

Secrets never stay buried long, and only God can help Claire find forgiveness when betrayal comes back to haunt her. When Dakota informs her that he is engaged, she looks forward to meeting his fiancée, even as she wonders if 31-year-old Sara Jennings is too old for her “little” six-foot-plus boy. She has raised a wonderful son, Dakota enjoys her work and finally has a new love. Following their divorce, Claire started over, including changing back to her maiden name of Conway.Ĭlaire now feels pretty good about her accomplishments. Twelve years ago, Claire Porter thought her entire life was over when she learned that her husband, Dave, was having an affair with a young college student. What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line? About The Forgiving Hour


(No, I couldn’t stop just reading the first line.

It’s brilliant-part romance, but mostly a deep and challenging examination of forgiveness. It’s an older book that I recently picked up when the Kindle version was on sale. Today I’m sharing from The Forgiving Hour by Robin Lee Hatcher. Whenever You Come Around 2.5 I Hope You Dance 3.It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. Whispers from Yesterday The Shepherd's Voice Ribbon ALSO BY ROBIN LEE HATCHER. She makes her home on the outskirts of Boise, sharing it with a demanding Papillon dog and a persnickety tuxedo cat.Ī King's Meadow Novel. ALSO BY ROBIN LEE HATCHER THE SISTERS OF BETHLEHEM SPRINGS SERIES A Vote of. When not writing, Robin 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. She has written both contemporary and historical women’s fiction and romance for CBA publishers (Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, Revell, Steeple Hill, Tyndale House, Multnomah, and WaterBrook). In 1997, Robin felt called to write stories of faith and hasn’t looked back since. Whispers From Yesterday: A Novel (Women of Hope) 1 by Robin Lee Hatcher ( 659 ) 5.55 19.11 Following her fathers death and her own attempted suicide, pampered socialite Karen Butler reluctantly seeks refuge at the home of Sophia Taylor, the grandmother she has never known. Robin began her writing career in the general market, writing mass market romances for Leisure Books, HarperPaperbacks, Avon Books, and Silhouette. Catching Katie was named one of the Best Books of 2004 by the Library Journal. Her numerous awards include the Christy Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction, the RITA® Award for Best Inspirational Romance, Romantic Times Career Achievement Awards for Americana Romance and for Inspirational Fiction, the Carol Award, the 2011 Idahope Writer of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Awards from both Romance Writers of America® (2001) and American Christian Fiction Writers (2014). Her well-drawn characters and heartwarming stories of faith, courage, and love have earned her both critical acclaim and the devotion of readers. Robin Lee Hatcher is the author of over 85 novels and novellas with over five million copies of her books in print.
