"Keeper Of The Stars"

Robin Lee Hatcher

Because it’s not always love at first sight!
When her mother died from pneumonia, Penny Cartwright was heartbroken. But now, after burying her younger brother just 12 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.

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This novel is as beautiful as the cover is!  It's filled with sweet moments, sad moments, happy moments, unsure moments and everything in between.

I must admit, I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book at first.  I got the impression that it was going to be a tear jerker, but it wasn't that at all. 

The characters are well developed and may seem predictable at first but they are not.  They are all struggling in one way or another, but they all learn to let go and let God do His will.

I absolutely loved Trevor's character.  He wasn't your average musician who is so self-centered that they don't even realize that there's a world that exists beyond the end of their nose.  Trevor was a truly selfless person, yes, he still wants to be a singer, but he realized that it's not about him.  I'm glad that Robin Lee Hatcher didn't drag that part out, for any of the characters.  

Usually, the characters wait until the absolute end of the book to get things right, but that wasn't the case in this one and it was so refreshing.  

Another refreshing part of the book was the fact that Penny didn't struggle so much with her growing affections for Trevor.  She did at first, but then she realized he wasn't the jerk she thought he was.  She also learned to forgive and to finally put everything in God's hands.

Penny's dad and Trevor's mom were very likable characters as well.  I was hoping that something would develop between them, but Robin Lee Hatcher leaves it up to your imagination.

This book is a must read for those who enjoy reading about second chances, romance and people who learn to fully trust in God.  Even though this is book three, it is also a stand alone novel.

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I RECEIVED THIS COMPLIMENTARY BOOK FROM BOOKLOOK BLOGGERS FOR REVIEW PURPOSES.

  

"Love Without End"

Robin Lee Hatcher

Being a single dad with two teenage boys is not easy.  Chet has found this out by firsthand experience.  Thanks to his wife who walked out on them and God and wants nothing to do with any of them.  Not only is rearing two teenage boys challenging, so is running a ranch with little to no funds.  But he's doing fairly well with all of it, even if he doesn't think so. 

 His Nana Anna, comes home after living away for years.  She's not really his Nana, but he grew up knowing her as his Nana.  Anna McKenna, (Nana Anna) brings a much needed boost with her and her strong and steady faith in God help all of those around her.  She hasn't had an easy life, but God has blessed her and she is grateful for those blessings.  

In her thirties, Kimberly Welch becomes an unexpected widow.  Her husband just drops dead with a heart attack.  Now she and her teenage daughter, Tara, are left to pick up the pieces.  Kimberly and Tara were used to being wealthy and living the high society life.  Well, of that changed when her husband passed.  They were in debt and Kimberly didn't even know it.  As she is struggling to find a job, a home and struggling to get along with her rebellious teenage daughter, her best friend invites them to live with her in Kings Meadow.  

While in Kings Meadow, Tara is given a horse and becomes obsessed with all things horses.  Her horse isn't tame though.  This is where Chet comes in.  He used to tame horses and doesn't have time to teach Tara about horses or tame her horse, but he can't seem to say no.  Tara really loves it in Kings Meadow, but Kimberly is still looking for a job in the city.  She can't stand horses, but she is starting to really like everyone in Kings Meadow, a certain cowboy in particular.  

While everyone is adjusting to the changes of life, Nana Anna is the one that keeps everyone in line.  She too is adjusting to being back home, but her faith is so strong nothing seems to weaken her.  She has to cope with all of her old memories and dreams.  Instead of letting them sadden her, she thanks God for them.

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"Love Without End" is a lovely story about people hurting, finding what's next, moving on and really putting their trust in God.  The characters in this book deal with a lot of hardships that many of us have never experienced, yet they keep trusting God and they allow Him to heal them.  

Each character is beautifully developed.  Though there are many characters in this book it wasn't confusing as some books I have read have been.  

I enjoyed reading about Nana Anna's past.  At first I was a bit confused with how one chapter was about her in the past and the present was about all new people.  But after the first couple chapters, it flowed better.  I did feel sorry for Nana Anna, but was inspired by her strength and faith in the Lord.  

The way Chet raised his boys was something I also liked.  They were a close family even if they did have struggles and quarrels.  The internet wasn't something that they were obsessed with and they always helped each other out.  

I'm glad that Tara and Kimberly started getting along and understanding each other.  

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I RECEIVED THIS COMPLIMENTARY BOOK FROM LITFUSE  FOR REVIEW PURPOSES.

 

"Four Weddings and a Kiss"

Margaret Brownley

Debra Clopton

Mary Connealy

Robin Lee Hatcher

Fort Worth, Texas 1885.  While sitting around a campfire, five western preachers share stories of couples that God brought together.  Each story is unique and tells of the uniting of people who you would never think to be together.  The first one is about Maizy and Rylan.....

Spitfire Sweetheart.  Maizy and Rylan have been neighbor's for a few years, but are not too neighborly.  Maizy has a fascination with Rylan's Angus' but Rylan doesn't appreciate Maizy being on his land.   Maizy though, doesn't take heed to Rylan's warnings and almost gets the both of them killed.  Rylan gets injured while trying to save Maizy's life.  Now she feels responsible for taking care of him.  

A Love Letter to the Editor is the second one.  Jack has just taken the position as the new editor of the Killdeer Sentinel.  He is welcomed by most everyone in town, except his number one columnist, Molly Everton.  Molly's dad sold the Killdeer Sentinel to Jack and she was hoping and expecting to become the new editor herself.  She tries to make Jack's life miserable so he won't want to stay in Killdeer and she can become the editor.  Jack, on the other hand, finds it amusing and challenging that Molly wants to get rid of him.  He's determined to prove to Molly that she's wrong about him.  

Next is A Cowboy For Katie.  Ever since the tornado that hit her house and killed her pa, Katie Pearl has earned the reputation of being crazy.  Now that she's all alone and trying to fix up her home, she seems to be getting all kinds of suitors, only they're not interested in her but in her property.  

Treb is just passing through looking for some work so he can buy a new horse.  Crazy Katie hires him.  At first he understands why people call her crazy.  But then he gets to know and realizes she's not at all crazy.  They work side by side to get her house and barn back in order.  When it comes time for Treb to move on, they both find it hard to say good-bye.  

And last but not least, Courting Trouble.  Grace has been framed for a murder she didn't commit.  Brock is an attorney, only not the kind of attorney that Grace needs.  He ends up taking her case anyway.  He couldn't seem to refuse after he met Grace.  

Grace's little boy and Brock must work together to make sure Grace doesn't hang.  

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Each of these novella's were wonderfully written with spunky, head-strong women and stubborn, good-looking cowboys.  This book is a must read for those who enjoy westerns!  You'll find humor, danger, romance, trust, faith, fear, and love in all of these short books.  Each character learns to depend on God and accept His will for their life, even if it's not what they had planned.  They also come to learn that God sends love through the people they wouldn't expect and at a time when they least expect it.  

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I RECEIVED THIS COMPLIMENTARY BOOK FROM LITFUSE FOR REVIEW PURPOSES.