Embers of Love
Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 85 novels. She received her first book contract in November, 1992 and saw A Place To Belong published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishings' Heartsong Presents. She wrote exclusively with Heartsong for the next two years, receiving their readership's vote for Favorite Author of the Year for three years in a row. In December, 1995 she signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers to co-write a series with author Judith Pella. Tracie now writes exclusively for Bethany House Publishers. She teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research. Tracie was awarded the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for 2007 Inspirational Fiction and her books have won numerous awards for favorite books in a variety of contests. Making her home in Montana, this Kansas native enjoys spending time with family--especially her three grandchildren--Rainy, Fox and Max. She's active in her church as the Director of Women's Ministries, coordinates a yearly writer's retreat for published authors, and travels, as time permits, to research her books.
Embers of Love
The logging industry in eastern Texas is booming, and Deborah Vandermark plans to assist her family's business now that she's completed college. Unexpectedly, her best friend, Lizzie Decker, accompanies her back home--fleeing a wedding and groom she has no interest in. Deborah, the determined matchmaker, puts her sights on uniting her brother and dear friend in a true love match. Deborah soon meets Dr. Christopher Clayton, a much-needed addition to the town. As their lives intersect, Deborah realizes that she has a much greater interest in medicine and science than the bookkeeping she was trained in. But when typhoid begins to spread and Lizzie's jilted fiance returns, Deborah wonders if true love can overcome such obstacles...for those dearest to her, and for herself.
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Review
We start our story with the drama of an unwanted marriage, Lizzie about ready to marry a good-looking scumbag is having second thoughts about her hasty attempt to upset her mother. Deborah, Lizzie’s bff knows that getting married just to make your mama mad spells trouble with a capitol T and talks Lizzie out of the mistake of her life. The two with the help of Lizzie’s father sneak away from the wedding and Philadelphia and head back to Deborah’s home town in Texas………...
Its 1885, women’s rights are still nonexistent and women who have been educated like Lizzie and Deborah are looked down on by other women and many men who think women should cook….not speak. When Lizzie settles in with Deborah’s family who run a successful logging company, she discovers the culture and simple way of living to be a pleasing fit. Not to mention Lizzie finds Deborah’s brother G.W. a seemingly pleasing fit as well. Any type of budding romance between them is put on hold though when the man she ditched at the alter shows up at the front door………
Deborah glad to be with her family, is having a difficult time blending back in with her hometown. She wants to do more in her life than be a housewife or run the books for the company. What she truly desires is the medical field. When young and handsome Dr. Clayton arrives, the two strike up a friendship that subtly turns into love. When troubles with a superstitious community and a terrible disease breakout, Deborah is faced with truly making up her mind with her career path.
I thought this was a nice wholesome read, while it took awhile to get into the dialog (think Little House on the Prairie) I did enjoy the manners and southern aspects the story offered. Peterson’s writing was strongest in her presentation of Deborah, a strong independent woman, who still believed in true love and women’s rights without man hating. A lovely, simple story that would be well read on cold day in your Pj's snuggled in a blanket in front of a fire.
Rating
Embers of Love is suitable for most readers and recommended to ones who love romantic time pieces that have wholesome content. Includes topics on: Women's rights, slavery, education, romance, marriage, mild violence and medical injury's/diseases.
4/5- Christian Fiction- Historical Romance
Thanks to Bethany House via the CFBA for review copy
I've always enjoyed her writing so I am definitely looking forward to trying this one.
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