Westward Chronicles Series by Tracie Peterson

Within the carefully shielded interior of her heart, a fierce longing drives Simone to journey afar -. The heavy hand of her father has cast its shadow over Simone Dumas her entire life, leaving her deprived of her mother's love at a tender age. Isolated from all other human contact in the vast Wyoming Territory, Simone finally finds the courage to flee when her father's cruelty surpasses reason... moreWithin the carefully shielded interior of her heart, a fierce longing drives Simone to journey afar -. The heavy hand of her father has cast its shadow over Simone Dumas her entire life, leaving her deprived of her mother's love at a tender age. Isolated from all other human contact in the vast Wyoming Territory, Simone finally finds the courage to flee when her father's cruelty surpasses reason.Jeffery O'Donnell is captivated by the mystery and strength he recognizes in the slight form of the lovely Simone, who arrives at his office in hopes of acquiring a position as a Harvey Girl at the popular and respectable way-stops along the frontier rail line. Despite her hesitancy to reveal her past, his need for hired help drives him to accept her, though he is unable to verify the credibility of her character. Jeffery is torn, however, when he suspects that Simone may harbor a disturbing secret -. less

After What Happened, Can She Trust Him?   The intriguing and little-known story of the Harvey Houses frontier railroad stops which were one of the few reputable places for women to work are the setting for author Tracie Peterson's newest historical novel, Hidden in a Whisper. Well-known for her own books as well as her RIBBONS OF STEEL and RIBBONS WEST series written with Judith Pella, she has again created a marvelous tale of love and redemption in the hard lands of the frontier West... moreAfter What Happened, Can She Trust Him?   The intriguing and little-known story of the Harvey Houses frontier railroad stops which were one of the few reputable places for women to work are the setting for author Tracie Peterson's newest historical novel, Hidden in a Whisper. Well-known for her own books as well as her RIBBONS OF STEEL and RIBBONS WEST series written with Judith Pella, she has again created a marvelous tale of love and redemption in the hard lands of the frontier West. Continuing the story begun with the bestseller A Shelter of Hope, the newest book in the WESTWARD CHRONICLES series is sure to capture your imagination. In the book, Rachel Taylor's dedication to hard work has secured her a rare position as the house manager for the newest Harvey House in New Mexico. The job seems like an answered prayer until she hears that she will be working with Braeden Parker, a man she had hoped was part of a past long buried. The feelings she still holds conflict with her shattered trust and Rachel struggles to reconcile the two when a cunning new Harvey Girl, Ivy, appears on the scene. Haunted by painful memories, Rachel desperately yearns to embrace Braeden's love and keep him from falling into Ivy's clever snares. Before she can fully trust any man however, Rachel must learn to give her trust over fully to the loving hands of her Father. less

Jillian Danvers has always envied her twin sister Judith for her knack at getting her own way. Jillian s stuck fulfilling her employment contract in a God-forsaken railroad stop as a waitress with Harvey Girls (a restaurant chain providing first class service to rail travelers in the southwest). But Jillian discovers she likes Pinton, Arizona, and particularly the town s doctor... moreJillian Danvers has always envied her twin sister Judith for her knack at getting her own way. Jillian s stuck fulfilling her employment contract in a God-forsaken railroad stop as a waitress with Harvey Girls (a restaurant chain providing first class service to rail travelers in the southwest). But Jillian discovers she likes Pinton, Arizona, and particularly the town s doctor. In an attempt to thwart her socialite mother s plans to marry her off to a man with a title and money, Jillian declares her engagement to Terrance Mac MacCallister, even though he seems only interested in friendship. Mac and Jillian get drawn into the plight of the local Navajo village when a young Indian girl becomes pregnant after being raped by a white man. When Jillian s parents show up to meet her fianc�, Mac proposes a marriage of convenience. less