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    Patterns of Love

    By Robin Lee Hatcher

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    My dear Beth, Though Uppsala, Iowa, takes its name from a city in my native Sweden, life here is different from what I have known. With my parents’ blessing, I have taken employment in the home of Mr. Bridger, a dairy farmer, caring for his ill mother and two young, orphaned nieces. It is most unlike me to leave home, even in a temporary manner. But the need is great and Hattie Bridger and the children are so endearing. As for Dirk Bridger, he is an unhappy man, but also loyal, hardworking, and honorable. And, I should add, quite handsome. My younger sisters were smitten the instant they saw him. Young flirts! And with beauty to match. I, on the other hand, am considered to have common sense to attend my common looks. But, friend Beth, I am afraid my heart betrays my wisdom—for I, too, long to be seen as beautiful. Not just by anyone. By Dirk Bridger. Your friend, Inga Linberg In rural Iowa, life is both the planter and uprooter of dreams. As love, long delayed, springs to life in the heart of a young Swedish immigrant, one man struggles with his withered ambitions—and new blessings that could take their place if he would but allow them room. Patterns of Love is Book Two in the Coming to America series about women who come to America to start new lives. Set in the late 1800s and early 1900s, these novels by best-selling author Robin Lee Hatcher craft intense chemistry and conflict between the characters, lit by a glowing faith and humanity that will win your heart. Look for other books in the series at your favorite Christian bookstore.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZondervan
    Release dateJul 27, 2009
    ISBN9780310832669
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    Robin Lee Hatcher

    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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    • 4/5
      Inga Lindberg has immigrated to the US and is the eldest of her sisters. She doesn't see herself as beautiful compared to her sisters and sees a future as her fathers helper. When Dirk Bridger a handsome Iowa farmer comes looking for help to cope with his ailing mother and rambunctious young nieces she finds herself volunteering.When she's at the farm she finds a niche and attraction to Dirk, but does he love her? Where would she be when he fulfils his dream of travelling the world.Light, predictable and a gentle read.
    • 5/5
      I loved this book! If you like Christian historical fiction, you really ought to consider reading it. It is such a sweet, light hearted story. I think it does a good job of defining love. Love encompasses attraction, but at the same time its deeper than that. Its also about friendship and the ability to face trials together. This wasn't one of those " he's so handsome so I love him" books. Although, the main character was described as a good looking guy! (I think this book was the best in the series)