Litfuse Blog Tour Event: Beloved (Where the Heart Lives #3) by Robin Lee Hatcher

Does my hint from my previous post make sense now? *Beloved author* Ha! I thought I was quite witty, maybe it was just me! But yes there will be info about a giveaway of two copies to two lucky individuals! So stay tuned to the end of this review and find out what you need to do...

Robin Lee Hatcher is at it again! Capturing her reader's hearts with a story of endearing love, growing relationships and the path towards healing for past mistakes.

 Goodreads Summary:
Diana Brennan came west on the orphan train and was given a home with a loving couple who cherished and spoiled her. At 17, she fell hard for Tyson Applegate, the son of a wealthy mine owner. After a whirlwind courtship and marriage, Tyson took off for adventures around the world, including fighting with the Rough Riders in Cuba. Receiving no word of him for seven years, Diana's infatuation with her dashing husband died an ugly death, and she is ready to move past the old pain and marry again, just as soon as Tyson is declared legally dead.

But when her husband returns, supposedly a changed man, he wants to reunite with his wife and run for the senate. While Diana suspects the election is his real reason for wanting her by his side, she agrees to maintain his home and to campaign with him, but when it is over, win or lose, she wants her freedom. He agrees with one condition----she must give him a chance to change her mind about him.

My Thoughts:
I have always fancied  Hatcher's stories. Her characters have always felt real to me. They just come off with this sense of honesty that I find different from other stories. 

This story was a gratifying read. It kept me company on the bus to my community college and on the bench waiting for the bus to get home. I found this book to be a very easy fast read. I read it in under two days and only on the bus. (Fact: all readers read at different paces!) But the fact of the matter was that I overall beloved this book - ha, did I use that word correctly? This story showed growth in its characters personalities, emotions and relationships. 
  
There was also interesting points in the book where it would go back into the past which would explain to the reader why one character was acting a certain way or why he or she had certain feelings (good or bad) towards another character. It was definitely different at first, mainly because I would have to go back and remind myself the years of the present time. It's not that hard to get use to, just at first I was a little hesitant.  

Diana is a firm woman with qualities anyone would admire. She freely gives her love to others even with the hurt she had experienced. I felt Hatcher did splendidly at helping me (the reader) come to understand why Diana wouldn't be over the moon that Tyson (he dead husband) was alive. There was a lot of development shown in both Diana and Tyson through their actions that helped them get over the hurdle that was preventing them from having a loving and redeeming marriage. 

I felt this book was a feel good book. Something to help pass time and pass on to others to read as well. 

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 bookshelves 
Disclaimer: I received a free copy for an honest review from Litfuse Publicity Group.

Speaking of Litfuse they are hosting a fantastic giveaway which involves an IPad Mini! Here is the link to the page or you can also click on the beautiful button on the right hand top corner of this page! Check it out because there are even more fantastic prizes you will not want to miss out on entering in a chance to win!

GIVEAWAY INFO TIME~!!!  Contest ENDS: November 16, 2013 at midnight
  
Contest time here we go! Disclaimer: still figuring this stuff out so I am so super appreciative for your patience! For this time I'm just going to ask a question instead of using the rafflecopter! I learned that not all people have Google+ and couldn't enter the last contest. I wanted to make this more accessible for others to have a chance to win! Please make sure to leave an e-mail address and or some way to get in contact with you with your comment. Books can only be sent to addresses in the United States and or Canada.

Here is the question: What or who is your most beloved? 

Maybe it's a necklace from a loved one or your dog or maybe just quite time with the Lord. It can be anything! There are no wrong answers! Looking forward to those responses!  

For His Kingdom, 
Taylor Reid