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A Dream to Call My Own (The Brides of Gallatin County, Book 3)

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The final book of the Brides of Gallatin brings an end to the series of these three sisters. It's finally time to tell Lacy's tale and see the struggles she's felt since the day her father died. She's been handling everything alone and keeping it from her sisters. Honestly I just really could not get into this story. I enjoyed it for an easy afternoon read but I didn't really moved or inspired by it. There were times when I got frustrated with the characters and their actions. I have never been a fan of Cubby since the first book and this book only solidifies my reasons. Even though Lacy is very able to take care of herself, she's very stubborn and extremely strong willed. I'm not saying that she needed a man to look out for her, but being on her own is not the best for her as she does not make smart decisions. I really didn't feel chemistry between her and Dave. It's too much of the "oh I shouldn't have done that" after a kiss type of deal which I loathe. Also the historical aspect of the book is downplayed. The story just takes places back in the day, any historical events are not really a factor in the book.

To be honest, I really did not think this was Tracie's best series. The characters didn't really stick with me and I never really felt like I could get into the story. There's a lot of stereotypes of women and the West in general that take place in this book. Also the storyline seemed very predictable and sometimes a bit too unbelievable. I felt like I knew what was going to happen as soon as I started reading. That being said though, I did enjoy this book because I always enjoy Tracie's books. Even with its faults, it still makes for comfort reading because I know I'm going to be in for a good story. The novel might have had its faults but it does make for a good read. I just hope that future books will be a bit more enlightening!

The Author is great. We received the shipment quickly. Am totally satisfied. We're trying to complete our library!

Lacy Gallatin is determined to find the man who killed her father. She believes it was cold-blooded murder, even though others swear that it probably was an accident. And now that her sisters are happily married, she feels misplaced, no longer welcome at the inn they all live and work at.

Dave Shepard has loved Lacy from a far for ages, but he feels woefully inadequate for her. He believes he is close to figuring out who killed her father, but will it be enough for her even if he does?

Tension crackles when Dave and Lacy are together, but what will it take for Dave and Lacy to admit they might be in love?

A DREAM TO CALL MY OWN is the third and final book in the Brides of Gallatin County series. A family saga, each book in the series is about the three sisters, but the focus is mainly on one of them.

I read all the books in the series, but there was some lapse of time between books. I was confused at first with all the people, but after awhile it started coming back to me who the husbands were, and the step-child, etc.

Lacy and Dave were realistic characters, each with a dream and a goal they desired. I hoped that they would be able to achieve their desires and find love. This series didn't disappoint.

The book was excellent. The story was great I could not put it down. Tracie Peterson is an excellent writer all of her books are great.

Brides of Gallatin County book three "A Dream To Call My Own" is a story about love, greed, and mystery. A young women named Lacy has trouble letting go of the past. Throughout the book, she learns to trust God and allow Him to heal her open wounds.

Lacy Gallatin has been searching for her father's killer for two years. Neither David Shepard, the Sheriff, nor herself have come up with anything, but dead ends. After being stuck in a storm with David, Lacy realizes her love for him is strong. Lacy then has to choose between seeking revenge for her father's death or saving the love of her life from evil men.

The book is the last in The Brides of Gallatin County and by far the best. Lacy is a spitfire you cant help but love and Dave is just the guy to tame her. I loved her zest for life and how she doesnt let people stand in her way. Tracie did a wonderful job of painting the characters and making this book an easy read. it also answers any question you might have from the previous books. I cant say enough good things about this book and i hope you enjoy it as much as i did... this is my favorite christian romance and i hope it will become yours. Enjoy!!!

I hadn't read the other two books in the series before I read this one, but that really didn't matter. This book was absolutely delightful and I really enjoyed it. The characters and plot were fun and believable, which isn't always the case with Christian fiction. I think anyone could pick up this book and enjoy it. I'd heartily recommend this book and I'm planning on checking out the rest of the series as well as some other books by Tracie Peterson.

While this is Christian fiction, and Christianity plays an important part in the story, I didn't feel like the author was hitting the reader over the head with it. This could make it an excellent choice for the reader who just wants a nice love story without it being x rated.

Thanks to Bethany House for sending me a copy of this great book to review!

Excellent audiobook. When we received it one of the CD's was duplicated. Amazon corrected the problem promptly. Great listening.

We had already listened to books one and two of the Brides of Gallatin County series and were eagerly looking forward to this book three. The first disc was slow dealing with Lacy's wishy-washy romantic notions. After that, the story moves along quite well. However, just as we got to the really exciting part which is on disc 6 (the last disc#, we found that it was really another disc 4 labeled as disc 6. A call to Oasisaudio got us a replacement disc #we weren't the first to contact them with this problem). We have enjoyed the entire series and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Christian historical fiction.

A Dream to Call My Own, the 3rd book in Tracie Peterson's Brides of Gallatin County trilogy, tells the story of the stubborn, unpredictable Lacy Gallatin. She's the youngest of the three Gallatin sisters. Together they run the Gallatin House, a roadhouse where they board and feed the stage coach passengers traveling through the Montana frontier in the 1880's. Both Lacy's sisters are married but Lacy is terrified of getting hitched, afraid that she would fail at being a wife. She's convinced herself that she's failed everyone close to her, especially her mother and father. She has made it her personal mission to discover her father's killer and find her revenge.

I liked A Dream to Call My Own the best out of all three books in the series. Lacy, my favorite character, is easy to like with her wild ways. I found the romantic tension between Lacy and Dave amusing and heartwarming. Failure, fear and the feeling of inadequacy are common themes in the book. Peterson, an excellent Christian historical fiction author, uses scripture passages and messages through her characters to spread God's word and remind us of His constant presence in our lives. (Review copy provided by publisher)