Redeeming Love is Francine Rivers' classic romantic novel of love amid the chaos of California's gold rush proves the perfect setting for her revealing re-enactment of the story of Hosea.

California in 1850, a place where men sold their souls for a shot at gold, and women their bodies for a roof above their head. A bitter-twisted childhood of prostitution has tainted Angel's heart. She believes all men are cold-hearted. She believes them to be greedy, selfish creatures who take but never give - leaving you empty and dead inside.

Following God's will, Michael Hosea asks Angel for her hand in marriage, and vows to love her unconditionally. She'd be a fool to refuse his generous offer. Yet, she clings to her negative conception of men, and refuses to believe she could ever be loved. Michael proves his love time and time again until her once lifeless heart is awakened by the unfamiliar touch of love.

Overwhelmed by her unworthiness and fear she runs away. Yet in her desperate need for healing Michael's pursuing love isn't her cure. In the darkness she meets the lover of her soul, and discovers His redeeming love.

In its 2nd Edition, Redeeming Love has sold more than one million copies, and continues to awaken readers to the unconditional and all-conquering love of God.