Beyond the Desert Sands (Love on the Santa Fe Series – A Christian Historical Romance)

Step into the rugged beauty of early 1900s New Mexico in this heartwarming tale of faith, family, and second chances. Isabella Garcia has spent years enjoying the privileges of a lavish life under the care of her wealthy aunt. The last thing she expects—or desires—is to be sent back home to spend Christmas in a small, dusty mining town with her parents.

But everything Isabella thought she knew is shaken when she arrives. The once-quiet town has grown and changed, a familiar rival has become a man of unexpected depth, and her father’s health is more fragile than she ever realized. Confronted with the contrast between worldly comforts and the simpler, harder truths of family and faith, Isabella must face difficult questions: Who is she beneath the trappings of wealth? What kind of future does she truly want? And will her heart find the courage to embrace love where she least expected it?

With vivid historical detail, tender romance, and a message of hope, Beyond the Desert Sands invites readers on a journey of discovery and renewal along the Santa Fe railway line, where love and faith are tested—and redeemed—beneath the vast desert skies.

Product details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethany House Publishers
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 5, 2022
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Format: Hardcover
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764237330
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764237331
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pound
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches
• Condition: As New

 

Genres: Christian Historical Romance, Christian Historical Fiction, American Historical Romance

This is a brand new, unread copy, but may have a remainder mark.

 

About the Author:  
Tracie Peterson (born 1959) is a New York Times, USA Today, CBA, and ECPA bestselling author affectionately known as the “Queen of Historical Christian Fiction.” With more than 110 novels to her credit, she has captured the hearts of readers through stories that weave together faith, history, and romance. Her works often spotlight the challenges and triumphs of women in history, with many series featuring the legendary Harvey Girls of the Fred Harvey Company.

Peterson began her publishing journey under the pen name Janelle Jamison, securing her first book contract in 1992. Her debut novel, A Place to Belong, was released in 1993 with Barbour Publishing’s Heartsong Presents, a line she later helped manage, overseeing the production of 52 books a year. In 1995, she signed with Bethany House Publishers, where she continues to write exclusively, often collaborating with other acclaimed Christian authors such as Judith Pella, Judith Miller, James Scott Bell, Kimberley Woodhouse, and her daughter, Jennifer Peterson.

Her dedication to Christian fiction stems from a lifelong commitment to ministry. Tracie gave her life to Jesus at the age of six and felt called early on to share the Gospel. Her motto, Soli Deo Gloria—For God Alone the Glory, defines both her writing and her life’s work. Through her novels, she seeks to inspire hope and point readers toward Christ.

Peterson’s literary achievements have earned her numerous honors, including the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Christian Fiction Writers, the 2007 Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times, and the True West Magazine Best Western Romance Author award in 2013. Her novel Embers of Love also received the USA Best Books Award for Best Religious Fiction in 2011.

A Kansas native, Tracie now resides in the mountains of Montana with her husband, Jim. Together, they run Peterson Ink, Inc., which has played an integral role in producing Christian romance titles for Barbour Publishing. They have three children—Jennifer, Julie, and Erik—and continue to embrace faith, family, and storytelling as cornerstones of their lives.