A pastor facing a terminal illness; a birthmother seeking a second chance ~ two lives intersect in this moving tale of heartache and redemption. The carefree days of summer bring an unexpected turn in Michelle Baron’s life when her former student—and the birthmother of their adopted son—returns to Sandy Cove. What is Amber Gamble seeking? How will it affect Michelle and her family? And will … family? And will Pastor Phil, Michelle’s ailing grandfather, be able to help each of them lean on God for answers as they await what lies Around the Bend?
Welcome back to Sandy Cove ~ where hearts and lives intertwine in the dance of life!
Rosemary Hines has once again skillfully woven a tale of God’s unending grace and His power to transform lives. Our beloved Sandy Cove characters are back, some facing their greatest challenges and others experiencing newfound and unexpected joy as they all learn the importance of living life to the fullest. A captivating story!
~ Nancy Tumbas, English professor at Golden West College
“An outstanding book in every way.”
“This book touched me in a way that none ever has.”
“I am hooked!”
“Hard to put it down!”
“How can an author fit so much heartfelt emotion and spiritual/godly wisdom woven into one story?”
“I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!”
“A wonderful, truly inspiring story that will stay in my mind and heart.”
The Sandy Cove Series has over 1,700 five-star reviews on Amazon. Find out why well over half a million copies of the books in this series have found homes with readers like you. Captivating characters, suspenseful story lines, and thought-provoking themes come together to portray real life dramas as they tell tales of God’s grace. Welcome to Sandy Cove!
Comments from readers of the Sandy Cove Series:
Rosemary’s writing strongly reminds me of Karen Kingsbury…rich details, how well the characters are written, the complex story lines…
Poignant. Timely. Touching.
Excellent read…Rosemary Hines has the exceptional talent to bring her characters to life and etch them into your heart and mind!
Loved all the characters and was reminded of Karen Kingsbury. I felt this series surpassed Kingsbury’s!
Captivated from page one…I couldn’t put it down.
Rosemary Hines has moved into a place that ties Karen Kingsbury! Her characters and their life challenges are real.
Captured me from the first page. I felt a part of the story. I laughed, I cried.
Rosemary Hines never fails to craft a story that both glorifies God and edifies the reader.
From the beginning, Rosemary Hines had me totally hooked. Finally a book with an uplifting story.
Absolutely LOVE this series!!!!
Rosemary Hines knows how to tell a story and pull at my heart strings…you can’t put down her books.
The author of the bestselling Sandy Cove series, Rosemary Hines, crafts gripping, and at times poignant, tales of the challenges Christians face in contemporary culture. Known for her realistic portrayal of life and her sensitivity in tackling tough topics, her novels examine issues such as the prevalence of New Age beliefs and practices in today’s society, the tragedy of suicide in families of all walks of life, the struggles of children from broken homes, the heartache of infertility as well as unwanted pregnancies and abortions, and the difficulties of aging. Never preachy but always leading the reader to a message of hope and redemption, Rosemary is a committed follower of Christ. The novels of the Sandy Cove series—Out of a Dream, Through the Tears, Into Magnolia, Around the Bend, From the Heart, Behind Her Smile, Above All Else, and For a Season convey profound Christian messages that touch hearts and impact lives. Refreshingly honest and true to life, the characters resonate with readers and become their friends, and the stories transition seamlessly from one novel to the next.more
Best book I’ve read in a long time. Excellent read.
I loved all the Sandy Cove books and can’t wait for another one to come out.
Excellent. A wonderful look into adoption.
We are all adopted into the family of GOD and HE IS OUR DADDY who loves us.
This book was an easy read. I did really enjoy a few of the characters, especially Phil. I felt that the book was slow at the beginning- the 8th chapter is where I thought the story started picking up. There were several stories going on at the same time, which is what kept the book slightly interesting.
It showed how actual real life can be. Many valuable life lessons to be learned.
A good read, the author allows you to really know the characters!
The message was wonderful. A feel good book
Loved this book and could not put it down.
Sweet story. Good presentation of the gospel.
Enjoyed the story line. Quick read.
I really enjoyed this book. Thought provoking
Honest true to life story about a woman learning to cope with life after the death of her husband to whom she had been married for a very long time. Describes well her raw emotions and the agony of daily life where everything is the same but totally different.
This book gave me much to think about in regard to my relationship with my Lord. I very much enjoyed reading this book and hope to read more of Rosemary Hines’ books. I loved the way she presented the plan of salvation but didn’t jam it down your throat. It made you want to have it for yourself.
After I was into the book, I realized I had read an earlier book in the series.
It’s a good story about open adoption and family relationships, I enjoyd it.
Not too realistic.
I have read the series and loved them all. Would read more of her books as they are offered