Dear Mary,New Prospects, Montana, is nothing like England—so terrifying and beautiful at the same time, and much larger than I dared imagine when you and I first embarked on our adventures in the New World.I have had the good fortune of becoming the town’s schoolmistress. Young Janie Steele is as precious as I imagined from her letters. As for her father, Garret Steele . . . Oh, I feel like such a fool! I’ve run halfway around the world to escape a man I loathed, only to discover I’m losing my heart to a man still in love with the wife he buried.The mayor, kind man, has been most attentive. But I wish he were someone else. I wish he were Garret.With affection,Your friend Beth WellingtonIn the big-sky country of Montana, the past doesn’t always stay buried. Circumstances have a way of forcing secrets into the open, sometimes bringing hearts together in unlikely ways, and sometimes tearing them apart.Dear Lady is Book One 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.
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"Dear Lady is the first book of a four book series. The best thing about this book is that it stands alone as a complete and satisfying book for those of us who love to read a good love story. The book has conflict, tension, troubles and confusion layered in and around the heroine and hero. "
— Lynnda (5 out of 5 stars)
" After several readings, it is still good. Coming to America series about a young British woman who escapes an arranged marriage. "
— Judie, 12/26/2013" This was such a wonderful book. It was a beautiful love story, clean and with a lot of emotion. I could feel what the woman was feeling in the book! "
— Sarah, 11/1/2013" This was a wonderful book of ladies journey from England to escape unwanted marriage to Montana. She was satisfied with her position until she met a man who never wanted to marry again. yet she learned that she does want kids & family. Very interesting turn of events makes this book very enjoyable. "
— Lucy, 10/27/2013" pretty good. but having just read francine rivers' new one, it pales in comparison "
— Anne, 10/7/2013" I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the others in the series. I enjoyed reading how Elizabeth adapted to life in Montana after years of living a pampered life in England. This book is a good reminder of the dangers of gossip and judging others unfairly. "
— Joy, 5/20/2013" Gentle read, good for escape. "
— Paula, 4/5/2013" I enjoyed this series, but be cautioned, these were published in the general market first and then rewritten in the Christian market later. I read the Christian versions. "
— Corie, 4/1/2013" An inspirational story with charming characters for a relaxed and enjoyable easy read. The unique story has a a few twists that unfold into a predictable but happy ending. A story that just makes you feel good after reading it. "
— Wanda, 1/15/2013" Soooooo gooood!!!!!!!1 "
— Hannah, 11/3/2012" This was an book about a gal who fled England from an abusive guy who her father wanted her to marry. She came to Montana and faced acceptance and predjudice in finding her way in the new land. It was interesting to see how she handled situations that came to her. "
— Leslie, 10/8/2012" I liked it enough I knew I would read it again sometime, so I ordered this one along with the next 2 in the group. "
— Laura, 8/15/2012" I liked this one enough that I'll read the rest in the series. Just some fun, clean fluff. "
— Heather, 5/19/2012" Great novel. Kind of predictable, but again, like another of her novels (Catching Katie), it's refreshing, uplifting, and inspirational. "
— BookDigger, 4/21/2012" Dear Lady is the first book of a four book series. The best thing about this book is that it stands alone as a complete and satisfying book for those of us who love to read a good love story. The book has conflict, tension, troubles and confusion layered in and around the heroine and hero. "
— Lynnda, 11/4/2011" first in the series of 4 "
— Peggy, 10/12/2011" This was an book about a gal who fled England from an abusive guy who her father wanted her to marry. She came to Montana and faced acceptance and predjudice in finding her way in the new land. It was interesting to see how she handled situations that came to her. "
— Leslie, 5/24/2011" I liked it enough I knew I would read it again sometime, so I ordered this one along with the next 2 in the group. "
— Laura, 3/28/2011" I enjoyed this series, but be cautioned, these were published in the general market first and then rewritten in the Christian market later. I read the Christian versions. "
— Corie, 9/8/2008" first in the series of 4 "
— Peggy, 8/18/2008" This was such a wonderful book. It was a beautiful love story, clean and with a lot of emotion. I could feel what the woman was feeling in the book! "
— Sarah, 7/1/2008" Great novel. Kind of predictable, but again, like another of her novels (Catching Katie), it's refreshing, uplifting, and inspirational. "
— BookDigger, 4/29/2008" After several readings, it is still good. Coming to America series about a young British woman who escapes an arranged marriage. "
— Judie, 3/31/2008Robin Lee Hatcher is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. The winner of the Christy Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction, the RITA Award for Best Inspirational Romance, two RT Career Achievement Awards, and the RWA Lifetime Achievement Award, she is the author of more than seventy novels.
Pam Ward, an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator, found her true calling reading books for the blind and physically handicapped for the Library of Congress’ Talking Books program. The fact that she can work with Blackstone Audio from the beauty of the mountains of Southern Oregon is an unexpected bonus.