The Love Letter
By Rachel Hauck
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: June 12, 2018
Romance has never been actress Chloe Daschle’s forte—in life or on screen. But everyone knows who to call for a convincing death scene . . . and it might be killing her career.
When Chloe is given a peek at the script for an epic love story, she decides to take her destiny into her own hands and request an audition for the lead female role, Esther Kingsley. The compelling tale, inspired by family lore and a one-page letter from the colonial ancestor of scriptwriter Jesse Gates, just might break her out of this career-crippling rut. Jesse would rather write about romance than live through it after his past relationship ended in disaster. But once on-set together, the chemistry between Jesse and his leading lady is hard to deny.
Centuries earlier, in the heart of the Revolutionary War, Hamilton Lightfoot and Esther Longfellow wrote their saga off the silver screen. Esther’s Loyalist father opposes any relationship with Hamilton, but Esther must face her beloved father’s disapproval and the dangers of war in order to convince Hamilton of their future together. Hamilton has loved Esther for years, and on the eve of battle pens the love letter she’s always wanted—something straight from the heart.
Set in stunning upcountry South Carolina, The Love Letter is a beautifully crafted story of the courage it takes to face down fear and chase after love, even in the darkest of times. And just maybe, all these generations later, love can come home in a way not even Hollywood could imagine.
PJ says...
I've yet to read Rachel Hauck but this books sounds tailor-made for me with the added bonus of being set in a region where I lived for many years. Both Booklist and RT Book Reviews have given it good reviews and the book's 145 Amazon reviews average an outstanding rating of 4.5 stars.
Booklist says... "From its epic opening to its unexpected and wholly satisfying conclusion, The Love Letter serves up the perfect blend of modern and historical romance infused with exquisite vulnerability. It sweeps readers into the centuries-old drama of South Carolina and the flash of contemporary Hollywood, and delightfully explores layers of social and emotional duality."
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Have you read The Love Letter or any other books by Rachel Hauck? Do you have a favorite?
Do you enjoy romances with dual timelines?
I'm looking forward to reading The Love Letter today.Her Wedding series were the first books of hers that I read. A wonderful trilogy. I really enjoy time slip reads.
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Ms Hauck is a new to me author. I am not a huge fan of the dual timelines, but for me, wonderful love stories can make me love a book.
ReplyDeleteShe is a new author for me. Dual time lines are enjoyable if done well. It is effective to show how things progress both differently and in similar ways during different time periods. It sounds like a book I will enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI have not read Love Letter or any of her books. I'm not sure if I read dual timeline romances before. Sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteonce upon a prince is a favorite
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denise
Sounds good even tho I rarely read timetravel type books.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being on the tour!
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