Books with title Above All Else

Riding a wave of excitement, a young couple steps out in faith, only to discover that they are about to experience the most challenging year of their lives. Madison Baron has pre-wedding jitters as she prepares to commit her life to her childhood sweetheart, Luke, a man she deeply respects and loves. With her nursing degree completed and a ring on her finger, not only is she about to move into adulthood and marriage, but also to a distant land, where she and her new husband will serve as missionaries in a orphanage sponsored by their church. Are they up to the call God has placed on them? And when tragedy strikes, will Madison have the strength to press on? Meanwhile, back in Sandy Cove, Madison's brother Caleb is facing his own struggles. Adopted at birth, his relationship with his father is deteriorating into a battle of wills, and Caleb decides to set out on a quest for answers as he delves into the roots of his past. But will those answers bring him the peace he desires, or will he find himself more distraught than ever? Through the heartaches and difficulties this young couple and teen experience, they must each come to terms with what matters Above All Else, as they examine their faith and learn to see themselves and their heavenly Father in a new way."One of the best books that I have read in a long time. ""Rosemary is right at the top with Karen Kingsbury, Francine Rivers and Jane Austin.""Wow! What a story! Can't wait for the next book!""Rosemary Hines will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next.""Very well written and captured my heart in many ways. Loved it!""The best Christian fiction I have ever read." "Super fantastic! An uplifting journey.""Rosemary has another “homerun” with the release of Above All Else!"The Sandy Cove Series has over 1,700 five-star reviews on Amazon. Find out why well over half a million copies of the books in this series have found homes with readers like you. Captivating characters, suspenseful story lines, and thought-provoking themes come together to portray real life dramas as they tell tales of God's grace. Welcome to Sandy Cove!Comments from readers of the Sandy Cove Series:Rosemary's writing strongly reminds me of Karen Kingsbury...rich details, how well the characters are written, the complex story lines...Poignant. Timely. Touching.Excellent read...Rosemary Hines has the exceptional talent to bring her characters to life and etch them into your heart and mind!Loved all the characters and was reminded of Karen Kingsbury. I felt this series surpassed Kingsbury's!Captivated from page one...I couldn't put it down.Rosemary Hines has moved into a place that ties Karen Kingsbury! Her characters and their life challenges are real.Captured me from the first page. I felt a part of the story. I laughed, I cried.Rosemary Hines never fails to craft a story that both glorifies God and edifies the reader.How can an author fit so much heartfelt emotion and spiritual/godly wisdom into one story so well? From the beginning, Rosemary Hines had me totally hooked. Finally a book with an uplifting story.Absolutely LOVE this series!!!!Rosemary Hines knows how to tell a story and pull at my heart strings...you can't put down her books.

The Single Most Important Lesson for Achieving, Sustaining, and Enjoying Success This absorbing sequel to Chris Widener and Jim Rohn's best-seller Twelve Pillars takes the story to the next level and teaches what you need to maintain success. Thirty years have passed since that fateful day Michael Jones' car rolled to a stop in front of a mysterious mansion. Little did Michael know his life would be changed by the old maintenance man who teaches him the Twelve Pillars of Success-principles that governed the life of the mansion's owner. Now, after a lifetime of applying those twelve pillars, Michael has achieved success beyond his wildest dreams, becoming one of America's most famous and wealthy businessmen. Beyond the twelve pillars there was one other lesson he learned along the way, though-the most important lesson. It was the one that should come "Above All Else". Take an afternoon and journey into the relationship between a grandfather and his grandson as the old man teaches the young boy the wisdom of the ages as set out by Solomon, the wisest and wealthiest man to ever walk the face of the earth. A quick read, an enjoyable story, and one filled with profound insights to help you achieve, sustain, and enjoy your own success.

Del plays striker on his high school soccer team, the Cardinals, and they’ve gone almost three seasons undefeated. To Del, it’s just a game, but some of the players think winning is all that matters. When an ugly tackle results in a major loss for the Cardinals against their main rival, the Rebels, things get heated between the teams. That night, one of Del’s teammates has his ankle broken by an unknown assailant, leaving him unable to take part in the playoffs. As Del tries to figure out which of the Rebels’ players is responsible for the attack, his coach brings in a substitute player, and he’s actually really good. Is it just a coincidence, or did someone finally take the above all else mentality too far?

“How am I going to make it through another year of him?” seventeen-year-old Caleb Baron muttered as he pulled out of the driveway and floored the car, leaving screech marks in his tracks. This was the third blow up with his dad that week, and all Caleb could think about was getting through his senior year and getting out of the house for good. Adopted at birth, Caleb’s relationship with his father has deteriorated into a battle of wills, and Caleb decides to set out on a quest for answers, as he delves into the roots of his past. But will those answers bring him the peace he so desires? Or will he find himself more distraught than ever? Meanwhile, his sister, Madison, is taking center stage in their family with her upcoming wedding. Her life seems perfect, and their parents are well pleased. With her nursing degree completed and a ring on her finger, she is about to move not only into adulthood, but also to a distant land. From Caleb’s perspective, Madison has it made. Little does he know that she is about to experience the most challenging year of her life. Is she up to the call God has placed on her and Luke? And when tragedy strikes, will she have the strength to press on? Through the heartaches and difficulties this brother and sister experience, they must each come to terms with what matters above all else, as they examine their faith and learn to see themselves and their heavenly Father in a new way.

Del plays striker on his high school soccer team, the Cardinals, and they’ve gone almost three seasons undefeated. To Del, it’s just a game, but some of the players think winning is all that matters. When an ugly tackle results in a major loss for the Cardinals against their main rival, the Rebels, things get heated between the teams. That night, one of Del’s teammates has his ankle broken by an unknown assailant, leaving him unable to take part in the playoffs. As Del tries to figure out which of the Rebels’ players is responsible for the attack, his coach brings in a substitute player, and he’s actually really good. Is it just a coincidence, or did someone finally take the above all else mentality too far?

In a novel as riveting, irresistible, and heartbreaking as Into Thin Air, teen climbing prodigies Rose and Tate attempt to summit--and survive--Mount Everest.Rose Keller and Tate Russo have been climbing for years, training in harsh weather and traveling all over the world. The goal that kept them going? Summiting Mount Everest, the highest point on earth. Accompanied by Tate's dad, the two will finally make the ultimate climb at the end of their senior year. But neither Rose nor Tate are fully in the game--not only is there a simmering romance between them, but Rose can't get her mind off her mother's illness, while Tate constantly fails to live up to his ambitious father's standards. Everyone on their expedition has something to prove, it seems. And not everyone is making the best decisions while short on oxygen and exhausted, body and mind. The farther up the mountain they go, the more their climbing plans unravel and the more isolated each team member becomes. Rose and Tate will have to dig deep within themselves to determine what--or who--they value above all else.

In a novel as riveting, irresistible, and heartbreaking as Into Thin Air, teen climbing prodigies Rose and Tate attempt to summit--and survive--Mount Everest.Rose Keller and Tate Russo have been climbing for years, training in harsh weather and traveling all over the world. The goal that kept them going? Summiting Mount Everest, the highest point on earth. Accompanied by Tate's dad, the two will finally make the ultimate climb at the end of their senior year. But neither Rose nor Tate are fully in the game--not only is there a simmering romance between them, but Rose can't get her mind off her mother's illness, while Tate constantly fails to live up to his ambitious father's standards. Everyone on their expedition has something to prove, it seems. And not everyone is making the best decisions while short on oxygen and exhausted, body and mind. The farther up the mountain they go, the more their climbing plans unravel and the more isolated each team member becomes. Rose and Tate will have to dig deep within themselves to determine what--or who--they value above all else.