Almost Heaven

Almost Heaven

2011 Christian Book Award and Christy Award Winner

Some people say Billy Allman has a heart of gold. Others say he's a bit odd. The truth is, they're all right. He's a hillbilly genius—a collector, a radio whiz—and he can make the mandolin sing. Though he dreams of making an impact on the world beyond the hills and hollers of Dogwood, West Virginia, things just always seem to go wrong.

But however insignificant Billy's life seems, it has not gone unnoticed. Malachi is an angel sent to observe and protect Billy.

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    — ROMANTIC TIMES, 4-Star Review

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    — Christine, CBD Fiction Editor, on Looking into You

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    — CBA RETAILERS + RESOURCES on Not in the Heart

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    — BOOKLIST on Borders of the Heart

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    — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on A Piece of the Moon

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    — ROMANTIC TIMES, 4-Star Review of Borders of the Heart

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    — SHELF AWARENESS on The Promise of Jesse Woods

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    — ROMANTIC TIMES, 4½-Star Top Pick Review

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