The Gold in These Hills
- 323 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Two second-chance love stories, hope across the centuries, and the legacy that binds them together.
Joanne Bischof crafts deeply layered fiction that tugs at the reader’s heartstrings. Her novels explore passionate themes, and her burgeoning fervor for theology intertwines with her stories, revealing how wonderfully love and faith go hand in hand.






Two second-chance love stories, hope across the centuries, and the legacy that binds them together.
Two brothers were raised to know that Viking blood runs in their veins. But when it comes to passion and rivalry, they're desperate to discover if God's peace can dwell in their hearts.
Thor Norgaard hasn't spoken to anyone in his twenty-eight years, but when the young widow he loves crosses an ocean to live on his Appalachian farm, this reclusive alcoholic will brave much more than words to heal her heart.
Raised amid the fame and mystique of the Big Top, Charlie Lionheart holds the audience in the palm of his hand. But while his act captivates thousands, it's away from the spotlight where his true heart lies. Here he humbly cares for his pride of lions as if they were his brothers, a skill of bravery and strength that has prepared him for his most challenging feat yet -- freeing an orphaned infant from the dark bondage of a sideshow. A trade so costly, it requires his life in exchange for hers, leaving him tarnished by the price of that choice.
Gideon O'Riley leads a double life, unknowingly married to two women. As he navigates the complexities of his relationships, secrets begin to unravel, revealing a web of deception and emotional turmoil. The story explores themes of identity, love, and the consequences of hidden truths, ultimately challenging the notion of fidelity and commitment. The intertwining lives of the characters create a compelling narrative filled with tension and unexpected revelations.
Set against a backdrop of small-town intrigue, the story follows Lonnie, the shy daughter of Joel Sawyer, who finds herself captivated by a dangerously handsome boy. As she navigates her feelings, she must also contend with the warnings and protective instincts of her community, highlighting themes of youth, attraction, and the complexities of growing up in an environment filled with tension and expectation.