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Happiness Hill
Will lovely Jane Arleth leave behind her old-fashioned ways―and handsome John Sherwood―to marry a man of great wealth?
Grace Livingston Hill is the beloved author of more than 100 books. Read and enjoyed by millions, her wholesome stories contain adventure, romance, and the heartwarming triumphs of people faced with the problems of life and love.
Grace Livingston Hill is the beloved author of more than 100 books. Read and enjoyed by millions, her wholesome stories contain adventure, romance, and the heartwarming triumphs of people faced with the problems of life and love.
323 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1932
About the author
Grace Livingston Hill
651 books586 followersalso wrote under the pseudonym Marcia MacDonald
also published under the name Grace Livingston Hill Lutz
A popular author of her day, she wrote over 100 novels and numerous short stories of religious and Christian fiction. Her characters were most often young female ingénues, frequently strong Christian women or those who become so within the confines of the story.
niece to Isabella MacDonald Alden
also published under the name Grace Livingston Hill Lutz
A popular author of her day, she wrote over 100 novels and numerous short stories of religious and Christian fiction. Her characters were most often young female ingénues, frequently strong Christian women or those who become so within the confines of the story.
niece to Isabella MacDonald Alden
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February 1, 2018
Of all the novels Mrs. Hill wrote, this is my absolute favorite. When I was 13, a friend of my mother's gave me her original hard-backed edition of Happiness Hill, and I could see that it was well worn from having been read so many times. At the time this was the first I had heard of GLH, and when I read this book, I was hooked! Now, 40 years later, she is still my favorite author, and Happiness Hill, in my opinion, is still one of her best novels.
It's Hill at her best. There is the classic triumph over tragedy, romance, suspense, and the ever-present worldly antagonists. It's a rag to riches story, and it's the story of love of family, with a heroine who fights against all odds thrown at her. Of course, the Gospel message is skillfully woven into the fabric of the story. The main characters do not use religion as a crutch. Instead, they work hard to keep body and soul together, while trusting in the Lord in good times and bad. This book was written during the Great Depression; the author gives such a vivid description that the reader can almost feel the hunger and misery of the time.
Rags to riches in the material sense is a happy ending story, but as the reader, I finished the book feeling that if this family had not seen their fortunes turn around, so to speak, they still would have had "happily ever after" because of their love for one another, and their love for their Saviour, Jesus Christ. I read this book so much that I had to tape the binding together and put the book away for sentimental value. Several years ago, I went on the internet and bought another hardback edition, so I can read it again and again. Once in awhile when I'm struggling or feeling down, and in need of inspiration, I will pull out a GLH book to brighten my day. Happiness Hill is one of about 3 of her books that I value the most. "Matched Pearls" is another one, and also "Partners".
All of her books are inspirational, and it's hard to find any one favorite. Mrs Hill helped to shape this young teenager 30 years after she passed away. That's just one story, and I imagine the crown she is given in heaven has jewels added to it every year!! Her influence still goes on. I have heard that without realizing it, Mrs Hill was a pioneer and founder of a brand-new genre, Christian Romantic Fiction. I'm sure all of her fans agree!!
It's Hill at her best. There is the classic triumph over tragedy, romance, suspense, and the ever-present worldly antagonists. It's a rag to riches story, and it's the story of love of family, with a heroine who fights against all odds thrown at her. Of course, the Gospel message is skillfully woven into the fabric of the story. The main characters do not use religion as a crutch. Instead, they work hard to keep body and soul together, while trusting in the Lord in good times and bad. This book was written during the Great Depression; the author gives such a vivid description that the reader can almost feel the hunger and misery of the time.
Rags to riches in the material sense is a happy ending story, but as the reader, I finished the book feeling that if this family had not seen their fortunes turn around, so to speak, they still would have had "happily ever after" because of their love for one another, and their love for their Saviour, Jesus Christ. I read this book so much that I had to tape the binding together and put the book away for sentimental value. Several years ago, I went on the internet and bought another hardback edition, so I can read it again and again. Once in awhile when I'm struggling or feeling down, and in need of inspiration, I will pull out a GLH book to brighten my day. Happiness Hill is one of about 3 of her books that I value the most. "Matched Pearls" is another one, and also "Partners".
All of her books are inspirational, and it's hard to find any one favorite. Mrs Hill helped to shape this young teenager 30 years after she passed away. That's just one story, and I imagine the crown she is given in heaven has jewels added to it every year!! Her influence still goes on. I have heard that without realizing it, Mrs Hill was a pioneer and founder of a brand-new genre, Christian Romantic Fiction. I'm sure all of her fans agree!!
April 1, 2025
2025
4.5 stars
I reread this story without realizing that I had read it before. I liked it much better this time. Yes, I would have liked to actually see Jane grow as a Christian and not just be told she was different, but you can't show everything.
2019
It took me a little while to really get into this book with the long paragraphs of reflection and description at the beginning before I got to know the main character, but once I did, I enjoyed it.
The characters were not my favorites with Jane’s inability to see the obvious truth about someone, and Lew’s awfulness. But John was sweet and kind. And Betty Lou was a dear. I didn’t care for Tom’s way of speaking. It felt so out of place and forced. There were times when he spoke like the others and then suddenly he was talking all hick and course. He also used quite a lot of euphemisms which I didn’t like.
Of course there was some drama,, and I had already guessed the ending before it happened since it wasn’t a new plot. The Christianity was okay. Some parts were well done and others just seemed lacking in that area. The romance was light and natural.
Altogether I did enjoy reading the book though I’m not sure I’d necessarily read it again.
4.5 stars
I reread this story without realizing that I had read it before. I liked it much better this time. Yes, I would have liked to actually see Jane grow as a Christian and not just be told she was different, but you can't show everything.
2019
It took me a little while to really get into this book with the long paragraphs of reflection and description at the beginning before I got to know the main character, but once I did, I enjoyed it.
The characters were not my favorites with Jane’s inability to see the obvious truth about someone, and Lew’s awfulness. But John was sweet and kind. And Betty Lou was a dear. I didn’t care for Tom’s way of speaking. It felt so out of place and forced. There were times when he spoke like the others and then suddenly he was talking all hick and course. He also used quite a lot of euphemisms which I didn’t like.
Of course there was some drama,, and I had already guessed the ending before it happened since it wasn’t a new plot. The Christianity was okay. Some parts were well done and others just seemed lacking in that area. The romance was light and natural.
Altogether I did enjoy reading the book though I’m not sure I’d necessarily read it again.
May 16, 2016
Sweet, restful read
I'm older and can remember when courtesies were observed in daily life: a time when foul language was never heard and rude behavior was unknown. GLH's enjoyable stories take me back and give me a rest from the jittering, jarring world of today. The Arleth family is one you wish were your neighbors and John Sherwood a beloved friend. I've read Happiness Hill about eight times and always enjoy it.
I'm older and can remember when courtesies were observed in daily life: a time when foul language was never heard and rude behavior was unknown. GLH's enjoyable stories take me back and give me a rest from the jittering, jarring world of today. The Arleth family is one you wish were your neighbors and John Sherwood a beloved friend. I've read Happiness Hill about eight times and always enjoy it.
June 16, 2022
Rating: 4.8 / 5
Whenever I open a Grace Livingston Hill novel, I know that I'm in for something special and spiritual, no matter what the story may be about. Of course, it's the stories themselves that I'm after as well as the spiritual references, but mostly I read it for the wholesomeness of just knowing that there are good characters who find happiness, good and decent people who get their happy ending and deserve it. There's a timeless quality to that, after all.
In Happiness Hill, I'll admit that I was deceived by the cover. I kind of thought that it would be a story about a young woman who was very indecisive, since...well, that's what the cover seems to hint at. And the thing is that I don't like indecisive heroines who flit back and forth between more than one love interest, but ultimately end up causing their own misery because they can't make up their minds.
Fortunately, that's not at all that this story is about, and so I'm spared reading about that kind of heroine. Instead, we have a heroine who's unsure about how she wants to live her life or whom she's willing to consider as being special to her moving forward, but...it's not really a competition. The rich guy interested in her turns her off with his attitude almost from the get-go, and she's really just being a good person in trying to give him another chance--and that's different from being indecisive. That being said, Mr. Rich Guy is never really a threat to the main romance, which gets quite exciting and delightfully surprising and fast-paced near the end! That wholesomeness that I seek from Grace Livingston Hill novels is provided in full by the end of the story, and so I can't help but love and appreciate this book.
Indeed, this story was just one hill of happiness to climb, and is definitely one of the more delightful surprises in the collection of Grace Livingston Hill novels that I'm building up. All the stars, please and thank you!
Whenever I open a Grace Livingston Hill novel, I know that I'm in for something special and spiritual, no matter what the story may be about. Of course, it's the stories themselves that I'm after as well as the spiritual references, but mostly I read it for the wholesomeness of just knowing that there are good characters who find happiness, good and decent people who get their happy ending and deserve it. There's a timeless quality to that, after all.
In Happiness Hill, I'll admit that I was deceived by the cover. I kind of thought that it would be a story about a young woman who was very indecisive, since...well, that's what the cover seems to hint at. And the thing is that I don't like indecisive heroines who flit back and forth between more than one love interest, but ultimately end up causing their own misery because they can't make up their minds.
Fortunately, that's not at all that this story is about, and so I'm spared reading about that kind of heroine. Instead, we have a heroine who's unsure about how she wants to live her life or whom she's willing to consider as being special to her moving forward, but...it's not really a competition. The rich guy interested in her turns her off with his attitude almost from the get-go, and she's really just being a good person in trying to give him another chance--and that's different from being indecisive. That being said, Mr. Rich Guy is never really a threat to the main romance, which gets quite exciting and delightfully surprising and fast-paced near the end! That wholesomeness that I seek from Grace Livingston Hill novels is provided in full by the end of the story, and so I can't help but love and appreciate this book.
Indeed, this story was just one hill of happiness to climb, and is definitely one of the more delightful surprises in the collection of Grace Livingston Hill novels that I'm building up. All the stars, please and thank you!
July 31, 2023
2023 update: Ditto!
I think this is one of my favorite GLH books. I always feel refreshed and cleansed somehow when I finish one of her books. They are so wholesome. Some may feel that many of her books are somehow formulaic, and some of them are - there is almost always the clash between social classes, the worldlings versus the Christians, the rags-to-riches progression. But there is plenty of variety within the formula.
Jane Arleth gives up her vacation at a mountain resort in response to a letter from her little sister detailing some troubles that have been happening at home. While Jane has been enjoying her vacation, playing tennis, swimming, and going with a group of young people who haven't a care in the world, she finds herself being pursued by a man of the world who wants her to leave her family and get her own apartment so she will be 'available' to him whenever he wants her. She feels tempted; he is handsome and rich and he practically worships her.
But when she leaves the mountain and goes home to the heat and troubles of the city, she meets a young man who has been hired as a new worker in her office and they become pals. John helps her out with some of her family's troubles. One of the best things about this book is that John becomes a Christian because of Jane's and her family's witness for Christ. John, and Jane's brother Tom have questions and struggles of faith and GLH uses the story to provide answers for some of these questions. Of course John and Jane become close through their time spent together, and fall in love. I really like the part where John (who turns out to be the new partner in the firm and actually has money) provides a new home, not only for his wife, but for her family as well. Just the opposite of the worldly man from the mountain who wanted her to leave her family behind.
I think this is one of my favorite GLH books. I always feel refreshed and cleansed somehow when I finish one of her books. They are so wholesome. Some may feel that many of her books are somehow formulaic, and some of them are - there is almost always the clash between social classes, the worldlings versus the Christians, the rags-to-riches progression. But there is plenty of variety within the formula.
Jane Arleth gives up her vacation at a mountain resort in response to a letter from her little sister detailing some troubles that have been happening at home. While Jane has been enjoying her vacation, playing tennis, swimming, and going with a group of young people who haven't a care in the world, she finds herself being pursued by a man of the world who wants her to leave her family and get her own apartment so she will be 'available' to him whenever he wants her. She feels tempted; he is handsome and rich and he practically worships her.
But when she leaves the mountain and goes home to the heat and troubles of the city, she meets a young man who has been hired as a new worker in her office and they become pals. John helps her out with some of her family's troubles. One of the best things about this book is that John becomes a Christian because of Jane's and her family's witness for Christ. John, and Jane's brother Tom have questions and struggles of faith and GLH uses the story to provide answers for some of these questions. Of course John and Jane become close through their time spent together, and fall in love. I really like the part where John (who turns out to be the new partner in the firm and actually has money) provides a new home, not only for his wife, but for her family as well. Just the opposite of the worldly man from the mountain who wanted her to leave her family behind.
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October 25, 2010I read this as a really little kid (I'm thinking maybe age nine, or younger), at the stage where I'd more or less read anything. The plot description in the Goodreads entry is familiar, but I don't recall the details of the book well enough to presume to rate it (except that I remember that, even back then, I thought it was awfully shallow --even more so than Horatio Alger's books), and it isn't a type of fiction I'd read today, or bother to re-read. However, I've always regretted that I couldn't remember the title, so I could list it on my "read" shelf for the sake of completeness. (Adrian Monk would understand! :-) ) But I'd never forgotten the name of the heroine's rich but unworthy suitor (after all, how could you forget a name like Llewellen Lauderdale?), and when I ran across a book description of this title, on another Internet site, which mentioned him, that was my "Aha" moment! :-)
November 26, 2015
A Quickie Review
Now this is what I've come to expect from Grace Livingston Hill! The previous two books of hers I read were a bit sub-par, but this one was great. Fans of this writer who haven't read this one definitely should.
Score: 4/5
Now this is what I've come to expect from Grace Livingston Hill! The previous two books of hers I read were a bit sub-par, but this one was great. Fans of this writer who haven't read this one definitely should.
Score: 4/5
July 21, 2012
12-29-08: I'm in the middle of other books, but suddenly had a desire to read this one! It's one of my old favorites, but I haven't read it in eleven years, holy cats. Best part is, it's like reading a new book! This one is totally surprising me with unique twists to the characters. And the story just embraces my heart with the relationships among family and friends! There's a thread of mystery and intrigue, with moments of mortal danger--just enough to keep me turning the pages with eagerness. Written in 1932, the culture and setting are fascinating. Also great--there's a ton of story. It could be ending at p. 250, but I have eighty more pages to go! Sweet!
August 19, 2013
Loved every part of this sweet story. I had forgotten that I had already read this one years ago. Love the twist on rags to riches and surprise element. Although the reader suspects what is coming...somewhat predictable but great story.
September 15, 2009
This is the first GLH book I read as a young girl. It has always remained my favorite, though I have enjoyed many through the years.
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May 31, 2011Grace Livingston Hill is my guilty pleasure...
October 29, 2017
Great book. This is about the third time I have read it.
September 30, 2025
No joke this is the sweetest and most romantic book I have ever read literally could not put it down!
December 31, 2015
A cute love story, but sometimes a bit illogical. Some of the story-lines were sketchy and not particularly well developed so they didn't feel very real. It would have been better if it were a little longer or a little less complicated.
June 14, 2023
I just re-read this with my sister. This delightful story was made even better by reading it with someone. It took us an insanely long time to get through it, but we did it. ;)
2023: This book is the best. <3
2023: This book is the best. <3
December 5, 2022
One of my favorite GLH books!
I always look forward to a new GLH book, for the wholesome characters, descriptions of at least one good meal and at least one outfit (those descriptions are like an Easter egg)...this book was one of my favorites I’ve read!
I always look forward to a new GLH book, for the wholesome characters, descriptions of at least one good meal and at least one outfit (those descriptions are like an Easter egg)...this book was one of my favorites I’ve read!
February 13, 2019
A new favorite read. Loved it.
February 13, 2019
Hill's sweet, darling heroine (& hero), a 1920's setting, faith, and family I found irresistible. Old-school Christian fiction I gobbled up.
September 6, 2022
Ah, to return to the sweet world of Grace Livingston Hill. It is so very refreshing, and I love reading a book with a grin on my face the whole way through. (Also, creating a standard for ideal real-life romances isn't a disadvantage, either.)
In this one, we have two main characters who are knowledgeable but not grounded in faith. I loved seeing their journey, which was not at all "imposed on" (even from a reader's standpoint) by the other character.
The characters were extra special this time--not necessarily for their exquisite personalities, but rather for how they interacted with each other. Jane was so loving toward her younger siblings, and Tom and Betty were likewise very sacrificial and mature when it came to their family. Mother and Father Arleth--especially Father--were such amazing examples of godly parentage, even if their children made their own bad decisions. (No one said everyone in a G.L. Hill novel was perfect.) The way Sherwood took to the family was also exceedingly precious. Though one can assume he's in love with Jane the whole time (an inference which may or may not have much evidence to bear it up), he doesn't show it. Rather, he takes time to build a relationship with each family member. So, when it comes time for him to marry into the family, he's really already part of the family. People could take a lesson from this.
There's also the part of respect and endorsement of traditional values that I love. Calling the man "John" was so rare, that such instances were very meaningful. No, he was normally Sherwood (called that by the narrator). But when he was called "John"? That wasn't just a "Oh, good, our characters are on a first-name basis, and it's the first chapter." It was such a intentional decision. Makes me wish the practice could return (I still recoil when people call their in-laws by their first name). But I digress.
The plot had an interesting structure--that is, not how it "should be." It wasn't long before I saw the initial conflict resolved, and I thought, well, nothing is inhibiting the main characters now. Then a completely different problem came up. The romantic conflict was the most pressing throughout, but when that was resolved, the characters still had some problems. The climax dealt with an actual third problem. But it was a good climax, nonetheless.
In this one, we have two main characters who are knowledgeable but not grounded in faith. I loved seeing their journey, which was not at all "imposed on" (even from a reader's standpoint) by the other character.
The characters were extra special this time--not necessarily for their exquisite personalities, but rather for how they interacted with each other. Jane was so loving toward her younger siblings, and Tom and Betty were likewise very sacrificial and mature when it came to their family. Mother and Father Arleth--especially Father--were such amazing examples of godly parentage, even if their children made their own bad decisions. (No one said everyone in a G.L. Hill novel was perfect.) The way Sherwood took to the family was also exceedingly precious. Though one can assume he's in love with Jane the whole time (an inference which may or may not have much evidence to bear it up), he doesn't show it. Rather, he takes time to build a relationship with each family member. So, when it comes time for him to marry into the family, he's really already part of the family. People could take a lesson from this.
There's also the part of respect and endorsement of traditional values that I love. Calling the man "John" was so rare, that such instances were very meaningful. No, he was normally Sherwood (called that by the narrator). But when he was called "John"? That wasn't just a "Oh, good, our characters are on a first-name basis, and it's the first chapter." It was such a intentional decision. Makes me wish the practice could return (I still recoil when people call their in-laws by their first name). But I digress.
The plot had an interesting structure--that is, not how it "should be." It wasn't long before I saw the initial conflict resolved, and I thought, well, nothing is inhibiting the main characters now. Then a completely different problem came up. The romantic conflict was the most pressing throughout, but when that was resolved, the characters still had some problems. The climax dealt with an actual third problem. But it was a good climax, nonetheless.
October 9, 2023
Sweet story with lots of powerful Christian reminders from the 1930s.
“…the Lord sees we need testing, and if we don’t get it one way we do another. It isn’t trouble, not if we’re looking to Him for guidance, it’s just testing. Everything has to be tested, you know, before it’s fit for use. He’s going to use us, someday—up there—or maybe down here first. It’s all just like a school, you know—examination tests.”
“We just knew that everything that came to us had to come first through the Father’s hands, and if He allowed it, there was good in it somewhere and we wanted His will to be done in us. It isn’t, of course, as if this were our permanent home, this earth, it’s only a tarrying place. When we get Home it’s going to be Heaven! Real HOME. He’s going to be there!””
“As I see it, brother, the Lord doesn’t require anything of Christians in the way of good deeds, but He wants them to let Him have His way with them because He did everything for them.”
“I expect that’s the way we’ll talk when we really see heaven. We’ll say, ‘If I had known it was this He had in store for me, I could have borne all and never faltered!’ For, ‘the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.’”
“…the Lord sees we need testing, and if we don’t get it one way we do another. It isn’t trouble, not if we’re looking to Him for guidance, it’s just testing. Everything has to be tested, you know, before it’s fit for use. He’s going to use us, someday—up there—or maybe down here first. It’s all just like a school, you know—examination tests.”
“We just knew that everything that came to us had to come first through the Father’s hands, and if He allowed it, there was good in it somewhere and we wanted His will to be done in us. It isn’t, of course, as if this were our permanent home, this earth, it’s only a tarrying place. When we get Home it’s going to be Heaven! Real HOME. He’s going to be there!””
“As I see it, brother, the Lord doesn’t require anything of Christians in the way of good deeds, but He wants them to let Him have His way with them because He did everything for them.”
“I expect that’s the way we’ll talk when we really see heaven. We’ll say, ‘If I had known it was this He had in store for me, I could have borne all and never faltered!’ For, ‘the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.’”
August 15, 2022
My grandma kept a large and well-cared-for collection of these Grace Livingston Hill paperbacks, and when she passed away I asked my dad and aunt if I could keep them. Now I have this collection that I always admired for the neat vintage cover illustrations and synopses. I was always curious about the stories. This story was really good! I liked the characters and the drama. Romance is not my go-to genre, but I do enjoy it more in this 1930’s setting than I would in a modern setting. This author writes very clean, Christian-based stories which is why my grandma loved them, and reading them brings back to me her memory and I felt so much nostalgia and missed her. I’m sure she would be happy to know that I kept her books and am reading them. I’m so looking forward to reading the rest of the collection!
November 3, 2024
A little free library find. 2.5 stars, all things told.
Verrrrrry saccharine - not quite as trying-to-have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too as the modern Christian Romance Novel, and I did appreciate some of the values this book holds, but you could see the wheels turning to keep the plot going and it was dead obvious what was happening at all times. As a nice, soothing, read-while-you're-in-bed-ill book, it was helpful?
I found it irritating that in the book, the great test of faith is ''do your friends know you read your Bible and go to church?'' like that is the sum total of Christian witness...I don't know, it seems a little shallow/superficial to me. But I did appreciate the family's commitment to each other and the values of self-sacrifice, integrity, and honesty that were modelled. But it was all very saccharine, heavy-handed, and superficial.
Verrrrrry saccharine - not quite as trying-to-have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too as the modern Christian Romance Novel, and I did appreciate some of the values this book holds, but you could see the wheels turning to keep the plot going and it was dead obvious what was happening at all times. As a nice, soothing, read-while-you're-in-bed-ill book, it was helpful?
I found it irritating that in the book, the great test of faith is ''do your friends know you read your Bible and go to church?'' like that is the sum total of Christian witness...I don't know, it seems a little shallow/superficial to me. But I did appreciate the family's commitment to each other and the values of self-sacrifice, integrity, and honesty that were modelled. But it was all very saccharine, heavy-handed, and superficial.
June 9, 2021
This is one of those feel-good Grace Livingston Hill books where there's an entire family to come to know and love. The Arleth family is one of those families which is just wonderful to get to know. The Arleth's have fallen on hard times, and are really trying their best. The way they work together to the benefit of the family as a whole is delightful and inspiring.
The story? A little sappy in places, but just the right amount to give you a warm feeling as you read. The only problem? Why in the world our heroine gives the smarmy rich guy a second of her time. She really is just too nice for her own good, and gives far too many bad behaviors the benefit of the doubt.
All the same, I loved reading this one all over again.
The story? A little sappy in places, but just the right amount to give you a warm feeling as you read. The only problem? Why in the world our heroine gives the smarmy rich guy a second of her time. She really is just too nice for her own good, and gives far too many bad behaviors the benefit of the doubt.
All the same, I loved reading this one all over again.
May 10, 2023
God has a plan
Grace Livingston Hill has written another story of poverty and misfortune turning into blessings. Written in the midst of the Great Depression, HAPPINESS HILL tells the story of a young working class lady who struggles with living as a true Christian believer while enjoying the ways of the world.
It is interesting how the morals of the 1930s are portrayed as compared to the lack of Godly morals of 2023. Hill writes about some of the same immorality that we still have today.
Grace Livingston Hill has written another story of poverty and misfortune turning into blessings. Written in the midst of the Great Depression, HAPPINESS HILL tells the story of a young working class lady who struggles with living as a true Christian believer while enjoying the ways of the world.
It is interesting how the morals of the 1930s are portrayed as compared to the lack of Godly morals of 2023. Hill writes about some of the same immorality that we still have today.
July 2, 2020
This is one of those 'feel good' books that left me smiling for a long time after
This is one of those 'feel good' books that left me smiling a long time after it was done. I like the GLH books because they are a light-hearted escape from harsh reality. If I had written the book, however, I would have wanted to make it more convincing that she really was attracted to the rich guy. It seemed too fake.
This is one of those 'feel good' books that left me smiling a long time after it was done. I like the GLH books because they are a light-hearted escape from harsh reality. If I had written the book, however, I would have wanted to make it more convincing that she really was attracted to the rich guy. It seemed too fake.
January 31, 2026
A life well lived is rewarded at last
A squeaky clean romance about what is really important in life. Jane goes on an expensive vacation to the mountains and experiences the worldly life. .Wealthy Lewellyn is too familiar with her. He scoffs at her family and her faith. Life back home is very different. Family illnesses and her job keep her busy. Friends complicate things. Her choices are not easy . I didn't want to put the book down.
A squeaky clean romance about what is really important in life. Jane goes on an expensive vacation to the mountains and experiences the worldly life. .Wealthy Lewellyn is too familiar with her. He scoffs at her family and her faith. Life back home is very different. Family illnesses and her job keep her busy. Friends complicate things. Her choices are not easy . I didn't want to put the book down.
September 19, 2024
Happiness Hill
Happiness Hill is a wonderful book. It is set in the roaring twenties. A time when women were coming into their own. It combines the "modern woman" with a heart yearning for a closer walk with God.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will recommend it to anyone who enjoys Christian romance books.
Happiness Hill is a wonderful book. It is set in the roaring twenties. A time when women were coming into their own. It combines the "modern woman" with a heart yearning for a closer walk with God.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will recommend it to anyone who enjoys Christian romance books.
June 24, 2020
Great
Great storyline. I enjoy the character development that Grace Livingston Hill does so well. The very clear line between living for God and those that chose worldly values is a thing of beautt.
Great storyline. I enjoy the character development that Grace Livingston Hill does so well. The very clear line between living for God and those that chose worldly values is a thing of beautt.
June 29, 2021
Perfect Combination
This book is one of my favorites by this author. It is the perfect combination of faith, romance and mystery. I love Grace Livingston Hill’s books. Even though they take place in a previous era the topics she addresses are timeless.
This book is one of my favorites by this author. It is the perfect combination of faith, romance and mystery. I love Grace Livingston Hill’s books. Even though they take place in a previous era the topics she addresses are timeless.
October 27, 2022
Sweet story
I've always loved Grace Livingston Hill for the pure, old-fashioned stories she presents. No objectionable content allows the reader to just enjoy the journey, with little bits of scriptural references thrown in for good measure.
I've always loved Grace Livingston Hill for the pure, old-fashioned stories she presents. No objectionable content allows the reader to just enjoy the journey, with little bits of scriptural references thrown in for good measure.
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