When You Are Near by Tracie Peterson. (Book Review)

About the book:


 After her father's death, Lizzy Brookstone, the star trick rider of the all-female Brookstone Wild West Extravaganza, takes over management of the traveling show. In her new role, she has to work with both Wesley DeShazer, the man who once broke her heart, and Jason Adler, her financial partner. Soon, she finds herself torn between the two men.

Ella Fleming is fleeing a forced betrothal when she stows away on the Brookstone train. Lizzy finds her and gives her a job in the costume department, but Ella has a secret that could affect all of their lives, as well as the future of the Brookstone Extravaganza.

When Mary Reichert, a former sharpshooter for the show, learns that her brother, August, has been killed, she refuses to believe it was an accident. She returns to the show to find the truth, but is she seeking justice or vengeance?

As the three women work together to discover how August died, Lizzy strives to hold the show together. Can she keep the Brookstone Extravaganza alive without losing the desire of her heart?

My thoughts: 5/5 stars

Let's just talk for a sec how wrong that description is.. First off,  Lizzy doesn't take over as management for the show. Her uncle still owns the show and manages it.

She's not forced to work with Wesley because of the show, HE'S NOT EVEN ON THE SHOW. 

Lizzy's never torn between the two men, she knows exactly who she wants.

Ella's part is mostly right, except she's not given a job in the costume department. I'll let you find out where she starts working.😉

 Mary's part is right. 

   But all three women do not work together to find out how August died. I was left a little disappointed by that. We didn't really get into Mary seeking justice for her brother. 

 Anyways, on to the actual review. 

   The book got off to a definite Tracie Peterson start! 

 A woman spurned by the man she's always loved.

 The man dealing with ghosts from his past. 

A girl running away from a dangerous marriage. 

A woman seeking answers. 

  The one thing they all have in common? 

 They all must learn to put their trust and lean on the only One who can give them the answers they've been searching for. 

 I have to say, I was a little disappointed concerning the trick riding stuff. I wasn't as captivated by the details Peterson usually writes.

 I was expecting to be able to see the trick riding in my head, but the writing didn't really allow for that.  It was odd because this author is a favorite of mine and I can always expect good detail. Not saying there wasn't good detail through out the rest of the book, just when the girls were trick riding. 😉

 This story was amazing. When it ended I was sad.  But things did turn out exactly the way I wanted, and then some! 

   It was a quick read for me, at least it would have been if I'd not had to take a few days off of reading. (Busy life.)

 I hadn't realized how many pages slipped by until I was almost done. I was so immersed in the story, I never wanted to put it down! 

Peterson's stories always leave me happy and filled with a new love for Christ. 

Tracie Peterson has a way with stories. I'm always blessed by her words. 

I cannot wait to read the next two in the series!! 

Definitely, DEFINITELY pick this book up!! It was absolutely amazing and I hate to say goodbye to these lovely characters. 💔❤️❤️

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Thanks so much to Bethany House for a free copy of this book.
**I was given a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are purely my own. I was in no way obligated to leave an positive review.**

~Rebekah ❤️