Beyond Hope's Valley: A Big Sky Novel
Beyond Hope's Valley
From the last page of
Along Wooded Paths
, I couldn't wait to see how Marianna's story would resolve. I loved spending more time with the characters, watching them work through so many challenges as Marianna learned how to find true love as she learned to love her Father more deeply. This story will leave you sighing at a wonderful conclusion even as you long for just a few more pages!
—Cara Putman, award-winning author of
Stars in the Night
and
A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island
The bond of obligation and the freedom of grace intersect
Beyond Hope's Valley
. Tricia Goyer writes with sensitivity to tough issues and passion for the truth in this compelling story full of love and loss . . . and love again. A definite must read!
—Nicole O'Dell, author of The Diamond Estates series and the Scenarios for Girls interactive series
Beside Still Waters
This book is a keeper! When I opened
Beside Still Waters
I was transported into the world of the Amish. Tricia's expressive storytelling and vivid descriptions drew me into the heartache and joy of the characters as if they were real people. So compelling.
—Robin Jones Gunn, author of the Christy Miller series
Only a gifted writer like Tricia Goyer could present such a captivating story about a group of Amish forging a new community in Montana. Tricia writes in such a way that the reader can't wait to turn the page and learn more about main character Marianna's experience. Tricia's talent for connecting our heart to Marianna's plight also connects us to our need for one another.
Beside Still Waters
draws you in with its genuine characters, and it holds you there with its enduring bonds of love and family.
—Suzanne Woods Fisher, best-selling author of the Lancaster County Series
Along Wooded Paths
A skillfully written blend of Amish and "Englisch" lives that will have you rooting for both sides.
Along Wooded Paths
draws the reader into Marianna's complex choices and swirling emotions, while exposing her deep-seated desire for a stronger faith. Tricia Goyer's beautifully woven tale captured me from beginning till end.
—Miralee Ferrell
author of
Love Finds You in Sundance
A sweet, tender story about God's gentle workings in the hearts of His own. Tricia Goyer has a true talent for creating believable characters readers can identify with and empathize with. Anyone who enjoys Amish fiction will appreciate this moving tale.
—Sally Laity, author of
Remnant of Forgiveness
and coauthor of The Daughters of Harwood House trilogy
Beyond Hopes Valley, Digital Edition, v.1
Based on Print Edition
Beyond Hopes Valley
Copyright © 2012 by Tricia Goyer
All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America
ISBN: 978-1-4336-6870-8
Published by B&H Publishing Group
Nashville, Tennessee
Dewey Decimal Classification: F
Subject Heading: AMISH—FICTION \ LOVE STORIES \ COURTSHIP—FICTION
Published in association with the Books & Such Literary Agency, Janet Kobobel Grant, 52 Mission Circle, Suite 122, PMB 170, Santa Rosa, CA 95409-5370, www.booksandsuch.biz.
Scripture references marked NIV are taken from the New International Version, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society.
Scripture references marked KJV were taken from the King James Version of the Bible.
Cover photo by Steve Gardner, PixelWorks
Publisher's Note: The characters and events in this book are fictional, and any resemblance to actual persons or events is coincidental.
"But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him."
(Jeremiah 17:7 NIV)
Dedicated to my friend Michelle Hill.
You are a treasure to me. I know God's story for you is going to knock your socks off. Remember, Michelle, there's hope beyond each valley!
I am thankful for my friends who have continued to share the Amish lifestyle with me:
Ora Jay and Irene Esh
Dennis and Viola Bontrager
Martha Artyomenko
Elvie Miller
Lloyd Miller
Leona Mast
Also thank you to Amy Lathrop and the Litfuze Hens for supporting me and helping me stay connected with my readers. Amy, you're always coming up with creative ideas for how to promote my books. And whenever I need to talk you listen and encourage me. Thank you, friend!
I also appreciate the B&H team, especially Kim Stanford, Aaron Linne, and Julie Gwinn. I also send thanks to all the unsung heros: the managers, designers, copy editors, sales people, financial folks, and so on who make a book possible. And a special thanks to Karen Ball for your amazing editing! I waited a long time to work with you and it was worth the wait. My name may be on the cover, but I couldn't do what I do without all of you!
I'm also thankful for my agent, Janet Grant. It's amazing that we've been working together for fifteen years! You give me great advice, tell me "no" just the right amount of times, and are a great cheerleader. And yes, you're always right!
And I'm thankful for my family:
John, I'm so thankful to be married to you. You had no idea that an eighteen-year-old single mom would become a multi-published author did you? I am able to do what I do today because you believed in me. Even from the beginning when I told you that I wanted to write books, you didn't ask why. Instead you helped me to figure out how. Thank you for the sacrifice, for the encouragement, for late-night chats about my book ideas, and for loving me greatly. I hope you see that the love you show me is reflected through the characters of these novels in numerous ways.
Cory. Some days it's hard for me to believe that my little boy is all grown up and married with a son of his own. You know, son, that I'll keep bugging you until you write that novel that you have written in your mind and on your heart. Now all my readers will bug you, too! Yet even if it doesn't get written this year—or for a few more—know that I'm proud of you. I'm proud of the man you've become. You reflect your dad and your Father God in so many ways.