Robin Lee Hatcher

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Generations of secrets unfold as a young college student learns the truth about her great-grandmother’s World War II heartbreak and love. For fans of Francine Rivers and Karen Kingsbury.Brianna Hastings’s life seems dull and full of disappointment until a handsome young man visits her church. She’s instantly smitten by the charming Greg, who leads an exciting, independent life—the kind of life she longs for. But when a college history assignment forces Brianna to interview her great-grandmother about life during World War II, she can’t believe it when Daisy presses her with questions about Greg’s character. “What sort of man is he? Who is he at his core?”What could her great-grandmother possibly know about love at first sight?The questions take both women back to Boise, Idaho, in the early 1940s, when war emphasized how fragile life could be. Daisy and her older sister pine for the same handsome bomber pilot—until one night of terrible judgment reveals their true characters and drives them apart. Trying to protect the people she loves the most, Daisy condemns herself to live a lie.In the years that follow, as Daisy grapples with the consequences, she receives unexpected grace from a man she’s known her whole life but never looked at twice. Could what she learned about love save Brianna from heartache three generations later?Praise for I’ll Be Seeing You“Robin Lee Hatcher is at her best in this beautifully-written double-feature romance . . . This touching story shines light on the difference between romantic passion and true love. A sigh-worthy read.” —Lynn Austin, Christy Award–winning author“I’ll Be Seeing You proficiently explores love, heartbreak, family, mistakes, and consequences, and Hatcher highlights that God’s grace and mercy is with us even when we’re certain we don’t deserve it. I was hooked in chapter one and devoured this beautiful story in two sittings!” —Amy Clipston, bestselling author of The View from Coral Cove“I love this book, and I read it in a day! Heartbreaking yet heartwarming, tender and touching—these characters came alive to me. Robin Lee Hatcher is one of my favorite novelists, and I'll Be Seeing You is one of her finest works!” —Tricia Goyer, USA TODAY bestselling novelist of A Secret CourageFull-length split-time (WWII and contemporary) romance novel with strong themes of God’s grace and redemptionIncludes discussion questions for book clubsBook length: 95,000 wordsAlso by Robin Lee Hatcher: Make You Feel My Love, How Sweet It Is, Cross My Heart, and Who I Am With You

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.

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.

One broken woman. One lost man. And the long-buried secrets tying them together.After escaping an abusive relationship, Chelsea Spencer flees to Chickadee Creek—the town where her great aunt Rosemary owns a quaint little antique shop. There, Chelsea plans to help with the shop as her aunt heals from an accident—and perhaps find some healing of her own.Liam Chandler was one film away from a leading role when his brother Jacob was stricken with cancer. After spending the last months of Jacob’s life with him in Boise, Liam heads to the vacation home he built outside of Chickadee Creek to get his life and his faith back on track.While working to clean out a storage room in the antique shop, Chelsea finds an old violin. Aunt Rosemary says she may have the instrument, but they soon learn it is very valuable and once belonged to Cora Chandler, Liam’s great-great-grandmother.Drawn together by the old violin and stories from the past, Chelsea and Liam begin to find answers for their present and the future God has in store for them.Full-length split-time romance novelIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Robin Lee Hatcher: How Sweet It Is, Cross My Heart, and Who I Am With You

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.

He lost his brother. She lost her dream. Together, they might find what they’re really looking for.Holly Stanford is doing the best she can with the restaurant she inherited from her late uncle. But after her fiancé abandons her and the business, Holly regrets having given up her dream of becoming a pastry chef. Now a few bad financial decisions might cost her everything, including her hope for the future.Jed Henning has done well with his new company despite his prodigal brother’s behavior. When Jed‘s father, the controlling member of the board of directors, temporarily suspends operations until his sons work out their differences, Jed resentfully chases his brother, Chris, to Boise. There Jed rents a basement apartment from Holly and hopes to convince Chris to get his act together before their company collapses.Unaware that Holly is the one person who can help him get through to Chris, Jed starts the tough work of reconciliation armed with little more than a few family photographs, a stack of old letters, and a Bible that belonged to his great-grandfather, Andrew Henning. And as romance blossoms between Holly and Jed, the story of Jed’s great-grandfather highlights the power of God across the generations and the legacy of a family’s courageous faith.

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.

Can two broken paths—and broken hearts—lead toward God’s redemption?When Ashley Showalter and Ben Henning meet on Ashley’s horse rescue farm, they quickly discover how much they have in common. Both were raised by single moms. Both want to help where they see a need. And both work with horses in the Boise valley. Ben needs Ashley’s help and expertise after starting an equine therapy barn on his great-great-grandfather’s farm—and the more time they spend together, both Ashley and Ben have the feeling that there could be something more between them.They also carry the burden of past experiences that may drive them apart if the truth is ever revealed. Ben is a recovering alcoholic with five years of sobriety behind him, while Ashley’s brother is an opioid addict residing in court-ordered rehab. Holding fast to the belief that addicts can never be cured, Ashley has promised herself she will never walk knowingly into the chaos created by addiction. Ben knows that with God, all things are possible—but will Ashley find it within herself to give love a chance? Or will her brother’s mistakes and the pain of her past jeopardize her future with Ben?Cross My Heart threads together a contemporary love story with the heartwarming tale of Ben’s great-great-grandfather, Andrew Henning—reminding us that God’s Word is timeless and that His promises are new every morning.This sweet split-time read is a standalone novel, though it can be read as a part of the Legacy of Faith series. Book one: Who I Am with YouBook two: Cross My HeartBook three (coming in 2020): How Sweet It Is Book length: approximately 79,000 words. Includes a reading group guide. “Hatcher writes with realism and compassion about how hope and healing can grow from our deepest wounds.” —Beth K. Vogt, Christy Award–winning author

For these two broken hearts, the first step toward love will be a huge leap of faith. Jessica Mason isn’t looking for love when she meets Ridley Chesterfield. Instead she is still reeling from the tragic, unexpected loss of her husband and daughter—and awaiting the arrival of her unborn child. Harboring the secret of her husband’s betrayal, her pain is deeper than anyone knows. Ridley Chesterfield is hiding out in Hope Springs, Idaho, avoiding a political scandal and the barrage of false media headlines that have tarnished his good name. The last thing Ridley wants is a relationship—but when fate leads Ridley to form a friendship with his reclusive and pregnant neighbor, he wonders if this small-town hideout might be more of a long-term destination. When Jessica begins to read her great-grandfather’s Bible, she finds a connection with a man she never knew. Somehow the verses he marked and the words he wrote in the margins open her heart to healing. And as Ridley and Jessica help each other forgive the people who have wronged them, they must decide if the past will define them or if they will choose to love again. Who I Am With You weaves together a modern-day romance with Jessica’s great-grandfather’s story from the 1930s, reminding us that some truths can cross generations and that faith has the power to transform families forever. “Tender and heartwarming . . . a true delight.” —New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Courtney Walsh Sweet, inspirational read with contemporary and historical storylinesFirst novel in the Legacy of Faith series but can be enjoyed as a standaloneBook length: approximately 77K wordsIncludes a reading group guide and a note from the author