I liked it okay. The jumping around in time confused me a bit I got a bit bored as the book dragged on. I usually enjoy Rachel's stories but sadly this one was a miss for me.

Rachel Hauck does not disappoint in this novel about the power of a love letter from the past. I always enjoy books by Hauck, and this one was no exception.

I am never disappointed when I read a Rachel Hauck book. This one is no exception. Told in two different era story lines we read about Esther and Hamilton who are in love while the country is on the brink of war. War will physically tear them away from each other but their love and bond keeps them together. However, Esther's fathers demand for family honor may make their relationship even more difficult.
Then we meet Jesse who is casting a play regarding the life of Hamilton, his grandfather. The stories collide and you are completely enveloped in all the feelings and emotions and difficulties all the characters face. The story is wondering, completely drawing you in. It will make you feel, make you angry, make you sad and happy. That is when you know you have a quality writer like Hauck. I love reading her books and am so glad that I got the chance to review this one. As always I look forward to reading whatever she puts out next.

I laughed, I cried, and I fell in love. This book had me completely captured from the first sentence, and it was such a joy to read about these beautiful couples. I truly felt as if I had lost a friend when I finished this book.

4.5 stars!
Great writing and story telling. Loved the story.

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Another great book from Rachel Hauck. This time we go between South Carolina during the revolution and present day Hollywood.

The present day story wasn’t my favorite compared to other books I’ve read by this author. I definitely enjoyed the historical part better this time. But it was another enjoyable read.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

Rachel Hauck continues to bring us stories that not only entertain but move us as well. The story flips between the Revolutionary War and modern day Hollywood. That element adds such depth. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and look forward to Rachel's next novel.

The Love Letter was a fun, compelling and easy read. Great for taking a break and enjoying yourself. Definitely recommend. Rachel Hauck's writing style is enjoyable and easy to fly through.

Be still my history-obsessed, beating heart.

Have you ever seen the movie, The Patriot? If you haven't you definitely should (but beware there is LOTS of violence). HOWEVER. My point is that if you HAVE seen The Patriot and achingly adored it, then you MUST read this story. I apologize for all the all caps shouting, but this story did my heart so much good with its precious, sweet, warm telling of a historic love story that finds its completion in the lives of two modern people with broken hearts and sorrowful lives.

I really liked the Hollywood/movie-making aspects of this book as they were a truly fascinating background to all the other wonderful things happening. Like finding second chances. And discovering hope in the God who is bigger than circumstances and Whose love is not limited in any way by the ravages of time. You know, that kind of good stuff.

Also, the historical setting of this book is the Revolutionary War. And the romance is between a Tori and a Patriot. So yeah, there's problems. But incredible things happen and a truly beautiful story is told.

You must read.

Oh my goodness!! This book was so great. I follows two couples who are are from different times but are drawn together through the ones love story!! This is a clean read!! You can’t go wrong with this one.

Here is the Synopsis:
Maybe love can come home after generations in a way not even Hollywood could imagine.

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.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK 

I just finished reading Rachel Hauck’s ‘The Love Letter’ and all I can say is WOW! Both the historical story and the modern day one was fabulous! I didn’t want this book to end. Chole and Jesse are the two main modern day characters and Hamleton and Esther are their historical characters, all of which are amazing. The mystery of the unfinished Love Letter written by Jesse Gates’ many times over grandfather is what inspires Jesse to write the screenplay because he wanted to give his historical family members an ending to their love story. All four of these characters have many life issues to deal with, and especially Chloe and Jesse. It was heartwarming how these two modern characters just happened to meet and hit it off from the beginning.

Not only was the lives of these characters interesting, I was totally involved in what goes on in the making of a hit Hollywood movie. From the screenplay to choosing the characters, from the filming to the twists and turns that can happen in the film making arena, it was all something I have never read about and was totally engrossed in the details! Now I am wondering what Is coming next from Author Rachel Hauck to top this one!

This is a story that will be of interest to everyone.  It’s a fantastic and entertaining clean book that young and old alike can read and enjoy. A  copy of this book was provided by Celebration Lit Tours and the author for me to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are mine only.

In this dual timeline romance, we are the ones falling in love with the characters. I preferred the contemporary story to the historical one. Liked the supernatural twist.

I’m not interested in reading this anymore unfortunately due to synopsis not intriguing me anymore or the content

Romance, clean; period, Christian faith elements
I read this and forgot to get my review up, so wanted to remedy that. First off, I was totally immersed in this both times I read it. Chloe and Jesse's present day story is intermingled with the story of Esther and Hamilton from the Revolutionary War era. Jesse has written a screenplay featuring Hamilton and Esther and a movie is being made that they both are cast in, Chloe as the lead role of Esther. This is told from alternating points of view in the past and present from both the female and male main characters.
The genuine honest emotions, the hardships and pain in the past and present for both sets of characters, and of course, with it's Christian faith elements, forgiveness and peace of mind as they seek the uncertain best future course for themselves with hope and faith that God will help them find the best path for their future.
Gorgeous lush read with the battle scenes in the past, the present film setting with all the Hollywood drama and elements of 'the business' aspect of Hollywood. Chloe's hope and hurts and Jeremiah's, intermingling as they want to be more than friends was a perfect foil for the faith, hope and love of Esther and Hamilton. The resolution of both the movie and the other letter from the past was beautifully drawn. I loved these characters and didn't want this book to end! I am truly grateful for the opportunity to re-read this and savor it a second time. It is worthy of a second read. Probably one of the favorite books I have read by this author.

Another great book from Rachel Hauck. I love how she weaves together a complex storyline that makes you want to keep turning the pages.

Love stories told in two timelines. This is a beautifully written story that captures the essences of both times. I think the historical timeline was more engaging but overall the book was a great read.

The story was a little hard to follow in the beginning - who was who, and what era were we in? Once I finally got everything straight, then there was a lot of religious aspects that came in that made me uncomfortable. Someone who is very religious might enjoy it more than I did.

It has been a difficult read, I had struggles in getting into the story, and feeling the character’s emotions. What’s worse is the genre, it’s Historical and Christian Fiction, it’s just not my cup of tea but maybe for those who are into this genre, they would enjoy this.

Also, my admiration for book covers are high than the content itself, I should’ve read and thought twice before requesting this book.

Thank you NetGalley and the Arc. This was a little different book for me, but I enjoyed it nevertheless!
Solid read with a great story and interesting tie in to history.

With the colonies at war and his country divided, Hamilton Lightfoot must choose whether to fight for the British Crown or for the Independence of America. But, after witnessing his family's death at the hands of the Redcoats, he fears that he'll be fighting for revenge instead of more honorable reasons. The night before a great battle, he writes a letter to Esther, the woman he loves. Esther Longfellow is in love with Hamilton but her father is a loyalist and in the employ of a wealthy British lord. When the Revolutionary War appears at their doorsteps, Esther finds herself having to choose between her father and the man she loves.

After a life-altering tragedy, Jesse Gates decides to leave his old life behind and go to Hollywood to try his luck as an actor. When he finds an old love letter written by one of his ancestors, he's consumed by the story and writes a screenplay based on the lost love of previous generations.
Chloe Daschle is the daughter of Hollywood royalty, a great director and an Oscar-winning actress. But that doesn't mean her career has turned out the way she planned. Chloe has been dubbed the queen of death scenes. Trying to break away from typecasting, she accepts a role in a Revolutionary war film, even as she longs for both the perfect role and true love. Does happily ever after only exist in the movies? When Jesse meets, Chloe, the woman cast as Esther, his great grandfather's true love, in his movie, the stories of both Hamilton and Esther, and Jesse and Chloe intersect in a way that only God could have brought together. The love letter from the past may have the power to affect their future in more ways than anyone could have imagined.

I just finished this amazing story and enjoyed every second of it. I have read Rachel's Royal Wedding series and enjoyed it a great deal but The Love Letter is completely on another level! It was so well written and the characters were just so relatable. It definitely carried a wonderful message about how God's plan for us is always infinitely better than what we may choose for ourselves. I loved both Hamilton & Esther's story and Jesse & Chloe's. I really related to both Chloe and Esther in so many ways. Really it was just the sweetest story and I'm so glad I got the chance to read it!