Beyond All Measure
Historical Romance with a Gorgeous Smoky Mountain Backdrop
- Fiction
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Published: 2011
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Publisher's Description
Beyond All Measure by acclaimed historical novelist Dorothy Love is a moving post-Civil War romance about healing after heartbreak, rediscovering faith, and daring to trust love again. Featuring a guarded heroine, a steadfast small-town hero, and the hope of new beginnings in the Smoky Mountain foothills, this heartfelt novel explores how even the deepest wounds can give way to unexpected grace. "This winning debut will be a hit with fans of Gilbert Morris and Lauraine Snelling." -- Library Journal Ada Wentworth may be young, but she's seen enough of life to know she can only rely on herself. Everyone including God it seems, has let her down. Having lost her family, her fiancé, and her fortune, Ada journeys from Boston to Hickory Ridge, Tennessee, to take a position as a lady's companion. Though initially charmed by the pretty little Southern town tucked into the foothills of the great Smokies, Ada plans to stay only until she can earn enough to establish a millinery shop. Her employer, Wyatt Caldwell, the local lumber mill owner, is easily the kindest, most attractive man Ada has met in Hickory Ridge. He believes Providence has brought her to town and into his life. But how, after so many betrayals, can she ever trust again? Besides, Wyatt has a dream of his own. A dream that will one day take him far from Hickory Ridge. As the South struggles to heal in the aftermath of the Civil War, one woman must let go of her painful past in order to embrace God's plans for her. Can she trust Him, and Wyatt, with her future and her heart? Warm, uplifting, and rich with historical detail, Beyond All Measure is an inspiring story about faith restored, love rediscovered, and the courage it takes to believe in God's plans--even after everything has been lost.
Endorsements (5)
“Beautifully written and with descriptions so rich I’m still certain I caught a whiff of magnolia blossoms as I read. Beyond All Measure is pure Southern delight! Dorothy Love weaves a stirring romance that’s both gloriously detailed with Tennessee history and that uplifts and inspires the heart.”
“Soft as a breeze from the Old South and as gentle as the haze hovering over the Great Smokies, the gifted flow of Dorothy Love’s pen casts a spell of love, hate and hope in post-Civil War Tennessee. With rich, fluid prose, characters who breathe onto the page and a wealth of historical imagery, Beyond All Measure will steal both your heart and your sleep well beyond the last page.”
“As refreshing as a Tennessee mountain breeze! Dorothy Love delights in this charming tale of forgiveness and trust. The perfect porch-sitting, lemonade-sipping read.”
“Dorothy Love captures all the romance, charm and uncertainties of the postbellum South, delighting readers with her endearing characters, historical details and vivid writing style.”
“A superb story with marvelous characters and a love story that touches the heart.”
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