Am always excited to hear of a new book coming out by Tracie Peterson and this one was an excellent start to a brand new series. Along with a tender romance, this book dealt with the sensitive subject of suicide and its spiritual ramifications as well as its effects on family members and the societal stigmas associated with it. The process of grieving was dealt with as Charlotte Aldrich, her mother, and long-time love interest Micah Hamilton tried to deal with the loss of loved ones. The ethical question of is it ever okay to lie featured prominently in the story as the characters sought God’s discernment and forgiveness through prayer, the Bible, and the pastor’s sermons for this, other topics, and daily inspiration. The friends-to-more romance was slow to develop, but so very sweet. Such a poignant and spiritually uplifting story that will warm your heart!

I received an advanced reader copy from the publisher via NetGalley. A positive review was not required and these are my own and honest opinions.

Another wonderful book from one of my very favorite authors.
I very much enjoyed this latest novel..
I loved in getting to know Charlotte and her mother better. I love her level headed mother.
The events that happen in this novel are terrible and it's the learning how to deal with them that truly makes this story interesting.
I found myself looking up the event that started this story and was fascinated.
I found myself admiring the farmers who struggle and still do today. It can't be easy!
I was captivated from the beginning until end. I loved being in Wyoming once more and can't wait to visit it again.
I didn't want this story to end so I'm hoping there's more to tell.
I wanted to leave y'all a thought from this book
Well tge point in my reference is that God is that rock. He’s constant and solid. We can build on Him and know that He’ll never
change because the Bible tells us so.”
5 stars from me for a trip to Wyoming that I didn't want to leave. Charlotte is truly an amazing character and so is Micah. He's the one I found myself rooting for the entire time. Poor man.
I highly recommend
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

“God would rather have our obedience than our sacrifice, so you must always heed that and do what is right.”

A couple of years ago I read In The Shadow of Denali while in Alaska and promised myself that I’d read more books by Tracie Peterson. When I saw this one offered as an ARC, I knew it was a sign!

Peterson’s Christian Historical Fiction story set in 1887 Cheyenne, Wyoming, integrates faith with historical accuracy. The author provided insight into how Americans lived out their beliefs in the Victorian era and educated me about the Great Die-Up and its effect on ranching. Reading about Charlotte’s stand-off with her father reminded me how much Victorian values still dominated American social life and how much control parents had over their daughters' future. I soon found myself down a rabbit hole Googling the winter of 1887 and the end of open-range cattle ranching.

Peterson hits hard with her views on judgemental Christians who feel it’s their duty to make sure everyone else walks a narrow line but worry little about themselves. I loved that she doesn’t tiptoe around issues like this; I reached for my Bible and read Matthew 7. I loved her call to compassion, mercy and grace.

Peterson also addresses an issue not often discussed in literature; the stigma of taking one’s life. One of her characters questions if Christians could “cause their own death and still maintain salvation?” I appreciated the nudge to check out my Bible to see answers to this question. The author’s exploration definitely goes beyond storytelling and would be a great strength to those who struggle with this heartbreaking scenario. I appreciated her thoughts that we all struggle with things we can’t handle on our own and that’s why we need God’s help.

The author ties together threads of characters’ regret, guilt, and blame, with lessons about burden-bearing, searching for the truth and the freedom of forgiveness in this fantastic first book in her new series, The Hope Of Cheyenne. I loved watching Charlotte’s faith journey from the sidelines and was wrapped up in a compelling frontier-era romance about the search for answers and God’s guidance in dealing with grief.

I’m so excited to read more about Charlotte Aldrich, Lewis Bradley and Micah Hamilton!

I was gifted this copy by Bethany House and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.