![]() ![]() I did like the themes of redemption in the story with Isabella’s character between her relationship with God, her parents, and Andrew. The author has a knack for creating clean, fun, and engaging books. Beyond the Desert Sands was enjoyable, but I’d definitely recommend some of her other books to those looking for clean historical fiction reads. I’ve read several of Tracie Peterson’s books before, and I really enjoyed them. I was not required to give a favorable review. * A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Bethany House through Interviews and Reviews. Danger lurks in unexpected places against a backdrop of rugged mining country,įans of a romantic story set in the old west will find a great story here. There are plenty of scenes when hard choices are to be made and mercy to be shown. There is a lot of emphasis on her parents and how their faith has shaped then resulting in generosity and offering second chances.Īaron, the hero, is well written with a compassionate and honest heart, who is not afraid to tell the hard truth. But this gives time for her to grow up and progress in her faith. She writes her heroine, Isabella, as a spoiled heiress who doesn’t realize how fortunate she really is. Peterson treats us to a romantic and colorful setting in Silver Veil, New Mexico and parts of California. But trouble is brewing, and there are those who hope Isabella stays just as she is, even if it costs her everything.īeyond the Desert Sands takes place in New Mexico around the time it became a State. Isabella is saddened by the loss of not only her aunt, but also her place of escape.įaced with all these changes, she struggles to sort through her future and who she wants to be. Then Diego shows up with news that her aunt has died. Aaron finds Isabella spoiled, and she finds him judgmental.īut she is surprised to see how much the town of Silver Veil has grown and how fragile her father's health has become. Isabella is further miffed to have to bear the company of Aaron Bailey, a businessman with the Santa Fe Railroad, whom her father has sent to escort her safely home. She'd rather stay in California with the handsome Diego Morales who is courting her. After living an opulent life with her aunt for the last few years, the last thing twenty-five-year-old Isabella Garcia wants is to have to celebrate Christmas in the small silver-mining town her father and mother founded in the desert.
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