Like the Wind by Robin Lee Hatcher


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Like the Wind by Robin Lee Hatcher is a quick easy read with astrong Christian theme, filled with grace and love, that warms the heart. Olivia Ward has lost everything when she requested a divorce from her controlling, wealthy and powerful former husband; her marriage, her career, and custody of her daughter, Emma. Her ex didn't really want the child but being the cruel and spiteful person he was, he didn't want Emma to get custody. After getting custody of Emma, and he moved them to Florida, making it impossible for Olivia to have any visitation rights, since she was barely able to make ends meet. Her ex didn't even spend any time with his daughter putting her in an expensive boarding school. Six years later, Emma comes back to Olivia after her father killed in a car crash. For some reason the ex's money is tied up in his business so Emma can't go to that expensive school anymore and goes to live with her mother Olivia in Idaho.  Emma is an angry, resentful, and sullen teenager trying to understand and get through what has come her way. Olivia is at a loss in how to parent her daughter, a daughter she no longer knows. Olivia discovers Emma’s interest in theater and helps her get involved with the community theater; slowly Emma began to warm up and bonds with her mother. This is a dual timeline store that is told in the form of a diary which Emma found and reads. The diary was written in the 1930s and Emma finds kinship with the writer. The diary had little to do with current story but reading the diary brought Emma closer to G-d and rediscovering her faith.


Tyler Murphy has been hired by Peter Ward, Emma’s paternal grandfather to investigate Olivia and determine if she is a good mother. During his inquiry, Tyler starts falling for Olivia, and she for him. She is hesitant to believe in love after what Emma’s father did to her.

Ms. Hatcher wrote a story that offers a twist with the mother being the one who was hurt and punished by her ex-husband. A woman of strength and courage, Olivia is a fabulous character. Tyler is a beautiful balance for her and their growing feelings are encouraging; allowing her to blossom and grow as she develops her relationships. I recommend Like the Wind to other readers.

 

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

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