The Love Letter

By: Rachel Hauck

Narrated by: Lisa Larsen

The daughter of Hollywood royalty, Chloe is determined to make her mark—and find romance. Screenwriter Jesse believes she's perfect to play the role of Esther, the woman whom his Revolutionary War grandfather loved. Will a love letter from the past have change their future?

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 request an audition for the lead female role of Esther. The compelling tale, inspired by scriptwriter Jesse Gates’s family lore and a one-page letter from his colonial ancestor, 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 fight for love. 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.

• Sweet, contemporary and historical romance with a split-time period
• Also by New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hauck: The Wedding Dress, The Royal Wedding Collection, and The Fifth Avenue Story Society

Critic reviews

'From its epic opening to its unexpected and wholly satisfying conclusion, The Love Letter serves up the perfect blend of modern and historical romance infused with exquisite vulnerability. It sweeps readers into the centuries-old drama of South Carolina and the flash of contemporary Hollywood, and delightfully explores layers of social and emotional duality.'

'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 . . .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.'

Best and most amazing book ever!

I am just lost at words - this book is flat out amazing! The twists that I never saw coming make my heart skip a beat... this book sucked me in to want to be them... sigh... must read! Especially if you want a good love story and to see how amazing God is!

Amazing

Loved this one. New favorite author. Good Christian author. Great historical and present time story.

Love the twists

Not a typical romance. Although it seemed a little far fetched the story was fun. I loved all the twists!

Loved this story

I loved the concept of a store within a story. The ending was perfect and the story was so well written and read.

Sweet story

I don’t normally read or listen to Christian romance, but I really did enjoy this one. Creatively written across the span of three centuries with the lovingly subtle help of what I would call guardian angels, Jesse and Chloe find their love. Satisfyingly happy ending and reminds me that sometimes Gods plan doesn’t show directly, but having faith in His plan is the best way forward.