Synopsis:
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Dress comes a story of long-lost love and its redemption in future generations.
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.
Rating: 4-stars
Review:
The Love Letter by Rachel Hauck is a wonderful engaging story. It takes from the past and brings it to the present…and as for the future, it’s up to the present day couple to figure out their hearts. I love a good romance and a historical tale. Rachel Hauck gave me both of these worlds in this one book of hers.
The whole love letter from the past theme worked. It was fun to follow along the past characters’ lives as well as what was happening to both Jesse and Chloe. This present day couple, had this give and take tension and built up passion that was it for me. I enjoyed their personalities and getting to know them. Their story made me want to care, want to know more about them, and sucked me in heart and soul. Overall, yes, I would recommend this deeply emotional love story to all.
