Chasing the Sun

It's been a while since I've read a Tracie Peterson novel but this one reminded me of why I enjoy her writing so much!! This was a great story! I love the Civil war era, the Texas frontier, a ranch setting, cowboys, Indians, Mexicans, hard working virtuous women, equally hard working honorable men,......more

This is such a good book. Probably one of my favorites by Peterson. Hannah and William are delightful main characters, Andy and Marty, Juanita and her family, and the Terrys are great supporting characters, the antagonist is a wretched, odious pile of horse manure, and the plot is just so sweet, yet......more

First posted on my blog, Legacy of a Writer. Set during the tumultuous years during the War Between the States, Tracie Peterson’s newest release, Chasing the Sun, turned out to be a very pleasant read. Hannah Dandridge’s life has been anything but easy, and when she is left to care for her siblings a......more

It was alright for the most part except it was soooooo preachy. I think it actually took away from the story as well, I mean, it certainly didn't add to it. And it was kinda racist with the interactions with the Comanche, the Mexicans, etc......more

I really enjoyed this book. I thought that Hannah was a good character, especially given the normal redundancy of Peterson's characters. There was enough to bring her out of the overused characters that the author sometimes gets into the habit of doing. I liked the time setting, the politics and cul......more