![]() Author: Tracie Peterson Genre: Historical Romance Series: The Hope of Cheyenne #1 Pages: 432 Release Date: March 4, 2025 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Heartache has left them emotionally desolate, but traces of love and healing could forge a future. In the wake of a harsh winter, Micah Hamilton and Charlotte Aldrich are grappling with loss and guilt after the disaster that took the lives of their loved ones. Struggling to cope with his grief, Micah abandons his father's dreams of a prosperous ranch and cuts himself off from the rest of the world. Charlotte has loved Micah her entire life and is determined not to lose him as well. With her mother's help, she begins coaxing Micah to live again. Despite their enduring heartache, the affection between them deepens, but just as Charlotte thinks her dreams may come true, a scorned suitor threatens everything she holds dear. Micah and Charlotte must embark on a journey of healing and renewal to build a life founded on faith, hope, and love. ![]() Reviewer: Trixi Oberembt This novel takes place in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the winter of 1886, starting with what’s called “the great die-up”—horrible blizzard conditions and well below subzero temps that took the lives of many cattle, farm animals and men. Nobody was prepared for how bad it was in the end! Charlotte Aldrich and her mom Lucille lost both their husband/father and brother/son due to the freezing conditions. Barely able to survive, it’s only by the grace of God they didn’t lose everything. Lucille and Charlotte have a good head about them when it comes to improvising when necessary, running their ranch, and making a great team. They are also a good example of what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ in helping both neighbors and friends. Their faith is strong and a sturdy foundation for the grief they walk through. I admired both of these women! Micah Hamilton and his dad are longtime close family friends and fellow ranchers who also lost much in the blizzard. One of the losses is Micah’s dad. He understandably goes through a great period of grief and isolates himself from the world. The Aldrich women help pull him out of that dark time and give him a reason to live again. Charlotte has long admired him and is secretly in love with him. Will it be enough to overshadow the losses he’s had and bring light back into his life? And will his faith return to give him hope for a future God has for him? I loved getting a glimpse of a piece of history that I didn’t know about. This novel actually made me look up the great “die-up.” What I learned was heart-rending and devastating. I’m glad the author tackled the subject in her book, showing the grace of God even in the face of great loss and heartbreak. She did it with sensitivity and made it feel real through the lives of her characters. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book by Peterson, but I always appreciate the authenticity a writer includes in creating a well-researched book. I’m sure this one is going to be a favorite among her readers! I loved this novel of grit, determination, and never giving up hope in God, no matter how dire the circumstances are. 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. ~the words of Charlotte to Micah. I received a complimentary copy from Bethany House Publishers through Interviews & Reviews via NetGalley. I was not obligated to leave a favorable review, and all opinions expressed here are my own. ![]() Reviewer: Carolyn Bryant This captivating, compelling story of love, loss, and restoration launches the Hope of Cheyenne series. This series follows up the Hearts of Cheyenne series introducing us to new friends and embarking on new adventures. Set in Wyoming in 1887, the heartbreaking yet heartwarming story drew me in immediately and kept me reading expectantly. Vivid descriptions of the ranchers’ struggles for survival against nature, resulting in devastating loss of life and livelihood, evidence meticulous research and enable you to “feel” the story. Wonderfully crafted characters are relatable and linger in your memory long after the story concludes. I enjoyed Charlotte and Micah’s sweet, slowly evolving friends-to-more romance. A second surprising romance adds interest and enjoyment to the story. I appreciate the strong faith thread that offers insightful, scripture based spiritual truths. I genuinely enjoyed this emotionally charged story and highly recommend it. I received a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers through Interviews & Reviews via NetGalley with no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. ![]() Reviewer: Conny Withay “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,” Charlotte recalls Micah’s words in Tracie Peterson’s novel, A Constant Love. The first book in The Hope of Cheyenne series, this 302-page paperback, targets those interested in a historical romance about a young woman in Wyoming who is determined to marry the only person she loves. With no profanity, topics involving lying, suicide, and death may not be appropriate for immature readers. Set in 1887 on a cattle ranch outside of Cheyenne, twenty-one-year-old Charlotte is vehemently averse to marrying the man her father has chosen. But when several families deal with the deathly harsh winter, she and Micah, the man she really loves, must forgive themselves and get rid of the guilt they carry to find love. People living in the American West had to have fortitude and determination to overcome their often-tragic experiences, and this read included how the Great Die-Up changed the cattle industry. The innocence of the two protagonists who were in love was tender while being consistent in a land where women ranchers were unaccepted. I appreciate that the story included the eternal plan of salvation and that trusting in God is important. Those who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ may not like this story that focuses on God’s presence while healing from tragedy, but the prayers, sermons, and verses were not overdone. Some may not like the reason lies were propagated to shield others or themselves. With lying being involved in this tale, it may have been done to preserve the innocent, but it didn’t deal with one character’s outcome enough. If you like a western romance about trusting God in all things, even when it’s heartbreaking, this first book in the series concentrates on protecting love at all costs. I received a complimentary copy courtesy Bethany House Publishers through Interviews & Reviews. I was under no obligation to give a positive review. Leave a Reply. |
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