Tracie Peterson (born 1959) is an American author of Christian fiction. She writes many historical novels, with romantic threads in them, as well as writing with other Christian authors on joint novels. Many of her books are published by Bethany House. She originally used the pen name of Janelle Jamison. Several of her series feature Harvey Girls, who are historically part of the Fred Harvey Company. Peterson is married to Jim and has three children, Jennifer, Julie, and Erik; they live in Montana. Peterson owns Peterson Ink, Inc. along with her husband Jim, daughter Jennifer, and friend Charity Kauffman. Barbour Publishing uses Peterson Ink to handle the entire production of their Heartsong Presents book line. Heartsong Presents publishes 52 Christian romance books a year, with half of those being contemporary stories and half historical.

List of works

Ribbons of Steel series

written with Judith Pella and published by Bethany House

Ribbons West series

written with Judith Pella This is a continuation to the Ribbons of Steel series.

Westward Chronicles series

published by Bethany House. This series featured the Harvey Girls in each book. This series was repackaged in 2005 by the publisher.

Shannon Saga series

Written with James Scott Bell and published by Bethany House. The story of Kit Shannon, a lawyer, in Los Angeles in the 20th century.

Yukon Quest series

Published by Bethany House: "The late 1800s offered the brave and the desperate an opportunity to flee the world they'd known for the lure of gold in the vast expanses of Alaska."

Desert Roses series

Published by Bethany House: "Delight in the Intrigue and Romance of the Harvey Girls of the Old West"

Bells of Lowell series

Written with Judith Miller, published by Bethany House: "Bringing the late 19th-century mill town of Lowell, Massachusetts, to life in a fascinating slice of history."

Lights of Lowell series

Written with Judith Miller, published by Bethany House: "Courage, faith, and love are at the heart of this moving saga of a young woman’s stand for what she knows is right."

Heirs of Montana series

Published by Bethany House: "a one-of-a-kind portrait of 1860s Montana and the strong, spirited men and women who dared to call it home."

Alaskan Quest series

Published by Bethany House: "a captivating cast of characters struggles to survive in America's final frontier. The adventure begins when the quiet lives of siblings Jacob and Leah Barringer are interrupted by a familiar face from the past and a stranger with a mysterious mission." This series continues a focus on the characters from the Yukon Quest series.

Ladies of Liberty series

Published by Bethany House: "centered in the bustling, energetic city of Philadelphia; each book an independent read, these novels will feature winsom heroines engaged in unusual careers for the time"

Broadmoor Legacy series

Written with Judith Miller, published by Bethany House: "a heart-stirring series featuring three young women searching for love and a legacy the 1890s."

Brides of Gallatin County series

Published by Bethany House: "the story of three sisters running a roadhouse in the Montana Territory"

Song of Alaska series

Published by Bethany House

Bridal Veil Island Series

Land of the Lone Star Series

Land of Shining Water – from Bethany House

Lone Star Brides – from Bethany House

Lone Star Brides – Books 1-3 (2015)

Sapphire Brides Series – from Bethany House

Golden Gate Secrets – from Bethany House

Brookstone Brides Series – from Bethany House

Brides of Seattle Series – from Bethany House

The Heart of Alaska Series – from Bethany House

Heart of the Frontier Series – from Bethany House

Standalone books

Heartsong Presents books

These are standalone Christian Romance novels from the Heartsong Presents company. Heartsong Book Collection