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By: Kim Vogel Sawyer

WaterBrook / 2016 / ePub

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Guide Me Home by Kim Vogel Sawyer

In the year 1910, Rebecca Hardin is a twenty one year old living in the southern Kentucky hills. She made a commitment to provide for her family. During a time when only men were allowed to do difficult jobs, in order to make the best wages, she disguises herself as a man named Reb, and found work as a tour guide at the nearby Mammouth Cave. She is trained how to navigate the complex natural wonder to ensure the tour groups get safely back to the surface. Devlin Bale is a privileged university student who arrives in town to map the cave. Will Rebecca let her true self surface and put aside the commitment she made to protect her family?

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Format: DRM Protected ePub
Vendor: WaterBrook
Publication Date: 2016

ISBN: 9780307731401
ISBN-13: 9780307731401

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Working as a guide in Mammoth Cave might allow
Rebekah the chance to bring joy back to her family.
But will the cave claim more than it gives?

After tragedy leaves its mark on Rebekah Hardin’s family, she plans to help her parents and six siblings honor her beloved brother’s memory and alleviate their poverty by working as a guide in the dangerous cave system. Kentucky’s renowned Mammoth Cave presents profitable opportunities for hardworking, capable men. But Rebekah is determined and if it means presenting herself as a himself, then she’s up to the job.

Under the wing of experienced guide Tolly Sanford, "Reb" begins to learn the complexities of the cave. The two are joined by an aspiring young cartographer, Devlin Bale. The university student has traveled to the hill country to map tunnels—not to fall for a girl in disguise.

Can the God who designed miles of underground astonishment shape Devlin’s ambitious plans and free Reb from the weight of her past?

From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Kim Vogel Sawyer is the highly acclaimed, best-selling author of gentle stories of hope such as When Love Returns and Room for Hope. With more than one million books in print, Kim has garnered numerous awards including the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Carol Award, the Inspirational Readers Choice Award, and the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. She lives in central Kansas with her retired military husband Don. She enjoys travel, quilting, and spending time with her daughters and their families.

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"Quite simply, I loved this story from page one until the end. Rebekah Hardin is truly one of Kim Vogel Sawyer's most lovable heroines. Kim has created a story that lovingly depicts the people, land, and culture of Appalachia. Guide Me Home is a tale of love and hope and faith that will hold your heart long after you reach the end." - LAURIE ALICE EAKES, author of The Mountain Midwife, 2016 Rita Finalist

"Kim Vogel Sawyer's characters light up the pages in this deeply moving story of misplaced guilt, ambition, and dreams. I found myself quickly turning pages to find out how Devlin and Reb would resolve their differences in class and culture. And Kim didn't disappoint. As I read the last page, I felt as if I too had been guided home." - PAM HILLMAN, author of Stealing Jake

"Just when I thought Kim Vogel Sawyer's novels couldn't get any better, Guide Me Home fell into my lap, and I was once again amazed by her marvelous resourcefulness. I've read several of Kim's books, so I can say with honesty that this is one of her finest. It is a poignant story of faith, family, and endearing romance. If you are a fan of historical romance rich with descriptive detail, you will love Guide Me Home." - SHARLENE MACLAREN, author of the Tennessee Dreams series and the River of Hope series

"Kim Vogel Sawyer has expertly crafted a novel that's rich in both God's truths and American history. I thoroughly enjoyed this dynamic story. It's been wonderfully researched and delves into the concept of watching our words and the consequences that can unfold when we don't. But Kim doesn't leave readers there, suffering in guilt. Through compelling characters, she illustrates God's infinite grace and loves healing powers. Readers will not be disappointed!" - ANDREA BOESHAAR, author of the acclaimed Shenandoah Valley Saga

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"Quite simply, I loved this story from page one until the end. Rebekah Hardin is truly one of Kim Vogel Sawyer’s most lovable heroines. Kim has created a story that lovingly depicts the people, land, and culture of Appalachia. Guide Me Home is a tale of love and hope and faith that will hold your heart long after you reach the end."
—Laurie Alice Eakes, author of The Mountain Midwife, 2016 Rita Finalist

"Kim Vogel Sawyer’s characters light up the pages in this deeply moving story of misplaced guilt, ambition, and dreams. I found myself quickly turning pages to find out how Devlin and Reb would resolve their differences in class and culture. And Kim didn’t disappoint. As I read the last page, I felt as if I too had been guided home."
—Pam Hillman, author of Stealing Jake

"Just when I thought Kim Vogel Sawyer’s novels couldn’t get any better, Guide Me Home fell into my lap, and I was once again amazed by her marvelous resourcefulness. I’ve read several of Kim’s books, so I can say with honesty that this is one of her finest. It is a poignant story of faith, family, and endearing romance. If you are a fan of historical romance rich with descriptive detail, you will love Guide Me Home."
—Sharlene MacLaren, author of the Tennessee Dreams series and the River of Hope series

"Kim Vogel Sawyer has expertly crafted a novel that’s rich in both God’s truths and American history. I thoroughly enjoyed this dynamic story. It’s been wonderfully researched and delves into the concept of watching our words and the consequences that can unfold when we don’t. But Kim doesn’t leave readers there, suffering in guilt. Through compelling characters, she illustrates God’s infinite grace and love’s healing powers. Readers will not be disappointed!"
—Andrea Boeshaar, author of the acclaimed Shenandoah Valley Saga

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Rebecca Maney

Gastonia, North Carolina

Age: 55-65

Gender: female

5 Stars Out Of 5

Lovely Setting with Heart Capturing Characters!

September 30, 2017

Rebecca Maney

Gastonia, North Carolina

Age: 55-65

Gender: female

Quality: 5

Value: 5

Meets Expectations: 5

This review was written for Guide Me Home.

"Are you trapped in darkness today"?

Devlin Bale, an aspiring cartographer, has his sights set on mapping the expansive caverns of Kentucky's Mammoth Cave. Using his senior term as a means of accelerating the project, he begins by taking a series of daily trips underground, led by a seasoned guide and his young assistant, Rebekah Hardin. As Devlin, Tolly and Rebekah spend more and more time together, the more intrigued Devlin becomes with the lovely mountain girl; she's surprisingly educated, quite intuitive, and emanates kindness towards everyone she meets.

Rebekah Hardin is determined to earn enough wages from her Mammoth Cave position to erase the pain from her mother's eyes. A tragic accident, for which Rebekah feels responsible, stole Nell Hardin's joy. As she and Tolly assist Devlin Blake with his cartography, she can't help but wonder at their natural connection, even though there is nothing remotely similar about their backgrounds. Rebekah senses that Devlin is not being completely honest about his motives for mapping the area's cave systems, but it's his view of eternity that grieves her the most; how can she direct him towards the One true light?

An exquisite story with all the right ingredients; great characters, lovely setting, fascinating history and an endless maze of truth and inspiration.

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Bevj

KY

Age: 55-65

5 Stars Out Of 5

Extraordinarily good!

September 13, 2017

Bevj

KY

Age: 55-65

Quality: 0

Value: 0

Meets Expectations: 0

This review was written for Guide Me Home.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and since I live in KY, this made this book even more special. Also, I learned a lot about Mammoth Cave.

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KavR

Canada

Gender: female

5 Stars Out Of 5

Amazing!

November 21, 2016

KavR

Canada

Gender: female

Quality: 5

Value: 5

Meets Expectations: 5

This review was written for Guide Me Home.

I've had a secret fascination for the Appalachian culture since reading Where the Lilies Bloom when I was a kid so it thrilled me to my toes when I started reading Guide Me Home and immersed myself in the lives of the people of the hill country.

And, goodness, but isn't that a stunning cover? Captures Rebekah perfectly. Definitely eye-catching and promises what the text delivers. Told from four points of view -- Reb, Devlin, Tolly and Cissy (Rebekah's younger sister), Sawyer gives each character a unique voice and it was easy to lose myself in their simple but oh-so-complicated lives. Tolly in particular has a special place in my heart. An older African American gentleman with the wisdom only true faith can bring. He knows what's right and he isn't afraid to say so. Everyone needs a Tolly in their life.

Rebekah and Devlin's friendship seems doomed to stall right there. Class distinction, educational differences and family backgrounds all seem insurmountable stumbling blocks to their budding romance. Plenty of fodder for angst!

And I so appreciated the guileless way the author wove faith throughout the story...and the lives of these endearing characters.

This is the kind book you willingly lose yourself in only to emerge hours later all discombobulated over finding yourself in the 21st century. Love losing a piece of myself in a good book!

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Ruth

5 Stars Out Of 5

Guide Me Home

October 24, 2016

Ruth

Quality: 5

Value: 5

Meets Expectations: 5

Guide Me Home, by Kim Vogel Sawyer, is set at Mammoth Cave, which is a real-life site. Rebekah Hardin needs a job at Mammoth Cave to raise money for a headstone for her younger brother who had died in that very cave over a year ago. But the only available position is to guide tour groups through the cave. So Rebekah disguises as a man, calls herself Reb, and applies for the job.

Devlin Bale is a college student studing cartography who thinks turning Mammoth Cave into a national park would benefit everyone, especially his father who is running for Senate. Devlin agrees to map the cave, since the best map they have is desperately outdated.

Tolly, the steadfast old guide, and Reb are assigned the task of escorting Devlin through the entirety of Mammoth Cave--not an easy job as the cave is indeed, mammoth. It takes all summer to get the task done.

When Rebekah realizes Devlin's second reason for being here, she isn't pleased. Her neighbors are not going to agree to sell their land, their heritage, so the government can have a park.

I enjoyed the storyline, and how it is written from different viewpoints. Rebekah's sister, Cissy, is a sub-main character, and her story is told here as well. I have read Kim's books before, and this is written very much in her style. I can't decide if a second book could be written or not. The story ends, but there are a few threads that could be picked up.

I recieved this book from BLOGGING FOR BOOKS in exchange for my honest review.

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Rose McCauley

KY

Age: 55-65

Gender: female

5 Stars Out Of 5

Guide me Home by Kim Vogel Sawyer

October 14, 2016

Rose McCauley

KY

Age: 55-65

Gender: female

Quality: 5

Value: 5

Meets Expectations: 5

This review was written for Guide Me Home.

In Guide Me Home, Kim Vogel Sawyers latest novel, she has written another lovely gentle story of hope romance with well-developed characters and plot that you can get lost in and forget you are reading a novel. Rebecca Hardin and her family live a hand-to-mouth existence on a farm that has been in her family for generations in the hills of southern Kentucky. Devlin Bale is a cartography student at the University of Kentucky. His father teaches there but plans to run for the Senate. Both Devlin and Rebecca want to help their families

Two more different people and families would be hard to find. Yet, Rebecca and Devlin develop a respect and concern for each other as they spend hours together in the cave while she is the assistant to Tolly, the experienced guide who leads Devlins tours. Rebecca also introduces him to the families surrounding the cave area, including her own.

God has important truths to teach both of these characters on their journeys, and we know He will guide them home.

For history buffs, Kim has done a great deal of research on the Mammoth Cave area and weaves it into the story in a very enjoyable way. I have lived in Kentucky most of my life, and found the information she shares in this book fascinating. I bet you will, too.

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