This is a story of forgiveness. With accounts told from first hand experiences from the authors. All told in a really incredible way.

I became attached to the Powells and John Roselli very quickly. I'm so looking forward to book two!

I loved how passionate Hayvn and her sisters, Madysen and Whitney are. About music, and family and life. It really showed those things in a beautiful light.

I related a lot to Hayvn and her struggles. I found myself praying along with her. It seems whenever I read a tale told by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse I connect so so much to the characters troubles. And many times I'm able to heal along with them. That's my absolute favorite thing about this duo's books. I get so much inspiration and encouragement from the testimonies they write!

Plus there was a lot of cute chicken anecdotes thanks to Kimberley Woodhouse! 😂

The only thing I didn't love was things started out a little slow and there wasn't a ton of drama. (But maybe I'm just too dramatic. 😆)

I’m never quite sure what to expect of dual-author stories, but I honestly felt like this pairing brought out the strengths of both authors and I loved the story that resulted. It’s set in the early years in Nome, Alaska and features three musically-talented sisters, their mother, and their grandfather. There is a mystery surrounding the loss of their father, plus tragedy to overcome as the mother and grandfather face serious health issues.

I enjoyed seeing the girls figure out how to support themselves when money grew tight and the chickens were pretty funny! A quiet romance is featured as well.

Thanks to the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.

3.5 stars.

For some reason I had the hardest time getting into this book!

After being stuck at 36 pages I sat down and forced myself to read it the rest of the way. And, I enjoyed it.

It was a wonderful start to a new series from a favorite author with characters that just beg you to like them even as they show they are flawed and imperfectly a family.

Due to content I recommend 18+

I really enjoyed the character development in this book. Each of the sisters were unique in their own way. There were parts that tugged at your heart and parts that made you angry! There is a whole behind the scenes story going on that I’m sure will continue to develop into the next book.

The story of friendship, disappointment and loss were relatable. I want to find some music to listen to while I’m reading. I can just imagine what the sisters sound like in their performances. I read this book in one sitting and immediately picked up the 2nd book and dug in! Can’t wait for a third book!!!!

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from NetGalley on behalf of the Publisher and was under no obligation to post a favorable review.

Every time I’ve read a Tracie Peterson novel, I’ve been impressed with the complexity of the story. This book is another prime example of that. Once again, she’s featured a trio of sisters (this was also done in the Heart of the Frontier trilogy I recently read), and I think she handles this masterfully.

This book, of course, has a co-author, Mrs. Kimberley Woodhouse, and I’ve enjoyed another of her books with Mrs. Peterson, In the Shadow of Denali. I was delighted to see that this one was just as enjoyable.

The dairy farm was a fun and beautiful setting. Variety of animals was beautiful. It included cows, chickens, sled dogs, and even sheep. I’m hoping the sled dogs will come into play even more in book two, as they were sort of back-burner in this one. What was especially neat about this setting and the animals was that it was a family-run farm. Seeing the sisters, mother, grandfather, and hired hands work together was so enjoyable, and the details included really made this farm pop to life in a way that it felt like it could easily be located just up the road from me (if I lived out in the country, which I don’t currently).

Who doesn’t love a foreign-born lead in Christian fiction? That John Roselli was born in Ireland and immigrated to the United States prior to the start of this story simply delighted me. As his family history was layered in, I found myself more and more invested in his portion of the story. The depth gained by the rich background was well worth the wait for every nugget that was uncovered.

Just as with all the other Tracie Peterson books I’ve read in the past, this one proved that she does an exquisite job throwing in all sorts of twists and turns that are unexpected. I will say, though, that I predicted one major plot twist from the prologue; other than that one, I didn’t see many of the other surprises coming.

The theme of learning contentment is one that was very timely for me, as this is something I’m actively practicing right now. I love it when God nudges me to read the exact book that confirms that I’m on the right track in my personal life.

Content: gambling, alcohol and drunkenness, tobacco (including as a prescribed medicine), saloons and their ladies, marital affairs (mentioned)

This was a great novel! I had never heard of dairies in Alaska so that was a great little added plus for an avid reader like myself. The storyline captured my attention from the beginning scenes and kept I until the very end. I can’t wait to read the next books in the series.

Nice start to a new series by author team Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse. It was fun to read the forward and learn how Kimberley's own experience with raising chickens is reflected in the novel. The three daughters in this series are modeled after her piano students that are also enthusiastic readers.

Forever Hidden has all the key elements of an engaging historical romance. There is vivid imagery (Nome, Alaska), villains, family secrets, historical details and endearing characters. I enjoyed getting to know the three sisters: Whitney, Havyn and Madyson. Havyn's love for her chickens and purposeful effort on being slow to anger was part of her charm.

I am especially looking forward to Whitney story. She has hardened her heart to outsiders and is very protective of her family.

FOREVER HIDDEN is the latest by this dynomite writing dual and despite the somewhat slow start, by the time I got to chapter two I was fully engrossed.

I absolutely fell in love with John and Havyn and her sweet grandfather. I loved Havyn's quirky personality and I would love to hear all the music in this book. John is such a sweetie. Loving and kind and giving, seeking not himself.

Everyone had secrets though and some of them might be deadly. There are a couple twists. One I saw coming and the other I didn't. Parts of the book are really sad, but there are plenty of lighter moments.

I absolutely loved FOREVER HIDDEN and can't wait for the next book.

I was given a copy free. All opinions are my own.

This book has so much in it. I love the descriptions of Alaska. They almost make me want to brave the weather there. I love the characters. I laughed and cried throughout. Havyn and her family go through many trials and then they meet up with John who helps them through so much. This story is fantastic and I can’t wait to read book two in this series. I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

Nome, Alaska and dairy farming don't seem to go together real well and yet this is the story of Chuck Bundrant and his daughter and three granddaughters who moved to Alaska to escape the past and have settled down and worked hard to make a dairy farm successful. There are cows to milk, chickens to feed and talk to, sled dogs, and even sheep by the time the book is done. There seems to be way more work than can be done in a day especially after illness and tragedy strike.

This book does a good job of showing the resilience of men and women. The phrase from the Bible, "cast down, but not destroyed" comes to mind. While it's taken out of context here, this family was determined to make a way when times were tough. The Pastor preached on contentment and joy in all circumstances and Havyn (the main character of the main characters) really wanted to do that in her own life. I needed that reminder myself that even when life is throwing a curve ball, I can choose contentment and I can choose joy.

Another thing I liked about the book is it didn't end happily ever after. Yes, there was a happy ending, but it was overshadowed by grief and loss and I appreciate when books do that. Life doesn't always give happy endings and I like when my books reflect real life.

I read a lot of Tracie Peterson books and I think my favorite are the ones she co-authors with Kimberley Woodhouse. It might all be in my head, but they seem to have a deeper depth to them than the ones she writes on her own. The characters seem more developed and thoughtful perhaps; I'm not sure I can completely describe it, but that is my takeaway so far.

I received this book from Bethany House via NetGalley and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Any book co-authored by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse will immediately get my attention. This book is a great start to what I believe will be a very interesting series set in Nome, Alaska.

I loved the characters of Whitney, Havyn, and Madison. The three Powell sisters are beautiful; extremely talented musically; but have very different personalities. Because the Powell family has gone through a time of sorrow and heartbreak, the sisters have a close relationship with each other. They each have their part in helping with the family farm. This book focuses on the characters of Havyn and John Roselli. Havyn is the family member that everyone comes to with their troubles and secrets. John is a kind and compassionate guy, and as he works with Havyn’s grandfather, he becomes seriously interested in Havyn. John and Havyn’s strong faith in God is needed as they struggle to overcome difficulties that threaten the health and welfare of the Powell family.

There’s some situations in this story that were not resolved at the end of this book. I’ll be looking forward to reading more of the Powell family’s story.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

This story follows three sisters who live in Nome, Alaska, with their mother and grandfather on a farm. Unlike the gold rush prospectors, this family makes their living from farm produce/meat products sold to the townsfolk. And, the three young women are musically trained and provide evening "clean" entertainment, too. They are an incredibly industrious lot; working so much that they must be exhausted. To make sure the family farm stays with the women, grandfather enlists the help of an old family friend connection. Hardworking John Roselli reluctantly agrees to the terms of the contract, as he wants to honor the wishes of his own grandfather.

The story is set around 1900s when the area is being settled. It's an entertaining story, with this being the first in a series.

A slow-burning romance set during the Alaskan Gold Rush. The vivid details and the touch of mystery brings this story to life. I enjoyed getting to know these sisters and seeing their family dynamics unfurl throughout. As a music lover, I loved the musical elements woven in. This is a charming read and I can't wait to see what these two authors are going to give us next in this series.

Forever Hidden begins the series, The Treasures of Nome. It is set in the beautiful Alaska. I really enjoyed this story. I look forward to the next installment to see what happens after this one. Four and a half stars.

Nome, Alaska is the setting of this book and I loved all the rich descriptions the authors had included in the book. I was able to perfectly visualize the setting as I was reading because I was transported to amazing Alaska.
Secrets, we all keep them. Some are nothing but some are pretty big and can cause so much grief for ourselves and others.
A wonderful start to the , The Treasures of Nome series readers will quickly become engrossed in the story.
Three sisters have a strong bond with each other and their mother and grandfather.
I very much enjoyed the character John, strong of faith he has traveled to the farm to deliver something for his grandfather he promised he would . Taking on a job on the farm is an answer to his prayers and the three sisters's grandfather's as well.
Wonderful start to the series by veteran authors Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse you'll be sure to want to read all in the series. I know I look forward to them.

Pub Date 07 Jan 2020
I was given a complimentary copy. Thank you
All opinions expressed are my own.

Note: I originally acquired an ARC via NetGalley, however was not able to review it at the time, due to a technical glitch andmy own ineptitude as I learned how to use the associated eReading/ARC sideloading technology and software. I have since acquired the print copy, but still thank the publisher for granting me the ARC and will belatedly provide my honest feedback.

I was nervous about trying more Tracie Peterson, but given I had experienced only one series of hers and heard others (especially with co-authors) have been better, I was excited about Forever Hidden, especially as the premise interested me as well. And finding out that some of the characters were based on real people Kimberley Woodhouse knows upon starting the book was a nice thing to start off the book with.

The characters, especially the sisters the series centers around, are such wonderful characters, each with their own distinct personalities, and I love that. This is in part Havyn’s romance, but she is able to share the “stage” well with Whitney and Maddy, and even her mother and grandfather. I really enjoyed the family dynamic with the grandfather wanting the best for them, especially with it being revealed that their father was a bit of a ne’er-do-well.

And while I wasn’t as sold on the romance Havyn has with John, as it felt a little underdone in comparison to the domestic drama (a complaint I had with other Peterson books), I did like the way he naturally fit in with the family, even though the others (particularly the opinionated Whitney) had some misgivings about his motives. But it helped to form a further juxtaposition of a positive male influence in their life, to contrast the failure that their father was.

Speaking of their father, I enjoyed the way his true whereabouts were handled, as it becomes a major plot point in the latter half. And given how tense things are by the end of this book, I’m curious to see how things stand going forward in the following books.

I definitely enjoyed this one more, and will be seeking out more of Peterson’s collaborations with Woodhouse (as well as some of Woodhouse’s work on her own). I recommend this to lovers of inspirational historical romance.

Forever Hidden by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse is the first book in their latest series The Treasures of Nome. As the series title suggests, the story takes place in Nome, Alaska in the early 1900s, when the search for gold was strong in that area.

The Powell family own the only dairy farm in the area, providing milk to the prospectors. Hayvn’s grandfather owns the farm and since her father is deceased, leaving his wife and three daughters, Granddad takes caring for his daughter and granddaughters very seriously. However, the older man’s health may not be as robust as he wants everyone to believe. Only Hayvn has seen his weakness and he swore her to secrecy.

John Roselli was given a mission by his grandfather before the man died: deliver a package to his father’s best friend. This task lands John on the Powell’s doorstep. Granddad immediately welcomes his best friend’s grandson and hires him on the spot. More than hires him, actually. Granddad knows that if he dies, the girls cannot inherit the farm, so he begs John to pick one of his granddaughters to marry before it’s too late.

Forever Hidden is a tale of romance and overcoming heartache. It is easy to tell that it is only the first installment of the series and that to fully appreciate the story, it would be best to read all three books together (though the next two books are yet to be published). I love the setting and John and Hayvn are great characters. Overall, while an enjoyable read that kept me entertained, it didn’t have the emotional depth that I usually love in a book.

With good writing and an entertaining story, especially if you like a historical novel set in the Last Frontier, check out Forever Hidden. The power of secrets bind this book together.

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I truly enjoyed reading this historical fiction book, taking place in Alaska, by Peterson and Woodhouse! This was the first book in a new series, and it left a perfect ending where I will absolutely be seeking future books.

The characters were beautifully developed. One of the main villains is not known as a villain, and demonstrates how things are not always as they seem. There were even a couple of well planned plot twists! I love when I can't guess ahead of time everything that is about to take place. A lot of wonderful imagination was demonstrated in the pages of this book!

The synopsis for this book, in my opinion, is not as good as it has potential to be. As a matter of fact, I almost didn't read this book because of the description I read in advance. And then, due to that description, I had a rather hard time getting into the book because I was expecting certain events to be very different. I think that the details should not indicate so much emphasis on the villain, and focus a little more on how people aren't always as they seem...a little more vague and mysterious.

Although it did take me a chapter or two before I was truly pulled into the book, I enjoyed this book immensely! As stated at the beginning, I will absolutely be seeking future books in this series!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Forever Hidden by Tracie Peterson and Kimberly Woodhouse is the first novel in The Treasures of Nome series. Forever Hidden is a well-written novel that is rich with history and developed characters. I thought the authors captured the time period and the locale. The descriptions of Nome were beautiful (made me want to visit). The three Powell sisters are so talented. Whitney, Havyn, and Madysen each play an instrument. The three women have varying personalities. Whitney, the eldest, is strong willed, independent, opinionated, plays the piano, and is good with sled dogs. Madysen, the youngest, plays the cello, has a sweet personality, but is absentminded. Havyn, the middle sister, plays the violin, a good listener, loves her chickens, and the secret keeper of the family. Forever Hidden is Havyn’s story as she works to bring in money to keep the farm afloat, helps care for her grandfather, and gets to know John Roselli. I like how faith is intertwined into the story. Faith plays a vital role in each of the main characters lives. It is a part of who they are which shines through the pages of the book. I enjoyed reading Forever Hidden. There is quite a bit happening in the story from the grandfather’s illness, John arriving in town, Havyn’s chickens, Judas Reynold’s and his conniving, the new doctor in town, Madysen and the sheep, and so much more. It is enjoyable to read a story that can make you laugh and cry. It is an enriching story and I am eager for the next tale in The Treasures of Nome series. Forever Hidden is an emotional story that will touch your heart.

This author duo has struck a chord with my reader brain. I love the detailed settings they include and the journeys they always require of their characters. Havyn and her sisters, life has never been truly easy. They have a loving mother and grandfather, but after losing their father, they’re somewhat bereft.
I’ve noticed myself picking up a lot of books where the characters are required to forgive, and this one was no different. There’s a level of agony in the decision to let go of your anger and accept that forgiveness is more for yourself than for the person who’s done you wrong. That fact comes easier for some of the sisters than it does others.
When I first started reading, I thought I knew where the story was going. I was partially right, and I loved where I was wrong.
Havyn and her sisters have been shaped by their past, and the eldest, Madison, has quite the temper. She refuses to trust anyone except family, and with all the secrets floating around in their midst, everything will be thrown into chaos. That’s one thing about secrets…they never stay buried.
John is handed a big job when Chuck asks him to help with the dairy. He won’t understand just how big a job until later. Much like we don’t know the extent of what God will ask of us right away.
I’m anxious to read the next book in this series. If you enjoy historical romance with strong, bold characters, give this book a try.
I requested a copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.