It is a rare storyteller who can completely captivate a reader, but Robin Lee Hatcher does so with ease in her latest release, Love Without End. This incredibly well-written romance has an impeccable storyline, an outstanding cast of characters and a beautiful setting. The novel is, quite simply, a spectacular and riveting read that I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys faith-based fiction.

In the beautiful mountains of Idaho, two people who have suffered terrible losses must decide if they are willing to risk their hearts again. Chet Leonard is deeply rooted to his family owned quarter horse ranch while newcomer Kimberly Welch is planning to leave as soon as she finds a job back in the city. Both have survived tragic losses and are now raising their children on their own. Chet was dealt a double blow when he lost his son, Rick, in a car accident and his wife, Marsha to divorce. He has his hands full running the ranch with the help of his two teenaged sons, Sam and Pete and a couple of ranch hands. In the aftermath of her husband's sudden death, Kimberly discovers their lavish lifestyle has, quite literally, bankrupted her. A good friend offers Kimberly and her fifteen year old daughter Tara a place to stay while she gets back on her feet. The unexpected gift of a horse brings the two families together and love begins to bloom between Chet and Kimberly, but will their fears keep them apart?

Chet is a man of strong faith who is very committed to his family. He is a loyal friend who can always be counted on to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs it. His divorce devastated him and has left him doubting whether he is husband material. So when Chet finds himself drawn to Kimberly, he is uncertain whether he should invest his heart in another relationship.

Kimberly is pretty much a big mess for much of the novel. She lets her fears rule her life and she is quick to lash out when faced with change. She clings tightly to her certainty that small town life is not for her and despite the positive changes in her life, she still plans to leave when a better opportunity comes along. Kimberly also has some trust issues that stem from her marriage and she is very reluctant to date Chet despite her growing attraction to him.

Equally intriguing is honorary grandmother Anna McKenna's story. She, too, has a somewhat tragic past, but in spite of her hardships, she remains upbeat, positive and very young at heart. Through flashbacks, her life on the Leonard ranch comes vibrantly to life and it is fascinating watching her maintain her faith and express appreciation for all of the blessings she has received.

Love Without End is an exceptionally heartwarming novel of healing and love that is incredibly riveting. The storyline is well developed and quite compelling. The characters are multi-faceted with realistic strengths and weaknesses and true to life obstacles to overcome. Robin Lee Hatcher's engaging writing style draws the reader into the story, which makes it very easy to become emotionally invested in the novel's final outcome. It is a timeless romance with a gentle undercurrent of faith that fans of inspirational fiction are sure to love. ( )

After all the murder and mayhem I read, I needed this sweet read. Totally loved it! ( )

Another greatly written book by Robin Lee Hatcher with a really pretty cover I might add:-) Though Love Without End was pretty much focused solely on the romance, Hatcher has a beautiful way of writing that brought me into the story despite my hunger for action. I loved the personalities of the characters and the way the book flipped back and forth to their pasts. The story was intriguing as well. I feel like I say this stuff about every one of Hatcher's books, which is probably why I continue to review them! So really, the only thing that I didn't care for about Love Without End is that it tended to be a little slow in certain places and had a lot of detail that I tended to skip. Other than that, Love Without End is another fabulous novel and a great intro to Hatcher's new series! I rate it 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it to any Hatcher fans!

"I received this book from the author/publisher for the purpose of this review. All comments and opinions are my own."

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