Book Review
Beloved by Robin
Lee Hatcher is part of the Where the
Heart Lives series. Hatcher is a veteran writer of many novels and knows
her craft well. The novel is a familiar pattern, part of the historical romance
genre. Yet, Hatcher has written a book
that draws you in. Set in Boise City, Idaho, right at the turn of the 20th
century, the male protagonist, Tyson Applegate, is the son of a wealthy owner
of several silver mines. He walked out on his wife, Diana, a few months after
they were married. Now he has returned, a changed man, who wants to convince
Diana that he has changed and wants to love her. When I condense it like that
the plot sounds worn-out and perhaps even boring.
This is where the skill of the author shows. Hatcher traces
the path that Tyson went through to come to a decision to make things right.
She writes of God’s redemption – how God can take a hopeless situation and
bring healing. Hatcher has seamlessly blended the storyline, showing how
Tyson’s rebellion hurt the individual (Diana); but also how his choices created
a wider net of hurt that affected several other people.
The book is a testament to how God can take an individual
who has committed horrendous wrongs and help him to relinquish control and allow
God to guide his life. In contrast to the hurt Tyson caused, God changes
everything to love, peace and joy. He blesses Tyson and Diana’s home over and
over.
I do recommend this book. Even thought it is a bit
predictable, it is a wonderful story. I received this book from the publisher
in exchange for a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
About the Book
Diana is ready to begin a new chapter in her life—until the
husband she believed dead reappears at her engagement party.
Diana Brennan came west on the orphan train and was given a
home with a loving couple who cherished and spoiled her. At 17, she fell hard
for Tyson Applegate, the son of a wealthy mine owner. After a whirlwind
courtship and marriage, Tyson took off for adventures around the world,
including fighting with the Rough Riders in Cuba. Receiving no word from him in
years, Diana’s infatuation with her dashing husband died an ugly death, and she
is ready to move past the old pain and marry again, just as soon as Tyson is
declared legally dead.
But when Tyson returns, claiming to be a changed man, he
wants to reunite with his wife and run for the senate. While Diana suspects the
election is his real reason for wanting her by his side, she agrees to maintain
his home and to campaign with him, but when it is over, win or lose, she wants
her freedom.
He agrees with one condition—she must give him a chance to
change her mind about him.
About the Author
Robin is the author of 65+ novels and
novellas. Her home is in Idaho, where she spends her time writing stories of
faith, courage, and love; pondering the things of God; and loving her family
and friends. http://www.robinleehatcher.com/Giveaway
Robin Lee Hatcher is celebrating the release of her latest novel, Beloved, with an iPad Mini giveaway!
One winner will receive:
- An iPad Mini
- Beloved by Robin Lee Hatcher
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