A Matter of Heart

Name: A Matter of Heart
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Tracie Peterson
ISBN: 9781490628110

Author: Tracie Peterson

Series: Lone Star Brides #3

Narrator: Barbara McCulloh

Unabridged: 9 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/07/2014

Categories: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance

Synopsis

Beloved Author Tracie Peterson Concludes Her Popular LONE STAR BRIDES Series Texas born and raised Jessica Atherton is a wealthy young woman whose heart was broken when the man she intended to marry wedded another. But her world is upended when two men come into her life and both manage to stir her heart. Harrison Gable is a rich young lawyer who intends to travel the world and live a life of opulence. His ambitions match Jessica's dreams, but her heart has begun to change. Austin Todd, former Secret Service agent, enjoys working now as a Texas Ranger cattle inspector. But learning of forged gold certificates and missing printing plates, he's drawn back into the world of intrigue and agrees to help solve the case. Austin is well-thought-of and admired in the community. Jessica is drawn to his kind nature and the unspoken pain she sees in his eyes. Will Jessica choose financial security or follow her heart?

About Tracie Peterson

Tracie Peterson is the award-winning, bestselling author of over one hundred books, including the Bells of Lowell series, the Brides of Seattle series, and the Heirs of Montana series. She was awarded the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for 2007 Inspirational Fiction and the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers. Her books have won numerous awards for favorite books in a variety of contests, including USA "Best Books 2011" Awards Best Religious Fiction for Embers of Love. Tracie has found time to speak at writers' conferences, where she has a special place in her heart for new authors. She is often joined by her husband, Jim, whose background in history offers new authors insight into research. Tracie lives in Montana with her husband.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hallie

This review is also posted on Book by Book. Tracie Peterson’s A Matter of Heart is definitely a story full of heart, as the fairly spoiled Jessica Atherton confronts her self-centered ways. Determined to change her ways and perhaps find love, Jessica experiences great character development over the c......more

Goodreads review by Vikki

It’s rare for me to give 2 stars, but this book has so many issues. It felt contrived. Jessica’s character was redeemed for the most part, and I liked Austin but I cannot buy the story. The plot had glaring holes. And inconsistencies. For me it just did not work. Also the writing is choppy. No trans......more

Goodreads review by Kathy

This was the last in the series and I thoroughly enjoyed them! I'm a romantic so these books are right up my alley!......more

Goodreads review by Shauna

I wanted to like this book, but I found the main characters too caught up in mistakes of the past and thinking back on them and not so much with getting on with life. Jessica still seemed pretty self absorbed - even though she was concerned about it, if you really are you start thinking of others in......more