Tracie Peterson (born 1959) is an author of

Christian fiction A Christian novel is a Christian literary novel which features Christian media genre conventions. The tradition of Christian fiction Christian novels are works of imaginative literature drawing on Christian themes, theology, and social norms. ...

. She writes many historical novels, with romantic threads in them, as well as writing with other Christian authors on joint novels. Many of her books are published by

Bethany House Bethany House Publishers is a publisher that publishes Christian fiction and non-fiction books. Bethany House Publishers was bought in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. Bethany House publishes both historical and contemporary fiction. Historica ...

. She originally used the pen name of Janelle Jamison. Several of her series feature Harvey Girls, who are historically part of the

Fred Harvey Company The Fred Harvey Company was the owner of the Harvey House chain of restaurants, hotels and other hospitality industry businesses alongside railroads in the Western United States. It was founded in 1876 by Fred Harvey to cater to the growing ...

. Peterson is married to Jim and has 3 children, Jennifer, Julie, and Erik; they live in

Montana Montana () is a state in the Mountain West division of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columb ...

. Peterson owns Peterson Ink, Inc. along with her husband Jim, daughter Jennifer, and friend Charity Kauffman. Barbour Publishing uses Peterson Ink to handle the entire production of their Heartsong Presents book line. Heartsong Presents publishes 52 Christian romance books a year, with half of those being contemporary stories and half historical.

List of works

Ribbons of Steel series

written with Judith Pella and published by

# ''Distant Dreams'', 1997 # ''A Hope Beyond'', 1997 # ''A Promise for Tomorrow'', 1998

Ribbons West series

written with Judith Pella # ''Westward the Dream'', 1999 # ''Separate Roads'', 1999 # ''Ties that Bind'', 2000 This is a continuation to the Ribbons of Steel series.

Westward Chronicles series

published by

. This series featured the Harvey Girls in each book. # ''A Shelter of Hope'', 1998 # ''Hidden in a Whisper'', 1999 # ''A Veiled Reflection'', 2000 This series was repackaged in 2005 by the publisher.

Shannon Saga series

Written with James Scott Bell and published by

. The story of Kit Shannon, a lawyer, in Los Angeles in the 20th century. # ''City of Angels'', 2001 # ''Angels Flight'', 2001 # ''Angel of Mercy'', 2002

Yukon Quest series

Published by

: "The late 1800s offered the brave and the desperate an opportunity to flee the world they'd known for the lure of gold in the vast expanses of Alaska." # ''Treasures of the North'', 2001 # ''Ashes and Ice'', 2001 # ''Rivers of Gold'', 2002

Desert Roses series

Published by

: "Delight in the Intrigue and Romance of the Harvey Girls of the Old West" # ''Shadows of the Canyon'', 2002 # ''Across the Years'', 2003 # ''Beneath a Harvest Sky'', 2003

Bells of Lowell series

Written with

Judith Miller Judith Miller (born January 2, 1948) is an American journalist and commentator known for her coverage of Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) program both before and after the 2003 invasion, which was later discovered to have been based on ...

, published by

: "Bringing the late 19th-century mill town of Lowell, Massachusetts, to life in a fascinating slice of history." # ''Daughter of the Loom'', 2003 # ''A Fragile Design'', 2003 # ''These Tangled Threads'', 2003

Lights of Lowell series

Written with

, published by

: "Courage, faith, and love are at the heart of this moving saga of a young woman’s stand for what she knows is right." # ''A Tapestry of Hope'', 2004 # ''A Love Woven True'', 2005 # ''The Pattern of her Heart'', 2005

Heirs of Montana series

Published by

: "a one-of-a-kind portrait of 1860s Montana and the strong, spirited men and women who dared to call it home." # ''Land of my Heart'', 2004 # ''The Coming Storm'', 2004 # ''To Dream Anew'', 2004 # ''The Hope Within'', 2005

Alaskan Quest series

Published by

: "a captivating cast of characters struggles to survive in America's final frontier. The adventure begins when the quiet lives of siblings Jacob and Leah Barringer are interrupted by a familiar face from the past and a stranger with a mysterious mission." # ''Summer of the Midnight Sun'', 2006 # ''Under the Northern Lights'', 2006 # ''Whispers of the Winter'', 2006 This series continues a focus on the characters from the

Yukon Quest The Yukon Quest, formally the Yukon Quest 1,000-mile International Sled Dog Race is a sled dog race scheduled every February since 1984 between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Whitehorse, Yukon. Because of the harsh winter conditions, difficult trail, and ...

series.

Ladies of Liberty series

Published by

: "centered in the bustling, energetic city of Philadelphia; each book an independent read, these novels will feature winsom heroines engaged in unusual careers for the time" # ''A Lady of High Regard'', 2007 # ''A Lady of Hidden Intent'', 2008 # ''A Lady of Secret Devotion,'' 2008

Broadmoor Legacy series

Written with

, published by

: "a heart-stirring series featuring three young women searching for love and a legacy the 1890s." # ''A Daughter's Inheritance,'' 2008 # ''An Unexpected Love,'' 2008 # ''A Surrendered Heart,'' 2009

Brides of Gallatin County series

Published by

: "the story of three sisters running a roadhouse in the Montana Territory" # ''A Promise to Believe In'', 2008 # ''A Love to Last Forever'', 2009 # ''A Dream to Call My Own'', 2009

Song of Alaska series

Published by

# ''Dawn's Prelude'', 2009 # ''Morning's Refrain'', 2010 # ''Twilight's Serenade'', 2010

Bridal Veil Island Series

# ''To Have and to Hold'' (with Judith Miller) # ''To Love and Cherish'' (with Judith Miller) # ''To Honor and Trust'' (with Judith Miller)

Land of the Lone Star Series

# ''Chasing the Sun'', 2012 # ''Touching the Sky'', 2012 # ''Taming the Wind'', 2012

Land of Shining Water – from Bethany House

# ''The Icecutter’s Daughter'' (2013) # ''The Quarryman’s Bride'' (2013) # ''The Miner’s Lady'' (2013)

Lone Star Brides – from Bethany House

# ''A Sensible Arrangement'' (2014) # ''A Moment in Time'' (2014) # ''A Matter of Heart'' (2014) ''Lone Star Brides – Books 1-3'' (2015)

Sapphire Brides Series – from Bethany House

# ''A Treasure Concealed'' (2016) # ''A Beauty Refined'' (2016) # ''A Love Transformed'' (2016)

Golden Gate Secrets – from Bethany House

# ''In Places Hidden'' Book 1 (2018) # ''In Dreams Forgotten'' Book 2 (2018) # ''In Times Gone By'' Book 3 (2018)

Brookstone Brides Series – from Bethany House

# ''When You Are Near'' Book 1 (2019) # ''Wherever You Go'' Book 2 (2019) # ''What Comes My Way'' Book 3 (2019)

Brides of Seattle Series – from Bethany House

# ''Steadfast Heart'' (2015) # ''Refining Fire'' (2015) # ''Love Everlasting'' (2015)

The Heart of Alaska Series – from Bethany House

# ''In the Shadow of Denali'' (2017) # ''Out of the Ashes'' (2018) # ''Under the Midnight Sun'' (2019)

Heart of the Frontier Series – from Bethany House

# ''Treasured Grace'' (2017) # ''Beloved Hope'' (2017) # ''Cherished Mercy'' (2017)

Standalone books

* ''Entangled'', published by

, 1997 * ''Framed'', published by

, 1998 * ''Seasons of Love'', published by Barbour Publishing, 1998 * ''Alaska'', published by Barbour Publishing, 1998 * ''Controlling Interests'', published by

, 1998 * ''Celebration of Life'', published by Barbour Publishing, 1999 * ''A Slender Thread'', published by

, 2000 * ''Tidings of Peace'', published by

, 2000 * ''Colorado Wings'', published by Barbour Publishing, 2000 * ''Kansas'', with Judith McCoy Miller and published by Barbour Publishing, 2001 * ''The Long-awaited Child'', published by

, 2001 * ''New Mexico Sunset'', published by Barbour Publishing, 2001 * ''New Mexico Sunrise'', published by Barbour Publishing, 2001 * ''Julotta'', 2002 * ''Eyes of the Heart'' (nonfiction), published by

, 2002 * ''Silent Star'', published by

, 2003 * ''Castles'', published by Barbour Publishing, 2004 * ''What She Left for Me'', published by

, 2005 * ''I Can't Do It All'', with Allison Bottke and Dianne O'Brian, published by

, 2006 * ''One More Sunrise '', with Michael Landon Jr. and published by

, 2007 * ''Where My Heart Belongs'', published by

, 2007

Heartsong Presents books

These are standalone Christian Romance novels from the Heartsong Presents company. * ''A Place to Belong'' (Heartsong 19) as Janelle Jamison * ''If Given a Choice'' (Heartsong 102) * ''A Kingdom Divided'' (Heartsong 111), 1995 * ''The Hearts Calling'' (Heartsong 116) * ''Forever Yours'' (Heartsong 127) * ''Angel's Cause'' (Heartsong 140) * ''Alas My Love'' (Heartsong 164) * ''A Wing and a Prayer'' (Heartsong 182), 1996 * ''Wings Like Eagles'' (Heartsong 186) * ''Come Away, My Love'' (Heartsong 195), 1996 * ''If Only'' (Heartsong 200) * ''My Valentine'' (Heartsong 211) * ''Wings of the Dawn'', (Heartsong 226), 1997 * ''Logan's Lady'', (Heartsong 239), 1997 * ''Crossroads'', (Heartsong 245), 1997 * ''The House on Windridge'' (Heartsong 287), 1998 * ''Five Geese Flying'' (Heartsong 259), 1998 Heartsong Book Collection * ''An Old Fashion Christmas'' - 4 short stories, one of them is by Tracie Peterson

External links

traciepeterson.com
personal site
Bethany House listing of books

Heartsong Presents: Tracie Peterson

Barbour Publishing: Tracie Peterson

Fantastic Fiction: Tracie Peterson
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