Friday Book Pick: MY HOPE IS FOUND by Joanne Bischof

Then there are novels that within the first few paragraphs, you realize you’ve discovered something special, like a fine dark chocolate. You slow down and savor the words, the emotion, and the depth of the story. Today’s book pick is one of those treasures. My Hope Is Found is the third and final novel in Joanne Bischof‘s Cadence of Grace series. A tender historical romance set in Appalachia, these characters will steal your heart.The current trend is for authors and publishers to produce series in which each book focuses on a new main character, so readers can jump into the story stream with any of the novels. I had to admire Bischof for bravely (and skillfully) tackling a 3-book romance that continues the saga of the same two individuals as they struggle through love and life. Lonnie and Gideon’s story deserved three books. All three novels have satisfying conclusions, so you could read them individually, but taken together–they will knock your socks off.

I savored this last installment of the Cadence of Grace series, knowing how much I’d miss these characters when I reached “The End.” I forced myself to read only a chapter or two at each sitting. A few times I found myself reading a line out loud. (Am I the only odd person who does that?) And a few times I found myself whispering a prayer for the characters. Yes, I know…

I can’t wait to see what Joanne Bischof writes next.

You can take a sneak peek at the first chapter of My Hope is Found here: My Hope is Found by Joanne Bishof (Sneak Peek).