Love, Loss, and the Power of Trusting God

Left Behind is an unforgettable journey of love, sacrifice, and resilience. Through Noah's eyes, readers will discover that miracles sometimes emerge in life's darkest moments, transforming heartache into hope and loss into unshakable faith.

“The world needs more boys with reputations like The Wilde Boys.”

“A heartbreaking journey so profound it will change you.”

“Hoffmeister has a gift for developing flawed characters and their emotionally wrenching dilemmas.”

“A beautifully layered story.”

“The emotional journey is made more engrossing by the descriptive language of Hoffmeister’s lyrical writing.”

Left Behind will resonate with readers who love a tale full of heart and soul.”

“I cried chapter after chapter. Left Behind broke my soul before piecing it back together in a whole new way. I will never be the same again.”

“I absolutely could not put this fabulous book down. I treasured every word and was left yearning for more.

"Insanely good!"

“Hoffmeister’s writing is heartfelt and heartbreaking."

“I cherished every word of Left Behind—it should be on everyone’s must-read list. Devastating, poignant, haunting, and tragically beautiful.”

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Emmaline Hoffmeister's official author photo taken in 2020 in Cashmere, Washington.

Emmaline

Emmaline Hoffmeister not only designs journals, she is the author of eight historical fiction novels and has published nine short stories in various publications worldwide. Left Behind marks Emmaline’s debut in Christian fiction and her first novel in over a decade.

Emmaline has a heart for adventure and loves to travel with her family. Her novels often feature the places she has lived and traveled, bringing a sense of adventure and authenticity to her stories.

If you want to learn more about Emmaline visit her ABOUT page.

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Hear What Others Have To Say About My Books

This Book is Impossible to Forget

🌲 Left Behind tugged at my heartstrings like a snowy orchard wind—soft, sudden, and impossible to forget. Noah’s story broke me in the best way, then stitched me back together with faith, frost, and just enough hope to bloom again. ❄️🍎

Peaches

Characters and their Dilemmas

Emmaline Hoffmeister has a gift for developing flawed characters and their emotionally wrenching dilemmas.

"Left Behind" is a deeply moving story of faith. Noah’s trials of loss and healing felt so real. The themes of love, sacrifice, and finding hope in tragedy make this book unforgettable. Emmaline, you made me cry. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking an inspiring read!

Eliza Johnson

You Made Me Cry

Emmaline, I cried chapter after chapter. Left Behind broke my soul before piecing it back together in a whole new way. I will never be the same again.

I bought Left Behind paperback version from here on your website. It is a very pretty book. I love that each chapter has a gorgeous greyed out image in the background. That added detail sets your book apart.

Texan Book Lover

This Book is Impossible to Forget

🌲 Left Behind tugged at my heartstrings like a snowy orchard wind—soft, sudden, and impossible to forget. Noah’s story broke me in the best way, then stitched me back together with faith, frost, and just enough hope to bloom again. ❄️🍎

Peaches

Characters and their Dilemmas

Emmaline Hoffmeister has a gift for developing flawed characters and their emotionally wrenching dilemmas.

"Left Behind" is a deeply moving story of faith. Noah’s trials of loss and healing felt so real. The themes of love, sacrifice, and finding hope in tragedy make this book unforgettable. Emmaline, you made me cry. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking an inspiring read!

Eliza Johnson

You Made Me Cry

Emmaline, I cried chapter after chapter. Left Behind broke my soul before piecing it back together in a whole new way. I will never be the same again.

I bought Left Behind paperback version from here on your website. It is a very pretty book. I love that each chapter has a gorgeous greyed out image in the background. That added detail sets your book apart.

Texan Book Lover

This Book is Impossible to Forget

🌲 Left Behind tugged at my heartstrings like a snowy orchard wind—soft, sudden, and impossible to forget. Noah’s story broke me in the best way, then stitched me back together with faith, frost, and just enough hope to bloom again. ❄️🍎

Peaches

Characters and their Dilemmas

Emmaline Hoffmeister has a gift for developing flawed characters and their emotionally wrenching dilemmas.

"Left Behind" is a deeply moving story of faith. Noah’s trials of loss and healing felt so real. The themes of love, sacrifice, and finding hope in tragedy make this book unforgettable. Emmaline, you made me cry. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking an inspiring read!

Eliza Johnson

You Made Me Cry

Emmaline, I cried chapter after chapter. Left Behind broke my soul before piecing it back together in a whole new way. I will never be the same again.

I bought Left Behind paperback version from here on your website. It is a very pretty book. I love that each chapter has a gorgeous greyed out image in the background. That added detail sets your book apart.

Texan Book Lover

This Book is Impossible to Forget

🌲 Left Behind tugged at my heartstrings like a snowy orchard wind—soft, sudden, and impossible to forget. Noah’s story broke me in the best way, then stitched me back together with faith, frost, and just enough hope to bloom again. ❄️🍎

Peaches

Characters and their Dilemmas

Emmaline Hoffmeister has a gift for developing flawed characters and their emotionally wrenching dilemmas.

"Left Behind" is a deeply moving story of faith. Noah’s trials of loss and healing felt so real. The themes of love, sacrifice, and finding hope in tragedy make this book unforgettable. Emmaline, you made me cry. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking an inspiring read!

Eliza Johnson

You Made Me Cry

Emmaline, I cried chapter after chapter. Left Behind broke my soul before piecing it back together in a whole new way. I will never be the same again.

I bought Left Behind paperback version from here on your website. It is a very pretty book. I love that each chapter has a gorgeous greyed out image in the background. That added detail sets your book apart.

Texan Book Lover

This Book is Impossible to Forget

🌲 Left Behind tugged at my heartstrings like a snowy orchard wind—soft, sudden, and impossible to forget. Noah’s story broke me in the best way, then stitched me back together with faith, frost, and just enough hope to bloom again. ❄️🍎

Peaches

Characters and their Dilemmas

Emmaline Hoffmeister has a gift for developing flawed characters and their emotionally wrenching dilemmas.

"Left Behind" is a deeply moving story of faith. Noah’s trials of loss and healing felt so real. The themes of love, sacrifice, and finding hope in tragedy make this book unforgettable. Emmaline, you made me cry. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking an inspiring read!

Eliza Johnson

You Made Me Cry

Emmaline, I cried chapter after chapter. Left Behind broke my soul before piecing it back together in a whole new way. I will never be the same again.

I bought Left Behind paperback version from here on your website. It is a very pretty book. I love that each chapter has a gorgeous greyed out image in the background. That added detail sets your book apart.

Texan Book Lover

This Book is Impossible to Forget

🌲 Left Behind tugged at my heartstrings like a snowy orchard wind—soft, sudden, and impossible to forget. Noah’s story broke me in the best way, then stitched me back together with faith, frost, and just enough hope to bloom again. ❄️🍎

Peaches

Characters and their Dilemmas

Emmaline Hoffmeister has a gift for developing flawed characters and their emotionally wrenching dilemmas.

"Left Behind" is a deeply moving story of faith. Noah’s trials of loss and healing felt so real. The themes of love, sacrifice, and finding hope in tragedy make this book unforgettable. Emmaline, you made me cry. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking an inspiring read!

Eliza Johnson

You Made Me Cry

Emmaline, I cried chapter after chapter. Left Behind broke my soul before piecing it back together in a whole new way. I will never be the same again.

I bought Left Behind paperback version from here on your website. It is a very pretty book. I love that each chapter has a gorgeous greyed out image in the background. That added detail sets your book apart.

Texan Book Lover

This Book is Impossible to Forget

🌲 Left Behind tugged at my heartstrings like a snowy orchard wind—soft, sudden, and impossible to forget. Noah’s story broke me in the best way, then stitched me back together with faith, frost, and just enough hope to bloom again. ❄️🍎

Peaches

Characters and their Dilemmas

Emmaline Hoffmeister has a gift for developing flawed characters and their emotionally wrenching dilemmas.

"Left Behind" is a deeply moving story of faith. Noah’s trials of loss and healing felt so real. The themes of love, sacrifice, and finding hope in tragedy make this book unforgettable. Emmaline, you made me cry. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking an inspiring read!

Eliza Johnson

You Made Me Cry

Emmaline, I cried chapter after chapter. Left Behind broke my soul before piecing it back together in a whole new way. I will never be the same again.

I bought Left Behind paperback version from here on your website. It is a very pretty book. I love that each chapter has a gorgeous greyed out image in the background. That added detail sets your book apart.

Texan Book Lover

This Book is Impossible to Forget

🌲 Left Behind tugged at my heartstrings like a snowy orchard wind—soft, sudden, and impossible to forget. Noah’s story broke me in the best way, then stitched me back together with faith, frost, and just enough hope to bloom again. ❄️🍎

Peaches

Characters and their Dilemmas

Emmaline Hoffmeister has a gift for developing flawed characters and their emotionally wrenching dilemmas.

"Left Behind" is a deeply moving story of faith. Noah’s trials of loss and healing felt so real. The themes of love, sacrifice, and finding hope in tragedy make this book unforgettable. Emmaline, you made me cry. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking an inspiring read!

Eliza Johnson

You Made Me Cry

Emmaline, I cried chapter after chapter. Left Behind broke my soul before piecing it back together in a whole new way. I will never be the same again.

I bought Left Behind paperback version from here on your website. It is a very pretty book. I love that each chapter has a gorgeous greyed out image in the background. That added detail sets your book apart.

Texan Book Lover

This Book is Impossible to Forget

🌲 Left Behind tugged at my heartstrings like a snowy orchard wind—soft, sudden, and impossible to forget. Noah’s story broke me in the best way, then stitched me back together with faith, frost, and just enough hope to bloom again. ❄️🍎

Peaches

Characters and their Dilemmas

Emmaline Hoffmeister has a gift for developing flawed characters and their emotionally wrenching dilemmas.

"Left Behind" is a deeply moving story of faith. Noah’s trials of loss and healing felt so real. The themes of love, sacrifice, and finding hope in tragedy make this book unforgettable. Emmaline, you made me cry. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking an inspiring read!

Eliza Johnson

You Made Me Cry

Emmaline, I cried chapter after chapter. Left Behind broke my soul before piecing it back together in a whole new way. I will never be the same again.

I bought Left Behind paperback version from here on your website. It is a very pretty book. I love that each chapter has a gorgeous greyed out image in the background. That added detail sets your book apart.

Texan Book Lover

This Book is Impossible to Forget

🌲 Left Behind tugged at my heartstrings like a snowy orchard wind—soft, sudden, and impossible to forget. Noah’s story broke me in the best way, then stitched me back together with faith, frost, and just enough hope to bloom again. ❄️🍎

Peaches

Characters and their Dilemmas

Emmaline Hoffmeister has a gift for developing flawed characters and their emotionally wrenching dilemmas.

"Left Behind" is a deeply moving story of faith. Noah’s trials of loss and healing felt so real. The themes of love, sacrifice, and finding hope in tragedy make this book unforgettable. Emmaline, you made me cry. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking an inspiring read!

Eliza Johnson

You Made Me Cry

Emmaline, I cried chapter after chapter. Left Behind broke my soul before piecing it back together in a whole new way. I will never be the same again.

I bought Left Behind paperback version from here on your website. It is a very pretty book. I love that each chapter has a gorgeous greyed out image in the background. That added detail sets your book apart.

Texan Book Lover

A Soul-Stirring Story of Faith and Healing

Left Behind is the kind of book that lingers. It is achingly honest, beautifully written, and full of quiet miracles. Noah’s journey through grief touched my heart in all the right places.

Grace H.

The Perfect Read for a Fireside Afternoon

I curled up by the fire with Left Behind and didn’t move until I’d turned the last page. It’s tender, raw, and full of hope. The kind of story that warms you from the inside out, just like a glowing hearth on a winter day.

Lauren M., Lover of Quiet, Beautiful Books

A Summer Read That Hits Close to Home

I read Left Behind on my porch with the summer breeze and mountains all around, and I swear, it felt like the story was unfolding right down the road. Hoffmeister’s descriptions of the Upper Wenatchee Valley are spot-on, and Noah’s journey is as real and moving as the place we both call home.

Anna L., Leavenworth Local & Avid Reader

A Soul-Stirring Story of Faith and Healing

Left Behind is the kind of book that lingers. It is achingly honest, beautifully written, and full of quiet miracles. Noah’s journey through grief touched my heart in all the right places.

Grace H.

The Perfect Read for a Fireside Afternoon

I curled up by the fire with Left Behind and didn’t move until I’d turned the last page. It’s tender, raw, and full of hope. The kind of story that warms you from the inside out, just like a glowing hearth on a winter day.

Lauren M., Lover of Quiet, Beautiful Books

A Summer Read That Hits Close to Home

I read Left Behind on my porch with the summer breeze and mountains all around, and I swear, it felt like the story was unfolding right down the road. Hoffmeister’s descriptions of the Upper Wenatchee Valley are spot-on, and Noah’s journey is as real and moving as the place we both call home.

Anna L., Leavenworth Local & Avid Reader

A Soul-Stirring Story of Faith and Healing

Left Behind is the kind of book that lingers. It is achingly honest, beautifully written, and full of quiet miracles. Noah’s journey through grief touched my heart in all the right places.

Grace H.

The Perfect Read for a Fireside Afternoon

I curled up by the fire with Left Behind and didn’t move until I’d turned the last page. It’s tender, raw, and full of hope. The kind of story that warms you from the inside out, just like a glowing hearth on a winter day.

Lauren M., Lover of Quiet, Beautiful Books

A Summer Read That Hits Close to Home

I read Left Behind on my porch with the summer breeze and mountains all around, and I swear, it felt like the story was unfolding right down the road. Hoffmeister’s descriptions of the Upper Wenatchee Valley are spot-on, and Noah’s journey is as real and moving as the place we both call home.

Anna L., Leavenworth Local & Avid Reader

A Soul-Stirring Story of Faith and Healing

Left Behind is the kind of book that lingers. It is achingly honest, beautifully written, and full of quiet miracles. Noah’s journey through grief touched my heart in all the right places.

Grace H.

The Perfect Read for a Fireside Afternoon

I curled up by the fire with Left Behind and didn’t move until I’d turned the last page. It’s tender, raw, and full of hope. The kind of story that warms you from the inside out, just like a glowing hearth on a winter day.

Lauren M., Lover of Quiet, Beautiful Books

A Summer Read That Hits Close to Home

I read Left Behind on my porch with the summer breeze and mountains all around, and I swear, it felt like the story was unfolding right down the road. Hoffmeister’s descriptions of the Upper Wenatchee Valley are spot-on, and Noah’s journey is as real and moving as the place we both call home.

Anna L., Leavenworth Local & Avid Reader

A Soul-Stirring Story of Faith and Healing

Left Behind is the kind of book that lingers. It is achingly honest, beautifully written, and full of quiet miracles. Noah’s journey through grief touched my heart in all the right places.

Grace H.

The Perfect Read for a Fireside Afternoon

I curled up by the fire with Left Behind and didn’t move until I’d turned the last page. It’s tender, raw, and full of hope. The kind of story that warms you from the inside out, just like a glowing hearth on a winter day.

Lauren M., Lover of Quiet, Beautiful Books

A Summer Read That Hits Close to Home

I read Left Behind on my porch with the summer breeze and mountains all around, and I swear, it felt like the story was unfolding right down the road. Hoffmeister’s descriptions of the Upper Wenatchee Valley are spot-on, and Noah’s journey is as real and moving as the place we both call home.

Anna L., Leavenworth Local & Avid Reader

A Soul-Stirring Story of Faith and Healing

Left Behind is the kind of book that lingers. It is achingly honest, beautifully written, and full of quiet miracles. Noah’s journey through grief touched my heart in all the right places.

Grace H.

The Perfect Read for a Fireside Afternoon

I curled up by the fire with Left Behind and didn’t move until I’d turned the last page. It’s tender, raw, and full of hope. The kind of story that warms you from the inside out, just like a glowing hearth on a winter day.

Lauren M., Lover of Quiet, Beautiful Books

A Summer Read That Hits Close to Home

I read Left Behind on my porch with the summer breeze and mountains all around, and I swear, it felt like the story was unfolding right down the road. Hoffmeister’s descriptions of the Upper Wenatchee Valley are spot-on, and Noah’s journey is as real and moving as the place we both call home.

Anna L., Leavenworth Local & Avid Reader

A Soul-Stirring Story of Faith and Healing

Left Behind is the kind of book that lingers. It is achingly honest, beautifully written, and full of quiet miracles. Noah’s journey through grief touched my heart in all the right places.

Grace H.

The Perfect Read for a Fireside Afternoon

I curled up by the fire with Left Behind and didn’t move until I’d turned the last page. It’s tender, raw, and full of hope. The kind of story that warms you from the inside out, just like a glowing hearth on a winter day.

Lauren M., Lover of Quiet, Beautiful Books

A Summer Read That Hits Close to Home

I read Left Behind on my porch with the summer breeze and mountains all around, and I swear, it felt like the story was unfolding right down the road. Hoffmeister’s descriptions of the Upper Wenatchee Valley are spot-on, and Noah’s journey is as real and moving as the place we both call home.

Anna L., Leavenworth Local & Avid Reader

A Soul-Stirring Story of Faith and Healing

Left Behind is the kind of book that lingers. It is achingly honest, beautifully written, and full of quiet miracles. Noah’s journey through grief touched my heart in all the right places.

Grace H.

The Perfect Read for a Fireside Afternoon

I curled up by the fire with Left Behind and didn’t move until I’d turned the last page. It’s tender, raw, and full of hope. The kind of story that warms you from the inside out, just like a glowing hearth on a winter day.

Lauren M., Lover of Quiet, Beautiful Books

A Summer Read That Hits Close to Home

I read Left Behind on my porch with the summer breeze and mountains all around, and I swear, it felt like the story was unfolding right down the road. Hoffmeister’s descriptions of the Upper Wenatchee Valley are spot-on, and Noah’s journey is as real and moving as the place we both call home.

Anna L., Leavenworth Local & Avid Reader

A Soul-Stirring Story of Faith and Healing

Left Behind is the kind of book that lingers. It is achingly honest, beautifully written, and full of quiet miracles. Noah’s journey through grief touched my heart in all the right places.

Grace H.

The Perfect Read for a Fireside Afternoon

I curled up by the fire with Left Behind and didn’t move until I’d turned the last page. It’s tender, raw, and full of hope. The kind of story that warms you from the inside out, just like a glowing hearth on a winter day.

Lauren M., Lover of Quiet, Beautiful Books

A Summer Read That Hits Close to Home

I read Left Behind on my porch with the summer breeze and mountains all around, and I swear, it felt like the story was unfolding right down the road. Hoffmeister’s descriptions of the Upper Wenatchee Valley are spot-on, and Noah’s journey is as real and moving as the place we both call home.

Anna L., Leavenworth Local & Avid Reader

A Soul-Stirring Story of Faith and Healing

Left Behind is the kind of book that lingers. It is achingly honest, beautifully written, and full of quiet miracles. Noah’s journey through grief touched my heart in all the right places.

Grace H.

The Perfect Read for a Fireside Afternoon

I curled up by the fire with Left Behind and didn’t move until I’d turned the last page. It’s tender, raw, and full of hope. The kind of story that warms you from the inside out, just like a glowing hearth on a winter day.

Lauren M., Lover of Quiet, Beautiful Books

A Summer Read That Hits Close to Home

I read Left Behind on my porch with the summer breeze and mountains all around, and I swear, it felt like the story was unfolding right down the road. Hoffmeister’s descriptions of the Upper Wenatchee Valley are spot-on, and Noah’s journey is as real and moving as the place we both call home.

Anna L., Leavenworth Local & Avid Reader

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