But one theme rises above all the others to my way of thinking, and that is influence. All this and more describes the final book in Robin Lee Hatcher’s Kings Meadow series, Keeper of the Stars. Keeper of the Stars is a lighter novel in some respects, yet it deals with som Reviewed at The Power of Words: Ī beautiful setting that is vividly conveyed. Reviewed at The Power of Words: A beautiful setting that is vividly conveyed. (I received a copy of this book in exchange for only my honest review.). If we must say goodbye to Kings Meadow, Trevor and Penny’s story – and Brad’s too, in a way – is the perfect farewell. With elements to the story that you don’t see in every other book, Keeper of the Stars provides a unique read that still leaves you wrapped in a comforting cloak of familiarity.
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And that just added to the melt-into-a-happy-little-puddle factor for me.īottom Line: This final book in Robin Lee Hatcher’s Kings Meadow Romance series is a beautifully composed harmony of forgiveness, faith, and falling in love. (Don’t get me wrong … I do adore the intensity of “instant attraction” but occasionally I like the change of pace.) One could argue that it had been going on since even before they met, albeit one-sided. Another rarity in romantic fiction in general, but one I found refreshing. THE FEELS!įinally, the romance is a slow build. Here, we are able to watch Trevor as he navigates the newness, with Robert building off what Brad started – which I find to be just the sweetest thing ever. I can think of a couple of other examples (Varina Denman’s Justified, Victoria Bylin’s Until I Found You) but it’s rare. Both of those are great, of course! But we rarely see the growth process. So often in Christian fiction, we see male leads of either solid, mature faith or brand-new faith. It reminded me of my relationship with my own brother and enabled me to see Penny’s grief in a more empathetic way than I might otherwise have done.Īnother thing I loved about Keeper of the Stars is the mentoring that takes place between Robert and Trevor. But what touched me most deeply were the scenes between brother and sister – their close friendship evident even from young ages. Perhaps the most powerful flashback is our picture into Brad’s final day and the prayer on his heart. Glimpses into emails exchanged with his father Robert added depth to their relationship as well. Robin Lee Hatcher wove his perspective into the story through the use of flashbacks that give the reader such poignant insight into his relationships with Penny, Trevor, and God. For starters, Penny’s brother Brad remains an extremely compelling secondary character, despite the fact that he’s… well… dead. Glimpses into emails exchanged with his father Robert added depth to their relationship as wel Keeper of the Stars incorporates some unique elements that really made this book stand out for me. Keeper of the Stars incorporates some unique elements that really made this book stand out for me. And if they do, perhaps something beautiful can rise from the ashes of heartbreak.more Thrown together by circumstances, Penny and Trevor must learn to give and receive forgiveness. After an accident kills his young drummer, Trevor goes to Kings Meadow to keep a promise-and perhaps to discover what truly matters in this life. Trevor Reynolds has chased stardom in Nashville for more than a dozen years, but it remains out of his reach. Then a car accident made certain her brother could never return.
and the separation strained their relationship. Penny Cartwright found it difficult to understand why her younger brother would choose to join a country singer’s band rather than return to Kings Meadow after college. Can she let go of resentment and open her heart to love? Then a car accident made certain 2017 RITA Award Finalist! Can she let go of resentment and open her heart to love? Penny Cartwright found it difficult to understand why her younger brother would choose to join a country singer’s band rather than return to Kings Meadow after college. 2017 RITA Award Finalist! She blames him for her brother's death.
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