This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Twilight’s Serenade
Bethany House
(August 1, 2010)
by Tracie Peterson
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 85 novels.
She received her first book contract in November, 1992 and saw A Place To Belong published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishings’ Heartsong Presents. She wrote exclusively with Heartsong for the next two years, receiving their readership’s vote for Favorite Author of the Year for three years in a row.
In December, 1995 she signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers to co-write a series with author Judith Pella. Tracie now writes exclusively for Bethany House Publishers.
She teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research.
Tracie was awarded the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for 2007 Inspirational Fiction and her books have won numerous awards for favorite books in a variety of contests.
Making her home in Montana, this Kansas native enjoys spending time with family–especially her three grandchildren–Rainy, Fox and Max. She’s active in her church as the Director of Women’s Ministries, coordinates a yearly writer’s retreat for published authors, and travels, as time permits, to research her books
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Britta Lindquist left Sitka six years ago in an attempt to distance herself from the love of her life, Yuri Belikov. Upon her return, she finds Yuri absent and his wife about to deliver a child. When tragic circumstances ensue, Britta suddenly finds herself caring for Yuri’s children–and her life intertwining with the man she’s tried so hard to forget.
But Britta’s other great love is for the violin, and her talent is recognized by Brenton Maltese, a conductor from England. He proposes she accept the coveted first chair position in his orchestra…and also his hand in marriage. At a crossroads, Britta must determine what her heart truly longs for–and if she’s willing to fight for it.
If you would like to read the first chapter of Twilight’s Serenade, go HERE.
MY REVIEW:
I have been a Tracie Peterson fan since I read my first book written by her. Rarely have I been disappointed in one of her books and even then it would be something minute that disagreed with my personal taste. Tracie’s books have always been both entertaining and informational. I really like the fact that I usually learn something from her books. Twilight’s Serenade met all my expectations and was easy to follow even though I somehow missed the second book in the Song of Alaska series (I will remedy that asap).
As usual, Tracie made the characters and their surroundings come to life for me and tempted me to want to see Alaska for myself. The plot moved forward at a good pace and had enough personal conflict, tragedy, uncertainty, and romance to keep it interesting. I was a little disappointed that Britta never picked her violin back up but other than that, the story ended well.
This series has some of the most gorgeous covers I have ever seen and they just hint at the wonders inside. If you have never read anything by Tracie Peterson before, Twilight’s Serenade and the entire Song of Alaska series would be a good place to begin.
