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 broken their
hearts, 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.
Who I Am with You is the first book in
Robin’s new “A Legacy of Faith” series.
My Thoughts:
Who I Am With You
by Robin Lee Hatcher is the first installment in the Legacy of Faith
series. It's a dual timeline novel with one story in present day and
one story in the late 1920s/1930s. The author made both settings feel
authentic to their respective times while binding them together with
a well-loved Bible and its handwritten notes. Timeless Biblical
truths about forgiveness, prayer, and love echo throughout both
stories.
To
me, Who I Am With You
felt more like a fiction novel than a romance novel. While there was
some romance and tension, it wasn't a main focus of the story, as is
the case in some Christian fiction. Still, I enjoyed watching Jessica
and Ridley's relationship grow in spite of the difficult
circumstances in both of their lives. Both characters learned the
necessity of forgiveness and faith. I especially liked Ridley's
character development and the changes he embraced throughout the
story.
I
recommend Who I Am With You
by Robin Lee Hatcher to readers looking for a faith-filled
heartwarming story. I enjoyed it while I was reading it, but I'm not
sure if I would read it again. If you have read and enjoyed books by
Robin Lee Hatcher in the past, you'll probably enjoy this one!
About the author:
Robin Lee Hatcher is the author of over 75 novels and novellas
with over five million copies of her books in print. She is known for her
heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. Robin
is an ACFW Carol Award winner and an eight-time finalist and has won two RITA
Awards and been a finalist eleven times. Her numerous other awards include the
Christy Award, the HOLT Medallion, the National Reader’s Choice Award, and the
Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award. She is also the recipient of
prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards from both American Christian Fiction
Writers and Romance Writers of America.
When not writing, she enjoys being with her family, spending time
in the beautiful Idaho outdoors, Bible art journaling, reading books that make
her cry, watching romantic movies, and decorative planning. A mother and
grandmother, Robin and her husband make their home on the outskirts of Boise,
sharing it with a demanding Papillon dog and a persnickety tuxedo cat.
For more information, visit www.robinleehatcher.com,
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robinleehatcher, Twitter: @robinleehatcher
and Instagram @robinleehatcher.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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