These Healing Hills - Book Review

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.




My Thoughts
First let me just say, "WOW!"
These Healing Hills is an amazing story
that will first touch your heart and end with your soul.
If you don't read anymore of this review at least read this:
These Healing Hills is a winner
and a book I highly recommend!
And with that being said let's dive into this review.

The story is set in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains and the minute you begin reading 
you will feel as though you have been transported  to this beautiful and rugged place.
You can almost smell the fresh mountain air
and feel the warm sunshine as you read the words of These Healing Hills.
Ann H. Gabhart has a way with words
and in this book she does not disappoint.
She brings her characters to life 
and the images she paints in the reader's mind 
will stay with you long after you have read the last page.

Francine, the main female character,
had a heart of gold and a love for the mountain people...
a love that was contagious and oh-so-sweet.

Ben is a precious soul that can't wait to get home,
but is unsure of his place on the mountain when he does finally arrive.

Woody was an absolute delight
and anytime his name popped up on the pages I couldn't help but smile.
He was filled with energy and charisma.

Granny Em was ever so lovable
and someone with wisdom so deep it could go on for ages.

The characters and setting truly make this book
a work of art.
Ann H. Gabhart did an excellent job
and left me wanting more.
A 5-star review!

** I was given a free copy of this book from Revell Publishers for an honest review.
All thoughts are my own. No other compensation was received. 
Thank you Revell! **

About the Author
Ann H. Gabhart is the bestselling author of several Shaker novels--
The Outsider, The Believer, The Seeker, The Blessed, and The Gifted--
as well as Angel Sister, Small Town Girl, Love Comes Home, 
Words Spoken True, and The Heart of Hollyhill series.
 She lives with her husband a mile from where she was born in rural Kentucky. 
Learn more at www.annhgabhart.com

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