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Loving Libby

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Running away from her cruel and domineering father, Olivia Vanderhoff has forsaken her former privileged life and taken shelter in the wilderness of Idaho, under the name of Libby Blue. Finally free from a miserable existence, Libby has become accustomed with her new life. She owns and runs Blue Springs Ranch, entrusted to her by Amanda Blue, a kindly lady who helped Libby escape her father.

However, Libby's safety is compromised when her father, Northrop Vanderhoff, hires one of the best detectives to track her down. Remington Walker has found Libby and plans to report to Vanderhoff. But Libby, mistaking him for a dangerous neighbor prowling around her land, shoots him with her rifle. Horrified by her disastrous actions, Libby nurses Remington back to health, unsuspecting of the true reason for his being there.

While getting to know Libby, Remington finds that he has no desire to turn her over to her father, and instead to protect her from being found. In turn, though Libby had vowed to never again let a man have power over her, with Remington she feels safe. Can she learn to love him, or will the reason Remington has come to her ranch destroy any chance for happiness?

This is such a wonderful story!!! I never read any books by this author so when I saw this one I thought I would give it a try. It was a perfect book to sit and read on a rainey day. I couldnt put it down. I will defently be reading more books my this author in the future.

Robin Lee Hatcher has written over 45 novels and shows no signs of slowing down. LOVING LIBBY is an inspiring story that pits the lust for power and revenge against the love of God and His eternal truths. Through the love and faith of one young woman, God changes lives proving His grace again and again.

Olivia Vanderhoff has run away from her opulent home in Manhattan because she saw no other way to escape the forced marriage that her father had planned for her. To satisfy his lust for power, Northrop Vanderhoff was willing to betroth his only daughter to an elderly drunk and womanizer in order to procure control of valuable railroads. After some wandering, Olivia met Aunt Amanda Blue who invited her to Blue Springs and there she found her new life as Libby Blue.

The story opens six years later at the Blue Springs Ranch in the Idaho Territory in 1890. Aunt Amanda has passed away and Libby is trying to keep the ranch out of the clutches of Timothy Bevins, a wealthy neighbor who is attempting to buy up all the land surrounding his property. He will stop at nothing and has already caused the death of the ranch foreman, leaving his 10-year-old son orphaned. But Sawyer Deevers, like Libby, has found a home and proves to be a willing hand on the sheep ranch.

When Remington Walker rides out of the woods, rifle in hand, Libby thinks it is Bevins and shoots him twice. As she approaches the wounded man, she sees that it is a stranger. Libby is wracked with guilt, so she takes him in and tends to his wounds. What she doesn't know is that this man may pose even more of a threat to her than Bevins. Walker was hired by her father to find her and promised a $250,000 bonus when the task was completed.

As he slowly recovers from his wounds, Remington becomes enchanted with this beautiful young woman who shows such courage and strength. Her faith in God inspires him to examine his own thoughts of revenge, and soon it becomes impossible for him to contemplate betraying her. Remington's journey back to his faith sparks a series of misunderstandings that threaten to throw their lives into chaos, but all things work together for good for those who love the Lord. And Robin Lee Hatcher is not one to mess with that truth.

Enjoy LOVING LIBBY and then pass it on to a favorite young woman in your life. You'll both want to read more, and there are 45 others to choose from!
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I was very excited to read this book, and it did not disappoint. Both the romance and the plot moved along gradually and sweetly, nothing too forced or unrealistic. And just when I thought the book was about to end, the plot twisted and turned, and made the ending even sweeter. I love to see the drastic change in Walker and the vast difference in Libby when she's out west, and Libby when she's "home." This story is a beautiful christian romance that I highly recommend, one that I intend to keep and read on my next rainy day. This is the first of Robin Lee Hatcher's books that I've read, and I'm sure I'll be reading more of hers in the future.

I'd read the former version of this novel, Liberty Blue, but liked this Inspirational version much better. Both stories were well-written, but this time I had a harder time putting in down. In fact, I didn't, and read Loving Libby through from start to finish in one day. Of course, I finished the story with a sigh, because it has a satisfying ending. Don't miss out on this fantastic historical that is packed full of romance and intrigue. Your heart will ache and you'll be on the edge of your seat reading this one. :) Guaranteed to please! Lovable characters, strong hero and heroine, twists and turns. It's packed with the works. Not a dull moment reading Loving Libby.

I could not put this book down. Read it in one day. Was disappointed that I had nothing to read when I was finished. LOL Great characters. Great story line. Great author.

This story starts with a bang (you just wait and see!)- it is exciting from the first page and continues throughout the novel. The love blooms slowly enough to be realistic as does faith. Though clearly Christian, this would be spectacular for non-believers/new-believers as the Christian themes are not as in-your-face as in many Christian romance novels. It is weaved in such a way that, while I was completely aware of the Christian themes, at times I forgot I was reading a Christian book. Very well written.

The book was wonderful and the delivery was quick. The story was interesting and although it isn't the type of book I normally read, I found I couldn't put it down.