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      Critical Praise for Hannah Alexander

      “If you’re one of the millions of people who either watch ER on television, or read any of the Mitford books by Jan Karon, let me introduce you to your new favorite author: Hannah Alexander.”

      —Terri Blackstock, author of the Cape Refuge series

      “The Hannah Alexander writing team is masterful at creating places so real you’ll be looking for them on the map; characters so endearing you’ll think of them as friends, and struggles so compelling and genuine that you’ll identify with each one. Most importantly, the truth of God’s intimate involvement in lives shines through on every page they write.”

      —Deborah Raney, author of After the Rains

      “Hannah Alexander stands as one of the most talented storytellers in Christian fiction today. With a proven record of irresistible characters and stories that warm the heart, Hannah Alexander’s titles are always on my ‘must-read’ list.”

      —Carol Cox, author of Yellow Roses

      “Hannah Alexander creates the kind of characters you think about for days. I’ve almost been tempted to pray for them!”

      —Debra White Smith, author of The Key

      “Amidst the fascinating intricacies of an E.R. setting, the author weaves the lives of characters as they struggle with down-to-earth issues. Underlying it all is a rich sense of God’s faithfulness.”

      —Sally John, author of Just To See You Smile

      “Hannah Alexander takes her readers for a pulse-quickening ride while breathing life and intrigue into the mysterious world of medicine.”

      —Kristin Billerbeck, author of As American as Apple Pie

      “Hannah Alexander’s stories are never predictable but keep me on the edge of my seat rooting for her characters. I eagerly watch for her newest offerings and am never disappointed!”

      —Collen Coble, author of Wyoming

      “I always look forward to the next Hannah Alexander novel. Her books always have great characters and page-turning suspense. Keep it up, Hannah!”

      —Lyn Cote, author of Autumn’s Shadow

      Critical Praise for Hannah Alexander’s Previous Novels

      Sacred Trust:

      “Alexander is great at drawing the reader into her storyline and keeping them hooked until the resolution of the plot.”

      —Christian Retailing

      Solemn Oath:

      “…Solemn Oath absolutely hit the ball out of the park. Hannah Alexander is going to have a hard time writing fast enough to keep up with reader demand.”

      —Debi Stack, author of Martha to the Max!

      Silent Pledge:

      “Silent Pledge is a rare find.”

      —Harry Lee Kraus, M.D., author of Serenity

      “I found a gaggle of caring, interesting people who stole my heart with their struggles and made me cheer with their triumphs. Bravo!”

      —Lisa Samson, author of Women’s Intuition

      Second Opinion:

      “Watch out—the newest Hannah Alexander book is another suspense-filled story that will captivate you from page one! Second Opinion has all the goodies I’ve come to expect from this outstanding author: a fast pace, vibrant characters, plot twists, engaging dialogue, realism, intelligence, humor, romance, and surprise endings. There’s no second guessing with Second Opinion. It’s an irresistible page-turner that will leave you begging for the next masterpiece by Hannah Alexander.”

      —Debi Stack, author of Martha to the Max!

      Necessary Measures:

      “Necessary Measures is true-to-life ER action that envelops and engages. Hannah Alexander paints a broad and detailed picture of a small town emergency room and the relationships of those who serve there. Great family dynamics and realistic professional tension.”

      —Kristen Heitzmann, author of A Rush of Wings

      “Necessary Measures left me with chills. Hannah Alexander possesses an incredible storytelling gift that makes it impossible to read just a little. Necessary Measures becomes your constant companion until you’re finished, and even then, it leaves its mark.”

      —Kristin Billerbeck, author of As American as Apple Pie

      Hideaway

      a novel

      Hannah Alexander

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      This book is dedicated to the Great Physician—

      For my Father’s will is that everyone

       who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have

       eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.

      —John 6:40

      Contents

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      Chapter One

      Chapter Two

      Chapter Three

      Chapter Four

      Chapter Five

      Chapter Six

      Chapter Seven

      Chapter Eight

      Chapter Nine

      Chapter Ten

      Chapter Eleven

      Chapter Twelve

      Chapter Thirteen

      Chapter Fourteen

      Chapter Fifteen

      Chapter Sixteen

      Chapter Seventeen

      Chapter Eighteen

      Chapter Nineteen

      Chapter Twenty

      Chapter Twenty-One

      Chapter Twenty-Two

      Chapter Twenty-Three

      Chapter Twenty-Four

      Chapter Twenty-Five

      Chapter Twenty-Six

      Chapter Twenty-Seven

      Chapter Twenty-Eight

      Chapter Twenty-Nine

      Chapter Thirty

      Chapter Thirty-One

      Chapter