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#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.

Includes a six-part reading group guide!

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“Redeeming Love is a literary masterpiece, reminding us that God’s love is unconditional. I read it twenty years ago, and even now the story reverberates in my mind. I knew then this book would be a classic . . . and it is.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

“Writers like Rivers are why people buy Christian fiction.”—Publishers Weekly

“A splendid piece of work exploring both physical love and a love of God. There is not one false note in this wonderful novel. . . . Very highly recommended.”—Library Journal

“I first read Redeeming Love at a time when I wasn’t sure whether God was calling me to write Christian fiction. Francine’s story changed my life and touched my heart. At the end of the book, I dropped to my knees and promised God I would always write for him. Redeeming Love has a special way of infusing the great and indescribable love of God straight into the heart of the reader. It’s a must read for anyone longing for the love of our Father.”—Karen Kingsbury, New York Times bestselling author of Unlocked, the Bailey Flanigan series, and Coming Home

“Simply put, Redeeming Love is the most powerful work of fiction you will ever read. Steeped in Scripture and filled with grace, it is a masterpiece that moves beyond allegory to touch the reader at the deepest level where faith is born. Michael Hosea is the consummate hero; Angel, in one way or another, is every woman who has ever lived without love. You cannot read this book and not be changed.”—New York Times bestselling author Liz Curtis Higgs

“My heart and soul were profoundly moved when I read this story twenty years ago, and time has not diminished the effect of this book. Redeeming Love deserves to be the classic it is. Stories that demonstrate the depth and perseverance of God’s love only grow more precious with time.”—New York Times bestselling author Angela Hunt

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Her numerous bestsellers include Redeeming Love, A Voice in the Wind, and The Masterpiece, and her books have been translated into more than thirty different languages.

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Prologue

New England, 1835

Alex Stafford was just like Mama said. He was tall and dark, and Sarah had never seen anyone so beautiful. Even dressed in dusty riding clothes, his hair damp with perspiration, he was like the princes in the stories Mama read. Sarah’s heart beat with wild joy and pride. None of the other fathers she saw at Mass compared to him.

He looked at her with his dark eyes, and her heart sang. She was wearing her best blue frock and white pinafore, and Mama had braided her hair with pink and blue ribbons. Did Papa like the way she looked? Mama said blue was his favorite color, but why didn’t he smile? Was she fidgeting? Mama said to stand straight and still and act like a lady. She said he would like that. But he didn’t look pleased at all.

“Isn’t she beautiful, Alex?” Mama said. Her voice sounded strange...tight, like she was choking. “Isn’t she the most beautiful little girl you’ve ever seen?”

Sarah watched Papa’s dark eyes frown. He didn’t look happy. He looked angry. Like Mama looked sometimes when Sarah talked too much or asked too many questions.

“Just a few minutes,” Mama said quickly. Too quickly. Was she afraid? But why? “That’s all I’m asking, Alex. Please. It would mean so much to her.” Alex Stafford stared down at Sarah. His mouth was pressed tight, and he studied her silently. Sarah stood as still as she could. She’d stared at herself in the mirror so long this morning, she knew what he would see. She had her father’s chin and nose, and her mother’s blonde hair and fair skin. Her eyes were like her mother’s, too, although they were even more blue. Sarah wanted Papa to think she was pretty, and she gazed up at him hopefully. But the look in his eyes was not a nice one.

“Did you pick blue on purpose, Mae?” Papa’s words startled Sarah. They were cold and angry. “Because it brings out the color of her eyes?”

Sarah couldn’t help it, she glanced at her mother—and her heart fell. Mama’s face was filled with hurt.

Alex glanced toward the foyer. “Cleo!”

“She’s not here,” Mama said quietly, keeping her head high. “I gave her the day off.”

Papa’s eyes seemed to get even darker. “Did you? Well, that leaves you in a fix, doesn’t it, darling?”

Mama stiffened, then bit her lip and glanced down at Sarah. What was wrong? Sarah wondered sadly. Wasn’t Papa happy to see her? She had been so excited that she was actually going to be with him at last, even for a little while....

“What would you have me do?” Mama’s words were directed at Papa, so Sarah stayed silent, still hoping.

“Send her away. She knows how to find Cleo, I would imagine.”

Pink spots appeared on Mama’s cheeks. “Meaning what, Alex? That I entertain others in your absence?”

Sarah’s smile fell in confusion. They spoke so coldly to one another. Neither looked at her. Had they forgotten she was there? What was wrong? Mama was distraught. Why was Papa so angry about Cleo not being home?

Chewing her lip, Sarah looked between them. Stepping closer, she tugged on her father’s coat.

“Papa...”

“Don’t call me that.”

She blinked, frightened and confused by his manner. He was her papa.

Mama said so. He even brought her presents every time he came. Mama gave them to her. Maybe he was angry that she had never thanked him. “I want to thank you for the presents you—”

“Hush, Sarah,” her mother said quickly. “Not now, darling.”

Papa flashed Mama a thunderous look. “Let her speak. It’s what you wanted, isn’t it? Why are you shushing her now, Mae?”

Mama stepped closer and put her hand on Sarah’s shoulder. Sarah could feel Mama’s fingers trembling, but Papa bent toward her now, smiling. “What presents?” he said.

He was so handsome, just like Mama said. She was proud to have a father like him. “Tell me, little one.”

“I always like the candies you bring me,” Sarah said, feeling warm and proud beneath his attention. “They are very nice. But best of everything, I love the crystal swan.”

She smiled again, glowing with joy that Papa listened to her so carefully. He even smiled, though Sarah wasn’t sure she liked his smile. It was small and tight.

“Indeed,” he said and straightened. He looked at Mama. “I’m so pleased to know how much my gifts mean.”

Sarah looked up at her father, thrilled at his approval. “I put it on my windowsill. The sun shines through it and makes colors dance on the wall. Would you like to come and see?” She took his hand. When he jerked away, she blinked, hurt, not understanding.

Mama bit her lip and reached out a hand toward Papa, then stopped suddenly. She looked afraid again. Sarah looked from one parent to the other, struggling to understand. What had she done wrong? Wasn’t Papa pleased that she liked his presents?

“So you pass on my gifts to the child,” Papa said. “It’s good to know what they mean to you.”

Sarah bit her lip at the coldness in Papa’s voice, but before she could speak, Mama touched her shoulder gently. “Darling, be a good girl and go outside and play now.”

Sarah looked up, distressed. Had she done something wrong? “Can’t I stay? I’ll be very quiet.” Mama couldn’t seem to say more. Her eyes were moist and she looked at Papa.

Alex bent down to Sarah. “I want you to go outside and play,” he said quietly. “I want to talk to your mother alone.” He smiled and patted her cheek.

Sarah smiled, utterly enchanted. Papa had touched her; he wasn’t angry at all. He loved her! Just as Mama said. “Can I come back when you’re done talking?”

Papa straightened stiffly. “Your mother will come and get you when she’s ready. Now, run along as you’ve been told.”

“Yes, Papa.” Sarah wanted to stay, but she wanted to please her father more. She went out of the parlor, skipping through the kitchen to the back door. She picked a few daisies that grew in the garden patch by the door and then headed for the rose trellis. She plucked the petals. “He loves me, he loves me not, he loves me, he loves me not....” She hushed as she came around the corner. She didn’t want to disturb Mama and Papa. She just wanted to be close to them.

Sarah dreamed contentedly. Maybe Papa would put her up on his shoulders. She wondered if he would take her for a ride on his big black horse. She would have to change her dress, of course. He wouldn’t want her to soil it. She wished he had let her sit on his lap while he talked to Mama. She would have liked that very much, and she would have been no bother.

The parlor window was open, and she could hear voices. Mama loved the smell of roses to fill the parlor. Sarah wanted to sit and listen to her parents. That way she would know just when Papa wanted her to come back again. If she was very quiet, she wouldn’t disturb them, and all Mama would have to do was lean out and call her name.

“What was I to do, Alex? You’ve never spent so much as a minute with her. What was I to tell her? That her father doesn’t care? That he wishes she had never even been born?”

Sarah’s lips parted. Deny it, Papa! Deny it!

“I brought that swan back from Europe for you, and you throw it away on a child who has no appreciation for its value. Did you give her the pearls as well? What about the music box? I suppose she got that, too!”

The daisies fluttered from Sarah’s hand. She sat down on the ground, careless of her pretty dress. Her heart slowed from its wild, happy beat. Everything inside her seemed to spiral downward with each word.

“Alex, please. I didn’t see any harm in it. It made it easier. She asked me this morning if she was old enough yet to meet you. She asks me every time she knows you’re coming. How could I say no to her again? I didn’t have the heart. She doesn’t understand your neglect, and neither do I.”
“You know how I feel about her.”

“How can you say how you feel? You don’t even know her. She’s a beautiful child, Alex. She’s quick and charming and she isn’t afraid of anything. She’s like you in so many ways. She’s someone, Alex. You can’t ignore her existence forever. She’s your daughter....”

“I have enough children by my wife. Legitimate children. I told you I didn’t want another.”

“How can you say that? How can you not love your own flesh and blood?”

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book

T. · June 15, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars It’s Addicting ❤️

E. · June 10, 2025

It’s addicting. I loved every page of it and its so detailed makes you feel like you are in the story.

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-read

B. · June 7, 2025

This is a timeless story that I contemplate often. Very easy to get absorbed in. Loved it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read

B. · June 2, 2025

Absolutely a page turner couldn't put it down ❤️ only took a couple days to read love it! Great book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read

l. · May 24, 2025

Heartbreaking but it turns into an excellent love story. Female or Male will enjoy, you won't want to put it down.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever! It is a story you never want to end.

D.C. · May 11, 2025

I have never read a book that I just wanted it to go on forever, but this was that book. I was so moved by this glorious story of love and redemption. One I will remember always. Love this book!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great message, some light spice

M. · August 28, 2024

I ordered this book because I seen on TikTok it was recommended as clean Christian fiction, and the book itself is based off the story of Hosea in the Bible. I've never read a book with a storyline like Redeeming Love so I was intrigued and it was definitely a bonus it was Christian fiction without having a Pilgrim on the cover (although no hate to those books either.)I received this book on Sunday afternoon and finished it Tuesday afternoon. It was gripping, fast paced, and I consumed the 464 pages without losing interest along the way. It was well written although slightly repetitive at times (many muscles jerked in jaws; many rich, deep voices...) but not too bad.There were no cuss words, no vulgarity. My only reason for giving 4 stars was for me personally, it skimmed perilously close to themes I wouldn't expect to find in Christian fiction. I understand Francine Rivers was trying to stay true to elements of the main character's profession and how said character healed from her new healthy relationships, and no explicit details are given, but I wonder at the necessity of including certain scenes in the book. The book is more descriptive of the physical and mental feelings of the parties involved as opposed to the actual actions performed, but it still seemed to cut a little close in my opinion.That being said, most of those scenes are over closer to the end of the book, and the overall message Redeeming Love delivers is powerful and no doubt healing for those who have pasts similar to that of Angel's. I appreciate the work Francine put into this book, however I likely wouldn't had read this had I known the extent of its content.

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D.J.P. · June 3, 2025

Looked brand new!

The best book ever

L. · February 19, 2024

Powerful retelling of the book Hosea

F.C.S. · October 27, 2024

Reedeming Love is the heartbreaking story of a little girl, sold and forced into prostitution, a dark romance full of triggers and not an easy read.Angel is offering her body to survive in California's gold country 1850. Her heart is filled with hatred and contempt against men until Michael Hosea finds her, marries her and drags her out of the brothel.Michael Hosea is a man full of strength and wisdom, he brings Angel to his cabin at his farm and loves her unconditionally.Angel's broken heart is thrown into a storm of emotions that she can only handle by running away from Michael.This powerful retelling of the book Hosea has made me cry many times, so sad, but also a wonderful message of love and forgiveness, hope and comfort through faith in God.There is a HEA after all, that again, made me cry because it is very emotional and beautifully written.Clearly five stars for this powerful dark love story Reedeming Love, a beautiful book on my shelf.

A REAL love story

k.e. · March 22, 2022

Francine Rivers' intention was to write a REAL love STORY. In other words, not what we want love to be, not what we believe it to be but as God has intended it to be, love as God has shown us in so many ways. And she was inspired by the book of Hosea. I'm usually not fond of love stories because of their falseness. This one though has entered the realm of my favorite books! I couldn't put it down and ended up wanting more so I ordered "A lineage of Grâce". Also a must read! 🥰What is awesome with these books, is that it revives the desire to read the Bible even more than usual. 🙌🏻🤍

Moving, heartbreaking love story!!!

A. · November 29, 2018

It took me 10 days to read this book. I had to read it in segments due to some difficult subject matter and the heartbreak endured by both mcs. There's child exploitation, paedophilia, rape and cheating. Massive triggers for most people, especially me. This was not a romance in the typical sense but a love story based on Christian faith, suffering, redemption and the unconditional love, forgiveness and devotion of a truly wonderful man, Michael Hosea....ugh. I felt all your love, excruciating pain, joy, fear and the sacrifice for a woman who didn't know her own worth. Sarah's story is one of the most tragic you'll ever read and my heart broke for her whilst simultaneously wanting to shake some sense into her. She was betrayed by every single person in her life and so broken. I cried quite a bit for her.This book has many spiritual quotes and moments which could be a turn off but I felt moved by them. Sometimes life and the books you read subliminally fuse together and send you messages, this book did that for me. 5 stars, mainly because Michael Hosea.

Llegó bien, sin daños.

E. · January 10, 2024

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