Faithful of Heart

Author: Tracie Peterson
Genre: Historical Romance
Series: A Minnesota Legacy #1
Pages: 304
Release Date: March 3, 2026
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Can forgiveness and love overcome a tattered legacy?

When dedicated philanthropist Judith Stanford receives a summons from her estranged grandfather ordering her to come to Minneapolis to prove herself worthy of his inheritance, she is hesitant but can't ignore the potential of her grandfather's fortune to benefit her causes. And the only man to interest her since her husband's death lives in Minneapolis, leaving her hoping their paths will cross.

Roman Turner, a local physician with a heart for the poor, harbors a grudge against Judith's grandfather. Years ago, his unethical actions ruined Roman's family forever. When Roman meets Judith again, he is shocked to learn the woman he's thought about all these years is related to the one man he can't forgive.

As Judith tries to overcome the complicated history between the two families and disentangle her grandfather's tainted legacy, she begins to form a plan for reparation. But when it becomes clear someone else has nefarious intentions for the money, Judith's dreams of a new legacy are at risk.

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Reviewer: Carolyn Bryant

Once again Tracie Peterson has gifted us with a heartwarming, soul-stirring read that lingers in your mind long after the last page is turned. The perfectly paced plot, with a compelling combination of history, romance, suspense, and faith, drew me in quickly and held me captive for the entirety of the story--another hard to put down, one-sitting read. 

A wonderfully crafted cast of characters, a strong faith thread highlighting Christian values of salvation and forgiveness, and a slow building, emotionally rich, sweet romance also contribute to making this an exceptional, inspiring read.  This book launches Ms. Peterson's A Minnesota Legacy series.  I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

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.

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Reviewer: Diana Varela

I really enjoy reading Tracie Peterson’s books. I like the message that she incorporates in each one. This story was interesting and never boring.

Judith was no stranger to loss, and Roman was full of hatred. Faithful of Heart focuses on learning to forgive. It also shows the importance of righting wrongs. I liked that even though Judith did not cause the hardships that many people were facing, she found it necessary to try to correct those wrongs.

This book did have a bit more Scripture, but it was necessary for the point she was trying to get across because one message of the book was about salvation. Judith’s mission was trying to get someone saved, so Tracie Peterson fit it well with the story.

The romance between Judith and Roman is a slow burn and minimal. The book focuses on the plot rather than the romance.

I wanted to see how Tracie Peterson was going to resolve the ending, and let me just say, I was not expecting that and never would have expected it from the start. 

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers through Interviews and Reviews. I was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.

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