Cross My Heart

· Thomas Nelson · Narrated by Windy Lanzl
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Can two broken paths—and broken hearts—lead toward God’s redemption?

When Ashley Showalter and Ben Henning meet on Ashley’s horse rescue farm, they quickly discover how much they have in common. Both were raised by single moms. Both want to help where they see a need. And both work with horses in the Boise valley. Ben needs Ashley’s help and expertise after starting an equine therapy barn on his great-great-grandfather’s farm—and the more time they spend together, both Ashley and Ben have the feeling that there could be something more between them.

They also carry the burden of past experiences that may drive them apart if the truth is ever revealed. Ben is a recovering alcoholic with five years of sobriety behind him, while Ashley’s brother is an opioid addict residing in court-ordered rehab. Holding fast to the belief that addicts can never be cured, Ashley has promised herself she will never walk knowingly into the chaos created by addiction. Ben knows that with God, all things are possible—but will Ashley find it within herself to give love a chance? Or will her brother’s mistakes and the pain of her past jeopardize her future with Ben?

Cross My Heart threads together a contemporary love story with the heartwarming tale of Ben’s great-great-grandfather, Andrew Henning—reminding us that God’s Word is timeless and that His promises are new every morning.

This sweet split-time read is a standalone novel, though it can be read as a part of the Legacy of Faith series.

Book one: Who I Am with You

Book two: Cross My Heart

Book three (coming in 2020): How Sweet It Is

Book length: approximately 79,000 words. Includes a reading group guide.

“Hatcher writes with realism and compassion about how hope and healing can grow from our deepest wounds.” —Beth K. Vogt, Christy Award–winning author

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Sandra Burson
3 July 2019
I love this authors voice. She inspires me. I know I can count on Robin for a book that I will read long into the night. She gives us carefully crafted characters, you will genuinely care for. Ben Henning is trying to get past his mistakes from the past. He has turned his life around and wants to help others by starting an equine therapy program. He has recently inherited his grandfathers farm and he is eager to get this adventure started. He has been given the name of a horse rescuer, Ashley Showalter as a contact person. After meeting they are surprised how much they have in common. Sometimes I get lost when the author writes about duel time lines, but Robin has the stories intersect flawlessly. The second story is about Ben's great-great grandfather during WWII. I love the way there is a faith thread woven throughout Robin's novels. I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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About the author

Robin Lee Hatcher is the author of over 80 novels and novellas with over five million copies of her books in print. She is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. Her numerous awards include the RITA Award, the Carol Award, the Christy Award, the HOLT Medallion, the National Reader’s Choice Award, and the Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award. Robin is also the recipient of prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards from both American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. When not writing, she enjoys being with her family, spending time in the beautiful Idaho outdoors, Bible art journaling, reading books that make her cry, watching romantic movies, and decorative planning. Robin makes her home on the outskirts of Boise, sharing it with a demanding Papillon dog and a persnickety tuxedo cat.

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