Tracie Peterson

Marybeth Kruger has lost her mother, stepmother, and now her father. All she has left is the home she shared with her family and her baby sister Carrie. While trying to wrap her thoughts around her new situation, the local pastor initiates discussions with another family about adopting young Carrie. When Marybeth is told that she must give up custody of her baby sister to a local, wealthy family, she cannot believe what she has heard. While they may not have much or have everything figured out, she & Carrie are the remaining survivors of their little family. How dare the pastor try and force her to give up her own sister. She cannot - she will not.

Lost - that is how Edward Vogel feels. He has felt lost since the death of his brothers in the war, his own injury & discharge from the Union Army, and after the death of his wife & infant son in childbirth. He has been working as a law enforcement officer in Evansville but yearns for more opportunities that this little town can provide. When Edward receives a letter from his former commanding officer with the promise of a job on the Cheyenne Police Force a spark of excitement grows. But, there is one caveat - men with families are desired in Cheyenne to help bring a calmer, settling influence over the town. While Edward may no longer have a wife & child, he does have a dear friend & neighbor that needs support & protection: Marybeth & Carrie. But how can he marry again when he will not be the potential cause of another woman's demise? Will his protection & support as a friend be enough for Marybeth to enter into marriage and move from the only home she has ever known?

This was a really good story! It kept me interested from the first page and did not disappoint. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. I eagerly look forward to seeing who Ms. Peterson writes about next from Cheyenne or Evansville as they both have very interesting characters with great potential!

Thank you LibraryThing Early Reviewers for the advanced reading copy of this book! I will be on the lookout for Book 2! :)… (meer)

I've become a fan of both of these authors but there's always a special magic when they combine their talents to create a story. With Each Tomorrow is filled with memorable characters, a beautiful western setting, and historical details involving the formation of the Glacier National Park and the impending departure of the Great Northern Railway regional headquarters from Kalispell, Montana. Throw in adventure, suspense, and an intriguing relationship between Eleanor Briggs and Carter Brunswick and I was totally engaged! I also loved catching up with some of the Kalispell townspeople that I'd already met, and I must say that Marvella Ashbury was still a force of nature! How could Carter and Elly escape her matchmaking efforts?

If you're looking for a captivating plot with sweet romance and a thought-provoking faith message, grab a copy of this book! I recommend With Each Tomorrow to all who enjoy historical Christian fiction and I'm eagerly awaiting the third book in The Jewels of Kalispell series. Well done, Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse!

I received a complimentary copy from the authors and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.… (meer)

The reason I like historical fiction is that I always learn something. This time it was the early foundation of Kalispel, Montana and how the railroad helped the town expand and threatened its future when it left. I also learned about the clashes of the conservationists and landowners during the quest to set aside lands for a National Park.
The characters brought the scenes to life, from the not so cute meet of Ellie and Carter to the nefarious plotting of the villains who took matters into their own hands.
The sweet romance moved slowly because Ellie and Carter were struggling personally. Carter was a strong Christian who was attracted to Ellie but was not willing to compromise his beliefs. Ellie wanted to please her father but learned to think for herself and to build on her spiritual heritage to make her faith personal.
I appreciate the clear gospel message that these authors include in their books. The historical information and suspense elements made it that much more enjoyable.
* A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Bethany House via NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.*… (meer)

I loved With Each Tomorrow! Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful National Parks and a definite favorite. It was so fun to step back in time to 1904 and learn a bit of the history surrounding how this magnificent place became a National Park through this reverse grumpy/sunshine, opposites attract historical romance! I adored the first book in the Jewels of Kalispell series and couldn’t wait to reconnect with the delightfully nosey matchmaker Marvella, Sir Theophilus, the judge, and the other endearing residents of Kalispell.

Eleanor Briggs and her conservationist father have just arrived in Kalispell, Montana to work towards the formation of Glacier National Park. The spunky, spitfire Eleanor is in no mood for the laidback ways of Kalispell and immediately raises the ire of Carter Brunswick at the train station. From that moment on, Carter takes it upon himself to tease the grumpy “Ellie” especially when he finds her opinions so at odds with his own.

Carter’s a successful wheat farmer who suddenly finds his livelihood in jeopardy when the Great Northern Railway threatens to leave Kalispell for Whitefish, Montana. Depending on the railroad to transport his wheat, he and his family rely on their ingenuity and faith to find a solution to their growing problem. But some residents of Kalispell aren’t willing to work to find solutions and begin plotting against those who would ruin their futures. When Ellie & Carter find themselves in the middle of the dispute, they must work together to find common ground and stop those who would inflict harm.

I thoroughly enjoyed Eleanor “Ellie” and Carter! Eleanor is the grump in this romance, but understandably so. She lost her mother at a young age and has never forgiven God for not saving her. She also has very strong opinions on public land use. It was so fun to watch her and Carter match wits. I loved seeing Eleanor’s opinions change as she understood more of the farmers’ and ranchers’ perspectives. Then there’s Marvella who delights in playing matchmaker. She’s an absolute hoot!

The faith elements in this story were so well done. I think one of the most powerful parts is when Ellie reads several accounts of the Savior in the Bible. It was very touching. I also appreciated how the authors depicted faith as a realistic struggle for Ellie. Carter’s the opposite of Ellie in that his faith never wavers. Though presented with potentially disastrous circumstances, he’s willing to turn it all over to God. It was enjoyable seeing how these two with such diametrically opposed views could come together and find mutual understanding & love.

Highly recommend this beautiful, fun, faith-filled, romantic story with a hint of suspense and gorgeous descriptions of Glacier National Park. It really made me want to return for a visit. While it can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading The Heart’s Choice first. Looking forward to the next book in the series! I received an advanced complimentary copy from the authors and publisher. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided. 4 1/2 to 5 stars!… (meer)