Wherever You Go by Tracie Peterson is the second novel in the Brookstone Brides series. I recommend reading When You are Near before embarking on Wherever You Go. Each novel in the series builds upon the previous. I found Wherever You Go to be well-written with established characters. I like that the author is featuring female performers who are smart, strong and brave. Mary Reichert is a talented woman who is forthright. She works at honing her sharpshooting skills and developing new routines. Mary is a woman of strong faith who is having a hard time with her brother’s death. August was killed by two powerful men and Mary cannot accept that they are running around free. These men, though, have no intention of serving time for their crimes. Christopher “Chris” Williams joins the show to write articles for My America magazine. He is drawn to Mary and wants to help her get justice for August. I like how Chris grew as an individual over the course of the novel plus I enjoyed his faith journey. Their romance goes down a bumpy road, but the trip will be worth the results. Lizzy and Wesley’s story continues in this book. Jason Adler fancies himself in love with Lizzy and will do what it takes to come between the couple. I found this storyline to be compelling and I could not wait to see how it would play out. There were some tense moments. Wesley is a God fearing man and I liked his insights into God and the scriptures. I especially enjoyed his thoughts on the Holy Ghost. Wesley’s brother, Philip gets a job with the show. Wesley needs to keep on eye on Philip because he is trouble with a capital T. I found that Tracie Peterson captured the time period and brought it alive with her depictions. Forgiveness, redemption and faith are three themes in Wherever You Go. One of my favorite phrases from the book is “Guns can’t do anything by themselves. They require the action of someone else.” I am looking forward to reading Ella’s story in What Comes My Way. Wherever You Go is a compelling historical novel with Wild West show wonders, sleek stallions, dangerous desperadoes, European elegance, a sly suitor, and long lasting love. ( )

As a sequel to "When You Are Near," this book tells more about an all-woman wild west show, including their trip to England. There are romances, jealousy, travel and a definite possibility for another book in the series. Can't wait! ( )

This book is a definite continuation of When You Are Near (book 1 in the Brookstone Brides series). While most members of the all-female wild west show who were introduced in book one return, the main focus of this book is on the show’s sharpshooter. There’s also the addition of Chris Williams, a reporter who follows the troupe across the ocean to England intending to write a series of articles about the show.

There were plenty of questions left unanswered at the end of the first book, and in Wherever You Go, Mary continues to search for the truth behind the death of her brother, Lizzie and Wesley continue to grow closer, and there is plenty of excitement in and out of the performances.
However, Jason and his obsession became rather bothersome to me by the end. I mean, take a hint, dude!

That said, I’m now curious if we’re going to see more of him in book three. And I will be reading that because: 1. Phillip DeShazer dropped a huge truth bomb on Ella, and we need the facts. 2. Ella deserves resolution from her family and 3. How will the show fare without its star trick rider?

You see, there are too many questions I want answers to yet to give up at this point!

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