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A life in pieces. A hundred-year-old journal. And a chance for love to be reborn.Olivia Ward arrived in Bethlehem Springs alone—with no job, no home, and no money—after her manipulative ex-husband used his power and wealth to destroy everything. Six years later, the peaceful life she rebuilt is once again turned upside down when she learns that her fifteen-year-old daughter, Emma, will be coming to live with her. The reunion should be a dream come true, but years of deception have driven a wedge between them. And Emma seems more interested in an old diary she discovered than reconciliation with her mother.Tyler Murphy knows what it’s like to lose everything. Propelled by his history in the foster-care system, he’s determined to root out dishonesty and protect the most vulnerable through his work as an investigator. When he’s hired to investigate Olivia Ward, though, he finds himself longing to believe she’s exactly who she appears to be, and he soon realizes that his desire to learn more about her has nothing to do with his job. But how can he pursue a relationship that began with a lie?In this latest novel from award-winning author Robin Lee Hatcher, an antique diary, a family-fueled investigation, and unexpected feelings collide to create a promise that’s worth fighting for.“Seamlessly weaving past and present, Robin has written a touching, hopeful story that’s sure to tug on readers’ heartstrings.” —Kathleen Fuller, bestselling authorStand-alone novelBook length: approximately 80,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Robin Lee Hatcher: I’ll Be Seeing You, Make You Feel My Love, How Sweet It Is, and Cross My Heart

The last thing Rosalie Tomkin wants is another man trying to control her life.Rosalie's abusive jailbird father and her ne'er-do-well brother have cured her of that. Not even the wealthy visitor staying in her beleaguered mother's boarding house can tempt her. She plans to leave Boulder Creek as soon as she can scrape together the funds to do so, and when she does, she won't ever look back.Michael Randolph is in a high-stakes competition for the family business and intends to beat his half-brother, no matter what. So when an innocent encounter with Rosalie threatens to cost him everything he hopes to achieve, he's willing to pay the price demanded by her no-good father. Even if it means marrying a damsel in distress.Strangers placed in an impossible position, Michael and Rosalie can agree on one thing. Neither of them wants to stay together any longer than they must. What they don't know is that fate might have a better future in store for them than either could imagine.

Forgiveness is the only cure for heartbreak. But can Penny forgive the man she holds responsible for her brother’s death—and even find it in her heart to love him? When her mother died from pneumonia, Penny Cartwright was heartbroken. But now, after burying her younger brother just twelve years later, she is devastated. Anger, guilt, and sorrow cloud Penny’s mind, and the last thing she wants is to be reminded of her pain—but that’s exactly what happens when a stranger comes to town. Trevor Reynolds has been chasing fame for more than a dozen years, but his musical career can’t get off the ground. While on the road, an accident kills his young drummer, Brad Cartwright. Trevor wasn’t behind the wheel, but he still blames himself . . . and so does Brad’s sister, Penny. Now Trevor finds himself in Kings Meadow, determined to follow through on his final promise to his friend. Still feeling the pain of Brad’s death, Penny and Trevor must learn that forgiveness is the only thing that can heal their hearts. And if they do forgive, something beautiful may rise from the ashes of heartbreak. “Whenever I want to fall in love again, I pick up a Robin Lee Hatcher novel.” —Francine Rivers, New York Times bestselling author Sweet inspirational romanceFull-length novelBook 3 in the Kings Meadow Romance series but can be read as a stand-alone (Book 1: Love without End; Book 2: Whenever You Come Around)Includes discussion questions for book clubs and a note to readers from the author

The Clarkson family looks perfect to many—but looks can be deceiving.Katherine Clarkson has the perfect life. Married to Brad, a loving and handsome husband, respected in their church and the community. Two grown daughters on the verge of starting families of their own. A thriving ministry. Good friends. A comfortable life.She has it all—until the day a reporter appears with shocking allegations. Splashed across the local news are accusations of Brad’s financial impropriety at his foundation and worse, an affair with a former employee. Without warning, Katherine’s marriage is shattered and her family torn apart. The reassuring words she’s spoken to many brokenhearted women over the years offer little comfort now.Her world spinning, Katherine wonders if she can find the truth in the chaos that consumes her. How can she survive the loss of what she thought was the perfect life?“Robin Lee Hatcher is one of my favorite authors.” —Francine Rivers, New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming LoveContemporary women’s fiction with inspirational elementsFull-length stand-alone novelIncludes a reading group guide for book clubs

The truest treasure is found deep in the heart.1864. Back in her beloved Virginia, Shannon Adair nursed injured soldiers back to health. But in Grand Coeur, Idaho—the rough-and-tumble place where her father has been called to lead the church—she's not sure where she fits in. Then a critically ill woman arrives, and Shannon knows her place at last: to care for this dear woman and ease her pain.Matthew Dubois is the fastest and most reliable stagecoach driver on Wells Fargo’s payroll. But his widowed sister is dying and he’s about to inherit his young nephew. So he takes a job at the Wells Fargo express office in Grand Coeur until he can find the one thing he needs to get back to driving: a wife to care for the boy.What neither of them knows is that God is at work behind the scenes—and is lovingly bringing them together to discover the true desires of their hearts.“Robin Lee Hatcher has done it again! Heart of Gold is an incredible story of deep conviction and spiritual growth, all blended with romance and a touch of sassy heroine thrown in for good measure. I could hardly put it down and found myself longing for more when the story drew to an end.” —Tracie Peterson, bestselling author of the Song of Alaska and Striking a Match seriesHistorical romance with inspirational elementsFull-length stand-alone novelIncludes a reading group guide for book clubs

Loneliness and grief stalk Deborah Haskin after her husband's death, but hope eases her pain when she marries Gideon. After their marriage, Deborah discovers a devastating secret-Gideon is an alcoholic How can someone who has brought her healing bring so much hurt, too?Award-winning romance and inspirational author Hatcher tackles a difficult subject: the frequency of alcoholism among churchgoers and the church's reaction to it. Hatcher's many fans will enjoy this thought-provoking romance, which would also make a good reading-group choice. - Library Journal

When the heart pens its own holiday romance, even a skeptic can find magic under the mistletoe.On Sanctuary Island, Ariel Highbridge seeks refuge from crippling writer's block and a disillusioned heart. As a writer of Regency romances who's been betrayed by love herself, Ariel struggles to weave tales of romance when her own faith in it has frayed.Tom Fuller is a devoted schoolteacher and a widower, whose life orbits around his daughter Shauna. He has sworn off the possibility of new love. Yet, the arrival of their enchanting neighbor stirs an unexpected warmth in both father and daughter's lives.As the island's Yuletide enchantments weave their spell, Tom and Ariel find themselves drawn to each other. Ariel's burgeoning belief in love and Tom's tentative steps towards healing suggest that perhaps, this Christmas, they could write a love story of their own.But their fledgling romance will soon face its ultimate test, and it will take the magic of the season and the island's charm for their love story to prove the most enchanting tales don't end-they simply transform into new beginnings.

She came seeking adventure. He never expected her to find him.Lady Amanda Whitcombe dreamed of the untamed beauty of the American West from the moment Buffalo Bill's Wild West dazzled her during the Queen's Jubilee. But nothing could prepare her for the rugged wilderness of Yellowstone-or the man who would change her life forever.When Amanda is swept into the icy currents of a park river, game scout Isaiah Coltrane rescues her. Used to solitude and determined to avoid entanglements-especially with a woman as refined as Amanda-he's eager to return her to civilization. Yet her courage and quick wit soon prove there's more to her than the polished exterior of an English lady.Bound by circumstance and danger, Amanda and Isaiah must navigate the perils of poachers, rustlers, and a growing affection he is not ready to admit. Isaiah believes Amanda belongs in the world of fine society, not the remote mountains he calls home. But Amanda's heart has already chosen him-and she's willing to fight for the man who believes he's unworthy of her love.A romance of courage, love, and an unbreakable bond forged in the wild.

Return to Kings Meadow in this heartfelt two-novella collection. Originally published in 2015, I Hope You Dance introduced readers to Skye Foster. Now, in Bible and a .44, a brand-new story, Robin Lee Hatcher takes you back to 1932 to meet two of Skye's ancestors. Experience love, faith, and resilience across generations in these captivating tales.BIBLE AND A .44: A past to redeem, a love to reclaim, and a faith to guide the way.Jesse Graham returns to Kings Meadow a changed man, determined to atone for the mistakes of his wild youth. He longs to rebuild his relationship with his widowed mother and make amends to those he wronged-especially Willow Foster, the pastor's granddaughter who once loved him despite his wicked ways. Willow has spent years trying to forget Jesse, guarding her heart against the pain he caused. But his return stirs emotions she thought she'd buried, and she must decide if she can trust the man he's become.With a heart surrendered to Jesus, Jesse faces the consequences of his past while serving the community he once shamed. As he works to prove his transformation, he finds himself falling for Willow in a new and lasting way-and hoping for a future that holds more than her forgiveness.I HOPE YOU DANCE: Can two left feet lead to one perfect romance?Grant Nichols is a culinary genius but a disaster on the dance floor. When his friend's wedding calls for ballroom moves, he reluctantly signs up for lessons with Skye Foster, Kings Meadow's dance teacher and former rodeo queen. Skye spends her days teaching kids ballet and her evenings leading adults in Country Swing, fueled by her own love of dance.Grant is content as a bachelor, believing his big family gave him all the "kid experience" he'll ever need. Skye, however, dreams of a future filled with children and a loving partner. Grant and Skye are no match on paper. But when they step onto the dance floor, they move to a love song all their own.

För ett brustet hjärta är ett litet steg mot kärlek ett stort steg i tro. När Jessica Mason möter Ridley Chesterfield är det verkligen inte kärleken hon letar efter. Jessica har avskärmat sig från både Gud och sina närmaste. Hon lever ännu i chocken efter det fruktansvärda som drabbat henne, en smärta som är djupare än någon kan ana eftersom hon dessutom bär på hemligheten av hennes mans otrohet. Ridley Chesterfield måste till varje pris undvika en politisk skandal. Han flyr till Hope Springs, Idaho när hans goda namn och rykte riskerar att smutsas ner av medias hetsjakt efter att en personlig fiende vill se hans karriär söndersmulad. När Jessica börjar läsa i sin gammelmorfars bibel upptäcker hon band till en man hon aldrig lärde känna. Kan den gamla familjebibeln visa på sanningar som överbryggar generationer och berätta om en tro som har kraften att förvandla familjer för alltid? En familjebibel. Två sårade hjärtan ... och en tro som bär i generationer. Robin Lee Hatcher har skrivit fler än 80 böcker som sålts i över fem miljoner exemplar. Hon är uppskattad för sina varma och känslosamt laddade berättelser om tro, mod och kärlek. Hon har fått flera utmärkelser, bland annat RITA Award, the National Reader’s Choice Award och Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award.

När Ashley Showalter och Ben Henning träffas i Ashleys stall upptäcker de snabbt hur mycket de har gemensamt. Båda växte upp med en ensamstående mamma. Båda vill gärna hjälpa till där det behövs. Och båda arbetar med hästar i Boise valley, Idaho. Ben behöver Ashleys hjälp och erfarenhet när han vill starta ett stall för hästterapi på sin gammelfarfars gård och ju mer tid de får tillsammans, desto mer får de känslan av att det kan vara någonting mer på gång dem emellan. Men deras tunga bördor av tidigare svårigheter och hemligheter hotar att driva dem isär om sanningen, som inte någon känner till, skulle komma fram. Dessutom vill någon i Bens närhet sätta käppar i hjulet för hans drömmar för gården. Ben vet att allting är möjligt för Gud, men Ashley verkar behöva finna både sig själv – och Gud – för att våga ge kärleken en chans. Hur länge ska smärtan av hennes förflutna få äventyra framtiden tillsammans med Ben? Robin Lee Hatcher har skrivit fler än 80 böcker som sålts i över fem miljoner exemplar. Hon är uppskattad för sina varma och känslosamt laddade berättelser om tro, mod och kärlek. Hon har fått flera utmärkelser, bland annat RITA Award, the National Reader’s Choice Award och Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award. Hon har på svenska tidigare utkommit med boken Den jag är med dig.

Han förlorade sin bror. Hon sin dröm. Kan de finna vad de verkligen söker? Holly Stanford gör det bästa hon kan för att hålla restaurangen hon ärvde av sin morbror flytande. Men efter att hennes fästman lämnat både henne och företaget, ångrar Holly bittert att hon tvingades ge upp sin dröm om att baka bröllopstårtor. Några felaktiga ekonomiska beslut kan nu kosta henne allt, också hennes hopp för framtiden. Hur ska bakningen åter få en plats i Hollys liv? Jed Henning och hans lillebror Chris har lyckats bra i familjeföretaget, trots broderns stökiga livsstil. När fadern, och tillika styrelsemedlem, tillfälligt stänger ned firman tills de båda bröderna arbetat igenom sina djupa konflikter, tvingas Jed motvilligt söka upp brodern i Boise, Idaho. Jed måste börja en mödosam väg mot försoning med sin bror, den förlorade sonen. Hans enda verktyg är några blekta familjefoton, en hög gamla brev och en sliten bibel som tillhört hans gammelfarfar, Andrew Henning. Anteckningarna i bibeln visar på en levande och attraktiv gudstro, som burit genom generationer. Är detta vägen till att finna lyckan, förnöjsamheten och det goda i livet som också han längtar efter? Och ska den unga kvinnan, som en dag knackar på Jeds dörr, kunna vara nyckeln till att nå fram till Chris? Robin Lee Hatcher har skrivit fler än 80 böcker som sålts i över fem miljoner exemplar. Hon är uppskattad för sina varma och känslosamt laddade berättelser om tro, mod och kärlek. Hon har fått flera utmärkelser, bland annat RITA Award, the National Reader’s Choice Award och Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award.

Meet the people who make it all happen—the photographers, chefs, and the writers who have helped orchestrate and document the perfect day for countless couples—as they find their own happy endings in three sweet novellas.Picture Perfect Love: A June Wedding Story by Melissa McCloneWhen image becomes everything, it’s up to love to refocus the heart. Photographer Jenna Harrison wants every bride and groom to look picture perfect on their special day. But her own heart is still broken, the unworn wedding dress hanging in her closet a reminder that relationships aren’t always as perfect as they look through her camera lens. Attorney Ashton Vance is the one that got away, but he wrongly blamed Jenna for ruining his political aspirations. Even if Jenna can forgive him, dare he hope for a second chance at her love?I Hope You Dance: A July Wedding Story by Robin Lee HatcherWill a sworn bachelor determined to stay single fall in love with his dance teacher? Grant Nichols is a genius in the kitchen and a klutz on the dance floor. But his friend’s wedding is shaping up to be a shindig the likes of which Kings Meadow has never seen—including dancing. Lots of dancing. Former rodeo queen Skye Foster is offering dance lessons for the wedding party. Grant and Skye are no match on paper. But when they step onto the dance floor, they create a melody all their own.Love on a Deadline: An August Wedding Story by Kathryn SpringerMacKenzie “Mac” Davis returns to her hometown of Red Leaf, Wisconsin, and takes a job at the weekly newspaper writing about social events. When Hollis Channing, Mac’s high school nemesis, returns to Red Leaf to marry her celebrity fiancé, the editor asks Mac to cover all the festivities for the newspaper. The last thing Mac wants to do is reconnect with the person who made her life miserable when she was a teenager . . . unless it’s spending time with Ethan Channing, the bride’s older brother—and Mac’s first crush.Three novellas from the Year of Weddings novella collection in one bookInspiring wedding stories by bestselling romance authorsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs