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Series

Yukon Quest

6 books

The Yukon Quest series by Tracie Peterson and Lori Wick has 3 books. Start with Wings of the Morning (1994), then read the rest in the order below.

Yukon Quest reading order

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Wings of the Morning

Lori Wick

Smokey Simmons is a gifted sea captain whose swift ship and devoted crew have earned her an unmatched reputation, yet she quietly longs to exchange life at sea for the comfort of a home and family. When she meets another captain, her carefully guarded hopes—and her understanding of love, faith, and the future—are put to the test. Set against a vivid maritime backdrop, this tender Christian romance explores healing after painful experiences, the transforming power of trust, and the blessings found in surrendering life to God’s care.

RomanceContemporary Romance
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Treasures of the North

Tracie Peterson

Driven by desperation, Grace Hawkins flees the privileged life she has always known to escape an arranged marriage and seek a future of her own choosing. Her journey leads her into the rugged world of the Alaskan gold rush, where she encounters a determined man pursuing dreams of his own. As hardship, uncertainty, and manipulation test their growing friendship, Grace must discover the courage to face her past and trust the possibilities ahead. Set against a vivid frontier landscape, this inspirational historical romance explores freedom, resilience, faith, and the search for a place to call home.

Historical FictionHistorical Romance
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Rivers of Gold

Tracie Peterson

Set against the rugged landscape of 1890s Montana, this inspirational historical romance follows a young woman whose family is threatened by illness, financial hardship, and the uncertain promise of gold. As winter closes in and long-held hopes are tested, she must confront questions of loyalty, love, and what truly makes a life rich. Blending frontier adventure with heartfelt romance and themes of faith, family, perseverance, and redemption, the novel offers a vivid portrait of the men and women who dared to build new lives in the American West. Peterson’s signature Christian storytelling brings spiritual encouragement to a compelling tale of courage and trust.

Historical FictionHistorical Romance
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Hidden in a Whisper

Tracie Peterson

After a horrific accident leaves her carrying overwhelming guilt, Jenay—a young woman of French and Ojibwe heritage—must find the strength to face both her painful past and an uncertain future. As she struggles to move beyond shame and grief, questions of identity, trust, and forgiveness shape her journey. Set against a richly drawn historical backdrop, this inspirational romance explores the healing power of faith, the resilience of the human spirit, and the possibility of hope after tragedy.

Historical RomanceRomance
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Ashes and Ice

Tracie Peterson

When heartache and loss invade Karen Pierce’s carefully ordered world, the future she once understood begins to crumble. Forced to confront grief, uncertainty, and questions she never expected to ask, Karen must determine whether the faith that carried her this far can sustain her through tragedy. Set against a backdrop of emotional upheaval, this moving story explores resilience, trust, and the difficult journey toward healing. With warmth and compassion, it offers a hopeful portrait of a woman discovering that even in life’s coldest seasons, renewal may still be possible.

Historical RomanceHistorical Fiction
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Land of My Heart

Tracie Peterson

After her father is gunned down in the streets of New Madrid, Missouri, sixteen-year-old Dianne Chadwick persuades her mother to move the family west to Idaho in search of safety, hope, and a new beginning. There, amid rugged wilderness, restless adventurers, and the promise of wide-open spaces, Dianne must navigate the dangers and hardships of frontier life while coming of age. Her journey explores courage, family, faith, and the healing power of love as she learns that finding a home may require more than simply traveling west.

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