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A Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, CBA best-selling author Tracie Peterson delights listeners and critics alike with her signature blend of romance and adventure. Having completed college in 1885, Deborah returns to her East Texas hometown, expecting to use her bookkeeping skills to enhance her family's burgeoning logging enterprise. But when she meets the town's physician, she develops a keen interest in medicine-and in the doctor himself.
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"Awesome book. I love how Peterson combines the historical setting, strong characters, a little bit of suspense and romance. In this story, Lizzie decides she really doesn't want to marry Stuart. Her best friend Deborah offers her family's home in Texas- for Lizzie. Although the setting is completely different than what Lizzie is used to- she learns to cook, it's hot, people are more "ignorant" than in the bustling city of Philadelphia, Lizzie is thoroughly enjoying it until her mom and supposed husband, Stuart, come down for a visit, to convince her to go back north. Of course Lizzie's mom, although a stalwart advocate of women's rights, suddenly decides Lizzie has no rights and she must submit to Stuart--she has signed the papers, but is she legally married? Meanwhile Lizzie has developed more of a backbone..."
— Maeleah (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Peterson’s engrossing novel subtly raises questions about land stewardship, women’s self-determination, and escalating racial tensions, while exploring the role of outsiders in a Southern post-Reconstruction small town.”
— Booklist -
“Will definitely give readers what they want—and more…Touches on beliefs and hardships that make you fall in love right along with the main characters.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)
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" I thought this book was very simple yet pleasant book at the same time. Tracie Peterson seems to bring alive the characters in this book in an ever so subtle manner, which makes it all the more realistic. I personally enjoy historical fiction a lot, and this book taking place in the late 1800's in Texas made it quite easy for me to be a "part of the story". I love how the author puts in Christian relevance in this book, too, and how the characters are strong in their faith with God. However, this book wasn't suspenseful or full of mystery; it also lacked a bit in imagery or strong liveliness. Regardless, I would rate this a 4/5 because of the morals and principals of this story. Plus, the characters were so sweet, too! To be honest i kinda liked teh cowboy more than the doctor.... but that's just me. "
— Kayla, 2/7/2014 -
" Very typical Tracie Peterson formula..I still loved it! Very a la Dr. Quinn about a young woman in the 1800's who wants to persue medicine. I'm looking forward to the next two books in this series. "
— Lauren, 2/3/2014 -
" Can't wait to read the next one. :D "
— Sarah, 1/28/2014 -
" Enjoyed it very much. Can't wait to read Book #2 and see if Deborah and Dr. Clayton admit their feelings for each other. Good reading! "
— Barbara, 1/23/2014 -
" good enough storyline... felt a little long though... would like to read next in series sometime... "
— Laura, 1/22/2014 -
" quick reading...nice story about America's frontier during the 1900's.....a love story ....good book for the pool side. "
— Renie, 1/22/2014 -
" This is a good quick read, if you're looking for something simple. It's also a little confusing as two friend's are introduced with parallel plot lines and it's not quite clear throughout the story which friend is the main character. It's another formula Tracie Peterson story, good, but not outstanding. Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford, award winning author of "The Whistling Bishop". "
— Emily-Jane, 1/21/2014 -
" I enjoyed this book, nice clean reading. It is a historical romance, taking place in Texas. "
— Skeeter, 1/14/2014 -
" Very passionate book. A good love story but doesn't have much else. There is a storyline but it is mostly romance. "
— 6stamm_leeanna, 1/13/2014 -
" Kindle freebie. Typical Tracie Peterson. Clean, light read. "
— Heather, 1/10/2014 -
" Easily predictable, but a light quick read. "
— M, 1/8/2014 -
" it was good, I would like to read the sequel. "
— Anna, 1/5/2014 -
" This was probably my least favorite book from Tracie Peterson. I normally love her books. But this just seemed slow and stagnant. The antagonist was mild (that might be developed in other books in the series). And it just didn't seem to flow well. "
— Stacia, 12/23/2013 -
" Good book about women who are not afraid to seek happiness and fulfillment in spite of what society dictates. Touches on many issues that were the way of life in 1800's in Philadelphia & Texas. "
— Lucy, 12/19/2013 -
" I really like how this author writes and draws the reader in. It makes you feel a part of the characters, like you are really there watching the story unfold. Great book! "
— Amanda, 12/7/2013 -
" a simple christian romance. enjoyable "
— Sherry, 9/11/2013 -
" I thought this one of Traci Peterson was fun and exciting. She writes her books so fast it seems it takes me a while to catch up with the latest! Can't wait to finish the rest of the series. "
— Hannah, 7/20/2013 -
" I was somewhat disappointed in the lack of depth. It was very perdictable and I do not like perdictable. When I know what's going to happen it's very hard to read. I've heard T.Peterson is a great author so I'll definitely read more from her. "
— Marie, 4/29/2013 -
" I love historical Christian fiction! Tracie Peterson is one of my favorite authors of this genre. The writing style made me feel like I was actually in the story. "
— Kate, 4/21/2013 -
" While I don't know if the premise is realistic, I really enjoyed this book. The heroine runs away form a wedding to a man she does not love, taking up with her best friend's family out in Texas. "
— Christine, 10/22/2012 -
" Interesting look at the logging industry of Texas, and great friendships between two young women. "
— Marilyn, 9/18/2012 -
" Loved it. Ready to read the next book in this series. "
— Michelle, 6/6/2012 -
" I enjoyed the first in the series better than the second. But I suppose if I read the books in order I probably would have liked #2 in the series better. I am looking forward to #3. "
— Tiffany, 4/11/2012 -
" Listened to on the way to and from Storm Lake. "
— Janet, 2/16/2012 -
" Great book. It was hard to put down and the story was completely interesting. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. "
— Shelena, 2/13/2012 -
" Set in early Texas.......right after Civil War. About a young heroine named Deborah (who wants to be a doctor) and her family who owns and operates a logging outfit. I love Peterson's books & this series was a wee bit different than her others. Still very good "
— Sheila, 11/8/2011 -
" It was a great book and can't wait to read the next one ... just didn't have time to read lately. "
— Janet, 5/27/2011 -
" Great book.. looking forward to continuing with the series<br/> "
— Donna, 5/23/2011 -
" Striking a Match is one of my favorite series by Tracie Peterson. A historical romance, my kind of book. "
— Victoria, 5/21/2011 -
" it was good, I would like to read the sequel. "
— Anna, 4/25/2011 -
" Listened to on the way to and from Storm Lake. "
— Janet, 4/18/2011 -
" Set in early Texas.......right after Civil War. About a young heroine named Deborah (who wants to be a doctor) and her family who owns and operates a logging outfit. I love Peterson's books & this series was a wee bit different than her others. Still very good "
— Sheila, 3/29/2011 -
" Enjoyed it very much. Can't wait to read Book #2 and see if Deborah and Dr. Clayton admit their feelings for each other. Good reading! "
— Barbara, 3/5/2011 -
" ok, book. brain candy. typical Tracie Peterson book. "
— Emily, 2/23/2011 -
" I love historical Christian fiction! Tracie Peterson is one of my favorite authors of this genre. The writing style made me feel like I was actually in the story. "
— Kate, 1/31/2011 -
" Very typical Tracie Peterson formula..I still loved it! Very a la Dr. Quinn about a young woman in the 1800's who wants to persue medicine. I'm looking forward to the next two books in this series. "
— Lauren, 1/13/2011 -
" Good book. Love Tracy Peterson's books. "
— Donna, 1/10/2011 -
" This was probably my least favorite book from Tracie Peterson. I normally love her books. But this just seemed slow and stagnant. The antagonist was mild (that might be developed in other books in the series). And it just didn't seem to flow well. "
— Stacia, 1/8/2011 -
" Just finished this one. I enjoyed parts, but wasn't my favorite. I am hoping that the next in the series is better. Deborah's character is a little weak for me. "
— Debbie, 12/21/2010
About Tracie Peterson
Tracie Peterson is the award-winning author of over one hundred books. She was awarded a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews in 2007 for inspirational fiction and has won a number of other prestigious awards. She previously managed Barbour Publishing’s Heartsong Presents book line and teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences every year.
About Barbara McCulloh
Barbara McCulloh has appeared on Broadway as Mrs. Darling in Peter Pan and as Anna in The King and I. Her film and television credits include Law & Order: SVU, Another World, and Peter Pan. She has also done extensive work in regional theater and recorded dozens of audiobooks.