Romantic novel set in California's gold country, 1850. Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. Then she meets Michale Hosea.

Angel, sold into prostitution as a child, survives by keeping her hatred for men alive. Then she meets Michael Hosea who loves her unconditionally. Day by day, he defies Angel's every bitter expectation until, despite her resistance, her heart begins to thaw. But with her unexpected softening come overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear. So Angel runs...

__NATIONAL BESTSELLER \* A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Abigail Cowen, Tom Lewis, Nina Dobrev, with Logan Marshall Green and Eric Dane, special appearance by Famke Janssen. Distributed by Universal Pictures with a screenplay by Francine Rivers and D.J. Caruso__

CALIFORNIA'S GOLD COUNTRY, 1850. A TIME WHEN MEN SOLD THEIR SOULS FOR A BAG OF GOLD AND WOMEN SOLD THEIR BODIES FOR A PLACE TO SLEEP.

Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. A child prostitute, she survives by keeping her hatred alive. And what she hates most are the men who use her, leaving her empty and dead inside.

Then she meets Michael Hosea, who seeks his Father's heart in everything. Michael obeys God's call to marry Angel and to love her unconditionally. Slowly, he defies Angel's every bitter expectation until, despite her resistance, her frozen heart begins to thaw. But with her unexpected softening come overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear. And so Angel runs . . .

A powerful retelling of the story of Gomer and Hosea, Redeeming Love is about love that won't let go – no matter what.

California's gold country, 1850. A time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleep. A powerful retelling of the Book of Hosea. Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. Sold into prostitution as a child, she survives by keeping her hatred alive. Then she meets Michael Hosea. A man who seeks his Father's heart in everything. Michael obeys Gods call to marry Angle, and to love her unconditionally. Day by day, he defies Angel's every bitter expectation until despite her resistance, her heart begins to flaw. But with her unexpected softening come overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear. So Angel runs.

Romantic novel set in California's gold country, 1850. Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. Then she meets Michael Hosea.

Francine Rivers

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Disclaimer

Epigraph

Child of Darkness

Prologue

Defiance

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Fear

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Eighteen

Chapter Nineteen

Chapter Twenty

Chapter Twenty-one

Humility

Chapter Twenty-two

Chapter Twenty-three

Chapter Twenty-four

Chapter Twenty-five

Chapter Twenty-six

Chapter Twenty-seven

Chapter Twenty-eight

Chapter Twenty-nine

Chapter Thirty

Chapter Thirty-one

Chapter Thirty-two

Chapter Thirty-three

Chapter Thirty-four

Epilogue

A Note from Francine Rivers

Rivers, Francine

\["Looking for sweeping romance and a powerful story?","This retelling of Hosea is Francine Rivers' most cherished book for countless readers","Discover the Bible story in a new light through the beauty of Redeeming Love"\]

Redeeming Love is Francine Rivers' classic romantic novel of love amid the chaos of California's gold rush proves the perfect setting for her revealing re-enactment of the story of Hosea.

California in 1850, a place where men sold their souls for a shot at gold, and women their bodies for a roof above their head. A bitter-twisted childhood of prostitution has tainted Angel's heart. She believes all men are cold-hearted. She believes them to be greedy, selfish creatures who take but never give - leaving you empty and dead inside.

Following God's will, Michael Hosea asks Angel for her hand in marriage, and vows to love her unconditionally. She'd be a fool to refuse his generous offer. Yet, she clings to her negative conception of men, and refuses to believe she could ever be loved. Michael proves his love time and time again until her once lifeless heart is awakened by the unfamiliar touch of love.

Overwhelmed by her unworthiness and fear she runs away. Yet in her desperate need for healing Michael's pursuing love isn't her cure. In the darkness she meets the lover of her soul, and discovers His redeeming love.

In its 2nd Edition, Redeeming Love has sold more than one million copies, and continues to awaken readers to the unconditional and all-conquering love of God.

Winner of the EPCA Gold Book Award

“Francine Rivers is one of the most riveting novelists I’ve ever read. Redeeming Love is spellbinding. Her vivid word-pictures of the pursuing-forgiving love of God thrilled my soul.” —PATSY CLAIRMONT, author of Sportin’ a “Tude”

“The timeless biblical themes of surrender to God, forgiveness, and unconditional love are beautifully portrayed in this compelling novel, brought to life through unforgettable characters.” —STEVE ARTERBURN, New Life Clinics, Laguna Beach, CA

“As she carefully reveals God’s love and transforming power in Angel’s life, Francine Rivers has skillfully taken a story out of biblical history and made it relevant for today. The story becomes a reality. I highly recommend it for a worthwhile and enjoyable read.” —BEVERLY LAHAYE, founder and president of Concerned Women for America and author of bestselling, Spirit-Controlled Women

“Simply put, Redeeming Love is the most powerful work of fiction you will ever read. Steeped in Scripture and filled with grace, it is a masterpiece that moves beyond allegory to touch the reader at the deepest level where faith is born. Michael Hosea is the consummate hero; Angel, in one way or another, is every woman who has ever lived without love. You cannot read this book and not be changed.” —LIZ CURTIS HIGGS, author of The Parable of the Lily, Louisville, KY

“One of the most important things I do as a writer is read—a lot. Some books teach me, others entertain me, others thrill me by carrying me to worlds far away. Francine Rivers’ Redeeming Love does all of the above and so much more. My heart and soul were profoundly shaken as I realized anew the lessons portrayed through the stories of Hosea and Gomer, Michael and Angel. This may be the single most moving book you will read this year—or in your lifetime.” —ANGELA ELWELL HUNT, Angela Hunt Communications, Seminole, FL

“Another great story from Francine Rivers. Men and women pick this up! Is it a western or a romance? It doesn’t really matter. The story will intrigue you! Men, rediscover the joy and importance of honor. Women, be affirmed in your real worth! Together, discover a God of redeeming love. A wonderful piece of fiction that could be truth for you!” —DON PAPE, Literary Agent, Alive Communications, Inc.

The story is inspired by the Book of Hosea from the Bible. Its central theme is the redeeming love of God towards sinners.

Francine Rivers is a New York Times best-selling author, and her novels have been awarded numerous prizes, including the RITA Award, the Christy Award, and the ECPA Gold Medallion. She's been inducted into the Romance Writers Hall of Fame. Although raised in a religious home, Francine did not truly encounter Christ until later in life, when she was already a wife, mother, and an established romance novelist. Shortly after becoming a born-again Christian, Francine wrote Redeeming Love, one of the Christian Booksellers Association's top-selling titles, as her statement of faith.

 Redeeming Love – the Christian fiction classic – a disarming love story based on the book of Hosea. Having sold over 1 million copies, this enchanting story of redemption continues to profoundly awaken readers to God’s love.

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