With Each Tomorrow - (The Jewels of Kalispell) by Tracie Peterson & Kimberley Woodhouse

1895-1912 Kalispell, Montana This series (The Jewels of Kalispell) pairs each book with a historical landmark in Kalispell, Montana. This particular book is centered upon the Great Northern Railway Depot and has this railroad as its primary focus. What makes this story appealing to me is the strong spiritual thread and the characters, so it is only fitting that I include some of my favorite quotes to introduce them- --Eleanor “Ellie” Briggs is the daughter of a conservationist who advocates for national parks. Since she lost her mom to cancer at age fourteen, she has been traveling with her father. On this trip, she comes to realize that father may not be right about everything. “Eleanor grew up in society, was taught etiquette and rules, and participated in all the grand events and activities. All while her father traveled and spoke around the Eastern Seaboard about conservation. That was, until Mother became ill.” “Losing Mother changed her perspective. About money. About God. About what she wanted out of life.” “After an awful night of tossing, turning, and reviewing her life, Eleanor was sure about one thing. She had no idea who she was anymore. She’d so poured her life into assisting Father with his work that his beliefs and opinions became hers. His conversations, her conversations.” “Still, without God, Ellie would continue to struggle. She was searching for a way to make sense of the world. She was looking to feel the love her mother had given her—a love she believed was stolen from her.” —Our H, Carter Brunswick owns the wheat mill and comes from a family devoted to a very large wheat farm they have owned for generations. With opposing opinions, Carter and Ellie do not get off to a good start. “But his gut held him in check. Eleanor Briggs was clearly wrestling with God. Carter wasn’t about to get in the middle of that battle. Still, the one thing he could do was get down on his knees and pray.” —Then you have, among a few other characters, two motherly figures who try to help things along… —Marvella Ashbury is an assertive, motherly figure-the Judge’s wife-a pillar of the community-who hosts the Briggs in their home. “At some point, you are going to have to patch things up with God, my dear. And we will most assuredly be having that conversation soon.” “Eleanor Briggs was a challenge. Not only did the poor thing seem to have been in the company of men much too often since her mother died, but she also was cold toward God. And that simply wouldn’t do.” —And lastly, we have Carter’s mother, Mrs Brunswick, who is a great shoulder to cry on. “Mothers are so very dear to us that their loss creates impossibly difficult spaces in our lives. I’ve found that only God can fill those holes.” “It’s hard to accept that a loving God would let such things happen. Allow sickness. Take a mother from her child or a child from its mother. I don’t think I’ll ever completely understand, but I take comfort in His faithfulness to never leave me to bear it alone.” See! I knew you would agree with my praise for this book. Now, put it in your TBR pile or on your TBR list. This book is suitable for teens and older with no inappropriate intimate scenes and no bad language. I received this book in a LibraryThing giveaway, free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review.

I've become a fan of both of these authors but there's always a special magic when they combine their talents to create a story. With Each Tomorrow is filled with memorable characters, a beautiful western setting, and historical details involving the formation of the Glacier National Park and the impending departure of the Great Northern Railway regional headquarters from Kalispell, Montana. Throw in adventure, suspense, and an intriguing relationship between Eleanor Briggs and Carter Brunswick and I was totally engaged! I also loved catching up with some of the Kalispell townspeople that I'd already met, and I must say that Marvella Ashbury was still a force of nature! How could Carter and Elly escape her matchmaking efforts? If you're looking for a captivating plot with sweet romance and a thought-provoking faith message, grab a copy of this book! I recommend With Each Tomorrow to all who enjoy historical Christian fiction and I'm eagerly awaiting the third book in The Jewels of Kalispell series. Well done, Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse! I received a complimentary copy from the authors and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.

This was a wonderful inspirational love story full of real historical details at the end of the 19th century in Kalispell Montana! This is book two in “The Jewels of Kalispell” Series, and although it can be read as a standalone, I strongly recommend reading “The Heart’s Choice” first, because you get to know the characters better and the quirks of a charming town as it is Kalispell. Eleanor Briggs lost her mother when she was a teenager, and since then, she no longer believes in God. How can she? When He all but took her loving mother away! Years later, she works and travels with her conservationist father, and they are currently journeying west to advocate for public lands. They have traveled for years in this quest, but when they arrive to Kalispell, her father starts considering settling down and writing a book, and Eleanor is confused as to what her future will bring in this tiny town. Carter Brunswick has his own problems when the Great Northern Railway’s departure threatens his livelihood as the owner of the local flour mill, along with his life long dreams, and the entire town of Kalispell. When he meets Eleanor, even after a disastrous meeting, he is surprised at her strong character, and as he gets to know her, he admires her spirited character and how he challenges him in ways no one ever had. But as tensions over the railroad departure increase until boiling point, Ellie and Carter are thrown together on an adventurous journey to defend what is right, and the welfare of their community. But will their growing feelings survive the challenge and lead them to a happily ever after and strengthen -or drastically change- their faith in God? This book was a complete delight! I was glad I had read the first book because I loved to see many characters reappear. Marvella is definitely my favorite secondary character. I love how she fights for women’s rights, and I love her sense of humor and her no-nonsense but loving relationship with her husband, the town’s judge. She’s a matriarch, a natural leader, and can’t help but meddle in other people’s lives, especially when she can do her own matchmaking. The plot is engaging and it kept me turning the pages to know what would happen next. I loved Eleanor and Carter, and how they were so at odds at first. I enjoyed their sparring, and how their relationship quickly grows into something deep and strong. Also, the way Carter -and Marvella too- help Ellie regain her faith was humbling and inspiring. There are many inspirational and thought provoking quotes in their dialogues. Carter was an amazing hero: honorable, hard working, strong minded, and with a deep sense of faith and love of God. I instantly fell in love with him! The historical details of the establishing of national parks is so interesting and new to me. I also enjoyed the vivid descriptions of the beautiful natural scenery of Montana. The romance was sweet and endearing. Even funny, with Marvella’s meddling. There were many lighthearted moments I enjoyed as well as tension and drama that made me stick to the pages! All in all, a wonderful historical romance to read! And with a satisfying ending that made me sigh and want more! I highly recommend this book! This is definitely a series you will want to read to your delight! I received a complimentary copy of this book from the Publisher and was under no obligation to post a review. This is my honest and unbiased opinion.