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From the Heart (Sandy Cove Series Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Rosemary Hines (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,286 ratings
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A tale of enduring love that lasts beyond the grave.

After the loss of her beloved husband Phil, Joan struggles to stay afloat in a sea of grief. Then she discovers something that changes everything.

Married for decades to the man of her dreams, Joan suddenly finds herself alone and grappling with her future. Why should she go on? What purpose remains now that she is no longer a wife and partner in the ministry of her husband? She's never experienced adult life without Phil by her side. The void he's left behind is a chasm she sees no way around, until one day, she discovers that even in his death, Phil was looking out for her.

Join your Sandy Cove friends in a tale of love and unexpected gifts in this poignant and inspiring tale of starting over ~ From the Heart.

"One of the sweetest stories I’ve read in a long time."

"This is one of the best books I have ever read."

"From the moment I began reading, I couldn’t put this book down."

"A triumphant story of God’s love!"

"A true love story from the start."

"Thoroughly enjoyed this book!"

"A story that will definitely tug at your heartstrings, keep the tissue handy!"

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.

How can an author fit so much heartfelt emotion and spiritual/godly wisdom into one story so well?

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.

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I have said for many years that Karen Kingsbury was my favorite author. She writes what she calls life-changing fiction. Rosemary Hines has moved into a place that ties Karen Kingbury! I have been moved to tears so many times in Rosemary's books. Her characters and their life challenges are real. She writes very sensitively to the trials and troubles we face. It's so refreshing to read books where characters turn to God and the godly influences in their lives to face these trials and troubles. ~ Janet DobbinsIf you are a fan of Debbie Macomber, you will love the Sandy Cove series by Rosemary Hines. Good clean fiction with relatable characters, inspiring messages, and upbeat endings. ~ Julie Cowell

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00Q0AFV58
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (November 21, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 21, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3223 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
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Bestselling author Rosemary Hines writes contemporary, suspenseful fiction from a Christian worldview. Her characters and their struggles and triumphs reflect life in our 21st century culture in America. Boldly tackling tough subjects such as suicide, abortion, and the ever-increasing efforts of secular society to silence the faith of many, she is known for her sensitive approach and strong messages of hope and redemption. Rosemary taught writing at a secondary level for fifteen years. Her books have been reviewed and recommended at Christian conferences across the United States. Active in her church as a Sunday school teacher and a women's Bible study leader, she and her husband have also served as missionaries in Ukraine, delivering humanitarian relief to orphanages and hospitals. They reside in Southern California where they enjoy spending time with their grown children and grandchildren.

For more information about Rosemary and her books, visit:

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Story!
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2016
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Eighty-six year old Joan Walker has loved only one man throughout her life. Phil was a pastor and a wonderful, loving husband. Unfortunately, cancer has taken Phil away from Joan and she’s left to go on without him. Although Joan has her own pastor and his wife to help her when necessary, Joan struggles to find her way in her new life without Phil.

From the Heart is probably one of the sweetest stories I’ve read in a long time. Rosemary Hines does a wonderful job of expressing the heartbreak experienced by a grieving widow. This is a lovely story, filled with positive affirmations that many of us can learn from. Even when something as traumatic as the death of a spouse occurs, we can still find solace in helping others. Ms. Hines turns a painful tale of loss into one of hope and comfort.

I would highly recommend reading this book and grabbing the series. I’ve already downloaded Book 1 and intend to do just that!
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Pattizona
4.0 out of 5 stars navigating widowhood
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018
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Sixty-five years ago, Joan and Phil Walker met in high school and fell into a forever kind of love. Now she faces a future without him. “She misses his cheerful countenance, confident faith, and zest for life.” As Joan prepares herself for life alone without her beloved Phil, she finds her “solitary existence” oppressive. “Fall was her favorite time of year, but this time she’d be facing it alone.” But life moves on for the family. Sheila has found a second chance love with Rick Chambers. The grand and great-grand children are growing more every day. Sorting through memories of a life well lived, Joan realizes that “memories don’t live in a house, they live in the heart.” In the winter of her life, can she find a new purpose?

I really enjoyed the focus on family and faith, “living life with no regrets.” Fun Thumper antics keep the mood from becoming too oppressive. Insight and love highlight the contemplative tone. Hines explores loss of a loved one with sensitivity and finesse. Through time “the waves of grief slow and calm.” Although this is a stand-alone story, I recommend reading the other books in the series to become familiar with the characters.
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Sue Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and Thoughtful Book!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
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I believe a child of 12 up to and including seniors could enjoy this book. A young person would understand what it is like to age, at least have some concept. The main character was well thought out and developed and a person could learn ever so much from this thoughtful
tale of the passing of time (agog), the closeness a body could have to God, and how a close knit family could reach out in love to make difficult times better for a loving, elderly woman growing close to joining her husband and the Lord. Really quite lovely!!
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Ransomed
5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet and Poignant Story
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2015
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Newly widowed and in the "winter" of her life, Joan must determine to go on trusting God and fulfilling her purpose in life. Can she still find meaning without Phil? I have found this book to be very poignant in my life. Maybe some of the younger readers will not particularly relate to the emotions of this story because they have not reached the age where there are more years behind them than in front of them. But as for me....it definitely resonated with where I am. Rosemary Hines once again has done an excellent job of unfolding the ever-changing lives of these characters and the unchanging nature of God in all of their lives. Looking back over the series, Jesus has really been the Leading Man in every book. This one is no exception. Don't miss out on this sweet story!
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3.0 out of 5 stars A sweet and gentle story
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2018
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I liked the Christian aspect and how it worked through the lives of 4 generations of women. I could relate to so much of what was written, because I am a Christian, great grandmother and a widow. It is hard to lose a husband, after many years of marriage.
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Linda Payne
5.0 out of 5 stars encouraging read
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2015
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This was difficult to share the newly widowed life of Joan. I myself am a widow and God continues to remind me that He is in control and I need to stay willing to try these many new things in my life. I've been a widow for 2 years and 7 months. My eye Dr. Asked me when I went for a check up, what have you been doing this last year? My answer came easy as I said to him, I've been learning how to be a widow. This book is excellent to read wher you are a widow or not. It reminds us all that life goes on and God still has a plan for each of us.
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MelodyTregear
4.0 out of 5 stars Another poignant read by Rosemary Hines
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2022
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I started reading this when I was not in a good place emotionally and the sadness in the story made me feel worse, so I set it aside for a day or two until I felt better. It made all the difference because then I was able to read Joan's journey through grief and change and appreciated the truths learned through her pain. It is true, as one reviewer remarked, that the story is basically about her dealing with grief and moving. However, there is much to glean from her experience about God's faithfulness and love. There were also some answers here that was omitted from book4, which was nice. I'd recommend reading bks 4 & 5 together.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Way too short
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017
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You really got to know the characters. You loved each and everyone of them. What a beautiful family. I did have a few tears; however, I believe that is because I saw my Mom go thru some similar circumstances. I only wish the book continued. It is so refreshing to read books that include God and how important he is in our lives. This is the second book by Rosemary Hines that I have read and I love her books and look forward to reading more.
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Jan T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Warms the heart
Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2019
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This has to be one of my all time favorites. It reached me to a depth I dont ever recall having reached before. I csn honestly say I need to go back and read all the books in this series. My box of tissues emptied as quickly as my heart was filled with the love snd blessings written within. Thankyou for giving my soul this nourishment and making my faith even stronger.
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Michelle Astill
5.0 out of 5 stars It was a good read and showed how each person moves on through ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2018
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It was a good read and showed how each person moves on through loss and grief, It focused on a different generation and how they cope, each story has been well thought out and helps us to see how each generation thinks and reacts.
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Hoener, Birgit
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving and heartwarming
Reviewed in Germany on June 12, 2018
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This book really brought tears to my eyes! Joan met her husband Phil when she was 16, and their marriage lasted until Pastor Phil's recent death (this is where the book starts after the prologue). Joan is now over 90 and finds it very hard to cope with being without her husband, contemplating if moving to her daughter is really the right choice.
A story with so much reality, and told in such a warm-hearted and moving way, the reader could identify with Joan and share her grief and sorrow, and her insecurities. The protagonists were so real, and although it wasn't a romance as such, or a fast-paced adventure story, this book captivated me from the first page until the last. The message I received from this book is that love really conquers all, love of family, love of God and faith, and determination.
This is the fifth in the Sandy Cove series, but can definitely be read as a standalone. I understand the stories of some of Joan's family members are told in the first four books, but whatever information a reader needs from those books, they were brilliantly woven into this one. I did not have the feeling to have missed happening before.
I really loved this little treasure I found, and I will definitely trying to get more of this author (although this story did nearly make me cry).
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2.0 out of 5 stars too slow
Reviewed in Australia on November 25, 2015
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4.0 out of 5 stars liked it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2018
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written warmly, it shoes the faith of the Pastor's wife after his assing and her belief that there was still something out there she could do. Gives an insight into being older and changing directions.
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