Hope Beyond the Waves

Written by Heidi Chiavaroli

Narrated by Heidi Chiavaroli

From award-winning author Heidi Chiavaroli comes a sweeping dual timeline story that explores hope and enduring love in the midst of the impossible.

Massachusetts, 1993

After making a grievous mistake that will change her life forever, Emily Robertson is sent away to live with her grandmother on Cape Cod. When Emily finds a timeworn photograph buried in a drawer, she realizes her grandmother has concealed a secret even bigger than her own. Will convincing Gram to reveal their family history help Emily make the most important decision of her life or will it prove her parents right—that family scandal is better off buried and forgotten?

Massachusetts, 1916

Atta Schaeffer plans to marry the man of her dreams and whisk her little sister away from their abusive father. But when she is diagnosed with a dreaded malady, Atta is forced into a life of exile, leaving her sister in harm’s way.

On Penikese Island, Atta’s best hope lies with Harry Mayhew, a doctor who seeks a cure for his patients at any cost. But when experiments fail, Atta runs from Harry—and from God. Can she return to her sister before it’s too late? Or will her illness consume both her body and soul?

A testament to faith and love, Hope Beyond the Waves is the raw account of the journey of two generations of women running from desperate situations toward irresistible hope.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hope Creek Publishers, LLC
• Release date: Jun 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9781957663081

Heidi Chiavaroli

Heidi Chiavaroli is a writer, runner, and grace-clinger who could spend hours exploring places that whisper of historical secrets. Her debut novel, Freedom's Ring, was a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist, a Romantic Times Top Pick, and a Booklist Top Ten Romance Debut. Her latest dual timeline novel, The Orchard House, is inspired by the lesser-known events in Louisa May Alcott's life. Heidi makes her home in Massachusetts with her husband and two sons. Visit her online at heidichiavaroli.com

Reviews for Hope Beyond the Waves

[cheryl · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great story. Always like the two different time periods that fill in gaps in the story. Topic unusual but intriguing

[Amy Ney · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

SUCH a great book, read it!! Loved it so much! ❤

[coverloverbookreview · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Oh, my goodness. What a beautiful, emotional, and rare story! With themes of love, hope, forgiveness, grace, and acceptance, Hope Beyond the Waves is rich with history and meaning. I love the dual time period style of storytelling, providing two times that meld together to deliver a well-seasoned, well-balanced, unforgettable tale. (1916 and 1993 Massachusetts.)Prior to this book, I’ve never read a fiction story dealing with leprosy. And I had no idea that leper colonies existed outside of biblical times. It was still a thing in the early 1900s! I can barely even imagine the pain of being an outcast, banished from everything I knew and all those I loved. How tragic!1993 Emily is pregnant and feeling like an outcast. 1916 Atta is a leper and banished to Penikese Island. Both young women feel isolated, fearful, and helpless in their situations. They face many obstacles, hardships, and decisions, and I connected with and rooted for them both. Because my grandmother was a mentor for me, I relished in Emily’s relationship with her grandmother, Gertie. But my heart hurt the deepest for Atta. This story taught me so much. The ugliness of disease, alcoholism, abuse, and separation is blanketed in hope, faith, and grace, making Atta’s and Emily’s stories all the more emotional, meaningful, and poignant. I love this story. I love what it taught me. I love what it made me feel.I love how love, faith, hope, and forgiveness are demonstrated so beautifully.Heidi Chiavaroli has created a wonderful story with memorable characters, vivid scenes, and endless warmth. I can’t wait to read what she writes next!Disclosure: #CoverLoverBookReview received a complimentary copy of this book.