Beyond Jerusalem Hill

by Mary Mack

After eighteen years of marriage and six children, Emma Riley learns that her husband, Mac, has run off to California with another woman. Destitute, Emma is forced to move herself and her six children into an abandoned farmhouse she finds sitting high atop Jerusalem Hill in Elmira. But later, when Mac discovers that the grass isn't necessarily greener in California, he returns homes with a chip on his shoulder and an ax to grind and Emma, and the handsome mayor she befriends, are straight in his line of fire.

212 pages, Paperback

Published October 5, 2016

About the author

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Hello! I am a writer, sister, mother, grandmother and happy wife living deep inside the Pocono Mountains.

I am passionate about writing, reading, meeting new people and loving my extraordinary family including my eight grandchildren: Alexis, Owen, Alyssa, Jude, Macy, Nathaniel, Ellia and Lucas.

I have published three novels: Reasonable Regret, Beyond Jerusalem Hill and Morty. In between visiting my friends and family, watching old movies with the hubby and playing with my two cats, Bella and Biscuit, I am busy working on my fourth novel, Fifteen Lovely Loci.

I love to chat with readers and welcome your comments, questions or suggestions!

Reviews

[Heather Jovanelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really hit home for me personally and I suspect many other women (and men) have had abuse and fear in their lives and can relate. It's a story of overcoming adversity, triumph and love. The ending was a real surprise!

[michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Read

Like the whole thing but could have been longer. Maybe a sequel with more about Emma's new life with Jeff! Possibly about her son and Vietnam etc.