A Constant Love is a wonderful historical fiction novel. I love this author and her novels. They bring history to life in all the best ways. This novel takes place during the Great Die-Up. I recently read another novel that took place during this time period so the details were fresh in my mind.

If you haven’t read about the Great Die-Up, it was a time when lots and lots of animals died. People died too. The temperatures got so cold and the summer before had been a drought. It wasn’t like the modern day when you could have feed shipped to you and feed big round bales. While they could put up food for the winter the drought didn’t allow them to do what they normally would.

With all that death people suffered. And I’m not even talking about physically right now. I’m talking mentally. They gave up. They lost all hope. And that’s part of what this book focuses on. A man who loses hope and the woman who loves him.

Okay. So that’s some back story. Let’s get into the book.
Charlotte has always loved Micah. As long as she can remember she’s loved him. So when her father wants her to marry someone else she puts her foot down. Hard. Adamantly. She will not marry anyone she doesn’t love. Well. After a rather heated discussion of this nature, her father and brother ride out to find the cattle with a snowstorm brewing. And that’s the last she sees them. Ever.

Micah and his father are having their own disagreement when ranch hands from Charlotte’s family ranch come asking them to help look for the men. Well, it turns out the hands go back to the farm and Micah and his father go alone. I don’t want to give it all away, but this starts a change of unfortunate events.

And that chain of those two men dying sets off more than anyone could know. That man her father wants Charlotte to marry? Yeah him. He’s not as nice as her father thinks. He’s trouble. And he’s out to marry Charlotte still. Plus there are just a lot of things going wrong. Who can they trust? Where can they turn?

I loved the novel. I wanted to shake Charlotte a time or two. Oh, and yes Micah definitely. You’re going to want to as well. But all through the novel Charlotte’s mother is a wonderful calming presence and I love her strength and wisdom.

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This story is one of tragedy, faith, and hope. It resonated with me, being angry at God for the loss of someone. Questioning why he let it happen and then rebuilding your faith. I went through the same process after my father's death. It is beautifully written, and I love the references to scripture throughout. It's a must-read if you love historical fiction and faith-based writing.

In A Constant Love, Tracie Peterson weaves a touching story of love, loss, grief, & redemption. Set against the backdrop of “The Great Die-Up” of 1886-87, the harsh realities of Wyoming ranching are deftly portrayed along with a slow burn, brother’s best friend romance. This heartfelt story delves into some deeply tragic subjects including taking one’s life, with sensitivity & inspiring compassion balanced with two lovely romances & a dastardly villain.

The last words Charlotte Aldrich spoke to her father are ones she sorrowfully regrets. He contracted a marriage for her to a local lawyer, but Charlotte’s heart belongs to her brother’s best friend, Micah. When her father & brother both die trying to rescue their cattle, Charlotte mourns how things were left with her father. But while she’s dealing with her grief, her unwanted suitor demands she fulfill the marriage contract.

Micah Hamilton turns to the bottle to cope with his father’s taking of his own life & the death of his neighbor & best friend. But, Charlotte & her mother won’t let him wallow in his grief. They need his help to run their ranch amidst the prejudices of the local ranching association. As they deal with their shared losses, they determine to keep the manner of Micah’s father’s death a secret, which might come back to bite them.

I was throughly enthralled by this story. There were so many twists & turns as these endearing characters cope with tragic loss, the harsh Wyoming winter, & an unscrupulous suitor. I loved Charlotte’s & Micah’s slow burn romance. He’s only seen her as his best friend’s little sister while Charlotte’s always been in love with him. I enjoyed seeing the moments when Micah realizes she’s all grown up. I also enjoyed the surprise second chance romance.

Told from four points of view including the villain’s, I enjoyed how each added to the story & shaped the narrative. The villain is particularly selfish & demanding. I couldn’t wait to see him get his comeuppance.

The tragic elements were handled so well. I enjoyed how stigmas & judgmental attitudes were dealt with in an inspirational way. Highly recommend to Christian romance fans! Looking forward to the next book in the series. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own & voluntarily provided.

This story takes a look at some tough situations in a period of history in Wyoming where many ranchers lost it all. This was called the Great Die-Up, that happened in 1887. That was a brutal winter, and this is where our characters find themselves, dealing with the aftermath of that natural disaster. Please note, this story does deal with the topic of suicide.

Micah Hamilton and Charlotte Aldrich neighbors, both lost more than cows during that bad winter. Now some time has passed and Charlotte along with the strength of her mother have moved on the best that they can and with renewed energy are ready to tackle the future. Micah on the other hand, has not. He has let grief swallow him. But the Aldrich's care for him plus Charlotte is in love with him, and they need help. Is helping Charlotte and her mother enough to pull Micah back into the land of the living?

This was a great story of moving on beyond disaster. The author does not shy away from the feelings of grief, self-doubt, and blame and we watch both of these characters struggle through their shared circumstances. There is more trouble on the horizon, especially in the form of a jilted fiancé that just can't seem to let Charlotte go. This was a good historical read about a real tragedy.

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A Constant Love, by Tracie Peterson is book in The Hope of Cheyenne series, This is a Christian historical story that takes place outside of Cheyenne, Wyoming in the late 1880’s. A severe storm hits the area taking an extra ordinary amount of cattle and the life of Charlotte’s father and brother as well as Micah’s father. Prior to his death, Charlotte’s father made a deal with local attorney and single father Lewis, to marry Charlotte. But she refuses because she loves Micah. After a year of grieving, Micah is still unable to move forward. Charlotte’s mother asks for his help in getting their ranch back in good order.

This is a nice story that shows the dangers of ranching, the closeness of neighbors and their importance. It is interesting to read how different subjects were thought of during that time. While Charlotte and her mother ran a successful ranch, they were not allowed into the ranchers group of men. Marriages were arranged and love was just assumed to grow.

The story is filled with action as well as mystery and suspense with Lewis refuses to accept that Charlotte does not want to marry him. I especially enjoy the parts of the women and the ranch as well as helping Micah with his struggle to more forward and restore his faith.

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For the hearty folks who lived outside of Cheyenne in February of 1887, an exceptionally brutal winter left in its wake, profound losses and challenges. For some, it was more than they could bear.

Ranching life was all about the land and the animals. It was about hard work and weathering the many storms of life. It was also about being part of a core community. Neighbors became trusted friends, proven allies and chosen family.

Faith filled thoughts, dialogue and storylines are deeply woven into the fabric of this book. Faith was being clung to while also being questioned and examined. Faith and relationships were needed to not just survive, but once again thrive. There were many examples of folks really loving their neighbors…very heartwarming.

As you read this historical romance, you will be treated to not just one, but two love stories. Both sweet and both satisfying.

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This compelling historical novel contains a heart-wrenching tale. Although the plot plods along for the first two-thirds of the book, it picks up the pace in the latter portion, with deceit and danger stalking the main characters, who seem to have no way out. The story offers a powerful message and ends with hope as it points to trusting God and seeking His guidance. Much of the writing didn’t seem quite up to the high quality I expect from the author, having read many of her novels over the years. Yet, as they say, story trumps everything else, and this fictional drama will touch the heart. The characters come across as realistic and make readers care what happens to them. And the tale is based on an historical occurrence, set in ranching country in the territory of Wyoming in the latter 1800s. Family commitment plays a major role in the story. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This author is one of my favorites. I love how well she includes history and romance with a faith centered plot. I like how her characters increase in their faith throughout the story. I liked in this story how Charlotte helped Micah after the death of his father. I liked how they both were struggling with guilt after their fathers died and how they were able to understand each other and find healing. I liked how Micah found home with Charlotte and Lucille. I also liked how they worked together to stop an evil man. I enjoyed the setting and the characters and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

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I know whenever I read a book by Tracie Peterson that it will be a gem of a read! Ms. Peterson’s latest release, A Constant Love: The Hope of Cheyenne Book 1 is that gem! A Constant Love starts off Ms. Peterson’s The Hope of Cheyenne series transporting the Reader near Cheyenne, Wyoming in the late 1880s where the people are reeling from Great Die-Up and many lives–both human and animal–were lost due to blizzards and the aftermath those blizzards left behind. The Hamilton and Aldrich Families have weathered the storms of ranch life together—both good and bad—since arriving in the Territory. Since Frank Sr. and Frank Jr. passed away during the Great Die-Up, Charlotte Aldrich and her Mother, Lucille are running their Ranch the way they see fit and it’s profiting. Despite loving her life at the Ranch, Charlotte is dealing with guilt because of how she treated her Father before he died because he arranged a marriage for Charlotte that she did not want nor did she ask for one, because she loves Micah Hamilton. Micah is dealing with the repercussions that the Great Die-Up has thrust upon him and is swimming in grief after his Father’s suicide—keeping his Father’s cause of death a secret from everyone except Charlotte and Lucille. Charlotte and her Mother take care of Micah’s animals until he is able to. When Micah sees the light through his grief, Micah in turn helps Charlotte and Lucille with their Ranch. The decision is made shortly thereafter to merge the Hamilton and Aldrich Ranches. When Lewis—the man arranged to marry Charlotte—finds out the arranged marriage agreement is null and void upon Charlotte’s Father’s death, Lewis is livid and will stop at nothing to make Charlotte his wife. As Charlotte attempts to avoid Lewis’ advances, Micah sees Charlotte as the woman he loves.

I have read a lot of Tracie Peterson books in my lifetime and with each book God Blesses Ms. Peterson’s writing, making each book better and better! I love A Constant Love and appreciated the roads that Ms. Peterson took the story down and what she didn’t shy away from. I loved meeting Micah, Charlotte, and Lucille! My heart broke for what the Hamilton and Aldrich Families went through. I loved learning about a new part of history I never knew about before through the Great Die-Up. I thought it was unique in a Christian Fiction book to include suicide as a thread in the story and appreciated how it was dealt with in the book. I especially appreciated how Ms. Peterson explored the suicide element and how it affected the loved ones left behind, and the questions to God some have in the middle of its wake. I love the thread of the theme ‘a constant love’ that was woven throughout the book. I saw that constant love theme in Charlotte in the way Micah was always the one for her, ever since the age of 4. I love The Constant Love of Jesus that was shown and taught through A Constant Love itself. I love the Strength of Charlotte and Lucille, seeing it shine through the way that they ran their Ranch and helped others. I love seeing how Charlotte loved and her willingness to sacrifice for those that she loved, even if it wasn’t always the best decision. I love how Charlotte handled how Lewis was treating her and I found Lewis excruciating annoying in the process. I love Micah’s character growth throughout the book the best and I learned a lot from Micah’s journey. I love the character of Lucille and the sage Godly Wisdom she gave to Charlotte and Micah when it was warranted and, at the same time, knew when to wait on Micah and Charlotte to come to her with their problems. I love the conclusion that A Constant Love came to and that not everything was tied in a sense of justice, because real life is not always that way. If you are looking for a book that takes you on a journey of life’s ups and downs, but constantly points you to the Love of Christ as you read, then I highly recommend A Constant Love Tracie Peterson! I’m excited to see what Ms. Peterson does next in the The Hope of Cheyenne series!

Have you read A Constant Love? What did you think of the book?

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Micah was Charlotte's deceased brother's friend. Both Micah and Charlotte suffered devasting losses. Micah couldn't deal with the shame he felt about his father. Charlotte had regrets about her last conversation with her father.

Charlotte came from a stubborn father and a strong mother. Her mother kept everything going at home and on the ranch. Thank goodness, she was there for Charlotte and Micah. She was the backbone of the family and for Micah.

Of course, included in the story was the nasty and evil attorney that threatened the happiness of all. I wanted to punch him.

It's amazing how fast rumors spread and untruths are believed. It happens even faster today with all the internet platforms.

I enjoyed the story and I know you will, too.

Tracie Peterson is one of my favorite authors, so I was excited for the opportunity to read and review A Constant Love. This story had a deep impact on my heart.

Because I lived in Montana for 20+ years, it was easy for my to picture the horrible blizzards, and comprehend the devastating impact on the ranchers of that time. I can also relate to the despair the ranchers felt over such tremendous loss of their livelihood.

Be aware that one of the main themes of this story is suicide, and the affects it has on loved ones. But deep faith and healing are also main themes. I love how they are all woven throughout this story.

Charlotte's strength and faith are strong, as is her deep empathy (and love) for Zayne. It's a delight to watch his realization that he no longer sees Charlotte as just his best friend's pesky little sister anymore.

The villain of this story! Oh! There were times I wanted to take a shotgun to him myself! LOL Believe me, you will want to keep reading (well into the night) just to find out how everything turns out in the end!

If you like historical Christian fiction, set in the the beautiful state of Wyoming, be sure to grab your copy.

A Constant Love is the first in a two-book series by Tracie Peterson. I feel blessed I wasn’t born in the 1800s. I can’t imagine living in such a harsh environment or being promised to someone when I love someone else. (But these premises certainly add to a great plot!)

Charlotte and Micah are easy to empathize with. The story opens with such heartbreak and loss, offering a steady pacing that grows as things progress. Prior to reading this book I’d never heard of “The Great Die-Up” in the Great Plains. The research that went into writing this book is evident, and I truly appreciate the care and grace the author projected.

Although this emotional story explores loss, death, and Charlotte and Micah’s emotional struggles, it also highlights faith, family and forgiveness and how these elements bring about healing.

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Wyoming after the Great Die-Up - a terrible winter after a drought, where livestock and people froze in 60 degrees below zero weather. Charlotte, her mother and their neighbor Micah suffer tragic losses during the deep freeze and get through things by working together, with love and healing. An additional deep threat also awaits them, where they all struggle and turn for aid to their Pastor and the Sheriff. Tracy is an expert at describing scenes and bringing people to life, at teaching Christian lessons through her characters' experiences, and you feel deeply for each one. Excellent story.

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I have always loved reading book from Tracie Peterson and was excited that she has released a new series called The Hope of Cheyenne. I jumped at the chance to read the first book, A Constant Love. I loved meeting Micah and Charlotte. I adored their story. It was full of faith, adventure, and healing. I believe this is among my favorites from this author I have to date. Loved it.

I am going to give A Constant Love a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who love to read clean historical romance. I am looking forward to continuing The Hope of Cheyenne series with the second installment, Designed with Love.


I received a paperback copy of Tracie Peterson's A Constant Love from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

"A Constant Love" is a beautiful and deeply moving story from author Tracie Peterson! The historical setting is described with clarity and attention to detail that really brings a vividness to the book and its characters. The characters feel three-dimensional and like real people of that time period and location along with personalities, thoughts, emotions, and personal/familial difficulties of their own. The characters are lovable and their emotions are expressed with so much care by the author. I really admire the author's artistry in crafting such an original and emotionally impactful story. The speed of the plot is perfect, the writing style is smooth, the characters are lovable, the romance is sweet and full of emotion, and the story itself feels original and new. 5 stars!

Thank you very much to the author Tracie Peterson, Austenprose PR, Bethany House, and NetGalley for the wonderful opportunity of being a part of this book tour and for providing me with digital and physical copies to read and review honestly.

It’s been several years since I’ve read a Tracie Peterson so it was refreshing to pick one of hers up again. This book didn’t disappoint! There’s something about her stories that have such a sweet charm that make you want to kick back and relax with.

She blends together action and sweet moments beautifully that keep you reading for more. I love Charlotte and Micah’s relationship! And all the added drama Lewis brought to the picture. It was very well done!

I would recommend this book for anything who loves westerns with sweet characters, drama, and a bad guy that’s determined to get his own way. Also with beautiful faith elements mixed in. <333

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“Someday, I believe we’ll understand, but for now we have two choices. We either give up on God and walk away, or we trust Him no matter what happens to us. For me, I’m going to trust Him, because life without Him seems too horrible to even think about.”

I’m not sure I’d ever read a novel by Tracie Peterson, and I am eagerly looking forward to the next novels in this new series. A Constant Love is a Christian historical western romance that deals very directly with many themes including shared grief, greed, suicide, lying, judgment, and faith.

The winter of 1886-87 in the Wyoming area has been brutally cold. The summer preceding it was ultra hot and dry, causing great draughts which means farmers didn’t have much food available for their cattle. When the extreme cold comes, the already malnourished and sickly cattle die off by the thousands. Many ranchers give up, sell out, and head for greener pastures. The winter of “the Great Die-Up,” is a great catastrophe to the animals of the land as well as the people. Gloom and hopelessness come to stay. Life on both the Aldrich ranch and the Hamilton ranch is forever altered.

Shortly before this memorable cold spell, we are introduced to Charlotte Aldrich, who lives with her family on a ranch outside of Cheyenne. Charlotte is secretly in love with her brother’s best friend and their rancher neighbor, Micah Hamilton. Charlotte’s father has been insistent that his daughter be well-provided for by marrying town lawyer Lewis Bradley. Charlotte protests to no avail and finally, proclaims angry threats to her father if she if forced to marry Bradley. These words will haunt and torment Charlotte unless she can find peace in God.

Dealing with her own grief, knowing the tendency of people to judge and ostracize others, Lucille (Charlotte’s mother) decides it is best if people just assume a little untruth about Micah’s father. Unfortunately, this carefully guarded secret becomes the fuel for a raging fire that almost devours Charlotte, Micah, and Lucille.

I especially loved the wisdom that Lucille has, both for the ranch life and for practical living. Lucille understands a lot about living out her faith, and is often able to encourage Charlotte or Micah.
As Micah despairs, “I thought God never gave us anything more than we could handle.” “The Bible doesn’t say that, Micah. There is a passage that talks about temptations and God always giving us a way out, but we face things every day that we can’t handle. Why would we need God if we could handle it all on our own?” Lucille replies.

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Notable Quotables:

“He might have a new haircut and shave, but he still had the same unkempt soul and broken heart.”

“We can assign blame or grace, Micah. I choose grace, and I’m not too proud to say, I especially assign it to myself.”

“…you have to put one foot in front of the other and make yourself go forward.”

“Never lose sight of how important people are in your life, Micah,” his father had stressed. “Do for others and be available when troubles come, and they’ll do likewise for you.”

“Holding a lot of expectations for someone might be the biggest mistake we can make.”

“Sometimes our human nature takes charge in that way, convincing and manipulating until sin seems reasonable, even desirable. And instead, it serves only to make the matter worse.”

This has been one of the author’s best books. The backdrop of ranching was very interesting. I enjoyed learning more about how hard it is to maintain a ranch and the long hours that are needed. The story is very emotional as family members are lost during a dangerous winter storm.

Charlotte loves working on her family’s ranch but her father wants her to marry the man he has picked out for her. She is angry that her father won’t listen to her and says harsh words to him. The tragedy she and her mother face bring much heartache to them. Charlotte is riddled with guilt over the last words she said to her father.

Micah is devastated by his loss as well. I was so shocked by what happened to his father. There is no explanation for the actions his father chose, which leaves Micah angry, lost and depressed. He knows that Charlotte and her mother are hurting as well but he has closed everyone off.

I have to mention Charlotte’s mother because she is my favorite character. Lucille is so gracious and forgiving. Her wisdom helps Charlotte understand that she needs to forgive herself. She explains how God forgives us and wants us to be reconciled to him. She tells Charlotte that her father knew that she loved him. When Lucille speaks to Micah she illustrate how love never fails. She encourages him to grieve but to not give up. I love her sweet spirit and her deep faith.

The story brings two hurting people together in this touching story of unconditional love. Charlotte has loved Micah forever but she has never expressed her feelings. When the man her father picked to marry her starts to pressure her into marriage, Charlotte becomes annoyed. Why is he so persistent in wanting to marry Charlotte?

I was stopped suddenly in my tracks when I read this from the story, “But I thought God never gave us anything more than we could handle.” I have heard this many times from pastors and people in the church. When the author wrote the next few sentences I grabbed my Bible.” The Bible doesn’t say that , Micah. There is a passage that talks about temptations and God always giving us a way out, but we face things everyday that we can’t handle. Why would we need God if we could handle it all on our own?” I am so thankful for an author who uses scriptures in her story and clarifies that what I have been told was taken out of context in the Bible. I appreciate that she doesn’t change or slightly rephrase scriptures. Now I will be more diligent in what I hear and look in the Bible better.

A must read for everyone who loves a western theme with faith and watching how love never fails. The author has done a wonderful job of bringing the story to life and allowing readers to find the characters very relatable . Don’t miss this story that deals with a sensitive subject that will show that we need to always surround our loved ones with love. If we see that they are becoming distant or struggling, show them grace. Charlotte illustrates patience while Micah comes to terms with his loss. Standing with these two characters is Lucille who brings such mercy to others and never falters in her faith.

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I am always excited to see a new book by the author and this is the first in The Hope of Cheyenne series.
Micah Hamilton and Charlotte Aldrich have known each other since childhood, and she has loved him just as long. Even as a child she said she was going to marry him someday, but her father has other plans and makes plans for her to marry a man who she doesn't love. He thinks he is doing the right thing as this man has money and will take her away from the ranch and give her a life of luxury. All she wants is to run a ranch along with her husband and be a rancher's wife, just like her mother who has happily lived this lifestyle.
The winter of 1887 outside of Cheyenne, Wyoming was particularly rough, not fit for man or beast. Devastatingly a significant number of open range cattle died due to record breaking temperatures and heavy snow in the Great Plains region. The author described this very well, the tragedy and many ranchers and their hands died as well trying to save the cattle. This time period is referred to as "The Great Die-Up."
After the death of Max's father during this time period he becomes a shell of himself. Dealing with grief, second chances, and sweet romance and is a Christian fiction historical romance.
The restorative power of faith in a well-developed story line with characters I'll look forward to reading more about in the next book in the series.

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All opinions expressed are my own.

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Experience a poignant tale of loss, forgiveness, and the transformative power of faith.

This captivating first installment in The Hope of Cheyenne series transports you to 1887 Cheyenne, Wyoming, where Micah, Charlotte, and her mother grapple with the aftermath of a devastating winter that has taken their families. As Micah withdraws into his sorrow, Charlotte, harboring a lifetime of love for him, is determined to rekindle his spirit. However, the looming presence of a would-be husband, arranged by Charlotte’s father threatens to upend their plans to restore the ranch and jeopardizes the deepening bond between Charlotte and Micah.

From the very first page, I was completely captivated. The characters are beautifully crafted, radiating depth and authenticity that truly resonates. Charlotte and her tenacious mother, Lucille, are remarkable figures, defying societal norms to keep the ranch thriving. Their resilience, unwavering faith, and relentless pursuit of hope are profoundly inspiring. The writing is a work of art—lyrical and introspective, shedding light on the burgeoning town of Cheyenne and the harsh realities of life on the frontier. The biblical references enriches the narrative and enhances the characters' journeys.

If you cherish stories featuring strong, faithful women who rise above adversity, this book is an absolute must-read. It is available now. I eagerly anticipate the next installment in this series, Designed With Love, set to release in July 2025. Don’t miss this remarkable journey of heart and spirit!