a
friendship with a longing for something more begins to grown between Eliza and
Will. When Axel finally reappears, his first meeting with Eliza is awkward and
not what she had imagined. Seeing that Eliza is a boon to his business, Axel
quickly pushes forward their nuptials. However, Axel is a far more complex and
cunning man than anyone suspected. The depth of his deceptions will have
far-reaching consequences, and it will take a leap of faith and great personal
growth for Eliza and Will to overcome their tribulations. Out of all they must
endure and overcome, can true love find its way? Is a happy future to be theirs
to keep? A well-written inspirational historical romance featuring compelling
characters and an involving story line.
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