The Heart of the Mountains in Clearly Christian Readathon

May 11, 2022 Heather Wood rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

"Woodwork soothed him some. Prayer too. And these mountains."

An English nurse and Appalachian woodworker find a common bond in the way participation in the Great War changed them, resulting in a sweet love growing between them. Heart of the Mountains is a meandering story that reads like a love letter to the people of the Appalachians. I realized quickly after picking it up that it is the sequel to Laurel's Dream, which I have but haven't read yet. I decided to continue reading this one first so ...more

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Sep 15, 2023 Melissa (christianbooksandcoffee) rated it it was amazing

This is the 2nd book I’ve read by Pepper Basham. I absolutely loved this book! Talk about a page turner. There are so many things happening in this book. It takes you on a roller coaster of emotions in the best way! First of all Laurel and Johnathan are back from book one in the series (Laurel’s Dream). It is not necessary to read book one, I haven’t yet, but I recommend it before reading this one. In this book the heroine is Johnathan’s sister Cora Taylor and the Hero is Laurel’s brother Jeb Mc ...more

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Sep 26, 2022 Anna |This Curly Girl Reads| rated it it was amazing

4.5 ⭐️After thoroughly enjoying “Laurel’s Dream”, I was thrilled to hear Pepper Basham wrote a second book set in Maple Springs.

She did not disappoint!

I very much enjoyed revisiting some “old friends” and making new ones. There are many aspects that carried over from the last book (both could be read as standalone but I think they are best read in order.)

I could go on and on about the grand vistas, spiritual growth of characters, mountain culture, heartbreaking moments because of sin, redempti ...more

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Nov 12, 2022 Jeanette Durkin rated it it was amazing

A beautifully written book with fantastic imagery. A tender story of two people who carry scars from the war. Their lives entwine in the wilds of the Blue Ridge. Their faith in God helps them through some difficult circumstances. A love emerges despite the darkness of the mountains.

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