I was very excited when i seen this book and knew i had to have it! I wasn't disappointed at all.
I enjoyed this one so much! I finished it one evening because it was so very good!
My heart hurt for this delightful character Kizzie.
She is one that had hope all the way through this novel. For that, I admired her very much with all that she'd been through even if some of it was her fault.
Charles was a scoundrel through and through. His mom reminded of my husband's mom. Mean to the bone!
This is one that I absolutely couldn't put down. I found myself rooting for Kizzie all the way!
Wow! What a great story and one I hated to see end! I'm gonna cry. I hate seeing good stories like this come to an end because it's a long wait until the next book!
I love it when Basham gives her all and in this one, she certainly did! I loved every minute of it.
5 stars for a well written story and one I really enjoyed and appreciated. 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.

With scenes from the beauty of the Appalachians mixed with the darkness of poor choices and their consequences, this stand-alone is sure to reach your heart. There's intrigue, instruction and a strong redemptive thread throughout.

I received a copy of the book without obligation. This review is my opinion.

The opening lines of this book had me engaged and emotionally invested. This book was filled with adventure, romance, suspense and most of all, the message of God's love. I loved the entire story but the epilogue brought me to tears (well done!). I enjoyed getting to know Kizzie and Noah. I liked how the plot would change and evolve and then come to the perfect ending. I highly recommend all of the books in this series, but Hope Like Wildflowers was awesome!

Hope like Wildflowers is the first book of Pepper Basham that I've read, it's the third installment of a series which I was unaware of. Am excited to start the rest of the series!

Set in 1917, the story follows Kizzie, a young girl who gets disowned by her family and has to find her way in a world that seems stacked against her. The book is all about resilience, self-worth, and faith. Kizzie struggles with feelings of being "broken" but discovers that God’s love can lead to healing and second chances.

With a mix of faith, friendship, and love, the book is uplifting and emotional, It brought me on a journey of growth and redemption. Hope Like Wildflowers is perfect for anyone who loves reading about the struggles a girl can face in the 1900s and wants to feel inspired and encouraged.

I was provided a complimentary copy of the book from Barbour Publishing via Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Loved reading the highly recommended inspirational story. When Kizzie leaves town to start over with her baby, she rescues Noah from a carriage accident. Read the wonderfully written and must read riveting story.

I loved this book! The story hit so hard and the main character had great character growth throughout the story. And I loved the meaning behind this book!

Pepper Basham wrote about a sensitive topic--out of wedlock pregnancy in the early 1900s--with skill and sensitivity. Kizzie's transformation is a real picture of what happens to many people when they find true faith in Christ. As someone who had an unplanned pregnancy I related to a lot of her experience. I really enjoyed the story and thought it distinguished itself in its genre.

Have you ever read a book that had you question your entire rating system and suddenly re-define what type of books deserve the coveted 5-star rating? THIS is one of those books for me! I was sucked in from the beginning. Hope Like Wildflowers reads like one of your best friends who you’ve known for your entire life. The kind of friend who knows the good, the bad, the ugly, and the even uglier. You follow the story of Kizzie McAdams as she discovers the harsh realities of life outside of her perfect, beautiful home in the mountains. This story wrestles with some big questions for her (and us) - Is she worthy of love? Why would God forgive her? Will He abandon her baby who is innocent in this? Is she worthy of anyone’s kindness or forgiveness now? Will she ever stop messing up? Will she ever be enough?

As a professing Christian and an avid Christian Fiction reader, this book hit home for me. Life is not perfect. We all make mistakes - we all sin and fall short of the glory of God. Is that enough to have Him turn His back on us for good, though? This is the very same question we watch Kizzie struggle with as she learns to navigate life in a world that isn’t as kind as she once naively thought. The struggles in this book are one everyone can relate to in one way or another. This story takes you on a beautiful journey of loss, sin, perseverance, strength, and redemption. I can’t recommend this book enough. BUY THIS BOOK. This is not one you’ll want to just get from the library and return - you’ll want this one on your shelf to return to time and time again!

The author writes gorgeous romance stories filled with faith and hope. Book 3 in this series follows the life of Kizzie, a young servant in 1910s Appalachia who gets pregnant out of wedlock. We follow her trials and tribulations as she eventually turns to God for grace and healing. Highly recommended!

What a sweet and endearing third book in a beloved series! I felt an instant kinship with Kizzie despite our differences. The thread of redemption throughout more than makes up for the sense of rush I felt in the timeline. I hope we hear more from this family!

Pepper Basham’s story “Hope Like Wildflowers” is like a comfortable afternoon at home, sitting in my nook with a warm cup of chocolate on a rainy day. The tale of Kizzie McAdams, a young woman whose life took an unexpected turn, and her relationships with the wrong guy, the right guy, and the perfect God. Throughout the story, I was reminded of biblical concepts of splinters and beams as well as the true meaning of compassion and the power of true Christian love for one another. Outstanding!!!
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and I read and reviewed it of my own accord. All opinions are my own.

Title: Hope Like Wildflowers (Paperback)
Author: Pepper Basham

This book is the third instalment in a series, which I was unaware of when I requested it on NetGalley. I usually enjoy Christian romances, but unfortunately, this one didn't captivate me as much as I had hoped. The beginning of Kizzie McAdams's story seemed believable at first, but I felt that the character's many challenging life events were resolved too easily and unrealistically within the timeframe of the story. This is only my view of this story, it simply was not one for me.

Hope Like Wildflowers was a beautiful illustration of the fulfillment of grace and hope we receive when we lean into God’s word and take heart that we are who He says we are. This book was an easy and quick read.

From Amazon's product description

An Appalachian Girl Seeks a Place to Belong

Return to the mountains of 1910s Appalachia with beloved author Pepper Basham to discover Kizzie McAdams's story.

Kizzie McAdams spent her childhood longing to see beyond the mountains of home, but when her job as a servant in a landowner’s house results in an unplanned pregnancy, her world tips into uncertainty and heartbreak. Disowned by her father, she seeks comfort in the arms of the man who promises to take care of her, but his support is conditional and inconsistent. She finds acceptance in the home of a nearby family who not only offer Kizzie friendship but point her to a deeper understanding of God’s love.

Despite her change of heart, her status as a social outcast brings with it continued threats and alienation so she flees her past in hopes of starting over in a nearby town. But her new world carries many of the same prejudices as the old. It also brings the unexpected friendship of businessman Noah Lewis, a man who lives with the same desire as Kizzie for helping the marginalized.

Unfortunately, Kizzie and Noah’s attempts to help those in need pit them against Noah’s elder brother, a powerful mill owner who holds control of the family finances. Is Kizzie and Noah’s growing romance strong enough to battle family power, social expectations, and Kizzie’s past to capture their happy ending? And when Kizzie’s first love returns to claim her, which future will she choose?
Pepper Basham has a way with pen and paper that wakes a reader up and gives the reader something to think about. This book is no different. She takes on a social problem and works it through the warp and woof of her novel, giving it a depth that a lot of novels don't have.

This is a strong four star read.

Barbour Publishing provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

This is a 5 star book for sure! I loved traveling to the Appalachian mountains as the author, Pepper Basham brings us full circle with the characters storyline. I enjoyed how Kizzie, a servant girl, who fell under the lies and deception of Charles, the wealthy employer, and was still under his mother’s influence, slowly turned to God and changed her life. This is definitely a must read book and would make a great gift for someone who fells they are not worthy of Gods love or forgiveness by the way they have lived their life. I highly recommend this book

This beautiful love story of hope, grace, and restoration will take you on an emotional journey. I moved from being annoyed at Charles’ choices to crying with Kizzie and laughing at Gayle’s jokes; And the ending was just right. The relatable characters make it an enjoyable and engaging read.

Oh my word! This book is fantastic! I was immediately hooked from the very first sentences! It's a story of forbidden love, friendship, brokenness, second chances, and redemption!

The characters are written brilliantly! I want to be Kizzie's friend! She's so amazing! Despite being heartbroken time after time, she still maintains hope and a giving heart. Her transformation to becoming a new person in Christ is inspiring! The Chappell family welcomes Kizzie with open, caring, and compassionate arms. Noah is my favorite! Absolutely swoon worthy! He genuinely cares for others. He'll give the shirt off his back to anyone who asks.

My favorite part of the story is the sweet love story! It's not your typical relationship because of many factors, but it was meant to be. The other great parts, in my opinion, are those dealing with faith in God. I felt encouraged and uplifted by the many scriptures throughout the book.

I was provided a complimentary copy of the book from Barbour Publishing via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Pepper Basham doesn't just tell a story -- she imparts hope and joy through the pages. Hope Like Wildflowers is filled with such beautiful, timeless truths. Kizzie's story will leave an impression on your heart long after you've read the last chapter.

Be sure to check out the companion Appalachian books, Laurel's Dream and The Heart of the Mountains.

HOPE LIKE WILDFLOWERS by PEPPER BASHAM is one of the loveliest novels that I have read this year. I really enjoy the author’s style and her portrayal of the characters’ emotions, and also the way the Christian message forms an integral part of the story. This is a story about wonder and hope, unconditional love and God’s redemptive power to save the lost and restore the broken.
Kizzie McAdams, pregnant and afraid, thrown out by her father, is running towards Oak Plains and Charles Morgan, her baby’s father, being chased by coyotes, when she is rescued by Joshua Chappell and taken in by his wife Nella, whose wise words, together with her mother’s bible, lead her to cry out to the Lord.
“You may not want to listen to someone like me, but if there’s anything I can do to make you love me, lord, I want to try. I…I aint got nobody else. And I need you. Even if its just the leftovers of Your love. I reckon they’re better than a feast anywhere else. I’ll take the scraps.”
As Nella says, “Time and the Lord will make you stronger. If you let ‘em”, and that certainly takes place in Kizzie’s life as she endeavours to live for the Lord and others. I like the way she cares for the lost and broken when she moves to a nearby town to start afresh. Her she meets Noah Lewis and his mother who have also been broken by circumstances in their lives and who care deeply for those in need…….
That is all I am going to tell you for fear of spoiling your read.
I cannot recommend the novel highly enough.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Barbour Publishing. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

“If the Lord loves us in all our brokenness and creates good for us even when we’re not, then don’t you think He is also able to create a man to love you in your brokenness too?”

I was swept away in this beautiful story set in 1917 and focussing on resilient faith and the choice to bloom in the most unlikely ways and places.

The ‘Battle of Brokenness’ theme featuring 16-year-old Kizzie Louisa McAdams carried the story and pulled on my heartstrings. At 16, she is disowned and “trapped in a world of outcasts and soured hopes.” When she meets Charles Morgan she believes she’s found love, yet she soon discovers he’s also trapped in a past he thought he wanted. At first, she’s willing to settle for what he can offer, but then discovers her bible and church and realizes she’s worthy of so much more than the seconds Charles offers.

I loved the reminders from Psalm 139 that God can use our hardships to stir up our strength, compassion, and trust, that we shouldn’t be putting a value on our past nor underestimating God’s grand love for his children, and that we need to choose to “keep living in the afters.”

My focus for the week: “Keep embracing the gratitude.”

This story about the value of a second chance needs to be on every Christian fiction lover’s reading list!

I was gifted this copy by Barbour Publishing and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.