Francine Rivers
8 SeriesFrancine Rivers is an American author known for her romance and Christian fiction novels, including the Lineage of Grace and Sons of Encouragement series. She holds a B.A. in English and journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno, and began her career writing for a newspaper before transitioning to historical romance. A born-again Christian since 1986, Rivers resides in Northern California with her husband and has three children and five grandchildren.
Author: Francine Rivers Rewritten synopsis: In "Redeeming Love," Angel, a young prostitute in 1850s California, is pursued by Michael Hosea, a farmer who believes God has called him to marry her. Despite Angel's initial resistance and repeated attempts to flee, Michael's unwavering love begins to heal her deep wounds. As Angel struggles with her past and newfound faith, she must decide whether to embrace the redemptive power of love or remain trapped by her history. This poignant retelling of the biblical story of Hosea and Gomer explores themes of grace, forgiveness, and transformation.
