Francine Howard has her life all mapped out until the soldier she planned to marry at WWII's end writes to tell her he's in love with a woman in England. Devastated, Francine seeks a fresh start in the Appalachian Mountains, training to be a nurse midwife for the Frontier Nursing Service.
Deeply affected by the horrors he witnessed at war, Ben Locke has never thought further ahead than making it home to Kentucky. His future shrouded in as much mist as his beloved mountains, he's at a loss when it comes to envisioning what's next for his life.
When Francine's and Ben's paths intersect, it's immediately clear that they are from different worlds and value different things. But love has a way of healing old wounds . . . and revealing tantalizing new possibilities.
Deeply affected by the horrors he witnessed at war, Ben Locke has never thought further ahead than making it home to Kentucky. His future shrouded in as much mist as his beloved mountains, he's at a loss when it comes to envisioning what's next for his life.
When Francine's and Ben's paths intersect, it's immediately clear that they are from different worlds and value different things. But love has a way of healing old wounds . . . and revealing tantalizing new possibilities.
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Ann lives on a farm in Kentucky not far from where she was born. She and her husband have three children and nine grandchildren. Ann loves hiking on her farm with her grandkids and her dog, Oscar. See more about her books atwww.annhgabhart.com or join the conversation on her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/anngabhart.
My Thoughts...
Being from Kentucky this was a great book. I loved the vivid descriptions and the way Gabhart took me back to the mountains.
The characters were so easy to love, well most of them were. I enjoyed going home in this heartwarming read.
You are going to get lost in the mountains with Fran and like me you just might enjoy it.
Well crafted read and you are going to be left wanting more. I loved the ending. I just might be Gabharts biggest fan.
This is a 5 star two times read! I HIGHLY recommend this book.
The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.
I've gotta read this one. And you are wrong. I am a bigger Gabhart fan than you are.
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DeleteThis sounds like a really good book. Good review Mary.
ReplyDeleteGood Review.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review, Mary. I so appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed going back to the mountains with my characters. You had to love Granny Em, didn't you?
ReplyDeleteYour review lets me know that my wife is going to want to read this one.
ReplyDeleteI am going to check the library for this one Friday. I really love the sound of this one.
ReplyDeleteGood old Ky. I want to check this one out. I loved her Murder at the Courthouse series. I am sure I will love this one to!
ReplyDeleteNurses and mountains, Yes this is going to be a good one.
ReplyDeleteDenise, You are the WINNER! I will get your book right out to you. I sent you an email regarding your address.
DeleteAbout time you post a really good book that I can't live with out.
ReplyDeleteNice Review.
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds so inviting I would love to win a copy if not I will order me a copy, I love Ann's books.
ReplyDeleteI love her books and I am sure this is one that I don't want to miss, especially since you gave it a 5 star! Thanks again Mary for a great review!
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful! A must read!
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Diana
Wow, I really HAVE to read this one! Awesome review!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a good book! I am definitely going to have to read this one!
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Tiffany
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I love the premise of this story! It's already on my must-read list since seeing where it was coming soon on Amazon. Love the idea of a backwoods midwife :-) Great review, thanks Mary and for the giveaway chance!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for getting excited about perhaps winning a copy of my book. I appreciate you thinking These Healing HIlls sounds like a book you'd like.
ReplyDeleteJon, it's fun that you're checking out books for your wife.
Natalie, thanks for going to Hidden Springs and helping my characters solve a few mysteries there. I hope you will enjoy These Healing Hills just as much.
Skylar, I hope your library will be getting a copy of the book.
Jean, I like your thinking. :)
Emma, I do appreciate you reading my books. Hope you'll enjoy my mountain story too.
Tiffany, Diana, Trixi, and Susan - I do hope you will enjoy the story when you get a chance to read it. And I loved Mary's review too.
Shinyhalo, thanks so much for reading my books and I'm glad Mary's review makes you want to read These Healing Hills too.
Amanda & Sherley - Glad Mary's review is making my book look like one you might add to your to read pile.
Denise - yes, indeed. Nurses and mountains. A good story combination especially since the nurses' part is based on the Frontier Nursing Service history.
Sounds like a cool connection and destined to have a part in each others lives.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this giveaway and read this book. I love mountain stories. Thanks.
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I am looking forward to reading this one!! The cover is so gorgeous too! katie07edgar(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI love Ann's books. She is a master story teller. Thank you for a great review, Mary.
ReplyDeleteLove to read it sounds really Goood .Blessings ,DanaGirl
ReplyDeleteWould love to read it!
ReplyDeleteI loved this one too! Ann is a wonderful author and truly knows what to bring to her readers!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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