"Women are the glue that hold the country together. God made us that way. We are the nurturers, the encouragers...
That’s why a relationship with God is so very important. He has given us an incredible job. A mission.”

I loved this quote! 🥰

This was a very nice read with great characters, a nice setting, and a beautiful cover!

Rebecca was a kind and relatable character, and her devotion to seeking justice was admirable.

My thanks to Bettany House Publishers for the complimentary e-book I received to review. A positive review was not required of me and the thoughts above are my own.

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WOW! More than 5 stars is deserved for this book! Everything about it is amazing! The setting of Montana is picturesque and beautiful! The parts of the book involving the Carnegie library caused my heart to pitter patter in delight! The characters are ALL fantastic! I truly couldn't choose a favorite one, but if I had to, it would be Marvella! She's full of life and spunk! A true friend to whoever needs one! There's a bit of intrigue that kept me in suspense and a sweet love story that melted my heart! A definite must read! ( )

I enjoyed this book that contained a nice romance and some suspense also. I liked the historical part about the suffragette moment also. We take so much for granted as women about urn present day freedoms ( )

The Heart's Choice, by authors Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse, is set in the early 1900s in rural Montana. I enjoy historical fiction and this one did not disappoint. The authors did a great job blending faith in God into the story, even presenting the gospel message. The characters were portrayed realistically and were people I'd like to have as friends, well, except for the villain! I enjoyed this first book in the Jewells of Kalispell series and am looking forward to reading more books by these authors. I won a complimentary copy of the book through LibraryThing and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own. ( )

Tracie Peterson’s and Kimberley Woodhouse’s The Heart’s Choice is an extraordinary historical fiction novel that effortlessly transports readers to a bygone era, capturing the climate and essence of the past with meticulous attention to detail. Through vivid prose and compelling characters, the authors weave a mesmerizing tapestry of love, resilience, and one’s true calling to advocate for justice.

Set against the backdrop of historical Kalispell, Montana, we are pulled into the worlds of Rebecca, the fiery advocating court reporter, and Mark, the librarian who immerses himself into the world of books. We follow where their chemistry leads while also seeing what mystery unravels that could leave a man’s innocence hanging in the balance or see if there really is light at the end of the tunnel of justice. We also see their lives nearly turned upside down when a near tragedy hits close to Mark’s home.

I love the tidbits of history, the historical landmarks, and the societal norms that the authors highlight for the 1890s to early 1900s. It allows the readers to gain understanding and insight into an era where men and women had certain expectations in terms of roles in the workplace and society in general. I felt as though I was living in this time period with Rebecca and Mark.

At the heart of The Heart’s Choice is stellar storytelling like none other. It transports readers to a captivating era, delving into the lives of its vibrant characters with grace and authenticity. The novel’s pacing is impeccable, with each chapter seamlessly transitioning into the next. Peterson and Woodhouse are true to their ability to paint a great narrative that makes this book an absolute treasure for fans of the genre. Prepare to be swept away on a remarkable journey through time, where the past comes alive, and the vivid imagery is painted that allows readers to feel the blossoming emotions and experience the characters’ joys and heartaches. ( )