Like the Wind
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4.6 • 12 Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
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 author
Stand-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
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this pleasant contemporary from Hatcher (I'll Be Seeing You), a woman renews her faith in God following tragedy. After Olivia Ward lost custody of her daughter, Emma, in the divorce from her cruel ex-husband, she despaired that God had allowed such events to happen. Six years later, she learns that her ex-husband has died in a car crash, so she retrieves Emma from Florida and brings her to live in Bethlehem Springs, Idaho. The reunion is awkward and uncomfortable, but 15-year-old Emma gradually acclimates to her new home and lands a role in a play put on by a local theater company. During rehearsal, Emma finds a diary from the Great Depression among the props and as she reads it, she becomes invested in the story of its author, a woman whose marriage put an end to her acting aspirations. Meanwhile, the father of Olivia's ex-husband hires private investigator Tyler Murphy to determine if Olivia is fit to raise Emma. Tyler befriends Olivia and develops feelings for her, but he agonizes over telling her about his clandestine motives. Hatcher movingly captures Olivia's anguish as she strives to make up for lost time, and readers will appreciate the characters' inspiring reflections, as when Olivia tells herself "Don't borrow trouble. Deal with today." This sweet tale charms.
Customer Reviews
Omgoodness!! Sooo good!
Another great read by one of my most favorite authors! Thank you for creating clean fiction to help fill rough seasons in life 🙏🫶🏼🩷