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Jed Henning doesn't have much to complain about. His business is thriving, and though there is some dysfunction within his family, it's not anything that bothers him too much. Until his father gives him an ultimatum: Reconcile with your brother or suffer the consequences.

Reconciliation requires more than one person, but Jed grumbles all the way from Tacoma to Boise, Chris's last known residence. At least Boise is close to some of his extended family, and Jed finds himself in possession of some of his great-grandfather's belongings. Sorting through them and reading Andrew's Bible helps Jed feel grounded in a new way.

While staying in Boise, Jed rents a basement apartment from Holly Stanford, a young businesswoman mired in regrets, fears, and debt. She wants to follow her dreams but feels saddled with her previous poor decisions. Jed is drawn to her and wants to help, but Holly is skittish after the way her last relationship ended. Can Jed mend things with Chris and find a way to connect with Holly's heart?

Running alongside Jed's story is that of great-grandfather Andrew during the 1960s, continuing the threads we've followed in Who I Am With You and Cross My Heart.

This is a sweet story, but I felt it lacked a little in depth. I didn't connect with Jed or find him compelling. Holly was more real, and I liked seeing Andrew's story play out. There was a beautiful layer of faith presented, and hope for those facing family conflicts. I can imagine a lot of people will enjoy this as a light read. I would highly recommend reading the whole series to get the full impact of Andrew's story.

I received my copy of the book from Prism Book Tours. All thoughts in this review are my own.

How Sweet It Is

(Lagacy of Faith, #3)

By Robin Lee Hatcher

Christian Contemporary Romance

Paperback, Audiobook & ebook, 304 Pages

July 14th 2020 by Thomas Nelson

He lost his brother. She lost her dream. Together, they might find what they’re really looking for.

Holly Stanford is doing the best she can with the restaurant she inherited from her late uncle. But after her fiancé abandons her and the business, Holly regrets having given up her dream of becoming a pastry chef. Now a few bad financial decisions might cost her everything, including her hope for the future.

Jed Henning has done well with his new company despite his prodigal brother’s behavior. When Jed‘s father, the controlling member of the board of directors, temporarily suspends operations until his sons work out their differences, Jed resentfully chases his brother, Chris, to Boise. There Jed rents a basement apartment from Holly and hopes to convince Chris to get his act together before their company collapses.

Unaware that Holly is the one person who can help him get through to Chris, Jed starts the tough work of reconciliation armed with little more than a few family photographs, a stack of old letters, and a Bible that belonged to his great-grandfather, Andrew Henning. And as romance blossoms between Holly and Jed, the story of Jed’s great-grandfather highlights the power of God across the generations and the legacy of a family’s courageous faith.

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About the Author

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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