I recommend Pepper Basham’s Hope Like Wildflowers to anyone who enjoys a wonderful faith filled romance with a happy ending. A reader who loves resilient female characters will delight in the story of Kizzie’s journey for independence and faith. Additionally, many secondary characters like Nella, Victoria, and Mrs. Candler who guide Kizzie along her path are engaging. Reading the first two books in the My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge series is not necessary to appreciate Kizzie and Noah’s story. Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

My heart was so full while reading this story. And honestly, it still is long after finishing it. I have continued to think and ponder on the beauty of the themes of hope, love, and joy. Kizzie McAdams is a strong, sometimes sassy, broken, beautiful —and much, much more—heroine! I adored her!

Pepper Basham will pull at your heart strings while reading this incredible story. You will feel so many emotions and her prose and beautiful words will draw your heart closer to love and healing. Trust me.

Kizzie is a girl from the Appalachian Mountains and when she ventures away from home, she is so full of hope to find love and joy. When she thinks she has found that, it will turn her journey on a different path than she had planned. But it leads her to such incredible love and joy, more than she ever thought possible. And the people she meets who help guide and teach her are the salt of the earth.

I laughed. I cried—multiple times. I hoped that she would find healing and peace and joy and love. And she did! This is my favorite of the series so far. I closed the book with tears on my cheeks, and wanted to pick it up and go right back into this beautiful story with incredible characters.

Content: This book is written in a clean way, even with the topic of an unwed mother having a child out of wedlock. The author writes the story in a beautiful and sensitive way. This is also a Christian Fiction novel and the characters talk about God, attend church and pray to God. It was very beautifully done. Some mild moments of peril.

I received a copy from the publisher, Barbour Publishing, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

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Pepper Basham finished up this series with an amazing ending! Hope Like Wildflowers, that takes place in the Appalachian mountains of NC, is full of God’s redeeming grace and is written so beautifully. Kizzie’s story is messy and hard, but is full of beauty and mercy. I highly recommend the whole series starting in order with Laurel’s Dream, then The Heart of the Mountains, and then this wonderful book!

Thank you Net Galley and Barbour Publishing for the ARC ebook. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Basham’s lyrical way of writing makes for a delightful story! But what I also appreciate about this book, is the faith that the author weaves throughout the pages. It’s a story of true love and second chances.
The main character Kizzie has made more than a few bad choices in her life, but when she meets Jesus, her life is forever changed. Her vibrant, energetic character is so refreshing! As she creates a new life in a nearby town, she runs into a few surprises along the way.
But the most wonderful part of her story is discovering that even though we make bad choices, God can redeem our mistakes and transform them into something beautiful!
We are loved and known by Him! 🤍

* A big thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Healing stories are my favorite.
This story is all about how God can take the most broken of things and make something beautiful. It also is a testimony of God seeing far beyond our comprehension. Like a combination of Hagar and the prodigal son, Lizzie’s story is one of deep grief, but also stunning redemption.

It takes a bit for Noah to show up, but it is absolutely worth the wait. The ultimate cinnamon roll, but willing to take the risks to protect the underprivileged and those who are important to him.

Pepper’s signature swoon also lights up this evocative Appalachian story.

If this story reflects a specific scripture, I’d relate it to Psalm 68:6 “He places the lonely in families.” Sometimes those family are blood, sometimes they are not.

I loved it. I’m not surprised. ;)

I like all of Pepper Basham’s books, but nothing beats her Blue Ridge Mountain series! The characters are so endearing.
In this book, book number 3, Kizzie McAdams becomes pregnant and has to deal with the aftermath of not being married. I loved the friendships she forms along the way as she matured and grows. Kizzie discovers her own worth and what that means in God’s eyes, as well as in any future relationships.
The friendships she forms with Noah Lewis and his mother, Victoria are also very sweet. On the other hand, there are some good villains in the book that are also very well written.
If there are more books in this series, I’ll read them without hesitation!

Kizzie McAdams has made some poor choices in her short life and is shunned by her father. Having nowhere to go she finds refuge with a family who shows her God's love and helps her realize who and Whose she is. As she tries to navigate motherhood on her own she faces more hardships and decides to leave town to start over. Enter the lovely Noah Lewis, who has a heart similar to Kizzie's, wanting to help others and always trying to see the good in life. Together they grow in their faith and friendship, helping each other navigate the difficulties that happen in life.

This book reminds us of the power of God’s redeeming love. We’re never alone or too far away for Him to reach us and our past decisions don’t define us. "But she was beginning to understand more and more every day that she was loved by a God who celebrated the wonderful and good and hopeful. And His love bloomed in the most unlikely places and made them beautiful."

Watching Kizzie grow in her faith and learn to see herself as God sees her was refreshing. No matter how much life threw at her, or how much rejection she faced, she never faltered and always kept a positive attitude. As resilient as a wildflower, Kizzie didn't let life knock her down. {She belonged to God, and she wasn't used goods or unlovely to Him. She was His beloved child.}

Learning to lean on God, she knew she could face anything. "Life is hard, Kizzie. You can look for easy in all kinds of places, but more likely than not, that easy turns to its own kind of hard. The real test is what you do when the hard comes. There's bound to be more times in life than not that the hard gets too big for your own shoulders. That's why you need someone bigger, stronger, wiser."But Mama hadn't been speaking about her own shoulders. She'd been referring to God's."

Sometimes our heart needs refreshing, and this is just the book to do it. Pepper Basham has a way of weaving stories that draw you in, and are so good for the heart. This is the second book I've read by her, and I will definitely be picking up more. Now, I need to go back and read the first two books in this series. 🙃 ❤️

Hope Like Wildflowers by Pepper Basham is Christian Historical Fiction. This latest novel by Pepper Basham is set in the Appalachian mountains in the early 1900‘s. I loved the author’s way of showing Biblical answers to difficulties in our lives. Characters were portrayed as real people not just the way we hope to be. No matter the mistakes we have made God is faithful to make a way. Only trust Him.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.  I appreciate the opportunity and thank the author and publisher for allowing me to read, enjoy and review this book. 5 Stars

I enjoyed this book very much. This was the story of an unwed mother rejected by her family and thrown out of the house in the mountains of Appalachia. People along her path shared God’s love with her and we could see her faith grow. I thought that some things were a little unrealistic for the time period, but after all it is fiction. I would recommend this book. I was given this book to review.

I wish I could give this book 10 stars—it was that good! It was such an amazing love story between Kizzie and Noah, the man who loved her despite her shameful past. But even more, it drew a beautiful parallel with God’s wooing of those who are undeserving and unworthy in order to lavish them with His love which is too wonderful to be fully comprehended. It made me appreciate anew the wonderful gift of being part of the bride of Christ. Highest recommendation! I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are strictly my own.

I loved reading Kizzie's story. This is a story filled with sweet characters. But the real life issues are what really hit the story home for me.

Kizzie's messed up, and boy-oh does she know it! (But she had believed that sweet talker Charles Morgan when he said he wanted to marry her....and now, she's discovered his actions actually aren't backing that up)

Her dad kicked her out of their home and said she's not allowed to come home. After she begins to recognize Charles' true colors, and then God gets a hold of her, she knows she has to go live elsewhere.

A young, unwed mother, in a strange town. She meets some very friendly people, and of course, some not so friendly ones.

But, Kizzie begins to see and know for herself what God's love is really about.

This is a beautiful story of one who has fallen away, and then makes their way home again. Love, forgiveness, and second chances.

This is such a good book! (but I do recommend you read the others first!)

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"God Loves All His Children"

I love this story. I received an e-copy of this book from the author, Pepper Basham and Barbour Publishing through NetGalley. This is my own unsolicited opinion.
In 1910 Kizzie McAdams left her home and family in the mountains so she could see more of what the world had to offer. The teenager secured a job as a housemaid for a well-to-do family. Her innocence and naivete left her an easy target for the single young man of the household. She becomes a single mother with a tarnished reputation. As time goes by, she realizes she must make a new start.
Travel to a new town, the Hollows. Kizzie finds friendship, a job and a caring employer, Gayle Carter. This new life introduces her to Nick Lewis and his mother Victoria. Will she have a new hope, possible love or will the father of her little boy convince her to come back to him?
Kizzie is a wonderful character who grows from a gullible teenager to a woman of faith who has hope and pure joy. Nick and Victoria, although a well-to-do family of mill owners, are down to earth decent people. Nella and Joshua Chappelle are heroic characters early in the story. Nella's faith and kind heart adds so much to the story and Kizzie's growth.
To me this is a story of redemption, self-worth, forgiveness and the dawning hope of being God's child. It is a beautiful novel. I give it 5 stars.
As I write this review author Pepper Basham, and her family from Asheville, N.C., are dealing with the aftermath of hurricane Helene. The title of her book which had its introduction to the public this week is a timely reminder. In a quick check-in when she could get through to social media, she spoke of wildflowers and how they sprout up here and there. She reminds us that hope is found here and there in even the worst of situations. God gives hope.

I loved Hope Like Wildflowers by Pepper Basham. Having read the previous two books (My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge series) I eagerly awaited the story of the missing Kizzie. What had happened to the young girl who was separated from the McAdams family?
When Basham writes a novel set in the mountains of North Carolina, she fills it with the love she has for her beloved homeland. Her descriptions are such that I can almost feel the cold of the winter and sunshine of the spring. It only took a few pages for me to be fully invested in this wonderful novel. This is a beautiful, somewhat heartbreaking, story which illustrates God’s love for us despite our mistakes. It shows us an example of what can become of a person who realizes that he is valuable to the One Who made him.
I highly recommend this book for readers of Christian historical fiction. It can definitely be read as a stand-alone, but the reader will benefit from reading the first two books.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I love Pepper Basham's books! Hope Like Wildflowers is a story of hope, redemption, God's grace, and how precious each of us is as a child of God. Kizzie must overcome society's judgements and find her true worth as she finds her faith in God. I loved the setting of the North Carolina mountains 100 years ago. I was really inspired by Kizzie's desire to rely on her faith and turn her life around. I also loved the side characters who demonstrated Christ-like love and acceptance of Kizzie.

I definitely recommend this Christian historical fiction! I need to go back and read the other books in this series now!

Thank you to Pepper Basham, Barbour Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

At last . . . the story of Kizzie McAdams! I’ve been waiting for Kizzie’s story since first reading Laurel’s Dream, and Pepper Basham does not disappoint.

Cast out by her father from her Appalachian home, unwed and pregnant Kizzie McAdams must find her own way in the world—not only for herself, but for her newborn son.

An inspiring story of hope that—like the wildflowers—can bloom in the most unlikely of places. Beautiful and filled with hope from beginning to end.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I was SO invested in this story! Kizzie's come to Jesus and faith journey was so beautiful. The romance was sweet but not sappy. So many colorful and fleshed out characters. This was a great conclusion to the trilogy. I recommend this book if you love romance, faith, and great characters.
Trigger warning for: child out of wedlock and references to intimacy outside of marriage. It's all off page or in the past.

4.5 stars. I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

My prayers go out to author Pepper Basham and her fellow North Carolinians as they are working to recover from the devastation brought on by Hurricane Helene. The book itself is set in this state in the early 1900s. It is the story of the redemption of a teenage mother-to-be who doesn't truly understand what love is intended to be. I was most touched by the ways in which her older and more mature Christian friend ministered to her in such a winsome way as to profoundly impact the young woman's life. While all this may sound a bit preachy, the book does not have that feel at all, especially adding in the family drama and romance that are central to the story. While the events that move this story along create the emotions of anger, angst, and concern, those emotions are overwhelmingly overridden by joy and hope. If those are things you need in your life, or if you just enjoy an encouraging historical read, I highly recommend Hope Like Wildflowers.

I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of Hope Like Wildflowers from Barbour Publishing via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.

I’ve wanted to know Kizzie’s story since the first book in the series when she is mentioned, and readers will finally have it in this excellent story. Kizzie’s story is simply beautiful. Every person, like me, who has ever made terrible choices with lasting consequences, will be able to relate to Kizzie’s journey to redemption and self-forgiveness. She is proof once God gets a hold of a person and that person surrenders, life changes for the better even in the darkest of times. The hero, Noah Lewis, is the best sort of man who lives out his faith and sees beyond the sordid past of the woman with whom he falls in love. There are so many tender moments, and I will admit I cried once with sad tears and a second time with happy tears. So, you might want to keep the tissues close by. Basham paints a lovely and positive image of the Appalachian Mountain folk that the world would consider ignorant. They may not use the best grammar, but they have common sense and smarts one can only learn through strong, good values. The people in this series are dear to me and possess the best qualities people should have. I can’t help but feel a little sad that their stories are finished.

Hope Like Wildflowers is such a great story of choices, hope and God’s unending love for us. Kizzie is a character that has tugged on my heart and so inspirational. Read this book before realizing it was in a series, and yet definitely can be read as a stand alone. However, so happy to know another book is in the series because I can’t wait to read it.
This book was provide through NetGalley by the publisher, all opinions are my own..

I love a good redemption story. Kizzie has been mentioned in the previous stories. We know about her fall from grace before this book was even written. Now we get to see her shame covered by grace as she moves forward in hope. This has been my favorite series by Pepper Basham and this one has a very satisfying, happy-tears ending.