By Kelly Bridgewater
After her father's death, Lizzy Brookstone, the star trick
rider of the all-female Brookstone Wild West Extravaganza, loses interest in
performing. What she longs for is a life with the Brookstone ranch foreman,
Wesley DeShazer, the man who once broke her heart. Meanwhile, Jason Adler, son
of the show's new financial partner, comes to help with the show, and Lizzy
soon finds him vying for her affection.
Ella Fleming is fleeing a forced engagement when she stows away on the Brookstone train. Lizzy finds her and gives her a job in the costume department, but Ella has a dangerous secret that could affect all of their lives, as well as the future of the Brookstone Extravaganza.
When Mary Reichert, a former sharpshooter for the show, learns that her brother, August, has been killed at the Fleming farm, she refuses to believe it was an accident. She returns to the show to find the truth, but is she seeking justice or vengeance?
As the three women work together to discover how August died, Lizzy strives to hold the show together. Can she keep the Brookstone Extravaganza alive without losing the desire of her heart?
Ella Fleming is fleeing a forced engagement when she stows away on the Brookstone train. Lizzy finds her and gives her a job in the costume department, but Ella has a dangerous secret that could affect all of their lives, as well as the future of the Brookstone Extravaganza.
When Mary Reichert, a former sharpshooter for the show, learns that her brother, August, has been killed at the Fleming farm, she refuses to believe it was an accident. She returns to the show to find the truth, but is she seeking justice or vengeance?
As the three women work together to discover how August died, Lizzy strives to hold the show together. Can she keep the Brookstone Extravaganza alive without losing the desire of her heart?
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My Thoughts:
When You Are Near
by Tracie Peterson is an interesting look on the inside of Wild West Shows. Lizzy,
a master at horse tricks, is a brave and strong heroine who ignores looking for
love because every time she loves someone they end up dead. Why allow her heart
to be bruised? This novel takes place in Montana and on the Wild West show
circuit. The plot moves nicely along. I had a wonderful time with Lizzy and her
family as well as a strong cast of other characters. There is a secondary
storyline with a mystery or running from the future aspect that I liked and
wished for more. I really enjoyed the story, and I can't wait to see what else
comes up in this series.
I received a complimentary copy of When You Are Near by Tracie Peterson from Bethany House Publishers,
but the opinions stated are all my own.
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My Rating:
4 out of 5 stars
About the Author:
Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of
more than one hundred books. Tracie also teaches writing workshops at a variety
of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical
research. She and her family live in Montana.
Visit Tracie's web site at: http://www.traciepeterson.com (Taken from Amazon.)
Visit Tracie's web site at: http://www.traciepeterson.com (Taken from Amazon.)
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