Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers Book Summary

BOOK SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
3,511
BOOK PRICE
$12.99

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • The classic story that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide: a tragically wounded soul, the man called to marry her, and the only love that heals all.

“A literary masterpiece, reminding us that God’s love is unconditional.”—Debbie Macomber


California’s gold country, 1850. A time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleep. 

Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. Sold into prostitution as a child, she survives by keeping her hatred alive. And what she hates most are the men who use her, leaving her empty and dead inside.

Then she meets Michael Hosea, a man who seeks his Father’s heart in everything. Michael obeys God’s call to marry Angel and to love her unconditionally. Slowly, day by day, he defies Angel’s every bitter expectation, until despite her resistance, her frozen heart begins to thaw.

But with her unexpected softening comes overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear. And so Angel runs. Back to the darkness, away from her husband’s pursuing love, terrified of the truth she no longer can deny: her final healing must come from the One who loves her even more than Michael does . . . the One who will never let her go. 

A powerful retelling of the story of Gomer and Hosea, Redeeming Love is a life-changing story of God’s unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love.

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Redeeming Love Book Details

Book Name Redeeming Love
Genre Religious
Author Francine Rivers
Published 01 November 1991, Friday
Price $12.99
E-Book Size 8.35 MB

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers Book Reviews

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Zebrafish4868

Best book I have ever read.. This is by far the best book I have ever read! I felt every emotion possible while reading this book and reading it made me feel closer to God.

Jojosnoopy

This book enriched my life 🌸. This book made me a better woman, mother and wife. I had a difficult past myself and met my Michael. What a blessing. Thank you for showing The Father’s Grace through your writing! I recommend this whole heartedly. My daughter will be ready this shortly. 🌸

Jessiajackson88

Most wholesome life changing romance novel. I wish more romance novels were written like this. So pure. Amazing reminder of Gods grace and merciless pursuit of our hearts.

Fran Revas

My Favorite Love Story To Date. This story really struck a chord with me and continues to every time I read the story, watch the movie, or even just think about the story. It’s a beautiful message to anyone who feels unworthy or too dirty and sinful for God’s love. Fabulous read.

Cherios64

Profoundly Touching!. This book moved my soul in ways no other has ever been capable of, other than the Bible. It is utterly captivating and chilling. You are wrapped up in the plot that you cannot help but be moved by it.

𝕐𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕤

Outstanding. I absolutely loved this book! It gave me a new outlook on life and loving other people. This was my second time reading it after years, and it was just as good as the first time.

Lipvixens

Best book ever. This has to be one of the best books I have ever read. It’s emotional and raw. Showing the power of gods love and how it can change lives.

GabbyGonz

One of the best books ever read. Though a lengthy book I found myself interested throughout and not willing to put it down! Francine wrote a beautiful love story that as Christian’s we can compare to Christ’s love for us and how we show Christ’s love through us. I highly recommend to anyone and am so glad I came by this book!

Bookl0v5r111

Beautiful. This book was so good, highly recommend

Pvwhf65

Soulsearching. All of us are a little like Angel. This book helps you to take a look at that part of yourself

Lady Di in Kentucky

Outstanding. From beginning to end you will be hooked on the life of Angel. Unable to put this book down.

Thesullivans

Love it. Beautiful story

Cunflo170

Such a great book.. I first saw the movie which peaked my interest to read the book. There were so much details the movie left out. I was on an emotional roller coaster.

Chelgirl30

Five Stars. One of the best books I’ve ever read.

Kari Pedzi-Mil

Top 10. One of my top 10 favorites!

Sesampson

Wow. Wow simply the best love story.

AmesNSC

Love it!. I’ve read it several times. It gets better every time.

Flatlings

What did I just read?. So many things wrong with this book. Only care to list a couple; loser and moocher Paul using her on the side of the road for a ride back to town, but for some reason the author sets this guy up as judge and jury and main character for some reason needs to convince him that she’s not garbage. ..She finally goes back to her husband, and walking towards him in a field stripping down naked for some sort of humble romantic reunion. All swimming in scripture and inspiration. As they say - sex sells, and here it’s wrapped in a big red Christian conversion bow.

AnnaSingleton

Redeeming Love. I can’t express how much I love this book! It is so eloquently written and has captivated me from start to finish. It has inspired me endlessly and has brought me to tears multiple times. I have encouraged others to read it as well and pray they feel God move them like I did, and more.

Leslie Mackey

Five stars. One of my favorite books of all time

Lola123458

Incredible. Best book I have ever read

TheLUNS

10/10 recommend. Amazing amazing amazing

Jknhrphy828

Redeemed. Beautiful.

Memdes brasil

Amazing. I couldn’t stop crying. Learned so much from this book.

Joy32611

A book that brings reflection. Redeeming Love is a book that will take you back in time and capture your heart with it. It grabs your attention with its rich characters and their struggles and triumphs. It makes you question the way you see others and allows you to reflect on your own past as well. Beautiful and deeply written, Redeeming Love is a book I would recommend.

Solomaniac20

Amazing. WOW!What a book!

Theworstappeverproduced

Heart warming. This was one of the best reads I have had in a long time. Going to try her other books out now. Love it and you should try it if you believe in God’s love

Ngenue

Amazing. This was an excellent read. Once I started it, I could not put it down.

Aimee Esh

Amazing!!!!. What a beautiful story!!!!

Sweettobeatbutwithameldie

My favorite book of all time!!. It’s beautifully written and not dirty at all! Nothing like the movie, which is a compliment.

Drewswife2011

Redeeming love. What a beautiful story about Gods grace. What the enemy may mean for our destruction God can use it for out Good .

KaylendaC

Favorite Book. Absolutely love !!

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Redeeming love. I usually never write a review for a book, but for this one it’s a must. From the first page to the last it was simply amazing, I could not put the book down. It reminds us that we have such a loving/forgiving God and that God has a plan for every. single. one. of. us. If you need a reminder that God is faithful, read this book!!! Also Michael is absolutely AMAZING, I want a man like him one day! And I admire Sarah’s strength throughout the book, with everything that she has been through.

Computer100000000647&!

Pulls you in. i love this book i only have one note. i know referring to native americans as “indians” is correct for the time period but we’ve come a long way since then. please refer to them as native americans.

LDaphne102

Amazing!!!. Wonderful book. About God’s unrelenting, pursuit of us.

Randi Joan

Amazing!! 10 stars!. I’ve read this book so many times in the past 10 years. Such a good read.

Shayshee1990

Beautiful story. Amazing and so inspiring. Honestly changed the way I look at so many things. Cannot wait for the movie. I hope it compares.

4baskets

Captivating. Can’t put it down

Susdarhyl

I know women, just like this.. This book reached deep places in me, I have known women, just like Angel. Women who pull their homes down around their ears because they feel so unworthy of their husbands love. Abuse, that they can handle. They long for that, they are armored against it, but love, they feel so unworthy …no, frightened, frightened that it is only temporary and losing it will hurt, so they stomp the life out of it, is the only safe choice. This book really tugged at my heart. Of course there are all kinds of deeper levels, the way we run from the love of God, they way we turn to the familiar, the worldly, the destructive and away from, Him. I did love this book.

Powers #4

Great book!. The book had a slow start. After about the 5th chapter is grabbed my interest and it was good♥️

Chriscro71

Couldn’t put it down!!!. Coincidentally, our church just finished up a study on the book of Hosea. This book was wonderful. An illustration of God’s unending love and mercy. I couldn’t put it down!

Shelbzstyle

Beautiful message ❤️. Loveeee this book. A true reminder of God’s love for us. I found myself not being able to stop reading no matter how tired I was late at night hahaha. Can’t wait to see the movie !

The cheetah kind

Redeeming Love. Page-turner! I read the whole thing in a day. Very filling and genuine to see a marriage in God’s love. LOVED the book and the lessons it teaches.

Salon316

Everyone has there own demons inside. I never understood when I read you see something in yourself when u read this book and it’s just the reality of what god is doing in your own life and all our own battles that we all face. We all have our own demons we mist let go in order to let God help us.

_lichy9182

Even if you aren’t religious. It’s such a pretty story!

Shelley58

God is Good. This book shows how God can change your life, you’ll put the sinfulness behind you and become whole. I really liked the book!

RN in AK

Amazing read!. I picked up this book during a Bible study of Hosea. This book was more than I had ever hoped for. At times hard to read, it was such an amazing book. I pray for all who find themselves in Angel/Sarah’s position. Thank you Francine Rivers for such a beautiful story of God’s redeeming love.

Sgonza73

Amazing and Powerful. Amazing book!! Would recommend anyone and everyone to read it definitely can open anyones heart up to what God can do in someone’s life.

Johnny Palapas

Redeeming love. This was an awesome book! 😭very well written and know I’m excited to watch the movie.

KK86rwc

Had me in tears. Such a beautiful story, I couldn’t put the book down.

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Redeeming love. Complexity beautiful

Dh781

Love this book. I’ve read this book a few times and every single time it gets me! It is so full of emotional suspense and love.

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Gentre56

🙌🏽. this book is amazing and it speaks to the soul! i love it and recommend it!!!

Theotherkaty

Literally the best book I’ve ever read. I had heard it was good, but I had my doubts. A lot of Christian based stuff isn’t usually good. This is the exception, I couldn’t put it down!!! I’m not a huge reader either, but this book was amazing!

Taks TK

Amazing Book. Words cannot describe how amazing this book was. I can’t…wow. The love of God is beyond understanding and this book put it in such a relateable way that I walked away challenged. I saw humans live out what God relly desires us to live out. But overall well written, and just amazing way of telling the story!

Amourbri

Love. Absolutely adore this book! Seriously should consider a movie! ❤️

Themrs.1122

Blessing. What a beautiful story! Such a blessing!

Mikmik1234

Couldn't put it down. Powerful book. I read it in 3 days. I couldn't put it down and I felt like I needed more after the book was done.

Beafuzzydinosaur

😱😱😱. Honestly one of the best novels I've ever read! I absolutely love how Angel's story seems so real and not so stereotypical with women in the 1850. It kept me at the edge of my seat. You can definitely see God working. I would read this book again, and I'm not the person to reread.

Alanaubu2

Redeemed. Every time I read this book, my heart is filled with and unexplainable emotion that draws me to tears. Love is such a powerful thing. Francine Rivers wrote this story to tell of God’s love and how redeeming it truly is.

Kadyque153

Loved it. It was very well written, BEST BOOK EVER

Poop worthy

Absolutely amazing. Best book I’ve ever read. With a story so similar to my life, it paints a beautiful story of love and God conquers all.

Arrowheads12

This story was enlightening!. Redeeming Love was a beautifully told tragedy of loss, betrayal, suffering, and guilt. But it was eye opening and the lessons I saw being learned through hardships and failures I could take and apply to my life. Though my struggles aren't the same or close to as tragic as hers they can only be healed and transformed through Christ's unconditional love. And it's been such a hard thing to grasp, but without reading this I don't think I would have the relationship with Christ that I do. So thank you very much Francine, for writing such an amazing and thought provoking novel!

Bettziortega

The best book I've ever read !!. I cried in the beginning and the end. The author described everything well that it made me feel like I was in the book.

Zigycee

Redeeming love. Amazing read! I couldn’t put it down!

TKKBA

Amazing Read!!. This book is a truly love story. It involves love, danger, fear, doubt, drama and most importantly GOD. I loved it. It made me believe in love myself. It made me believe in God's design again. I could read it a thousand times! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Rendidel

WOW. God works in a wondrous way. This book was shared on FB by a friend as a wonderful read. I DON'T read and I finished this book in 3 days. It was God speaking to me in almost every page. Thank you

Magster88

One of my favorites. I have read this book over 15 times. It is a masterpiece.

Wolf 14C

Indescribable. There are NO words to describe just how beautiful this book is. No matter how many times I read it, it just overwhelms my heart. You really feel like you know the characters and how they think and respond to what they’ve been through. It’s such an amazing story. God’s love truly knows no boundaries and this was just made more evident by reading Redeeming Love. I’ve read a lot of River’s books, and this one is just so beautiful. I’d recommend it to any mature Christian. I really fell in love with Michael because you can tell he’s human, but he has this incredible love for Jesus and Sarah that keeps him honoring Christ and not giving up on Angel. Francine, you are my favorite author and you write the best books I have EVER seen. Keep up the great work. ❤️👍

DaileenM

Amazing book. No matter how many times I pick up this book I fall in love with it all over again. Each time more and more, I even read it in Spanish! Highly recommend this book!

JH in CO

My favorite book!. This book will change your life. Read it! The only book that I can read over & over again.

Flyr114

Fabulous life changing book!. I’m not a avid reader, I like cliff notes, however this book was spell-bounding, life giving and a true representation of GODS redeeming love for us!

Adahl2015

My All-Time Favorite. This truly is, this far, my all time favorite book by Francine Rivers. In fact, it is one of my favorites at all genres and authors!

Lilctry

Awesome Book. What an amazing book, I couldn’t put it down. It portrays such a great picture of how great our God is, how unwavering his love and compassion is towards us all!

Nsnsnjsksk

Revelation. Dear reader, i have a little testimony for you! so my cousin bought me this book and she mentioned how it changed her life. i wondered how a book could do so much only being a book of course. tonight i was reading and nearing the end i arrive upon a quote. (one of the ones from the beginning of a new chapter.)i heard this from a show i’m watching “the chosen” check it out it’s a very well made show. anyways i broke down as i continued reading after that verse. i knew God wanted me to pray so i prayed and i surrendered myself to him more in that moment then i ever had before. i’ve been struggling with some things but in that moment all i knew was to hand it all to God. it took a lot of faith to pray of the things i did tonight. i asked to see and hear him clear as day and by his grace he spoke to me and told me to wake my cousin and pray with her. tears still streaming down my cheeks i asked God if we were meant to pray wouldn’t he please wake her. i continued to pray and about 5 minutes later she woke from her sleep. she left the room a moment and i broke down into tears once again thanking God i’m so much shock. she came back and we prayed. all i can say is God is so good. This book truly changed my perspective and i see what my cousin had meant now. “Do not fear, for i have redeemed you; i have called you by your name; you are mine!” (the quote) so reader i say to you today that the Lord is the same today, tomorrow, and forever so by the power he has given me in his name i say Lord i am yours forever and always and you have made a way where there was now way. Amen.

Hadassah00

A True Masterpiece. I am a huge fan of Francine Rivers and have read so many of her books. Redeeming Love stands alone from any other book. What a masterpiece. The Lord has used River’s words to pierce through my heart again and again with each new book, but with this one He has left me floored. Our Father is so good. So loving. So forgiving. This book was a beautiful image of the life of every Christ follower. Again and again we run away from His goodness, but again and again He comes after us and welcomes us home with open arms. Thank you Francine Rivers for being a vessel used by the Father to reach your readers.

Nel#5

Best Read Of My Life !!. I would recommend this book to EVERYONE! It’s begins inspiration , hopefulness, and warms the heart ! You can see God hand in this book as you read each page you feel his pull !

Lonnie🧐

Redeeming love. Loved the book so much couldn’t put it down recommend this a wonderful read!.

Pvwhf65

Soulsearching. All of us are a little like Angel. This book helps you to take a look at that part of yourself

Actuallylogan

An amazing book.. By far my favorite book ever. A wonderful story.

LAS1524

Favorite Read Ever. I’ve read this book multiple times over the years, and I love it more every time. Beautifully told story of unfailing love.

Mariacjtt

Loved it. My friend recommended this book for me and at first I thought no it must be a romantic book but it is not. This book is so touchy, I could not put it down. There is a lot of surprises and the book is not only for the ladies. I certainly would and did recommend it.

Stacey😀

Redeeming Love. This was an amazing book!! I seriously think every woman should read this!

Trace1277

Best Book Ever!!!!!!. I read A LOT of books so for Christmas my husband gave me this book. It took me awhile to get to it but I could not put it down!!! It was truly the best book I’ve ever read. I laughed, I cried it was a roller coaster but totally worth the ride!!

ReadTeach1102

Timeless. This book will become a timeless novel that is passed down from mother to daughter and father to son. It tells the story of such unconditional love and the fight that must be made for that love even in the darkest of times and the darkest of people.

Lmorrison831

Second time to read it through.. This is my all time favorite book. I love it so much, I bought 5-8 copies of it to give away to friends and my sweet junior/senior youth girls at church. Rivers is beyond gifted. I have read 6 of her other books, and was captivated and encouraged in the Lord in each of them. Her writing stirrs my affections for the Lord, and I eagerly await with hope that she will continue to write more.

Megliz7

Amazing. Francine Rivers has a serious gift and I am so glad she put it to use. Absolutely addicting, shocking, heart-breaking and compelling all in one. My heart is filled with joy, and I think we could all work to become a little more like Hosea.

Southern MS Girl

Redeeming Love. This is a wonderful story based loosely around the Old Testament book of Hosea. It is a wonderful story of God’s redeeming grace and forgiveness, beautifully told.

SaraLazau

My favorite book!. Francine Rivers is an amazing author! All her books tug at your heartstrings, but this is by far my favorite. The story of ultimate forgiveness and love is truly inspiring! It's a must read!

Y2kitten

I loved this book. This book changed my view of love & life! It was amazing! It helped me understand (better) unconditional love! It has helped me want to be closer to understanding the word more and my real purpose. Thank you CC for recommending!! Now read this book and never look back.

HisHersAndOurs

Beauty from ashes. This was my life unfolded before my eyes. Thank you, you have given me the strength to love my husband and peruse him the way Jesus has relentlessly pursued me. I'm in love again!!

LBosWorld

Beautiful.. So well written. A beautiful story so real and true. There is no condemnation in Christ Jesus and this book is a reminder of that. This book is a real picture of Christ's pursuit of us as we walk our individual journeys. This book expresses that so well and is seen through all of the characters. I truly love this book and this story, and highly recommend it to anyone. Whether they are a follower of Christ or not. May you be reminded of the love of the Father and may some of you, for the first time, begin to wonder just how real and how deep this love is.

Jadornan

I love Redeeming Love!!. My all time favorite book

Salon316

Everyone has there own demons inside. I never understood when I read you see something in yourself when u read this book and it’s just the reality of what god is doing in your own life and all our own battles that we all face. We all have our own demons we mist let go in order to let God help us.

Kt_20

Love love love!!!!!. This is literally the best book ever written!!!

Cheyenne.cooke

Omggg. I’m crying writing this!!! So beautiful!!!

Greengal77

A Love Story. Francine Rivers took the Bible story of Hosea and Gomer and spun a wonderful love story, teeming of redemptive qualities about God’s unending love, through the eyes of pioneer settles in early California. The story set in the 19th Century gold rush era about frontier life was captivating but equating the human struggle to accept God’s forgiveness and eternal life is the real love story here. Interestingly, during this Sunday’s message, the pastor spoke about the story of Gomer and Hosea in relation to Christ’s sacrifice for us.

Calva An

Riveting!. What a great book about God’s pursuit of us! His undying love and devotion even when we feel we don’t deserve it!

Hosea40394

Redeeming Love. I’ve cried, laughed and been carried away by this book. Absolutely loved it.

Jke12

Fav book of all time. I'm not big on reading biblical books, but let me tell you this is by far my favorite love story I've ever read. It's the kind of book that you don't want to put down cause you want to keep reading, but at the same time you want to read it slow because you don't want it to end! I highly recommend this book! You won't regret it!

Lillypoo768

Worth it's weight in Gold dust!. This book is quite amazing. Coming from a biblical studies background, it does an amazing job of Describing the importance of Hosea. It's a wonderful read that will take you through every emotion. I haven't been able to put it down!

Kim Guined

AMAZING READ. Literally one of the best books I have ever read.

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About Author "Francine Rivers"

Francine Sandra Rivers (born 1947) is an American author of fiction with Christian themes, including inspirational romance novels. Prior to becoming a born-again Christian in 1986, Rivers wrote historical romance novels. She is best known for her inspirational novel Redeeming Love, while another novel, The Last Sin Eater, received its own film adaptation released in 2007 by Fox Faith. A film based on Redeeming Love was released on January 21, 2022 through Pinnacle Peak Pictures and Universal Pictures. Biography Early years Francine Rivers is the daughter of a police officer and a nurse. From the time she was a child, Rivers wanted to be a published author. She attended Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California. She attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and journalism. After her graduation she spent time as a newspaper reporter, writing obituaries and human interest stories. Career After her mother-in-law len....

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