In 1869, Gloriana Womack’s family is much smaller since smallpox killed her mother and two of her siblings. She lives in a modest cottage in Duluth, Minnesota, with her father and young brother, and she has dedicated her life to holding her tiny, fractured family together–especially as her father is frequently gone on long fishing trips. Their livelihood may come from the waters of Lake Superior, but storms on the lake can be dangerous, even to those who know it well.
Luke Carson has come to Duluth to help shepherd the arrival of the railroad to the city’s port, and he’s eager to be reunited with his brother, Scott, who recently moved there with his pregnant wife. Competition for the railroad is fierce, with the neighboring city of Superior, Wisconsin, fighting for the tracks to come through their town instead. But the real danger lies in a resident of Duluth who is determined to have his revenge upon Luke.
When tragedy brings Gloriana and Luke together, they help each other through their grief and soon find their lives inextricably linked. If they survive the trials ahead, could it be possible they’ve been destined for each other all along?
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Summary
From: Carol Pennington
Book Title: Destined for You
Book Author: Tracie Peterson
What do you like about this book:
The setting for this book is Duluth, Minnesota in 1869. Gloriana Womack has given up on marriage. After losing her mother and two of her siblings as a result of scarlet fever, she has decided taking care of her fisherman father and her much younger brother should be her main priority. Life on Lake Superior is not easy, but it’s the only life Glory knows. When tragedy strikes hard, Glory becomes angry with God and even questions His existence. Then, Luke, a God-fearing man who works for the owner of the incoming railroad, comes to Duluth and Glory must re-examine her stance.
This is a great historical romance that has a bit of suspense interwoven. I found myself really liking Luke right away and I liked him more and more as the story progressed. Oh that we might have more men like Luke in our lives! I also enjoyed the scene that played out near the end of the book with Glory and Luke’s father. I was very impressed the character and patience Gloriana showed during that scene. I also enjoyed the setting of the book. Though I have visited Minnesota, I have never been to Duluth nor have I spent much time around any of the Great Lakes. I enjoyed learning about the area and about life on Lake Superior.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good clean historical romance.