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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

When You Are Near<\/strong> is a rousing introduction to Tracie Peterson’s new Brookstone Brides series. What’s not to like about an all-girl wild west show, trick horseback riding, murder and mystery, wrapped with with a bit of romance?<\/p>\n

The Bookstone Wild West Extravaganza is a family owned and operated show that travels from town to town in railroad cars. The Brookstone family car was parked on a side rail during their stay in each town and housed the family. It was fun to imagine life on the rails with this family as I read their story. I also found details about trick riding and the work involved to be of interest. The characters were mostly likeable with the exception of a couple of true villains. I enjoyed seeing how many of them relied on their strong faith even in the midst of difficult trials. Plenty of action, conflict, and various relationship developments including a possible love triangle helped to hold my interest throughout the entire book.<\/p>\n

Once again Tracie Peterson has managed to grab my attention and hold it through the entire book. Not only that but she has me eagerly awaiting the next installment of this series.<\/p>\n

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I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Book<\/strong>: When You Are Near<\/p>\n

Author<\/strong>: Tracie Peterson<\/p>\n

Genre<\/strong>: Christian Historical Romance<\/p>\n

Release Date:<\/strong> March 5, 2018<\/td>\n

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After her father\u2019s death, Lizzy Brookstone, a trick rider in the all-female Brookstone Wild West Extravaganza, wants nothing more than to quit her role as the star of the show and live a quiet life on her family\u2019s ranch. But returning home would bring Wesley DeShazer, the ranch\u2019s foreman and the man who broke her heart, back into her life. In addition, the Brookstones\u2019 new manager fears that Lizzy\u2019s departure could doom the already cash-strapped show.<\/p>\n

Hope grows in Lizzy during a stopover at Fleming Farm. Ella Fleming not only has a natural talent for trick riding and could easily replace Lizzy, but she\u2019s eager to join the show to flee a forced betrothal. However, while there, one of the show\u2019s wranglers is killed in a manner Lizzy finds suspicious. And during her escape from the farm, Ella stumbles across a secret that could affect all of their lives, as well as the future of the Brookstone Extravaganza.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to purchase your copy.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Tracie Peterson<\/strong> (www.traciepeterson.com<\/a>) is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 100 novels. 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.<\/p>\n

GUEST POST FROM TRACIE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introducing\u2026When You Are Near<\/em>!<\/p>\n

I\u2019m excited about the new Brookstone Brides series and had so much fun researching for the various characters and locations. This is a story about a fictional Wild West show with all female performers. Prior to the rodeos we see today, the Wild West shows traveled throughout America and Europe to entertain people and give city dwellers a taste of what the American frontier was like. At least their version.<\/p>\n

Buffalo Bill Cody was famous for his shows, which brought Native Americans and their culture into the world of people who might otherwise never have even seen an \u201cIndian.\u201d Pawnee Bill was another entertainer who sought to keep these shows alive.<\/p>\n

\"\"For the fictional show in my novels, I wanted to focus on three female characters who became a part of the Brookstone Wild West Extravaganza for varying reasons. Lizzy Brookstone is the heroine in book one, When You Are Near, and as the daughter of one of the show\u2019s owners, she has enjoyed a starring role as a trick rider.<\/p>\n

For research I went to Pueblo, Colorado to the ranch of Karen Vold, a famous trick rider and rodeo star. Linda Scholtz, a famed trick rider, was teaching a clinic there along with Karen at the Red Top Ranch Trickriding School.<\/p>\n

These are two remarkable Christian trick riders who have long worked to keep the sport alive. I spent three days getting to know them and what they do and learned so much. And just to prove that we weren\u2019t all work and no play, I thought I\u2019d share my attempt at trick riding. What I won\u2019t do for research!<\/p>\n

The series will have three books, as usual, and each book will focus on a different lady and her skills. Mary is a trick shooter like Annie Oakley, and Ella is a Roman rider who stands on the backs of two horses for her part in the act. It was so interesting learning about each of these types of performers, and I hope you\u2019ll get a chance to read all three and enjoy the stories of the Brookstone Wild West Extravaganza.<\/p>\n

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GIVEAWAY:<\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

To celebrate her tour, Tracie is giving away a grand prize of When You Are Near, Tracie\u2019s A $25 Barnes and Noble Gift card, and the three books in The Heart of Alaska series and three other winners will receive a copy of When You Are Near!!<\/p>\n

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.<\/p>\n

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