A Choice Considered by Tracie Peterson
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Web ID: 19876020Sweet Christian romance
It has been a bit since a read a book from this author, a huge thank for the ARC copy vis NetGalley, it was a privilege! The premise is a young woman, Melody, whose father is concerned about her welfare when he moves on with the railway line. He makes the decision to help her choose her husband prior to his leaving. There is a good anchoring of faith, romance, some excitement and sorrow throughout the book, engaging the reader.. The plot was fairly predictable and the ending was tidy. I read this as a standalone and didn't feel lost. Recommend as a light read, a sweet, clean, faith filled romance that is suitable for most ages. I received as an ARC and the review is my personal opinion and was not obligated to leave a positive review.
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Lovely friends to more Western romance!
A Choice Considered was such a lovely, endearing story. It’s a friends to more romance with delightful characters, a touch of humor, a dash of suspense, and a sweet father/daughter relationship. I enjoyed the way Tracie Peterson brought 1800’s Cheyenne, Wyoming to life. Melody Doyle has been uprooted constantly in her life as her father moves with his railroad position. This time, after her father recovers from an injury, she wants to stay in Cheyenne when he needs to move own. She’s built lasting friendships and feels confident she can make it on her own. But, her father has other plans. He wants to see her married & makes it known to everyone that he’s seeking a suitor for his daughter. They have to pass his muster though. Charles Decker is the son of a banker who’s expected to follow in his father’s footsteps. Though he’d rather be a teacher, he’s agreed to take over the running of his father’s savings & loan in Cheyenne when his banker brother suddenly becomes ill and has to leave. Charlie does his best but has his hands full with an unruly employee who seems to resent his presence. He meets the beautiful Melody when she visits the bank & despite the suitors lined up to date her, he offers his friendship. I loved Charlie & Melody! Charlie has the right idea of courting Melody by first becoming her friend. I loved their sweet relationship as he’d patiently listen to her sometimes disastrous dates all while being there to support her. Melody’s a kind, thoughtful daughter and I loved her relationship with her darling Irish father. I enjoyed how faith was gently woven throughout this story. When difficulties come & faith becomes difficult, I enjoyed the way friends were there to offer support and encouragement. There’s also a bit of suspense which adds an exciting layer to the story. Highly recommend this enjoyable, friends to more romance! Even though it’s part of a series, I had no trouble reading it as a standalone but look forward to reading the first book. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own & voluntarily provided.
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Great Read
Another great book by Tracie Peterson! I have been reading her books for a long time and I have never been disappointed. I can't wait for the next book in this series to come out.
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Informative historical
In this second book of The Heart of Cheyenne series, Melody Doyle wants to stay in Cheyenne when her father moves on with the railroad. She wants stability and has made friends. She seeks the will of God and wants to honor her father. Clancy Doyle poses that she should marry and is prepared to interview possible suitors. Charlie Decker has some choices to make after traveling from Chicago to oversee the bank his father started in Cheyenne. His heart is actually yearning to open a school for boys, which Cheyenne desperately needs. Not wanting to push Melody into an awkward situation by offering marriage too soon, Charlie opts to become a friend first. With strong faith portrayed by the main characters and some problems along the way, this story took me back in time to 1868 when the town was being established. One of my favorite authors has once again brought the old west to life with a sweet romance and a story of good versus evil where right prevails. *I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House via NetGalley. All opinions are mine alone.*
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A new National Park
An enjoyable story set in early Cheyenne. Melody and her father traveled along as the new railroad was laid and are staying in town after her father was injured. They got to know and become close to friends who live there. Charlie came into town to manage his father's bank and finds more than he expected. Melody and Charlie always followed where their fathers led, are now considering other ideas. Beautiful story of loving families, changes in their lives, and difficulties to face. I received this book free from the authors, publisher and NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. #AChoiceConsidered #NetGalley #TraciePeterson #BethanyHousePublishers #BooksYouCanFeelGoodAbout
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Wonderful Christian Historical Story
A Choice Considered, by Tracie Peterson, is the second book in The Heart of Cheyenne series. This is a well written, easy to read and imagine Christian historical romance story. This story does contain characters from the first book in the series, so it is best to read the series in order. I enjoyed catching up with the characters in the story and seeing what change the town is going through. I enjoyed the main characters and got caught up in the story, especially Melody and her father's loving relationship. It was enjoyable to see the change in Melody and Charlie's relationship as the story progressed. I appreciate how thoughtful her father was with how he looked out for her and her future. This is a nice story that shows the different ways families love each other and how strong the main characters' faith is and how it gets them through their struggles. I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book, this is my honest review.
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Friendship, Family, and Hope
A refreshing historical romance, full of faith, friendship and hope. Set in 1868 Cheyenne, Wyoming, this second book in the series features a young woman whose concerned father wishes to see her find a good husband before he moves on with the railroad. Characters from book one appear in the story, but this one can easily be read as a stand alone. "...those good things we long for are the desires that God has put in our hearts. Trust Him to know what to do with your dream." Perfectly paced and easy to read, with a squeaky clean romance, this would be a good book for teens and young adults especially. The heroine is a sweet, kind, hard working person who loves and respects her father, whose main concern is for her future; he just wants the best for her. There are many discussions of faith, and the main characters are Christians who look to God for hope and answers to their problems. It had some touching moments that brought tears and made me miss my own father. I enjoyed the ending and look forward to reading the other books in the series. Recommend to readers who enjoy a good clean historical romance with plenty of faith. 4.5 stars (An ebook was provided by the publisher via NetGalley and LibraryThing Early Reviewers. All opinions expressed are my own.)
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LOVE ARRANGED BY GOD
“As word spreads and the men in town vie for her hand, she wonders if she could ever be happy with a husband chosen in such a way,” the online description states in Tracie Peterson’s novel, A Choice Considered. ~ What ~ The second book in The Heart of Cheyenne series, this three-hundred-page advanced reader copy targets those interested in a historical romance about a young woman in Wyoming whose ailing father is determined to find a suitable mate for his daughter. With no profanity, topics involving theft, illness, and death may not be appropriate for immature readers. Set in 1868, twenty-six-year-old Melody and her father live in a tent since he works for the Union Pacific Railroad and they often have to move. While she wants to settle down in the growing town of Cheyenne, her dad insists that she find a husband that he approves. As Melody goes on arranged dates with her suitors, she befriends Charlie, the new banker in town, who puts friendship first before marriage. Only when tragedy strikes, do the two protagonists come to terms with what the will of God is for them. ~ Why ~ The establishment of the Wild West has always interested me, and this one references how the small town of Cheyenne became more popular and civilized when the railroad ran through it. I greatly appreciate that the story has the eternal plan of salvation and that we cannot disappoint God (yet He can be saddened by our actions). The love between Melody and her da contrasts nicely with the angst of Charlie’s relationship with his father. I like that the female tries to live her faith, even when revealing her faults. ~ Why Not ~ Those who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ may not like this story that focuses on God’s will and not oneself or others. Some may not like a couple of the characters appearing pious or perfect in many ways. ~ Wish ~ Since this is a series, it may be helpful to include a map of Cheyenne and a list of characters. ~ Want ~ If you like a historical romance about building a town in the wilderness while making life decisions dealing with grief and frustrations, this one that includes love arranged by God is heartwarming and interesting. Thanks to Bethany House and Interviews & Reviews for this complimentary book. I am under no obligation to give a positive review.
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