The Pine Ridge Portraits series opens as two soldiers discover a desperate woman hidden in a cellar, then take her back with them to their U.S. Army post at Fort Robinson. The painful secrets surrounding Laina Gray and her seeming indiffernce toward those who try to help her will touch readers deeply as her journey to faith unfolds. Every effort is made to reach out to this strange, silent woman, but after living through her worst nightmare, she isn’t soon ready to trust anyone with her secrets…not God, and definitely not the handsome soldier who tries to befriend her.
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With Secrets on the Wind, Whitson begins Pine Ridge Portraits, another of her romantic series set among the Lakota Sioux. Her arresting opening scenes bring to mind many a traditional western: two soldiers come upon a burned-out farmstead and discover a female lunatic locked in the cellar. After she tries to kill herself, they drag her back to Fort Robinson. She's nursed to health by a kind old woman and at last gives her name as Laina Gray. She has suffered a great deal and distrusts all men. She is also pregnant. Luckily, the soldier who rescued her, widower Nathan Boone, is a patient man. John Mort
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Bestselling author and two-time Christy Award finalist Stephanie Grace Whitson pursues a full-time writing and speaking career from her home studio in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her four children, her church, quilting, and Kitty-her new motorcycle-all rank high on her list of "favorite things." Visit her Web site at www.stephaniegracewhitson.com
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Writing is something I've always done. . . not something I ever expected to do as a job. Back in the early 1990's when I was home schooling my four children and we began our state history unit, I became fascinated with the lives of the pioneer women who settled the west. Fascination led to research and "playing with imaginary friends." I sent off my first query letter largely as an exercise in anticipated rejection. Much to my amazement, instead of being rejected I was given a three book contract. In hind-sight, I believe God was providing a career for the day when my husband of 28 years would die (of cancer in 2001). I once worried about whether or not I would run out of ideas. Now I am more concerned about picking WHICH stories I should spend my time developing. I'm not going to live forever and I don't want to waste a moment on things that are less than the BEST pursuits.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another success for Whitson!,
By L.R. Van Cott (New Milford, PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Secrets on the Wind (Pine Ridge Portraits #1) (Paperback)
Like her other books, this is another wonderful story from Stephanie Grace Whitson! She isn't afraid to break out of the Christian historical fiction format, and do something different. This story makes you really get into the characters, and you are sorry when it is over, despite the fact that the ending is great! It also has a great theme about getting over grief and fear. I'm already looking forward to the next book in this wonderful series!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A tale that reveals unexpected treasures,
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This review is from: Secrets on the Wind (Pine Ridge Portraits #1) (Paperback)
Capturing a slice of history set in an outback U.S military post, the first book in the Pine Ridge Portraits series tells the story of three very different people who all want to make a new start in their lives. Saved from certain death, Laina struggles to overcome her hideous past and all the nightmares that resulted, with the gentle wisdom and support of Granny Max. Still reeling from the death of his wife two years earlier, Sergeant Nathan Boone endeavours to help Laina regain her footing, all the while unsure of how to move forward with his own life. And then someone who figured in both Laina and Nathan's past re-emerges with a new identity...Stephanie Grace Whitson tells a story of hope and redemptive grace in the midst of 1870's Nebraska, bringing to life characters with heartache and determination. SECRETS ON THE WIND sets the pace for a gripping new series by this award-winning author. Recommended for fans of Janette Oke, Stephen Bly, Al and Joanna Lacy, Alan Morris and Gilbert Morris. ~~Ellie Schroder, owner of The Christian Fiction Site
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Obviously an opening series winner!,
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This review is from: Secrets on the Wind (Pine Ridge Portraits #1) (Paperback)
Stephanie Grace Whitson has done it again with this one! Indians play a part, the Army an even larger part-- as well as various and sundry "orphans and abused victims" all of which sway the reader one way or the other.
She portrays Laina in a positive light in spite of her infamous and horrible past. Boone is a leader in the Army who just cannot move on past the death of his wife 2 years earlier. The reader gets geared for a relationship that keeps you guessing, wondering and finally letting out a big sigh of surprise. Everyone's hero is Granny Max, her faith,healing touch and counsel and patience never waver. Tears will spill over Granny in this book, trust me. Another "little lamb" who is running is Jackson, a young soldier with a past. He has a temper and some habits that make you want to alternately shake him and hug him. Good job, Stephanie! When Laina feels she has done it all, borne it all and is finally is on her way to recovery from her dugout ordeal and her earlier past, she finds out she is NOT disconnected yet, and will be asked to bear the ultimate humiliation. Can she-- in this small, close-knit community? She has a plan. Is it God's plan, though? Whitson definitely has another winning series and I am out the door to purchase book number 2, thanks again Steph, for your courage and determination to keep love, history, Indians and Christ all woven throughout this book and most likely the rest of the series if I know you!
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