This is the first book in a new series by Tracie Peterson. I have read other books books by her and have enjoyed them very much. This book read so quickly and I was so sad when it ended, though they already tell you to expect the next book early in 2009. This novel is about three sisters Gwen, Beth, and Lacy and how they come together after the death (possible murder) of their father George. It was interesting to see how each sister handled the loss individually and together. Rafe Reynolds is the saloon/bordello owner across the street and his wishes to take over the Gallatin’s business and the sisters have to decide what to do. This book is the first of three in the series about the Gallatin sisters, Gwen, Beth and Lacy. This first one focuses on Gwen, the oldest sister. It begins with the death of their father and the appearance of Hank, the brother of Gwen's late husband. At first none of the sisters seem to like Hank and they don't appreciate the fact that he's hanging around looking for missing stock certificates. And, what's worse, what he says about his brother makes him look like he had been lying to the Gallatin sisters and their father about who he really was. The youngest sister, Lacy, is determined to find her father's killer. After MANY people tell her to let it go, she still can't stop blaming herself and trying to avenge his death. It gets a little old after a while, and I hope this issue doesn't keep dragging along through the next two books.Eventually, of course, everything works out for Gwen and Hank. I could have used a little more romance or romantic tension. That is why I read these books: for the clean romantic elements. I can already tell where the next two books are headed, and this one was good enough that I will certainly read the next two.
What do You think about A Promise To Believe In (2008)?
Didn't really like it when i started reading it and so stopped reading it.
—prinks14
I liked the ending...the characters are certainly notable, too.
—srasignin
