Willamette Brides

Tracie Peterson

Set against the rugged beauty and close-knit communities of the American frontier, this Christian historical romance follows two people whose hopes for a fresh start are tested by the burdens of the past. As they are drawn together, they must navigate uncertainty, hidden struggles, and the expectations of those around them while learning to trust one another—and God. With themes of faith, forgiveness, courage, and enduring love, the novel offers a heartfelt beginning to the Brookstone Brides series.

Tracie Peterson

In 1890 Chicago, physician Carrie Vogel’s promising career is threatened when her groundbreaking research is stolen and credited to her former fiancé. When Pinkerton agent Spencer Duval asks her to enter a marriage of convenience so he can pursue a dangerous investigation in Cheyenne, Carrie agrees—only to find that their carefully constructed arrangement awakens genuine feelings. As Spencer’s search for justice draws them into a web of danger and long-buried secrets, they must confront questions of trust, forgiveness, and revenge. Blending historical romance, suspense, and an uplifting message of faith, this compelling story follows two wounded hearts learning to surrender their plans to God’s purpose.