“The Love Letter” by Rachel Hauck
I enjoyed this book alot more than I thought I would! The chapters alternated between the story of Chloe and Jesse during present time, and the story of Hamilton and Esther in the 1800s around the revolutionary war time.
Jesse is an actor and screenwriter and feels compelled to tell his ancestors story after finding a love letter centuries later. After reading the script, Chloe jumps at the chance to be the leading lady. I really liked both their personalities and how they got to know each other better-and their faith in God-by the end of the book.
This story was rich with historical facts and imagery. Well written historical romance.
I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.
About the Book:
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.
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So glad you ended up enjoying this one more than you expected! Thanks for being on the tour.