Montana: Contagious Love (Heartsong Novella in Large Print) [Hardcover]

Ann Bell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2005

A CBA Bestseller

Montanans are legendary for their courage and willingness to take on challenges as big as the Montana sky. But the heroine in this inspirational novel is an ordinary woman facing a mountain of trouble. Libby Reynolds's marriage has fallen apart and her husband is a threat to both her and her children. Forced to seek refuge, Libby prays for a miracle in the life of the man she still loves.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Set in the fictional town of Rocky Bluff, Montana, these four complete contemporary novels demonstrate the power of prayer and friendship and love. Titles include Autumn Love, Contagious Love, Distant Love, and Healing Love. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 244 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Press (May 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786273860
• ISBN-13: 978-0786273867
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,088,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ann (Anna Mae) Bell grew up in Adel, Iowa and received her B.A. degree from the University of Northern Iowa, a Library Media Endorsement from the University of Montana, and a Master of Library and Information Studies from the University of Hawaii. She authored a series of nine books for Heartsong Presents (Autumn Love, Contagious Love,Inspired Love, Distant Love, Healing Love, Compassionate Love, Love Remembered, Love Abounds, and Mended Wheels). Barbour Press republished the first four books into one volume "Montana" and the second four into "Montana Skies." Those eight books were reprinted in large print by Thorndike Press.

Mrs. Bell also published three educational technology books "Creating Digital Video in Your School," "Handheld Computers in Schools and Media Center," and "Exploring Web 2.0 - Second Generation Interactive Tools" along with one children's book "The Adventures of Scampy Churchmouse," and an historical novel "Rebekah's Journey."

A complete biography is available in Thomson Gale's "Contemporary Authors" Series Volume 259.

After living in Iowa, Montana, Guam, Hawaii, and Oregon, Mrs. Bell currently lives in Georgetown, Texas.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strength from Each Other, November 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Montana: Autumn Love / Contagious Love / Inspired Love / Distant Love (Paperback)

Montanans are known for their courage and willingness to take on challenges. In "Montana" the heroines are ordinary people facing many of the serious problems that confront society today. However, instead becoming overwhelmed they are able to find strength and encouragement from God and their neighbors and relatives in their small town, Rocky Bluff, Montana.

"Montana" is the combination of the first four book of the eight book series of the 'Rocky Bluff Chronicles' published by Heartsong Presents. The first book 'Autumn Love' provides the background of the series in which the older adults find romance later in life and are able to pass their wisdom of love, faith and dedication on to following generations. Each following book in the series develops the complexities of the community of Rocky Bluff as the people travel around the world.

I found this book very well written and an encouragement to some in some of the similiar situations I face in my own life. The characters are real and almost like family to me.

I would encourage anyone needing a relaxing and uplifting story to read "Montana".

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sequel to "Montana", January 3, 2003

By 

Philip Orr (Cameron, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Montana Skies: Healing Love/Compassionate Love/Love Remembered/Love Abounds (Inspirational Romance Collection) (Paperback)

'Montana Skies" is a necessary read when you've finished reading "Montana" by Ann Bell. The strength of character of the people of Rocky Bluff, Montana continues to inspire and encourage readers as the mantle of faith and courage begins to pass to the next generation of those rooted in the small Montana town.

"Montana Skies" is not afraid to approach the pain and suffering common in our society, serves as a guidepost to those who face similiar situations.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Montana, January 2, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Montana: Autumn Love / Contagious Love / Inspired Love / Distant Love (Paperback)

This book was okay. It wasn't the best though. You can tell what the plot is after the first chapter. The author tried to put some mysteries in the book, but it just made the stories drag on and on. It wasn't at all dramatic. It was kinda romantic. But towards the middle of the book, you already knew who the characters would end up with. This book could of have been one of those books that would hold you in suspense. But the way it was written, all you'd say is 'Oh, Didn't see that coming. Oh well' And when they proposed, they all said the same thing. How much they loved her, and that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives with her. I thought that it was ridiculious to have a town such as Rocky Bluff. Except for when we go to meet the Lord. It was hard to imagine living in a town where everyone actually liked everyone. You certainly had to stretch your imagination.