Beyond These Hills

by Sandra Robbins

Overview

It’s 1935, and Laurel Jackson fears the life she’s always known is about to become a memory. The government is purchasing property to establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and nearly all the families in Cades Cove have decided to sell. Laurel is determined to save the land her family has lived on for a hundred years.

Andrew Brady, the son of a wealthy Virginia congressman, arrives in the Cove to convince the remaining landowners to sell. Sparks fly when he meets Laurel, the outspoken young woman who is determined to thwart his every effort. Will they ever be able to put aside their differences and accept what their hearts already know?

In the third and final book in the Smoky Mountain Dreams series, acclaimed author Sandra Robbins brings a dramatic conclusion to the story of the families of Cades Cove.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736948890
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	09/01/2013
Series:	Smokey Mountain Dreams , #3
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	881,628
File size:	622 KB

About the Author

Sandra Robbins and her husband live in the small college town in Tennessee where she grew up. They count their four children and five grandchildren as the greatest blessings in their lives. Her published books include stories in historical romance and romantic suspense. When not writing or spending time with her family, Sandra enjoys reading, collecting flow blue china, and playing the piano.

Sandra Robbins and her husband live in the small college town in Tennessee where she grew up. They count their four children and five grandchildren as the greatest blessings in their lives. Her published books include stories in historical romance and romantic suspense. When not writing or spending time with her family, Sandra enjoys reading, collecting flow blue china, and playing the piano.

Editorial Reviews

In this uplifting and sweepingly romantic final installment of Robbins’s Smoky Mountain Dreams trilogy, spirituality and perseverance in the face of inevitable change take center stage. Laurel Jackson is an educated young woman born and raised in Cades Cove, a small mountain town in Tennessee in 1935. Her simple, serene life is disrupted when the government attempts to buy her family’s land to facilitate the creation of a national park. Andrew Brady, the government agent sent to negotiate with the last few reluctant landowners, is a young man in search of himself and his place in the world. Together, they could create the foundations of a life together in God—if they can surmount the trials and tribulations that they must face in order for them to appreciate what they have. Loving attention to detail and exquisite characterization create an engrossing story. Timeless values of faith, love, and family are delicately woven through a tightly paced, well-rounded plot that harkens back to beloved tales of a bygone era. Agent: Natasha Kern, Natasha Kern Literary Agency. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly

“The conflicts that arise in Beyond These Hills are realistic and so are the resolutions. The book had a good plot that moves quickly and believable characters that one can identify with. I enjoyed the setting as I love the beautiful, majestic Smoky Mountains. The historical facts were woven into the story seamlessly and made for a very enjoyable read. I highly recommend this book.”
—Michelle Leverette

“I love historical fiction and learned a lot of history while reading this book. I visited Cades Cove 10 years ago with my family so I was able to visual myself in the story with Sandra’s descriptions. It made me want to go back again. I also appreciated the Christian message that Sandra has throughout the book—she doesn't skim over the Good News! I would have to say that Beyond These Hills is a great read!”
—Kim Osborne

“In Beyond These Hills, engaging characters live their faith in conflict with government agents and find courage and strength to overcome extreme sorrow and natural calamities. The reader can’t help but look at their own faith and family, yearning for a stronger commitment to both. I highly recommend this book as a reminder of the importance of a strong faith in God and love of family in a world of rapid change and turmoil.”
—Judy Richards

“Wow, what an awesome book—it was so exciting and full of surprises. There was also a lot to learn from the story such as learning to trust God and friends, not to judge others, and loving one another the way Jesus loved the church. Sandra has written a wonderful book that will keep you interested until the last page is read.”
—Marilyn Vandivier

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