A Treasure Concealed (Sapphire Brides Book #1)

Tracie Peterson

Feb 2016 · Sapphire Brides Book 1 · Baker Books

About this ebook

Bestselling Author Tracie Peterson Launches Exciting New Series Set in 1890s Montana

Emily Carver wants a home where she can put down roots instead of following her gold-hungry father from one mining camp to another. She also longs for tenderness and love, both of which are missing in her life. Yet when she realizes she's losing her heart to the intriguing new man in camp, she fiercely fights her feelings, afraid that love will only result in disappointment and heartache.

Caeden Thibault, a young geologist, comes to Montana to catalog minerals indigenous to the state. He's a serious and guarded young man trying to escape the pain of his past. He has avoided all romantic entanglements, fearing he might become like his abusive father. But something about Emily Carver has caught his attention, something he never expected. . . .

Will these two broken souls allow God to bring healing and hope to their hurting hearts?

Ratings and reviews

A Treasure Concealed by Tracie Peterson is a historical, Christian romance novel and the first book in the Sapphire Brides series. It is 1895 in Yogo City, Montana. Emily Carver’s mother, Nyola is ill. Emily is doing her best to take care of her, her father (Henry), and their home. Emily just wants a permanent home. She wants to be settled in one place. Her father has kept their family moving her whole life (gold fever and wanderlust) and Emily has no desire to move again. Emily hides her figure under bulky, manly clothes (it would not due to look to feminine in this area). So far Henry has not uncovered any gold on his claim (the area has been played out, but he does not believe it). They only thing he keeps bringing up are pretty blue pebbles. One day Caeden Thibault comes to town. Caeden is a geologist with the government (and running away from his own past and pain). Henry meets Caeden in town and invites him to camp out on their property (Henry is very friendly and generous). Emily is shocked when Caeden comes into their home while she is getting out of the bath. This is the beginning of a tumultuous romance. Can these make it work? What happens when Emily shows Caeden the blue pebbles? You will need to read A Treasure Concealed to find out. A Treasure Concealed is an entertaining Christian, romance novel. A Treasure Concealed is well-written. Tracie Peterson did a wonderful job in describing gold mining life in Montana. I could picture the town, the people, the Carver’s home, and the difficulties these people faced. It has the normal romance elements, but it had something special. The novel focuses on people regaining their faith, that we have a loving God, and leaving a problem in God’s hands (instead of worrying and fretting over an issue). A Treasure Concealed has a lovely ending. I give A Treasure Concealed 4 out of 5 stars (which means I liked it). I will definitely be reading the next book in the Sapphire Brides series. I received a complimentary copy of A Treasure Concealed from NetGalley in exchange for an honest evaluation of the book.

About the author

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 100 novels. Tracie also teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research. She and her family live in Belgrade, Montana. Learn more at www.traciepeterson.com.