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Summary: Ugghhh...
Review: ... I must confess that I couldn't finish this book, but I did make a valiant effort and got to page 255 before I quit, and I only quit because it was so supremely contrived and pretty darn annoying. Grace Hawkins is a Chicago socialite and after finding out that she has to marry an extremely "evil" (only in books!!) man, she escapes to Alaska where her governess's father is a missionary (wow, what a unique plot-that was sarcasm). They arrange passage on a ship manned by Peter Colton, of course a handsome young man that Grace begins to fall in love with (how did we guess???)and meet up with the Barringers (a man and his two children who recently lost their wife/mother). "Treasures of the North" failed to grab my attention. The plot was "nothing new" at best, and Martin Paxton was ridiculously evil, and... didn't "fit." Character development seemed "sketchy" and illogical-Karen had a few periods of introspection, but Grace (supposedly the main character) we heard nothing from at all. The same goes for Doris, Karen's spinster aunt who joined them on thier journey. But Bill Barringer has numerous periods of introspection about leaving his children in Karen's care while he goes to look for gold...and he says the same things EVERY time! Peter Colton is about as pleasing as fingers scratching a chalk board-his ridiculous ideas about the "supremity" of men and the "weakness" of women makes him a character that the reader despises, and I wondered how Grace could like him (let alone LOVE him!) at all. Poorly done book...I expected more from Tracie. The only reason I gave this book 2 stars instead of one was because the Alaskan setting had potential, and Karen and the trio COULD have been a dynamic, inspiring trio...but skip this anemic story, it's not worth your time.
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Summary: Terrific Alaskan Romance
Review: Got this book for my birthday and have never read any books by this author. I was captivated at once and found the book delightful. I was disappointed at first at the ending because it left so many situations hanging until I found out that its the first in a new series. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to any romance novel lover.
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Summary: Didn't think it would end the way it did!
Review: Grace Hawkins was born of high social standing. Her mother wants the highest social standing possible so when Grace is really young she gets a governess for her. Her governess, Karen Pierce, becomes her best friend without her mother around. Franklin, Gracie's father, is a strict businessman but he makes a huge mistake. Grace is part of the deal. Her father lost a lot of money and as part of the deal Martin Paxton wants her as his bride. She's furious about the arranged marriage but it gets worse things get worse and he threatens her family. So they form a plan for her to get out of the marriage even though he threatens to hurt her family if she doesn't marry him.Peter Colton's family's shipping business is going down the drain. The Yukon gold rush is a way for his family to get back on their feet. On his many trips north he meets some very interesting people. Tracie Peterson does a wonderful job of intertwining all of her characters. I would have never thought this book would end the way it did.
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Summary: a good escape
Review: I enjoyed this book. Grace's story is very enlightening. Her escape from the marriage her father was coerced into is amazing. However, I thought that the character of Martin isn't written to fit the book--he is just TOO evil to fit. Although this is a problem, it can easily be forgotten because he kind of fades from the reader's memory from time to time, enabling me to enjoy the story and immerse myself in the characters. I would recommend this book and can't wait to read the sequel
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Summary: a good escape
Review: I enjoyed this book. Grace's story is very enlightening. Her escape from the marriage her father was coerced into is amazing. However, I thought that the character of Martin isn't written to fit the book--he is just TOO evil to fit. Although this is a problem, it can easily be forgotten because he kind of fades from the reader's memory from time to time, enabling me to enjoy the story and immerse myself in the characters. I would recommend this book and can't wait to read the sequel
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Summary: Good, but not one of her best
Review: I have read several of Tracie's books, and have enjoyed them. Although I did like this one, it isn't one of my favorites. I wish she would have developed the characters and story a little better. Alaska in the 1890's was very rugged, especially for women, but she kind of skimmed over details like that. But all in all, it was a good book, and I am looking forward to seeing what happens to Grace and Peter in the second book.
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Summary: Good, but not one of her best
Review: I have read several of Tracie's books, and have enjoyed them. Although I did like this one, it isn't one of my favorites. I wish she would have developed the characters and story a little better. Alaska in the 1890's was very rugged, especially for women, but she kind of skimmed over details like that. But all in all, it was a good book, and I am looking forward to seeing what happens to Grace and Peter in the second book.
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Summary: Stunning!
Review: I remember heading to the Christian Fiction Section to see if I could find some books I havent read by Lori Wick, unfortunatly I could not find any new books by her but did find this series, or rather the second and third of the series. So I went searching for the first book at other various bookstores, finally I found it. It was absolutly great, I would have read it all in one sitting except by the time I came home with the book it was 11:00. I would Highly Recommend this book to anyone!
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Summary: Treasures from Tracie
Review: This is the first book I have read that Tracie Peterson has wrote, and I found it exceptionally well written and attention-grabbing. It kept my mind wondering whether her horrible finance would ever find her, and I think she did an outstanding job pulling in all the characters together in an easy way to follow. Their personalities were so real I felt I knew them. I certainly will read more of her works after this; however, there was only one problem with reading the book--I cannot wait until the second one to come out!
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Summary: This book is wonderful!!!
Review: This is the first Tracie Peterson book I have read, and it was absolutely fabulous!! I was riveted by the plotline, it was full of surprises and the message of salvation was woven beautifully and appropriately throughout. This book was so refreshing, and unique! I can't wait to the read the next one in the series.
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