A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

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I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

A Matter of Heart (Lone Star Brides #3) - Tracie Peterson

Tracie Peterson is an author I normally enjoy reading.  I've read many of her books.  In this series, I've only been able to read the second one, A Moment in Time.  I've still got my eyes out for the first one, A Sensible Arrangement.

Jessica hasn't been a very nice person.  It's something she's determined to change, but everyone seems to delight in reminding her what she was.  Even though she's trying, it feels like no one understands.  Until she talks to Austin.  He seems to understand her in a way no one else can.

Austin has a tragic past and has vowed to never let anyone get close to him again.  It hurts too much.  His heart is drawn to Jessica and soon overrides his head.  With another suitor in the picture, does he even stand a chance?

This was a really good book.  I really liked Austin's character.  It was hard NOT to sympathize with the man once you realize all he's gone through.  Jessica earns some of my pity as well.  She honestly tries to prove she's changed, but most people are determined to think the worst of her.

This series has a continuous story line in it that is resolved in this book.  It involves the counterfeiting mystery.  Since I haven't had the chance to read the first book, I can't say for certain that it starts in that one, but I'd guess it does.

Technically, you can read this book by itself, but you're going to get a more complete story (and a more satisfactory one) reading them all and reading them in order.  The first book, A Sensible Arrangement, seems to be the story of Jake and Marty.  The second book, A Moment in Time, is more of Jake and Marty's story but mainly Alice and Robert's.  This final book is mainly about Jessica and Austin, but the mystery involving the counterfeiting is a pretty major theme.  I'd recommend reading them in order.

What I've read of this series has been great work by Tracie Peterson.  I look forward to reading the first book someday.  Good Book!

*I received a copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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