Return to Me (The Burke Family Series #2) (Paperback)

by Robin Lee Hatcher (Author)

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Roxy Burke left her family vowing to become a country-western star. Now she’s home—dreams shattered, her life a mess. What no one could have predicted is the effect the return of this prodigal has on her family. It’s not just Roxy who needs the healing power of grace.

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When Roxy Burke left home for Nashville, she swore she wouldn’t come back until she was a star. But it’s desperation that drives this prodigal back to her family, and no one is prepared for what happens next.

Roxy has crashed and burned. She’s squandered an inheritance, lived a wild life, and wasted her talent. Desperate and ashamed, she now must return to her father and sister, neither of whom she’s talked to in seven years.

Roxy’s father welcomes his daughter with love and tenderness. But his easy acceptance is hard on Roxy’s sister. After years of being the dutiful daughter, Elena feels resentment and anger toward her wayward sister.

Even more problematic is the reaction of Roxy’s former boyfriend. Once a rebel, Wyatt has given his life to Christ and plans to enter the ministry. He and Elena are engaged, but Roxy’s return raises questions that could mean the end of Elena’s perfect future.

The Burke family faces the return of the prodigal and must reach out for healing. Will they each be able to accept God’s grace?

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310258049
• ISBN-13: 978-0310258049
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #645,278 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Robin's best books yet!, July 31, 2007

By	Michelle Sutton (Arizona) - See all my reviews

(My review as seen in ACFW's E-zine, the August edition.)

Return to Me by Robin Lee Hatcher is a powerful example of the ideal Christian fiction novel. It parallels the story of the prodigal son and was so engaging that I finished the story in one day. I just couldn't put it down. I identified with Roxy despite her many flaws.

Roxy's change of heart when she discovered Christ in an unlikely setting reminded me of my own personal experience. I remember the same still, small voice calling out to me until I finally gave my heart to the Lord. Of course, Roxy's older sister Elena decided Roxy needed to experience additional consequences for her sin. Like what Roxy had naturally suffered as a result of squandering her inheritance hadn't been painful enough, and not realizing, of course, all that her sister had already lost because of her poor choices. I've never seen a better example of how self-righteousness wounds new believers and destroys relationships and trust.

Return to Me is also a wonderful illustration of the emotional and spiritual fallout resulting from manipulative rejection, and the believer's need for a close walk with the Lord in order to resist pride and jealousy when new Christians succeed where they may have struggled. Thus the spiritual arc of the characters comes across as very genuine, especially when it comes to the older sister's attitude.

There are some gritty situations in this story, but nothing I wouldn't let my teenager read. Overall, it's a fabulous example of the regrets people experience as the result of poor choices, and the subsequent struggle to forgive one's self. The author concludes by portraying the Scripture that refers to all things being possible through Christ Jesus. I highly recommend this story because of the life-changing lessons within.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Modern Day Prodigal, July 30, 2007

By	DiAnn Mills "Expect an Adventure" (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Robin Lee Hatcher has once again crawled into my heart in her latest novel Return to Me. Roxy is a prodigal daughter and sister. There's no way to excuse the life she lived away from her family, and now she's come home out of desperation. Her father welcomes her with open arms, but her sister isn't quite so happy, especially when she is now engaged to Roxy's ex boyfriend. Roxy needs to find love and be accepted not only by God but by her family. This novel brings to mind how all of us are to model unconditional love. An outstanding novel.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!, June 19, 2007

By	demiangie (USA) - See all my reviews

Meet Roxy Burke, a wanna-be Nashville star who squandered her grandmother's inheritance and her one chance at stardom on fast living.
We join Roxy when she arrives on her father's doorstep broken-hearted, beaten and penniless.

Sound like a typical prodigal story to you? Not hardly.

Add in Robin's flare for romance along with a generous dose of sibling rivalry, unforgiveness, rejection and a love triangle to confound the most astute and what you'll have far surpasses a predictable prodigal story.

I especially enjoyed watching Roxy's transformation as she enters back into the life she left so many years ago. Robin knows how to make her characters come alive in all of their struggles and raw emotions. Expect the unexpected.

Add this one to your summer reading list, and you won't regret it!