This christian fiction book was absolutely the best book that I have EVER read. The book is based on the story of Hosea and Gomer in the bible. It is the best romance novel and is written with such detail that you could paint vivid pictures of the characters and settings in your mind as you read. A wonderful read! ( )

This book contains so much sadness, pain, and depression, it was hard to force myself to read it. Extremely well written, but horrifically unhappy. It may have a happy ending, but so much of it is unhappy it doesn't feel like "a romance novel".

Sarah's mother was a mistress who's protector threw her out because she first didn't abort Sarah and then wanted him to accept Sarah. He hadn't wanted another child. The mother became a prostitute. When she died, Sarah is 8, her boyfriend sold Sarah to a pedophile, the Duke. At 18, she is working in Pair-a-Dice as Angel. Michael Hosea, 26, sees her and knows she is the wife God means him to have. He calls her Mara, bitterness. She tries to drive him away. After she is beaten almost to death, she says "Why not?" when he asks her again to marry him. ( )

God's love heals even the most broken hearted. ( )

An absolute classic in inspiratioanl ficiton. If you haven't read it - go get it right NOW! ( )

Based on the Biblical Book of Hosea, this allegory will change your life. I have recommended it to several people. Each one has come back with rave reviews. It is far more than a romantic novel: it is a testimony to God's all enduring love. ( )