I really enjoy Hatcher's heartfelt stories that bring faith in conjunction with a relationship. I liked the Idaho setting and the character development. Highly recommended.

This is the first book in a new series. Brooklyn and her 1o year old daughter inherit her husband's family home, and she moves back to start a bed and breakfast. Derek had been best friends with her husband, and wanted to purchase the 10 acres of property to increase his organic farm. When he gets the news his friend has died from cancer, and left the property to his estranged wife and daughter, he also asks Derek to help be a father figure to his daughter. Overall, I enjoyed this one. Good story and characters make for a read that is hard to put down. Would highly recommend this book and author.

This one's just a really fun contemporary romance that delves deeper than the average one. Brooklyn was a great heroine to follow along with and her daughter was a pistol. I loved all the richness of description in the small-town scenes, which made it feel as though I were right there with Brooklyn and Derek. I'm quite in love with the town of Thunder Creek and am glad to see there's another book set there.

The conflict in the story was believable and not contrived, something that's hard to come by in a contemporary romance. Also, their faith plays into the story in a relevant and non-preachy way. This story was just another one to solidify Robin Lee Hatcher's place on my shelf of go-to authors.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a free copy. However, I actually read the hard copy of this one, since I snagged one on the Mardel sale rack. No positive review was required.

What a powerful story of love! Brooklyn had such a difficult life, a hateful dad and then a husband that left her when she became pregnant. This novel touches some difficult subjects - daughters without dads, abusive fathers and abusive husbands. This meaningful story helps readers understand some of these tough issues. Highly recommended!

YOU'LL THINK OF ME is the first book in Ms. Hatcher's newest series. I got the second book to review and decided since I had this one buried in my to-be-read pile (on my kindle) I needed to read it first -- just in case they aren't stand-alone.



Brooklyn is a hurting woman, no mother, a father who is a bitter, angry, hurting man, and a husband who abandoned her as soon as he finds out she's pregnant. To be fair, he does step up to the plate and will his deceased parents' house to him when he discovered he was dying, so Alicia would have a home.



Derek was greatly upset when he discovered Chad had given his land to the town bad-girl. Derek had an agreement with Chad that he would buy the property, and he almost had enough saved up for a down-payment. Worse, Chad asked Derek to step in and be the father Brooklyn's daughter never had. Which meant Brooklyn would be seeing a lot of him, and she was his least favorite person. Didn't like her. Never had, never will.



But his grandma reaches out and "adopts" Brooklyn, and Derek can't deny his best friend's dying wish, so he steps into Alycia's life to play dad. With being next door neighbors, an abandoned dog, Alycia's love of horses, and his grandma's interference Derek and Brooklyn are forced together.



A sweet romance, written to formula, with really no surprises. An easy read.



I was given a copy free from Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Cute little romance, pretty light and fluffy. Would have liked a bit more obstacles thrown at the love of the main characters.

I received an advanced reader copy from NetGalley.

“You’ll Think of Me” is another emotionally charged contemporary novels by Robin Lee Hatcher. Whether one of her contemporary novels or a historical one, the author never fails to delve deep into the emotions of her characters. I know I can usually expect plenty of tension between the primary characters before their story reaches the end and this one did not disappoint me.

Single mother Brooklyn has not had an easy life. Abandoned by everyone who should have cared for her, she has managed to raise her daughter Alycia on her own after her husband left. When Brooklyn is notified that she has been left property in her old home town, she reluctantly returns there because she hopes it will be the best for Alycia. When she discovers that her ex-husband’s best friend Chad is her close neighbor, it is a draw as to which of them is most apprehensive about the situation. Due to their close proximity and continued interactions, somewhere along the way respect and possibly more softens their wounded hearts.

Brooklyn and Chad’s characters are both easy to identify with because their personal pain is so common to many. I liked that they didn’t fall immediately in love but that their developing relationship had several ups and downs as well as trust issues. Faith and prayer were prevalent throughout the story and were a natural and believable part of it.

I thoroughly enjoyed “You’ll Think of Me” and look forward to more books in this series.

Eighteen-year-old Brooklyn Myers left her home town of Thunder Creek, Idaho, to marry Chad Hallston—who left her just months later, when she announced she was pregnant. She’s spent the last ten years trying to raise Alycia on her own, with the help of the neighbour who introduced her to a loving God:

A God who loved her, a Savior who had willingly died for her, a Spirit who renewed her mind and gave her strength.

Now Esther, her babysitter and best friend, is leaving town and Brooklyn has no idea how she’ll juggle working with caring for Alycia. Until she finds Chad is dead, and she’s been left the Hallston property back in Thunder Creek.

Derek Johnston is looking forward to buying the ten-acre Hallston property from Chad, to expand his organic farm. He isn’t pleased when he finds Chad, his best friend, is dead and has left the land and house to Brooklyn. To complicate matters, Chad has also asked that Derek be the father Chad never was …

Yes, it’s a great set-up. And it’s a great novel.

I loved all the characters, even while they struggled to love themselves and each other. I loved the developing relationships, the witty dialogue:
“Don’t ask what I think of that oversight. I might tell you.”
Or
“I’ve hardly seen you lately. When would I have had the chance to tell you?”
“Ever heard of a telephone?”
That sounds like something my grandmother would have said. I also loved the way Brooklyn’s Christian faith was woven into the story:

She unfurled her hands, turning them palms up. Hands empty and open. And suddenly she understood that open hands were the only way she could receive anything new.

And I loved the way we discovered more about the histories of each character—Brooklyn, Derek, and Chad—as the story progressed, and the way those character histories explained and deepened their present journey.

Because this is a romance, and romance is all about the journey.

A great story of love and second chances. Recommended for contemporary romance fans.

Thanks to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.

Robin Lee Hatcher never disappoints. This book was sooooooooooo good you won't want to miss reading it. Brooklyn's estranged husband leaves his the family home. to their daughter. She expects to find it in good condition but no one has lived there in decades. Derek Chad's best friend was always jealous of their relationship and thought it was Brooklyn's fault that they were not living together even though he had not seen nor talked to Chad in years. I highly recommend this book.

This was a super sweet love story. I really liked both Brooklyn and Derek. I admired both of them for their strong work ethic. And I'm always a sucker for a story with a cute kid in it too.

I would have liked a little more of an epilogue at the end to see how things progressed after the happily ever after but all in all I really liked the story. I like the stories set in small towns because I'm a city girl and it is fun to see a glimpse into idyllic small town life without having to live in one. I loved how everyone banded together in times of need to help each other.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Brooklyn Meyers was determined to make life better for herself and her ten-year-old daughter, Alycia. That was her main reason for not returning to Thunder Creek, Idaho. That and her cruel, abusive father. However, when she receives an unexpected, much- needed gift after the death of her estranged husband, Chad Hallston, she knows she must return.

Derek Johnson isn’t too happy about the news of Brooklyn’s return. He blames her for Chad leaving Thunder Creek, and in a small way, he figures she led to his death, too. But Chad’s dying wish forces him to deal with Brooklyn and Alycia.

Robin Lee Hatcher’s book, You’ll Think of Me, primarily takes place in Thunder Creek, Idaho, a picturesque, idyllic town. The local population cares greatly about its town and townspeople, jumping in to help whenever and wherever it’s needed. Miss Hatcher deftly weaves a story of a young woman beaten down by life who doesn’t trust anyone except herself but has begun to learn to lean on the Lord for guidance and assurance.

As the story progresses, key characters in the story help Brooklyn to grow and learn life is a series of forgiveness and trust. Although the story could be dark and deep, Miss Hatcher uses just the right touches of depth and feeling to illustrate the tough situations within the story.

I received a copy of You’ll Think of Me from two different sources: NetGalley and The Fiction Guild. However, I was under no obligation to post a review.

You’ll Think of Me by Robin Lee Hatcher is a beautiful story of survival and God's love for each of us. The characters in this book are the example of grace and acceptance, and demonstrate how far love and kindness can go in this world. This is a lovely story of faith and forgiveness. It is lovely to see the spiritual growth of the hero and heroine cheered on by the sweet innocence of a child and of a grandmother.

Brooklyn Myers is a single mother, not by choice. Life hasn't been fair to her at all. Everyone who should have loved and supported her have left her or let her down. Now, she is going back home again not by choice; but, putting her daughter first she is returning to Thunder Creek to the home left to her by her deceased ex-husband.

Derek Johnson, local Sheriff's Deputy of Thunder Creek has received a letter from his best friend's estate. His friend has died and failed to leave him the land he had promised to sell him; instead, he has left it to his ex-wife and daughter. In addition, he has requested, Derek act as a surrogate father to the child. Derek, doesn't have good memories of Brooklyn and blames her for his best friend's life choices as well as resents that his dreams of expanding his farm, which happents to be next door to her new home, are in the dust.

While the characters, particularly Brooklyn, have faced difficulty in their pasts, these issues are only briefly touched upon in the story. The story remains a light tale of romance, family, and community. As a result this is a very peaceful book to read, but I really would have liked to delve a little deeper on some of the big issues that were present. I also expected more conflict between Brooklyn and Derek, but aside from a few calm disagreements, they get along well. They are a well-matched pair and I liked their open communication and peaceful relationship, despite the conflict they might have had in the past. There is also no discussion between Brooklyn and Derek about her family life or her history with her first husband. Once Brooklyn and Alycia move to Thunder Creek, everything falls into place for them. There is a bit of suspense towards the end of the book as characters face dangerous situations, bringing a bit of action to this story of romance and family.

Written in third person, the chapters alternate perspective between Brooklyn, Derek, and Derek's grandmother Ruth. I enjoyed the small, country-town setting and the collection of supportive and caring characters. Hopefully, Thunder Creek will be a setting we readers can return to in future books by Robin Lee Hatcher.

I received an ARC from Thomas Nelson via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a lovely read. Seeing Brooklyn and Derek's fall as they become neighbors, then friends, then finishing their fall, along with Brooklyn's daughter, Miss Trouble the pup, and all the local characters, tragedies and triumphs. A little bit of everything, and a lovely dash of romance for this sweet couple.
Friends who hadn't parted on the best terms, get to know one another through a series of encounters and incidents, and manage to get past their worries and prejudices about each other, with a lovely dash of chemistry. Loved the epilogue and seeing that some of Brooklyn and Derek's dreams actually did come through. Genuine, honest characters, with hurting hearts that helped each other heal.

Robin Lee Hatcher has created a nice little town of Thunder Creek with wonderful secondary characters in this book. Thunder Creek is a small town filled with warm fuzzies like a tea/gift shop run by the hero's grandmother, a tight-knit church community, and summer festivals. Granted, there are also some real problems in that fictional town, but it becomes a home and a safe haven for Brooklyn and her daughter Alycia.

The plot is well-constructed and easy to follow, though somewhat predictable. The characters of Derek and Brooklyn are likable, but I didn't feel a deep connection to either one. Alycia is cute and provides some tangents to the plot that are helpful in propelling the story along. Derek's grandmother Ruth is also a nice secondary character providing nostalgia and wisdom.

The thread of faith and prayer is strong in this book and well-integrated into the plot.

The book was enjoyable and the author attempted to hit some major social issues in the book, like domestic violence and daughters growing up without fathers.

I received ARC of the book from Thomas Nelson via NetGalley. I was not required to give a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are solely my own.

I've always enjoyed Robin Lee Hatcher's books over the years, so when I stumbled upon this one I knew I had to read it!

I found myself really enjoying this book. Although, it did move just a tad too slow for me, because I found myself flying thru the chapters just to find out how it would end. I admit, I may have been just a little impatient that day. But truly, I found myself enjoying Robin's writing and the story about Brooklyn and Derek. I just found it a shame that there was no closure between her and her dad in the book. Nor did I really understand what happened to her mom, so many years before. Did she just leave or die?

I received this book from the publisher, via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Robin Lee Hatcher is a master of sweet stories that are very realistic, the kind that could happen to you. This one is going to the top of the list as one of my favorites by her.


Brooklyn Myers is a single mother, not by choice. Life hasn't been fair to her at all. Everyone who should have loved and supported her have left her or let her down. Now, she is going back home again not by choice; but, putting her daughter first she is returning to Thunder Creek to the home left to her by her deceased ex-husband.


Derek Johnson, local Sheriff's Deputy of Thunder Creek has received a letter from his best friend's estate. His friend has died and failed to leave him the land he had promised to sell him; instead, he has left it to his ex-wife and daughter. In addition, he has requested, Derek act as a surrogate father to the child. Derek, doesn't have good memories of Brooklyn and blames her for his best friend's life choices as well as resents that his dreams of expanding his farm, which happents to be next door to her new home, are in the dust.


This is a lovely story of faith and forgiveness. It is lovely to see the spiritual growth of the hero and heroine cheered on by the sweet innocence of a child and of a grandmother.


I received this ecopy from Netgalley for an honest review. I give it 5 stars.

This was an ok read. I never felt truly connected to the characters. There were a lot of explanations of day to day events that didn't seem to enhance or help the story along. The romance felt forced and I never felt that they really like each other. By the end, I was skimming through it so I could be done with it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.

Brooklyn Myers has faced rejection all her life. Growing up in Thunder Creek, she never knew a father's love. Her abusive father's constant criticism made her welcome Chad Hallston's proposal. At the age of 17, she eloped to Reno and shook Thunder Creek's dust off her feet. Only a year later she was alone and pregnant, abandoned by the man who should have supported her. Now, she raises her daughter Alycia alone. She has no desire to return to the town that caused her so much misery. But when she finds out that her husband has died and left his family home to her and Alycia, Brooklyn must decide if she dares to give Alycia the childhood she never had.

Derek Johnson resents Brooklyn before she even arrives in town. After all, Brooklyn has claimed the property that Chad promised to sell him. Derek was Chad's best friend, but that didn't keep Chad from snatching the promised land out from under Derek and giving it to his estranged wife and child. Not only that, but in his last letter to Derek, Chad begged Derek to be the father to Alycia that Chad should have been. Derek is not impressed. But then he meets Brooklyn and Alycia, and finds his opinions beginning to change.

You'll Think of Me deals with various issues, such as abandonment, verbal abuse, trust and forgiveness. It does not delve deeply into the harder subjects, but touches on them lightly as events that happened mainly in the past. I found You'll Think of Me to be somewhat slow paced. I would have liked to see a more in depth exploration of Brooklyn's past, as well as a more complex resultion in the present. Due to this I would rate this book a three out of five stars. I received a complimentary copy from Thomas Nelson publishers in order to write an unbiased review.

Have read many novels by Robin Lee Hatcher. Love them all. Thank you for sharing this one w/ me...I have recommended it to all of my friends.

One of my favorite fiction tropes is new beginnings. I love it when characters return home (usually a small town) and revisit their past. When characters learn new things about the people the left behind, as well as themselves. When the heart-broken, lonely, or struggling main character begins life anew.

You’ll Think of Me, by Robin Lee Hatcher, is a sweet, yet deeply emotional story about Brooklyn Myers’ new beginning. With past hurts of being abandoned, she takes her daughter Alycia, back to Thunder Creek. Revisiting the past isn’t easy, but she’s willing to do what it takes to assure Alycia’s wellbeing.

I became fully absorbed in this Christian fiction book from the first page. The characters are engaging and the plot is believable. With elements of faith, forgiveness, and perseverance, this is a full story that swelled my heart. The perfect book to sink into over the weekend, with characters that will stay with you.

4 Stars

Cover: Love
Title: Love
Pages: 320
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 978-0718085940
First Line: Brooklyn Myers sat on the narrow stretch of lawn beside the brick apartment building, watching her ten-year-old daughter.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Booklook and NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a review.