SANDPEBBLES

The tale of a broken heart's awakening to hope

 

A moving, richly told story set in a small fishing village in coastal North Carolina, Patricia Hickman's novel portrays a witty, recently widowed heroine who must learn to let go of the past and discover God's surprising, renewing provision for her future.

 

What others are saying about "Sandpebbles"...

 

"Hickman's characterizations are chock-full of originality. . . exceptional story with nice touches of humor. Hickman continues to be one of CBA's most promising novelists."

 Publisher's Weekly

 

"From the touching opening, Sandpebbles is an emotionally charged novel that takes readers to the depths of despair and back. Ms. Hickman created a heartrending story of love, loss, and the bravery to face and conquer your fears."

- The Romance Reader's Connection

 

"Hope amid pain, healing amid grief, Patricia Hickman's Sandpebbles administers a literary balm to the aching heart through the tale of a widow and a widower on a search for deliverance. Her beautiful prose, charming setting and likeable, well-developed characters lead even the most discriminating reader down a path to satisfaction. Well done. I'm always looking forward to Hickman's next offering. She is a much needed, much appreciated voice in the newest wave of faith-based fiction."

- Lisa Samson, best-selling author

of "The Church Ladies"

 

"Poetic beauty, sassy humor, genuine struggles of the human heart. Sandpebbles kept me enthralled from cover to cover."

- Patsy Clairmont, author of

"Mending Your Heart in a Broken World"

 

"Hickman is a great talent. Her wisdom shines from the pages, as does her compassion. Sandpebbles is a gift to treasure."

- T. Davis Bunn, author of "The Great Divide"

 

"What a great story! I felt as if main character, March Longfellow, lived next door. Patricia Hickman's writing touches the heart while it delights the senses. Absolutely beautiful!"

- Lawana Blackwell, author of

"The Gresham Chronicles" and "Tales of London"

 

"In the wonderful, lyrical style of Katrina's Wings, Patricia Hickman has given us a world of characters whose every breath seems as real as our own heartbeat. Captivating and insightful, Sandpebbles unveils the profound beauty of people's need for one another."

- Deborah Raney, author of

 "Beneath a Southern Sky" and "A Vow to Cherish"

 

"As a reader, I reveled in Hickman's Sandpebbles; as a writer, I stand in amazement of her wondrous gift with words; and as a new widow, I want to put this book into the hands of as many people as possible and say 'If you really want to understand the journey of grief, read this!' This book will minister to hearts and lives."

 

- Stephanie Grace Whitson, author and Christy Award Finalist

 

"Patricia Hickman's contemplative style is poignant and poetic, with deep insights into the hearts and emotions of her characters...and her readers. This is a keeper to be read again and again."

 

- Terri Blackstock, author of the "Newpointe 911" Series

 

"With her unique voice, her warm humor, and her rich insights into everything from pain and loss to single parenthood and new love, Patricia Hickman has given us another treasure."

 

- Gayle Roper, author of "Summer Shadows and Spring Rain"