The Love Letter is a story of 4 different people in 2 different time periods. Hamilton and Esther, Jesse and Chloe.
On the brink of the Revolutionary War, Hamilton feels compelled to fight but also wants to be with Esther his childhood love. His choices will divide them and their families, so he writes a love letter to best express his devotion to Esther. Fast forward to our day, Jesse is the 6th Great grandson of Hamilton and has written a movie script based on Hamilton’s love letter to Esther. Chloe is the actress desperately wanting to play the part of Esther and looking for her true love. Little did each of the characters know how their lives would intertwine. I love that the author kept with this, I had my suspicions throughout the book, and was excited to see it was what I had expected. The choices that we make in life really do effect the rest of our lives and others. This is a story for all who believe in true love (just like Chloe wanted) and happily ever after.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I received and ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for my review. I really wanted to love this novel. I typically enjoy novels that flip back and forth in time, but I really didn't enjoy the "past" story of Hamilton and Esther. The characters just didn't ring true for me. However, I did like Chloe and Jesse's story in the present, and I feel that that could have been a better stand alone story than the back and forth one that I read. This one was just so-so for me.

The Love Letter is a pretty good read. I especially was intrigued with Hamilton and Esther’s plot of the book. It was fascinating how their centuries ago story intertwines with modern day characters Jesse and Chloe.
I would give The Love Letter 4 stars and recommend it.

The Love Letter is a split time inspirational fiction. I was drawn to this book because of the beautiful cover and it's author. I have read a few of Rachel Hauck's earlier books and now I feel like I have rediscovered her work. I plan on adding the books I've missed to my tbr pile.. This book was captivating from the first page and never let go, and was engaged in both story lines. I thought the author did a fantastic job presenting each story line so it flowed naturally and it was never confusing. I went into this story completely blind, so I had no preconceived ideas or expectations and I was pleasantly surprised at what a great novel this is. Therefore I will not share a synopsis of the book., and let you the reader discover it for yourself. I do want to share my favorite quotes. These quotes touched my heart and made me think about my life and my relationship with God and others.

"Fight in a time of war as the man you want to be in a time of peace."

"That marriage is the only place where two lovers can exist in a world all their own. that the deep places come from the commitment, the pledging of hearts and lives until death."

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This is one of the best love stories I have read! I will admit it was hard for me to get into the story at the beginning, but it soon pulled me in and I did not want to put it down. Ms. Hauck does a wonderful job fully developing the stories of Hamilton, Esther, Jesse and Chloe. I did not feel we were left with questions but given their entire stories beautifully woven together. This is a must read for any romantic!

Rachel Hauck writes complex plot lines and for a large portion of this book - despite the understanding the connection between the past & the present, I really didn’t get the feel for it. I actually feel like both would be fantastic stories in their own right. There were aspects that really bothered me about Jesse & Chloe. The insta-connection. The complete lack of ‘listening’ each time they had a very important and serious conversation. They say something about themselves. Then the other says something about themselves, and on and on. Very little acknowledging of what the other has said. So annoying. Appears selfish. Appears selfish. The story between Esther & Hamilton was less interesting, lots of historical bits from their war experiences. I enjoyed that element. It was a little harder to follow their romance because that didn’t develop as part of the story we are told. It was more the end product. I ended up skimming huge chunks of pages in order to move past something that lost my interest.

The idea though is clever. The way it ties together at the end, became predictable but still was kind of cool. Is it all that far fetched? Probably not. We have this cool app on our Church’s family search site that you can connect with others in the room - who are also logged in to their genealogy records and it will find out if you are related. I am yet to find anyone I am not connected to somewhere. The funnest was finding out I was connected to a friend 10 generations back through her armish line and my British. Totally crazy. This connection is obviously a lot closer than anyone I’ve found on the app. It’s appropriate for the story. The way the letters are involved also clever. It’s a dying art, and a tragedy I think. I have all the love letters my husband & I wrote to each other, I wonder if this generation will save their texts???!!!!! ;)

Thanks to Netgalley for the eARC. This is my honest review.

The Love Letter had some moving portions - I really loved the inclusion of a character who had made past mistakes she couldn't seem to shake (not just mentally, but in actuality) and, as usual, Hauck's inclusion of faith into her writing is admirable. The dynamics of Hollywood were fascinating to read, and all in all, this book was solid. Fans of Rachel Hauck will find this right in line with her usual style.

I did feel the male main character lacked some authentic emotion and struggle - and the historical piece felt rather bland. Still, it was an interesting and entertaining read I would recommend to certain friends - just depending on their reading interests.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Rachel has penned another swoon-worthy dual time line romance. Chloe and Jessie's story take place in present day Hollywood, where Chloe is an actress and Jessie is a screenwriter/actor. Chloe comes from Hollywood royalty and has been acting since she was a child. Jessie is new to the "business" and has written a killer screenplay based on a letter his ancestor wrote during the Revolutionary War. Chloe has been cast as the female lead and Jessie has a small part in the movie as well his writing the story of Hamilton and Esther. Woven in Jesse and Chloe's story is the tale of Hamilton and Esther.

This story was fun to read. I enjoyed the characters, Chloe being my favorite. It had several twists and turns along the way with a couple cool surprises at the end. All in all, a fun story and another great book by Rachel.


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I am a huge fan of Rachel Hauck's stories. I really enjoyed The Love Letter, and read it in less than two days. I love dual timeline stories, and this one goes back and forth between Revolutionary times and modern day Hollywood. It was so interesting to travel back in time to the Revolutionary times, and it was refreshing to find people of integrity in modern day Hollywood. Rachel Hauck has a way of writing that draws you into the story and makes you feel like you are there. The Love Letter brings up the question of a legacy, and how family history can really be lost after just a few generations. It made me realize how important it is to work at preserving the stories of our ancestors. Fans of historical fiction, dual timelines, romance and redemption will love this story!

I usually enjoy 2 for one stories like this where a past intertwines with the present but I didnt really find the heroine Chloe all that interesting. She didnt seem real, just an actress with nothing compelling in her character. On the otherhand, the heroine of the past had more substance which made the historical lovestory more interesting than the modern one. I found myself rooting for a happy ending for the historical tale and didnt care much about the modern characters because the modern hero wasn't all that remarkable of a character either. I wished for a better present day storyline so that the reader would have more emotional investment in the story. But as always, I appreciate how Rachel Hauck always infuses her faith in her books and how she keeps scenes very clean.

Amazing!! I absolutely loved this story that crosses generations through one love letter. Hamilton and Esther are in love with each other until war tears them apart, generations later Jesse and Chloe meet because of the love letter written by Hamilton to Esther. Throughout the story Rachel takes you from the past to the present intertwining the two couples. I believe it's even better than The Writing Desk.

Another FANTASTIC book by Rachel Hauck. The Love Letter weaves a modern day love story with a story from the Revolutionary War, intertwining people's lives and events into one story. The characters are likeable and believable. It is a very clean-cut romance with a strong but not overpowering Christian base. This book is unlike other romance books because of the inclusion of the Revolutionary War twist. The ending is unpredictable...& had me guessing until the very last page. WOW!!!

I loved this book! I enjoyed Rachel Hauck’s mixing of historical and contemporary fiction. The Love Letter makes me want to research my own family tree. Excellent book!

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Hauck's latest is a gorgeous melding of two timelines into an unforgettable story. She does an incredible job balancing the two and the pacing works perfectly. The historical tale drives the modern-day tale, and the way they intertwine builds tension throughout, yet is ultimately uplifting. What makes this story shine is that it isn't what readers will be expecting, but it will be what readers need. Themes of redemption, love, sacrifice and loyalty resonate throughout.

Chloe Daschle has made a name for herself as an actor who dies in every movie. After she reads an amazing script, she wants to do anything she can to get the part to prove that she can do more with her career. Jesse Gates, the scriptwriter, is looking at his big debut with this Revolutionary War drama, based on a love letter that has been passed down through his family. The letter was penned by Hamilton Lightfoot, a Patriot who loves Esther Longfellow, a Loyalist like her father. Their love is forbidden, yet they still find common ground and develop a relationship despite the challenges.

As with Rachel’s other time-slip (genre) novels, this one gives us both an historical romance and a modern-day romance. This novel contains intricate details, and is at times, difficult to follow. (The author’s note mentions she had some trouble with this too and that her editor had to read it several times.) I feel I could benefit from reading this a second time. Still, the story lines kept me hooked. I cared about these characters.

There were some secular elements in the novel that sometimes made it feel a bit raw. When I read Rachel’s work, I watch for inclusion of people in her life, like band members. The narrative included a Chip Mac, a Tony, and a Rachel Hayes. Those were fun names to find.

I loved the Hollywood elements, especially since Rachel’s Once Upon a Prince was just released as a Hallmark movie and Rachel traveled to Vancouver (Hallmark’s Hollywood, at least as far as where they film many of their movies) to visit the set and make a cameo in the film with her husband.

There were strong spiritual elements. I enjoy watching for Jesus to appear in her novels, and she didn’t disappoint.

The historical story line centers on the Revolutionary War and includes mention of genealogy, a fun element that readers who are doing their own family research will enjoy. I highlighted a few lines full of wisdom in the advanced reader copy (ARC) that I read.

Highly recommended!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

THE LOVE LETTER by Rachel Hauck. Thomas Nelson Publisher
A letter that cover centuries of two couples, the choices they had to make. It was filled with frustration, unrequited love, that she has intertwined to give us a story from the past to the present. Characters were very well done, you got caught in their emotions, of fear, and yet hope. Readers will once again be caught in a page turner story, as Rachel does so well. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.

BE. STILL. MY. HEART.

I have been waiting for another book from Rachel Hauck and was thrilled when I saw this one was available on Netgalley. Then to be approved? I swooned!

Another dual time story, Rachel Hauck has shown again how adept she is at telling these kinds of stories. It follows Hamilton and Esther in Revolutionary War times. In love, but unable to act upon it. In today's time, we follow Jesse and Chloe. Jesse is a distant grandchild of Hamilton's and has written a screenplay that's about to be made into a movie - a screenplay based on a long passed down love letter that Hamilton wrote to Esther.

I cried so much through out this book. In the elementary school drop off line, on my lunch break, while I waited in line. I was crying everywhere. Every time I read a new Rachel Hauck book, I always say A) her and I should be best friends and B) that this one is my favorite. This was no different.

Go pick this up.....as fast as you can, just be sure to have a box of Kleenex nearby.


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Another beautiful, romantic novel by Rachel Hauck. An inspiring read.

I really enjoyed this book. There are two timelines. The past, which is revolutionary war in South Carolina and the Present day Hollywood. Chloe is and actress. Born of a famous director and famous actress she just couldn't imagine not being one herself! Only she is the Queen of the Death Scene in all her roles. She thinks she is cursed on screen and in love. Jesse has been on the screen before but is more of a techie. When he finds himself running away from his past to LA he writes a screen play based off of his six greats grandfather's letter that was found by his Aunt Pat. Chloe gets the part. She meets Jesse. The have chemistry. .. and as your loving on their love story it takes you to the past. To Jesse's ancestor and you get his love story with Ester. It was a crazy ride but I loved where it took me. I liked that the four main characters found Jesus and how he changed their lives. Wonderful story! I would recommend!

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.
Set in stunning upcountry South Carolina, The Love Letter is a beautifully-crafted story of the courage it takes to face down fear and chase after love, even in the darkest of times. And just maybe, all these generations later, love can come home in a way not even Hollywood could imagine.

There was really two stories in one in this book. Chloe and Jesse and Hamilton and Esther. At first it was a little confusing. Chloe reads the script for the play that Jesse wrote and immediately sees herself as playing the lead. She also sees it as a way to break the mold Hollywood has her in as the one who always dies in the end. Chloe is no saint and is a new Christian. She has to overcome some of her bad choices she has previously made. Hamilton and Esther are caught on different sides of the Revolutionary War. Overall it was a real enjoyable book and I would recommend it to everyone.

I was given this book by the NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.