What a great book series discovery! Kimberley Woodhouse grand finale, A Hope Unburied, was definitely worth the wait! You'll want to read The Secrets Beneath and Set in Stone before this one. All 3 are definitely worth the read! This book was provided by the author, publisher and NetGalley for me to read andoffer my honest opinion.

The last novel in the Treasures of the Earth series and it was just as good as the other two! Eliza Mills continues to pursue her passion in paleontology and has worked hard to achieve what she has. When she is offered the chance of a lifetime and to head out west to help at the Dinosaur National Monument, she can hardly believe it. She quickly learns that Utah is a very different place from the city and it seems there are some who are not happy she is there. Struggling to settle in, she often reaches out to her childhood friend Devin for guidance and asking him to come visit her. But not only has trouble brewed out west, someone back home is not happy about the position she has gotten and feels this is the perfect time to sabotage all she has done. Not only does she have to prove her self and her skills, she now is up against someone who won't stop until they have achieved ruining Eliza's career. As Devin gets wrapped up in all that is happening to Eliza, he knows he will do anything to help her keep her reputation. They must work together to figure out who to trust and prove the truth of everything that has happened. Another well written novel and I really loved learning how involved Carnegie was with paleontology. Thank you to the author for allowing me to be a part of the launch team and for the complementary novel. This review is of my own opinion and accord.

3 Stars

This is the third book in the series and a fairly good read, although there was some stuff that could definitely have been put better.
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Negative Content

Many mentions of a young woman wearing pants and wondering why others think that its not becoming for a lady to wear pants.

A person refers to older men as old geezers.

A woman who is visiting a new-to-her church is nervous about the fact that her dress and hat are much fancier then the other women's, but then thinks that she was in church where every one was equal before God, and thinks that it didn't matter what one wore, right?
She later thinks that she'd heard of these fire-and-brimstone preachers but hadn’t experienced one firsthand. Her ears ached from the tirade of not giving in to sin, keeping their homes in order, and not associating with those of no faith.

A grandmother thinks that her granddaughter would feel the need to scream at the heavens and vent her grief when she heard of a family member's death.

A few mentions of a bad guy poisoning her cruel husband and some others to death.

A woman says that she missed wearing pants, and a man thinks that he missed her wearing pants too, not that he'd say that out loud, but then tell himself to stop it.

It mentions a woman thinks that the morning sun wasn’t nearly as brutal as it had been the past few days. Of course, that might be because she had finally gotten her wish and had donned her favorite pair of men’s pants. The shirt was long, almost to her knees, but that seemed a bit more decent since there were sure to be other men around. Exposing her legs for everyone to see wouldn’t be good. Devin had seen her in trousers for years. He’d probably seen her in her undergarments when they were children, although she couldn’t remember for certain. They had spent lots of time in the swimming pond behind Mills Manor as kids.

A man says that perhaps he and a woman could read The Odyssey, and even Hamlet while he was there.

While riding in a horse buggy, a man is talking to a woman he likes, and he patted her knee, and later on at a different time patted her knee again, meaning it in a encouraging way, but he should not have touched her knee.
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Language:
The word tarnation is used once.

Fool is thought and spoken several times.

A mention of a bad man having marched around what he thought of as the "God-forsaken desert landscape" to work off his temper.

Trigger Warnings-
A mention of a bad man drinking whiskey.

A mention of someone holding up a glass of wine.

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This book was pretty good and had some good parts to it, but it did have parts that knocked the rating down some.
One thing that I did like about it was that it had the lyrics to some church hymns that was something I haven't really seen much but was nice to see.
I received a complimentary e-book from Bethany House Publishers through Netgalley through LibraryThing and was not required to write a positive review, and the thoughts above are my own.

"You’re clearly brilliant and successful. But you have put entirely too much pressure on yourself. We all do it. We put ourselves in a place where we think we have to orchestrate our own lives. As if we are the masters of our destiny and not in the hand of the living God who loves us and knows what is best for us.”

4 stars for this read!

I know I say this rather often, but I really love this book cover! Regardless of the adage "don't judge a book by it's cover" gorgeous covers are one of the first things that make me consider requesting or reading a book.

Is it tastefully done, is it modest, is it intriguing? All those aspects a role in picking my next read. Really, all the covers in this series have been quite lovely, kudos to the artists behind their design!

Content- not much here to report thankfully. :)

Language: the word fool is used a few times.

Trigger warnings: death, a villain drinks whiskey.

This read is a nice conclusion to a cool series that touched on paleontology, the study of dinosaurs. I loved the real historical characters that were effortlessly blended into the story, as well as the behind the scenes info in the back of the book that told more about the time period, the scientists and how this book came into being.

"A Hope Unburied" kept me intrigued and on the edge of my seat. While I kind of hate to see the series end, I eagerly look forward to the writer's next works.

Thank you to Bethany House Publishers for the complimentary e-book I received to review through Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review, and the thoughts above are my own.

Fantastic conclusion to the Treasures of the Earth series. Ms. Woodhouse has transported her readers to the days of the Bone Wars and then the early days of the Dinosaur National Monument. She has written about a time on our nation's history that I knew little about. Her research is skillfully woven throughout the story, highlighting quotes of real-life paleontologist, Earl Douglas at the beginning of each chapter.

A Hope Unburied's heroine Eliza Mills comes from a life of privilege, yet is happiest digging for fossils in the dirt. She travels west as a representative for Andrew Carnegie's museum, her role to educate the visitors to what would become the Dinosaur National Monument. She quickly finds criticism and danger on multiple fronts, as more than one 'villian' seeks to subvert her work. I love the fact that Ms. Woodhouse allows the reader to occasionally read part of the story from the villain's POV.

Eliza's struggle with how her love of science fit with her love with the Creator is woven seamlessly throughout the story. This is the time when the debate between faith and science took a national stage. Her journey of faith was heartwarming, as she sought God's direction for her path in life.

I adored the friends-to-more romance that left me smiling as I turned the last page.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher through Netgalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

1916 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania & Utah

Be still my heart! What a spectacular hero in Devin Schmitt. He's been in love with Eliza for YEARS, but agrees to be only friends when Eliza's grandfather makes the request due to their class differences.

Eliza Mills comes from a family of wealth and prestige. She is passionate about paleontology despite the social stigmas. When she gets an opportunity to assist at Dinosaur National Monument in Utah, she quickly agrees. What she doesn't know is the level of resistance there would be from detractors.

Loved the opening quotes for each chapter by Earl Douglass. He was instrumental in the advancement of the field of paleontology. My heart sung when Eliza found positive lights among the darkness in Utah. The cover is lovely.

My gratitude to the author and publisher Bethany House for a complimentary copy of the novel. I was not required to post a review and all opinions expressed are my own.

My thoughts: A Hope Unburied is set mostly in Utah. This is the third book in the series but it easily stands alone. Fans will want to read the first two books though. I enjoyed getting to know the two main characters and learning more about dinosaurs. There is plenty to think about in this book. .Ms Woodhouse is one of my favorite historical romantic suspense writers and I have read all her books. I was given a copy for free and all my opinions are my own.

Devin and Eliza, what a great couple! I think that Devin had some of the best qualities that I've ever seen in a main character.
He was a Christian, loyal and did not go back on his promises. Eliza was fortunate to have him.
I liked trying to figure out who was behind all of the things going on at the Quarry. Very interesting to find out and the
reasons behind it.
Would love to see more of Devin and Eliza!
Thank you for the arc of this book.

{Thank you to @netgalley and to @bethanyhousefiction for my gifted copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.}

What a delightful finish to the Treasures of the Earth series. A Hope Unburied is a release I’ve looked forward to for months!

This book brings us to the world of paleontology in 1916. Eliza, the FMC, is a young and talented paleontologist who has worked hard to earn her position in the male-dominated field. The book follows Eliza and Devin, Eliza’s former tutor’s son, who has been her life-long best friend, as they grow in their faith, find each other, and solve a big, scary mystery involving multiple murders, a missing family, and stolen dinosaur bones.

I loved the settings of this story and was fascinated by the history of the Carnegie Museum and Dinosaur National Monument. I love a book that inspires you to want to learn more!

One of my favorite things about this series has been the way that faith has been woven through each book. I loved the deep faith themes in this story.

If you love Christian historical fiction, mystery, and a good friends-to-lovers trope, you’ll definitely want to check out A Hope Unburied!

Here we have the third and final book in the Treasures of the Earth series. We wrap up the series with Eliza--who has had a passion for paleontology from childhood and was able to follow her dreams to dig up dinosaurs and be completely immersed in dinosaurs into adulthood. Working at the Carnegie Institute in the dino section is a dream come true--but she reaches full excitement by being asked by Mr. Carnegie to head to Utah to be at his Dinosaur National Monument with a renowned paleontologist. She eagerly desires to share this with her best friend ever--Devin. She doesn't realize that Devin has been in love with her since she was a teenager but was forced to promise to stay away from her romantically by her grandparents. With reluctance, he agrees to visit--for her grandmother needs him to personally deliver some news to her.

Upon arrival, Devin and Eliza become embroiled in mystery and sabotage. And there is a GREAT mystery of what happened to the family who disappeared so many years ago--leaving everything behind--including possible undiscovered dino bones!

Like the others, you will need to try to figure out who the criminal is--or is there...two of them?

I was happy to say i figured it out pretty quickly. :)

This was a great conclusion and it dealt with some issues like "can the Bible and science ever work together on topics like dinosaurs?"

There aren't many books on lady paleontologists--much less EARLY ones. I think this was a great series to write and very interesting to explore all that happened around the Bone Wars.

I give the whole series a solid 4 stars. :)

*I was given this book as a complimentary ARC by the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own. :)

A Hope Unburied by Kimberly Woodhouse was a great historical fiction novel that was well written and a good read.

I've really enjoyed this series!
I believe that this will be my favorite one. It's the last and 3rd installment of Treasures of the Earth series.
Fire and brimstone I didn't like that preacher or his church. Those ladies were just horrible. I didn't like them at all! God doesn't like ugly.
I really enjoyed the mystery part of this book. It was what kept me turning the pages. It will leave you surprised at whom it is. I sure was!
Hats off to Woodhouse for excellent execution style for the mystery who dun it part.
What I really wanted to do was knock both Eliza's and Devin's heads together. Both were too blind to see what's right in front of their faces all along.
My heart went out to Eliza's grandmother, a wonderful supporter of hers. I admired her a great deal.
The fossils of the dinosaurs kept my interest also. I felt like I was along for the excitement and digs of the bones. How wonderful it would be to really be there to see for myself. I'm sure some of those fossils are huge. I can't even begin to imagine!
Of course you have your haters and the jealous people too. Can't forget about them. Always have to try and ruin things for others. Even more so in todays world.
I wanted to add that I also enjoyed in getting to know Mr. Carnegie and what he might have been like in real life.
The little quotes from Earl Douglass at the beginning of each chapter was a nice touch too.
I've so enjoyed this awesome adventure from Kimberley Woodhouse and was sad when it ended.
I've loved museums of history since I was a kid.
5 stars from me. I highly recommend
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

Kimberley Woodhouse delivers another epic tale of faith, hope and love in her third book from the Treasures of the Earth series.​

Once again, the author takes her readers into the early days of paleontology, focusing on the difficulties women faced getting into the field. When Eliza Mills is granted the opportunity to participate in a dig, she jumps at the chance.  

I loved the relationship Eliza had with Devin. While they were both devoted to each other, Devin’s love for Eliza had always been true since he was a teenager. However, it took some time for Eliza to move Devin out of the friend zone she had him trapped in. 

The characters were well-developed, and I liked the growth they both had (especially Eliza) in their faith. Trusting God with our lives seemed to be the theme of this book and it showed as each character struggled with their desires and passions versus God’s desires for them. 

I enjoyed seeing the interactions between bigots from one church who tried to shut the dig down but also made it personal with Eliza by calling her horrible things. This level of ignorance is still prevalent today. The added turmoil these church ladies brought added to the mystery of incidents at the dig site.

If you enjoy dinosaurs, mysteries, friendship to love stories with a strong faith element, you will love A Hope Unburied. I highly recommend it!

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House via NetGalley for my honest review.

A Hope Unburied is the perfect ending for this fantastic Treasures of the Earth trilogy by Kimberley Woodhouse. Even if you have not read the previous two books in this trilogy, have no fear, as each can be read as a standalone. Again Woodhouse delivered a story with so much intrigue that I could not wait to see what happened next.

Woodhouse takes her readers on an amazing adventure from the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh to the Dinosaur National Monument in Utah, bringing to life the world of paleontology and the bone wars in 1916. Her vividly portrayed scenic images, phenomenal characters, both real and fictional, and dual suspenseful plots will keep you turning the pages till the very end. This story centers on two fictional characters, Eliza Mills, and her longtime childhood friend, Devin Schmitt, who separately struggle with God’s true path for each of them. Her message throughout this book is to give yourself to HIM, and he will guide you along the path he has chosen for you to follow.

I truly enjoyed my historical journey to the discovery of dinosaur bones in the United States, and Woodhouse’s astonishing prose brought this amazing time in our history to life. Each story in this trilogy is unique and filled with strong Christian values, villains, and a beautiful romance. Her inclusion of Earl Douglass’s journal entries enhanced each chapter. Read the author’s notes as they are exceptional and meaningful. I wanted to stay in this world forever, and I cannot wait to see where Kimberley Woodhouse takes her readers next.

A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Bethany House via Net Galley through Interviews & Reviews. I was not obligated to write a favorable review, and all opinions are my own.

The last book of the Treasures of the Earth series features a young woman paleontologist whose enthusiasm for fossils began in her youth. The story begins in Pittsburgh then moves to the Dinosaur National Monument in Utah where Eliza is given a dream assignment for work in the summer of 1916.

Adventure, mystery with some peril, and bits of real history made this a solid read. There is a tender romance that slowly progresses between the main characters whose friendship is tested in new ways and they see each other as more than childhood pals. They wrestle with their faith, especially Eliza, and find hope in the truths found in Scripture. It was encouraging to read the parts where she realizes her identity is found in how God sees her and not the negative views of other people. Also the ongoing battle between the scientific and faith communities was relevant.

Recommend for fans of historical fiction with faith and clean romance. Easy to read as a stand alone. 4.5 stars

Fantastic close to the Treasures of the Earth series. This is an incredible story weaving faith, the struggles of women (and Christians)in paleontology, mystery/suspense, and a beautiful best friends to more romance. Kimberley Woodhouse writes spectacularly mysterious “villains” and this book does not disappoint. The times that she writes from the villain’s viewpoint are crazy.

Devin! Devin absolutely stole my heart. He was such a caring, honorable, supportive, and loving friend to Eliza.
I enjoyed seeing how Eliza balanced science and her belief in Creator God. Watching her relationship with God grow was beautiful.
Devin and Eliza were amazing, seeing their relationship blossom from friendship to true love was heartwarming.

This ARC was provided by the author and publisher. I was not required to give a positive review, rating and opinions are my own.

A Hope Unburied by Kimberley Woodhouse capture my historical imagination and let it fly. I really loved the love story. I love a story where the couple are best friends, then they realized they have feelings for each other. I especially love it when the guy realizes first. Woodhouse did a wonderful job at showing how Devin fell and fell hard a long time ago. I loved the mystery element of the plot. I love how excited Eliza is about her job. I love how Eliza finally comes to some realization about her life, and she decides to face those issue head on. I love the idea of the Dinosaur hunt. I love the setting. Woodhouse is a wonderful writer that had me flipping through the pages fast as I couldn't see what happened. This is how Historical romance should be written. Plenty of history. Vibrant characters. Little bit of romance to tie the characters together. This has been a different, yet intriguing series that I really want to own. I'm really interested to see what she writes next. Overall, A Hope Unburied by Kimberley Woodhouse was a wonderful way to end the series. She charmed with the first book, and I devoured all three of them.

I received a complimentary copy of A Hope Unburied by Kimberley Woodhouse from Bethany House Publishers, but the opinions stated are all my own.

In this gripping conclusion to the wonderful Treasures of the Earth series, Kimberley Woodhouse excels in combining fact and fiction to create a compelling, entertaining read. Set in 1916, the exciting plot filled with intrigue and mystery—including, vandalism, threats, murder, and deceit—along with strategically positioned plot twists drew me in from the beginning and kept me reading expectantly. Detailed descriptions of paleontology, reflecting extensive research, add depth, realism, and interest to the story. The characters are well-developed and believable with real-life historical figures seamlessly woven in with the fictional ones. Two heinous villains bring chaos and danger to the dig sites! The faith journeys of both Eliza and Devin as they learn to surrender their fears and fully trust God and His unconditional love are inspiring. I love the way Eliza and Devin’s sweet friends-to-more romance, hindered by societal expectations, develops. I thoroughly enjoyed this perfect blend of history and romance and highly recommend it.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley with no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.