
The last thing Rosalie Tomkin wants is another man trying to control her life. Her abusive jailbird father and her ne’er-do-well brother have cured her of that. Not even the wealthy visitor staying in her beleaguered mother’s boarding house can tempt her. She plans to leave Boulder Creek as soon as she can scrape together the funds to do so, and when she does, she won’t ever look back.
Michael Randolph is in a high-stakes competition for the family business and intends to beat his half-brother, no matter what. So when an innocent encounter with Rosalie threatens to cost him everything he hopes to achieve, he’s willing to pay the price demanded by her no-good father. Even if it means marrying a damsel in distress.
Strangers placed in an impossible position, Michael and Rosalie can agree on one thing. Neither of them wants to stay together any longer than they must. What they don’t know is that fate might have a better future in store for them than either could imagine.
My Review:
published in 2021
A classic Western Romance with complex issues that kept me on an emotional rollercoaster all the way through! Robin Lee Hatcher knows how to incorporate faith and hope in the midst of struggles and turmoil and turns out a stunning novel every time!
Marriage of Convenience. Happy sigh (which is so weird, but love it in fiction.) A husband who doesn’t want a wife gradually realizing he does and then the wooing begins. Swoon! But this is the Wild West so their love story is nearly thwarted by the vilest of villains. Kept me on tenterhooks all the way to the end.
Honestly, my emotions were all over the place during this read. Loved Rosalie’s spunk and determination to get out of an untenable situation. But, oh my heart hurt for her! And her mother! Gah! That woman…there are no words. I mean, I could see why she acted the way she did and it fit the circumstances, especially for the time period, but 21st century ‘girl power’ me was spitting nails in an angry/sad jumble of emotions. Phew!
‘Even Forever’ is touching and tender with a healthy dose of grit. Sometimes a reader craves a good marriage of convenience story and this one delivers!
I enjoyed listening to the audio edition of Even Forever narrated by Eve Passeltiner. She delivered an emotional performance that matched these characters and their story perfectly.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a print or ebook copy. Winner’s choice.
US – available in print or ebook — winner’s choice
Canada – available in print or ebook or audible (if available) — winner’s choice
International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of one of the Even Forever, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday June 15 2024.
I haven’t read a book of Robin’s in forever. 😂Thank you for sharing. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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That was me too but then I saw this one on sale on Chirp and had to have it. 🙂 Good luck, Lucy!
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Love Robin Lee Hatcher!!
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She’s an icon! Good luck, Kimmy!
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Missed reading EVEN FOREVER on the first go round, but sure would love to rectify that now. On my TBR and would love the opportunity to read and review. Love Robin Lee Hatcher’s books and how she always delivers a wonderful thread of faith within them.
Thank you for the wonderful chance to win a copy!
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Storytelling at it’s best! Good luck, Kay!
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I have this one but haven’t read it yet. Thanks for the review and reminder! Sandy
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Oohhhh, you’re in for a treat the next time you feel like traveling back in time to the Wild West! 🙂 Happy Reading, Sandy!
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I’d love a chance to win!
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I forgot to add my email:
blessedmommy3x AT gmail DOT com
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Good luck, Blessed Mommy!
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Ooh, this sounds good!
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It really is! Good luck, Elly!
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Robin is definitely a favorite author of mine. Haven’t read one of her books in a while now. Thanks for the chance to win this one.
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You’re welcome, Becky. She was one of the first Christian Fiction authors I read. Good luck!
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Interesting story. cheetahthecat1982ATgmailDOTcom
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Good luck, Kim!
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Missed this one! Great author! Thanks for sharing Retros. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House kathleen[dot]e[dot]belongia[at]gmail[dot]com
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You’re welcome, Kathleen. So many great books I still have to catch up with. Good luck!
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I love Robin Lee Hatcher’s books. She is such a good author.
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She really is! Classic Christian Fiction. Good luck, Abigail!
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