A lovely story about a family and a young paleontologist. There's a strong suggestion of romance between Leo and Jennie, but it's not the only element of the story and it's very chaste. We also get the POV of her mom Etta and see how Etta longs for her husband's purpose in life to be restored, as he's been trapped in crippling melancholia for years.

I especially appreciated how Leo wishes to find anthropology that supports the Biblical narrative and that there's a clear message that Christians don't need to fear going to work in sciences that may be viewed as unfriendly to Christianity--because if we follow God, true science won't contradict His word. It's a bold and truthful point to make, and I loved it.

Excellent story that will be suitable for all ages.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.

A charming historical romance about two young people whose discovery of fossilized bones leads to a love that echoes through the ages—from the bestselling author of The Songbird of Hope Hill. No matter what, hope is the best thing a man can get.

I have read many books by Ms Sawyer, and really enjoy her Christian Fiction.
This is a story that deals with some tough subjects, but Jennie and her mother step up to help her dad after his accident. Things have not gotten better, and we are with Jennie as she goes about the job of walking the water wooden pipeline. We are there as the seventeen year old goes about her miles of searching for leaks, and we hear her prayer for a friend.
As she is praying Leo Day, a paleontology student, arrives on the scene, and life will never be the same for either of them.
I loved how the questions of evolution, and Christianity come up here, and the author did a great job with it.
This became a page turner for me, and I wondered how would Jennie be able to finish high school and go to college?
The answers come, some very unexpected, but do wish there was an epilogue, I wanted to know more!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher WaterBrook, and was not required to give a positive review.

One of my favorite quotes in Hope's Enduring Echo by Kim Vogel Sawyer is as follows:

Jennie: "I think hope is Mama's domain. I'm pretty well empty"
Leo: "Then stand in her echo until you catch some of it."

So many inspirational moments throughout the novel. Strong characters, struggles in family relationships, illness, reliance on God's healing, steadfastness, and answers to prayers (in His time and way). Loved, loved, loved it!

Releases Mar. 25th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This is only the second book I have read by Kim Vogel Sawyer and just like the first I enjoyed Hope’s Enduring Echo very much. Her writing style is smooth and doesn’t slow down. I find myself always wanting to know what happens next. This story flowed well. The characters were easy to like.

Thank you NetGalley & WaterBrook for giving me the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

NetGalley describes “Hope’s Enduring Echo” as “ A charming historical romance about two young people whose discovery of fossilized bones leads to a love that echoes through the ages.” Author Kim Vogel Sawyer is a highly acclaimed author with more than 1.5 million books in print. She has written 80 books. How did I miss this author? Well, at least I have many good books of hers to enjoy!

“Hopes Enduring Echo” takes place in Colorado around the year 1915. Jennie is 17 and lives with her parents in a little cabin, alone in the wilderness. They are a loving Christian family. Her father was the inspector of the water pipe to the nearest town, Canon City, until he was injured on the job. He never fully recovered and seemed to slip into melancholia. Jenny took over his position. One day while “walking the pipe” she prayed for a friend. Soon, she met a young man, Leo, as he jumped off the train near the water pipe. He was there to search for dinosaur bones.

So begins a lovely summer of Jennie and Leo searching for bones together. He, too, is a strong Christian, and a sweet and caring friend. But storms come into their life and it takes prayers from many people to give healing to Jennie and her family. Can God bring them a happy ending?

I so enjoyed this entertaining and encouraging book. The characters are warm and loving, and the historical aspects to the book are fascinating. I highly recommend it. Thanks to NetGalley for an advance review copy. This is my honest review.

This story takes place in Colorado in the summer of 1915. It is mostly a sweet romance, but it is also a story about faith and mental health. I liked the way this book ended. It has a happy ending, and everything is wrapped up.

I love Kim Vogel Sawyer's books and I'm always quick to pick them up. This one was different from the other ones, in talking about evolutionism vs creationism (and standing by the biblical creationism), and also mental health issues back in history. I loved Jennie's character, and also Leo's, and while I normally don't mind slower-paced novels, this one really, really dragged for me. I found myself skimming a few sections to get to the end and figure out the solution. I love the themes of finding hope in the strength of others (like how Jennie leans on her mama), but I couldn't really resonate with the characters or get a strong sense of the stakes. It's a solid read, but it didn't hold my attention the way Sawyer's books usually do, which is disappointing to me.

I LOVE KIM VOGEL Sawyer's Books!! I love reading about the people of this town or mountain side? Kim manages to write real characters with real issues and feelings and even though they are set years ago in the past those people are facing things that we still face today. She weaves romance, and God's goodness all together in a beautifully written book. Her books always give you something to awww over but also something spiritual to think about.

I always enjoy Kim Vogel Sawyer’s writing, but this is definitely a new favorite. The characters were realistically flawed and I connected with them easily. I very much appreciated how the author handled the topic of depression with historical accuracy while still making it relatable to today (and keeping it biblical!)

I am not a dinosaur person, but Leo’s quest was noble and I actually found the history quite intriguing! Jennie’s water line walking job was also interesting.

As always, the authors wove deep thoughts, real life pain, and practical scripture throughout the story. I highly recommend this book to those looking for hope. Our hope is Jesus, and this book will remind you of that truth.

Kim Vogel Sawyer has always been one of my favorite authors so when given the chance to read this book through NetGalley, I was so excited!! The first couple of pages were slow to me, and I was worried that I had found the one book I wouldn't like, but it quickly drew me into the life of Jennie. I love the history that is involved in this book and the 'pipe walking' intrigued me. I never imagined that was actually a thing. I love the pureness of the characters and even the mental struggles her father faced. I can't imagine it is easy to include mental struggles into a story but the author did it beautifully. If you enjoy a good solid History/Christian book, with some 'clean' romance thrown in, this is definitely the book for you.

This review is my own personal opinion.

I loved Hope's Enduring Echo by Kim Vogel Sawyer!

Being my first read for this author I was pleasantly surprised by the captivating storyline paired with very likable characters! The characters all contained great depth which made it very simple to connect with each of them as I was brought along on their collective journey of pain, growth, and faith.
I loved the way the author allowed us insights on each of the main characters as they each told their own story.

As an added bonus I happen to love all things dinosaurs and really loved the way the author tied in God's hand in creation through a Paleontology find!

I rate this book 5 of 5 stars it was a delight to read!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Hope’s Enduring Echo by Kim Vogel Sawyer is based in Cannon city, Colorado in 1915. Claude Ward was hired by the Water Works Department to walk the waterline which was made out of wood and check for leaks. He was injured on the job and his leg healed shorter than his other. He has fallen into depression and sleeps and sits in his chair while his daughter Jennie walks the waterline so he first lose his job. When the train passes Jennie waves a bone and Leo Day, a college student who wants to be a paleontologist sees it and knows that’s a dinosaur bone. This book has mental health struggles, family duty, romance, Faith, Family, and God’s plan. Great read in front of a cozy fire.
Thank you to the author, #NetGalley, #Walterbrook&muttinomah for this Arc read, this is my honest review

This historical fiction is an encouraging story of an interesting time and a job I didn't know existed- walking pipe lines. I admired the dedication of Jennie to help her family as watching her grow throughout the book. I really enjoyed Ella's perspective as a mother and her strong faith and prayer life, and the knowledge that Leo brings from his college studies. Meshing science with God's creation is a fascinating subject and I loved how the author weaved these into the story!

The voice of the Jennie being 17 is very youthful, childish almost, which tends to bother me as a reader, but I understand why the author writes this way to convey her youth and innocence.

4.5 Stars

"'I think hope is Mama's domain. I'm pretty well empty.' Leo nodded, that same gentleness glimmering in his eyes. 'Then stand in her echo until you catch some of it.'" - Chapter 10

This was a beautiful Christian historical romance, but it was also so much more. 17 year old Jennie has been through many trials and tribulations, and this was her story of finding God again, finding hope.

I loved the setting of Canon City and picturing the old rustic pipeline and cabin that Jennie's life centered around. Seeing how society worked and the hunger for education and to know more was a beautiful perspective, and Leo's as a paleontologist in training was very interesting to learn more about. Despite the historical setting I felt myself relating to both Jennie and Leo and loved their sweet, pure relationship, a refreshing shift from most YA romances.

Simple writing but a captivating setting and a beautiful mother and daughter relationship that almost had you praying with them for the restoration of their family. I loved seeing their prayers throughout the book and the way they all tied to the ending.

The only thing I would say is this book did a lot more telling than showing and there were a lot of repeated points such as Jennie's feelings being amounted to the fact that 17 was a "tumultuous age". I also think the ending happened quite quickly, but I appreciate Sawyer taking the time to add where they are now, showing where their progress has led.

Jennie Ward's faith is tested when her father is injured, and she takes his place inspected water pipelines. Will God help her family, or is all lost? I enjoyed this sweet story, loved how good came out of the bad.

I always love me a good Kim Sawyer book and this one was no exception. Loved every minute of it.
It was so very good that I finished it in one day .
Wonderful characters with a beautiful story line that will make you smile throughout the story.
Mrs. Ward is my favorite character. Her strong faith with God and her relationship with her husband is amazing! Sometimes I found myself wanting to reach through the pages and give her a great big hug!
I really enjoyed in getting to know her.
Her daughter Jennie is just as strong as her mama. I loved that she respected her parents even when things got hard.
I wish children today would be more respectful of their parents because they won't always have them around.
I loved that each character got the utmost attention and I loved in getting to know each one. But, Mrs Ward will always be my favorite as I've said before.
What a beautiful, emotional and forgiving story. I'm sad that it had to come to an end but it left my heart feeling full and happy as Mrs. Sawyers stories always do.
I can’t wait to see what she writes next!
5 stars for keeping me engaged. 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.

Loved reading the inspirational and captivating story. While Samantha is walking the pipeline for her father, Samantha waves at the train with a bone in her hand, but when Leo sees the bone, it looks like a dinosaur bone and gets off the train to talk to Samantha. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting romance story.

Hope’s Enduring Echo is the first book I have read written by Kim Vogel Sawyer and I look forward to reading more. This was an easy read, but also well written. It hooked me in from the start.

The character development was great. There were many layers to this. I loved getting to know Jennie and her relationship with God, her family and Leo. Watching the Ward family struggle through Mr. Ward’s struggle with depression and how they worked together.

I enjoyed the storyline and setting. Having lived in Colorado for some time, I had such a fun time envisioning Jennie walking the line in the mountains. I also really loved the Paleontologist storyline. It is not very often that comes along in this time setting, so this was a fun one to read and imagine. Going on a dinosaur hunt in the mountains was a joy.

The romance was so sweet and well written. It was very light and nothing over the top. It was a slow build; friendship to love relationship. It was absolute perfection for this reader.

Kim Vogel Sawyer did a great job intertwining faith throughout the book. Even touching on some fun issues like evolution, and still sharing the gospel while doing work that was different then the family pastoral role. Dealing with depression in a time when it was not as widely known about. This was really encouraging and well written.

*I received a complimentary copy from the author and voluntarily chose to review it. All opinions are my own.

Hope's Enduring Echo by Kim Vogel Sawyer

This is a sweet story about a 17 year old girl, living in Canon City Colorado in 1915. Her father was hired by the Water Works Department to check the water pipes for any damage. They live in a cabin in an isolated area where Claude walks the pipeline every day. But two years ago Claude fell and broke his leg. Which did not heal correctly. Leaving Claude unmotivated and depressed. Jennie has been walking the pipeline ever since.

Leo Day, a student from the University of Denver, saw Jennie waving a old bone that appeared to be from a dinosaur. This is exactly what he has been looking for. Jennie and Leo form a friendship as they hunt the mountain for more bones.

This story has great character development, with lots of lessons that are learned along the way. I enjoyed the secondary characters were well. A faith based clean story. Kim Vogel Sawyer is an excellent writer as testament to her other works. She weaves faith throughout as her characters find hope in their reliance of God.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received via NetGalley. All views expressed are my honest opinion.