I'm fairly sure that I mention this in every review of a Robin Lee Hatcher book, but I really enjoyed the split-time aspect. ( )

Like the Wind by Robin Lee Hatcher has Olivia Ward moving to Bethlehem Springs after an acrimonious divorce. Her rich and powerful ex-husband took everything from Olivia including their daughter, Emma. Six years later, Olivia’s life is once again turned upside down when she learns that her ex-husband has died in a car accident and her fifteen-year-old daughter is coming to live with her. The last thing Emma wants is to leave her boarding school (aka her friends) and live with her mother in a small boring town. Tyler Murphy is a private investigator hired by Peter Ward, Emma’s grandfather, to see if Olivia is a good mother and fit to raise Emma. Tyler soon finds himself falling for Olivia, but his deception could end the relationship before it begins. Like the Wind is an inspiring story. We get to see Olivia and Tyler overcome adversity. I thought the characters were realistic and relatable. The author really captured the attitude and behavior of a teenager. There are diary entries from a journal Emma finds mixed in with some props at the local community theater (from 1930s). I enjoyed the historical diary entries with their faith messages. I like how the diary tied to the present. There are inspirational messages sprinkled throughout the story that are enlightening. We are reminded that His love is everlasting. We get to see Olivia and Tyler overcome their pasts with love, understanding, and faith. The ending is lovely. Like the Wind is an uplifting tale with a discordant divorce, adolescent angst, an old diary, a captivating PI, an interfering grandfather, and a remarkable romance. ( )

Like the Wind, by Robin Lee Hatcher, is a dual time line story that takes place mainly in Bethlehem Springs. When her father dies and with no preparation for her, Emma is forced to move to Bethlehem Springs with her mother. Only when she gets involved with the community drama program does she start accepting the situation. Tyler is also involved in the drama program and quickly becomes friends with Emma’s mother, which might be questionable because he was hired to investigate her and her ability to care for Emma.

This is a wonderfully written story that has so much emotions spread through out it. It is so realistic in the adjustment Emma and her mother have to go through. But her mother’s love shines through with all that she does for Emma. I enjoyed how the story in the diary shows how much faith was needed to live during the great depression. With the lose of multiple homes and a daughter, the writer struggles with her faith. This was an enjoyable, yet sad, to read.

I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this story from Thomas Nelson Publishers through NetGalley, this is my honest review. ( )

I loved this read, it does pull on your heart strings!

So many things in life are unfair, and this time slip read shows how unfair things can be, the primary story is about a woman who loose everything including her daughter, the time slip takes us back to the hard times during the Great Depression, but through it all they show great faith.

There is some sweet romance, but we are shown the struggles that others cause in their lives. This read did not disappoint, it became a page turner, you will want to help, but of course, you can't. In the end you will want to continue on in the lives of these characters you have come to care about!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Thomas Nelson, and was not required to give a positive review. ( )