Having read several books by Tracie Peterson, I’ve found that sometimes I really like her books, and other times I put the book down feeling not so happy about how it turned out. Regardless, I do appreciate the solid faith embedded in each Tracie’s books, and often during the story, I think, “Aha! That character made a really good point right there!”
The latest book I’ve read by Tracie is Destined for You. That title has such a ring, doesn’t it?
My Take on Destined for You
Destined for You is book one in the Ladies of the Lake series and takes place in Duluth, Minnesota on the shores of Lake Superior. Since her mother’s death, Gloriana Womack is dedicated to caring for her father and younger brother, and she has set aside any dreams she’d once had for her own future. But danger abounds on the lake where her father fishes for his living, and Gloriana soon finds the very core of her faith being tested.
Luke Carson arrives in Duluth with an assignment to see the railroad’s safe arrival in the city, but from the day he arrives, he’s beset with problems concerning both the job and his family. Added to the conflict is a man nursing a secret grudge against him–and a deadly desire to see him fail.
I had a hard time getting into the book and wasn’t sure if I was going to like it in the beginning. The first couple chapters were a slow start. But then the bad guy showed up and started making threats, and things just got better after that. As far as the faith content, the book met all my requirements: a salvation by faith alone in Christ alone through grace alone. The character development was good, and I really liked both Luke and Gloriana. The circumstances that brought them together kept me turning pages. The only thing I was just a little unhappy with was that the final scene with the bad guy wasn’t powerful enough for me. I’m trying not to give away any spoilers, so I’ll merely say that it felt like a bit of a letdown after so much good tension building throughout the story.
But all things considered, I would definitely recommend this book and consider it worth the time invested in reading it.
Click here to find Destined for You by Tracie Peterson.