I really wanted to like this book. I enjoyed a western written by the same author years ago, so I wanted to give her a try again.
I feel like this is an author who's writing style I have personaly outgrown. It comes across very easy to read, a very simple plot ,
and very low on the romance (which is fine if that is what you are looking for). I personally look for writing that draws me in more, a plot with more complex characters, and chemistry you can feel in a love story.
What probably bothered me the most abot this book was Sam's whining. She basically wanted Nick to stop being an outdoor person because she had fear issues. Nick went so far at one point (trying to please her) that he said he would stop doing anything that would make her fearful, just to give him a chance. Then when Nick does something to help someone, Sam throws a hissy fit that he has not changed! Sorry I like my Heroes heroic and my heroines to not be a whiny ninny. This part of the story really got on my nerves, probably because I love outdoor activities (dirtbiking, hiking, ect...) and I get tired of how people say how dangerous my hobby is. Not all dirtbiking is the x-games intense! Driving a car CAN be dangerous, walking down the street CAN be dangerous, what are we supposed to do, Hide in our houses and wait to die? Maybe this is not the message the author ment to send, but I felt sorry for Nick. I know guys who gave up their hobbies for the girls they mary, and to me it is sad. Sam did have a bit of a realization of how much her fearful was controlling her but to me it was too little, too late.
Anyway that is my rant.
3 stars for writing quality

I received a copy of this book through netgalley at no cost to me, for my review.

This is the first book I’ve ever read by Ms. Hatcher and it will not be the last. I really enjoyed her writing style. I was easily immersed into the setting and quickly connected with the characters. The story focuses on second-chances, facing fears, finding happiness and contentment.

Sam comes to Thunder Creek to look after her grandmother as she recovers from a fall and unexpectedly runs into her ex-boyfriend who lives here now. Nick is a changed person from who he was 2 years ago, since coming to Thunder Creek he has begun to find peace and the fresh start he was looking for. But when Sam arrives in town he realizes how much more he wants, he fights his feelings of wanting to be with her or staying away because he doesn’t deserve her. Their previous relationship ended abruptly and neither was expecting to cross paths again, but now that they have they realize they still care for one another. Can they overcome what tore them apart in the first place?

I enjoyed the flashbacks to memories of their previous relationship, it allowed me to really understand the hurt, the fear and the attraction they once experienced and what brought them to where they are now and why they acting they way they were. With the influence of their friends and family, Nick & Sam learn to trust God. Nick once was self-centered but now God and others are his focus. The change in him may be obvious to readers, but can he get Sam to see he has changed, is it worth trying?

Each character had their own presence and personality; no two characters felt the same. I found myself easily connecting with Sam, as I could see myself in many of her feelings and actions. I enjoyed the secondary characters just as much as the two mains. There were just a couple things that irked me about the story, one was just when they had agreed to go slow they take a huge leap and second the epilogue story felt like it came out of nowhere.

This story will have you encouraging Sam to embrace change and to overcome her fears, along with cheering for Nick to embrace the second chance he has been given. I was left with my heart feeling happy. I look forward to reading more by Ms. Hatcher.

this was my first book by this author, but it won't be my last. She writes wonderful, sweet romances that tug at your heart strings.

Robin Hatcher is the kind of author you can count on to provide clean, refreshing stories that take you away and let you believe that faith can really make a difference for the good.

Within the pages you get a fresh, comforting backdrop for her story about love, family, friends, forgiveness, letting go of fears and second chances.

Hatcher creates imperfect characters that do realistic things, even if that means making them do something stupid like ending a relationship out of fear, so that you can actually care about what they’ll do and how they’ll get out of these circumstances they’ve created. She makes it even better when the people they were rude to pop back into their lives in the most unusual of places so they have no choice but to deal with the repercussions of their choices. There are no easy, pat answers handed over instead they have to work through some personal growth to climb out of that hole.

All of this means you just might pick up a few life lessons along the way of enjoying a good story.
I will say it’s better if you read You’ll Think of Me her previous book. The major characters from that one take some prominence in this so it’d provide better backstory and if you haven’t it’ll ruin how that one ended.

I enjoyed this one. It was nice to see two characters that already had history and had split, find a way to make things work this time. I liked Nick, I thought he was an interesting character but his need for thrills would have been a deal breaker for me just like it was for Sam years before. It is hard to see him have to give up such a bit part of his life and personality but every boy does need to grow up and if he wants love and companionship he needs to settle down to a life a little less risky. Sam on the other hand also needs to have a little courage and allow people to take some risks in life. It was good to see her work through her fears and figure out a bit about why she is so stunted by them. She was able to find her strengths and find new purpose when she was finally able to let things go a little and not be so rigid in her need for safe and stable. I think they are good for each other and I enjoyed watching the relationship bloom again. I thought the town full of fun characters was lovely addition and kept things a little lighter.

Robin Lee Hatcher has long been a favorite of mine. She always writes with a great deal of emotion, creating believable characters and situations that her readers can identify with. I've never been disappointed in one of her novels.

Robin Lee Hatcher's books are a wonderful blend of romance, faith, and great story-telling. Her latest book, You're Gonna Love Me is no exception. I was immediately swept up in the story and was sad when it ended...I wanted to spend so much more time with these characters :)

I absolutely love it and will read again. Love how Idaho is described as it is truly God's Country. Great love story. Be sure and read it and you will believe as I do......."All things are possible with God".

I absolutely ADORED this book. I was worried they were going to completely change one or both characters but they both grew and helped each other. It was delightful and fun and I enjoyed every minute.

This charming, heartwarming story is one of how to overcome your fears. We all have fears and different ranges of how deep those fears affect us. I enjoyed this thought-provoking story, because of how I could relate to the characters. Ms. Hatcher’s tale of these character’s lives was delightful. You’re Gonna Love Me is a romantic story about Samantha and Nick. This story details what occurred in their past and provides the reader with an interesting story about their current life. I highly recommend reading this book! This was the first time I had read a book by this author. I will be reading more of her books!
***I was given a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher. This is my honest opinion. Even though I received this copy free, this is my own opinion.

A return to Thunder Creek Idaho and delightful hints, if you haven’t read You’ll Think of Me, and clues for those that haven’t, but for me I love this place the word pictures offered by the author make it breath taking.
Can two broken people that had a relationship put it back together, they end up states away from where they began, and now they end up in the same place at the same time, coincidence?
Both characters in this new book need to trust God, and we hope that as the story progress they are able to let go of their fears and see what God has placed before them!
I received this book through the Publisher Thomas Nelson, and was not required to give a positive review.

This is a sweet story of second chances, one maybe brought about by the hand of God. It is about a relationship that ended on a bad note leaving two people who care about each other feeling hurt.
Nick loved the thrill of adventure and high risk until it almost ended his life. Samantha cared about Nick but couldn't handle the fear that she felt when Nick took chances with his life. They broke up with some ugly words spoken. Later, Sam tried to apologize but Nick never returned her calls or emails. She didn't realize that he had been injured and couldn't return her calls.
They knew each other in Oregon where they lived and worked. They were both surprised to see each other again in Idaho. Nick lives and works there now. He was doing work for Sam's cousin Derick when their grandmother has an accident that sends Sam home to help her. Will their relationship have another chance? Will Sam's fear interfere or will Nick's daredevil nature intrude? Nick was self centered but now God is his center. Sam is a Christian but lives in fear because of a fatal accident that she witnessed involve her father.
You're Gonna Love Me has a good lesson for us to remember. We need to rely on God instead of living in fear. That doesn't mean to take risks with our life but it means that if we put our concerns in His hand, we need to trust Him to lead us without fear. This is a sweet love story that is a light and quick read with deep meanings.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I wanted to love this book, but about half way though it started to drag. I felt like it went from really good to stagnant. And then it was on hyperdrive, but at that point I had started to loose interest.

They went from dating to engaged in three days, Three! And I realize that they dated before, but there was reasons that they ended the relationship and even though they had been around each other I didn't feel like there was a reflectionary time period to devote the rest of a life time with the person. Also, it was like they solved their problems with trusting each other rather quickly. It almost felt like the author started with a good idea, and then couldn't figure out how to resolve, and then just hurried through.

So this was not a bad book, it had tons of potential, however it could have been better.

I received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

Another win for Robin Lee Hatcher. I loved the characters in this book who struggled through huge differences to find common ground in things that really mattered. The characters were easy to relate to and setting played in my mind like a movie. While contemporary is not my favorite genre; this book has definitely been added to my favorites list.

Another story set in the lovely town of Thunder Creek, Idaho.
The hero is learning to live with the life-altering effects of a traumatic brain injury and had to change his whole life style and projects, and even who he was, because of it. This was my favorite part of the story, seeing how Nick dealt with his health issues – the memory losses and blank spaces, the anguish and fear associated it, or the risks of suffering another serious head injury. And how he had to forget his former life and reinvent himself.
Samantha, the heroine, was a bit too fearful for my taste, and too quick judging Nick; she frustrated me sometimes.
I enjoyed meeting again characters from the previous book – “You’ll Think of Me” -, the small town feeling and the strong sense of community and mutual help.
Within the first chapters, the smooth writing style drew me in but after a while I felt the pace became a bit slow; and the religious and faith aspects felt a bit stilted sometimes.

A story of second chances as Nick & Samantha meet again after a breakup several years previous. I appreciated the idea that people can change for love if they are motivated to do so. It was a sweet love story.

You're Gonna Love Me returns readers to the charming, small country town of Thunder Creek. Farmland, orchards, horses, fresh air and friendship - the charm of the setting seeps from the pages and infuses the story. This is a sweeping and relaxing love story. A story about forgiveness and second chances. A story about facing your fears. A story about finding love in places you least expect it.

When Samantha returns to Thunder Creek to care for her grandmother, the very last person she expects to see in Ruth's hospital room is Nick Chastain. Two years ago Sam and Nick spent eight months dating. Eight months in which Sam spent most of that time fearful he would be injured on one of his wild adventures - kayaking, waterskiing, absailing. They ended their relationship with harsh words and silence. Now Nick, recovering from a serious head injury that has left him with memory loss and other side effects, is staring life over. Thunder Creek offers him peace and a fresh start. Seeing Sam again gives him hope he isn't sure he deserves. Is it worth trying to start a relationship with Sam, can he convince her he is a changed man?

Imagine a lazy Saturday afternoon. Rolling countryside, warm sunlight, fresh spring flowers scenting the air. Sounds charming, right? That's the best way I can describe this book. It's idilic. Sam and Nick's story slowly unfolds. Interspersed with the story of their reconnection are little flashbacks, memories of their first relationship. It gives the readers an insight into their past, the hurts and fears that crippled their first go at love. This time around, they are both very cautious, each with their own reasons. Sam isn't sure she wants to trust Nick again or risk her heart. Nick isn't sure he should risk a future where his health might impact the lives of others. As they reconnect, they learn to accept each other, face their fears, and, ultimately, trust God. I really enjoyed the gentle pace of this story. Nick and Sam take their time getting to know one another again. It takes time for Sam to work through her fears and Nick reaches out to his new friends and God while questioning the direction for his life. Combined with some helpful love and guidance from Sam's grandmother, Ruth, they make a gradual transition back into trust, friendship, and love.

Derek and Brooklyn from You'll Think Of Me, Robin Lee Hatcher's previous book, are prominent characters in this book, as is Ruth, Sam's grandmother, and many of the other residents of Thunder Creek. It is fun to see their stories continue as we start a new journey with Nick and Sam.

I highly recommend this book for readers who enjoy light and heartfelt stories of romance, love, faith, family, and second chances.

The publishers provided an advanced readers copy of this book for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.

Romance, clean, Christian faith elements
This was a beautiful, heart-wrenching story. Samantha and Nick's past relationship that abruptly ended has some unresolved hurts. When Samantha moves to Idaho to help her grandmother recuperate after a bad accident, she and Nick are thrown back in the same sphere with common friends and of course, Nick's part in Samantha's grandmother rescue after an accident.
Both Samantha who is still wondering exactly why things broke off so abruptly, and Nick who has good reasons for the silence are wondering how their past relationship can be resolved with the events from the past. Nick's reflection on his past, his memories that come back with force, his trauma, and pain in the past, and the uncertainties for his future, while making choices that affect them both, was well written, and convincingly told.
With genuine, honest, hurting hearts, these two main characters and the supporting characters create a convincing, romantic read. Their faith, and the growth in how they believe are also an important part of the story. Lovely western setting, family elements and support for the characters, and best a HEA!

Robin Lee Hatcher writes another enjoyable book! When Samantha and Nick meet again after a break-up two years before and now they both have decisions to make. Can there be forgiveness and trust? Nick has always been a daredevil and Sam has been fearful ever since her father's skiing accident. Mix in some other interesting characters to help along the way and a beautiful location and you have a good story. Can't wait to read more of Robin's books.

I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest opinion and was not required to give a positive review.

An ARC of this book as been provided by the author/ publisher via Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

You're gonna love me is an inspirational book about love, faith and redemption.

Opposites they say attract....

Samantha and Nick have dissimilar interests and are in a fledgling relationship. A disagreement ended their relationship and subsequent tragedy kept them apart.

Two years later, them bump into each other, in the most unexpected of places. Even though they still like love each other, the sins of the past and fear is holding them back.

Two of my favourite lines "Give me a chance to prove that I am the man I should have been before" and "I've got to do what God asks of me first. If you can't trust me, Sam, then at least trust Him" speaks to the power of faith.

I particularly like books that draw me and gets me crying, laughing or just plain annoyed. Whilst this book didn't achieve that, I found it to be a pleasant read.