Robin Lee Hatcher is a gifted storyteller who writes books right from her heart that touch the hearts of the readers. The double timeline in this intriguing story is portrayed so expertly, that the timing of each era flows right into the next.

The story begins in the present with Brianna in a college history class that she is not very excited about. Her childhood friend, Adam is in the class and tries to encourage her by telling her it's fascinating to learn about the way people lived in years past. First assignment Brianna will need to interview the oldest member of her family, Daisy, who she refers to as GeeGee, her ninety-eight year old great-grandmother.

Daisy's story begins in 1941, in her late teens. She's been secretly in love with Brandan Gallagher since she was 14. Brandan is her older sister, Lillian's boyfriend and is coming home on leave from his training to become a pilot in the US Army Air Corps. Lillian is determined they'll be engaged or even married before he has to leave again. Brandan has made it clear he's not in a position to get married or even be engaged. Lillian's very negative reaction to his stand on this issue leaves him feeling rejected as he prepares to leave to fight in the war.

As Brianna's visits with GeeGee continue, the story of Lillian, Brandon and Daisy emerge, along with some family secrets. While hearing how Daisy's life took some uexpected turns, and the resulting consequences, Brianna herself realizes she too could be on a similar path.

This is a beautiful, heartfelt story of redemption, faith and forgiveness. Because each character in this captivating story was so well developed, I found myself caring about what happened to each one of them. A book by Robin Lee Hatcher never disappoints. I absolutely loved this book, and all the characters who play such a vital role in this engaging story.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher who provided a advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.

I found this book quite hard to put down. Not that it is the type of novel you want to read word by word (in fact I did skip some passages), but I found myself very curious how things would turn out with the main characters.

Not my favourite style of writing but any writing that does not yank me out of the story is a win for me.

Many elements of spiritual development here but not overwhelmingly so. The main characters go to church. This is the type of book I would consider buying for the church library.

Robin Lee Hatcher has been writing for a long time. She writes about places she knows and her characters seem like they might be friends of hers. Her newest offering is a book that takes place in modern day along with memories taking the reader back to World War II.

Brianna is taking a history class that she thought would be an easy pass, but the professor throws a monkey wrench into the syllabus with a project that is fifty per cent of her grade. She has to interview the oldest member of her family to find out the implications of the eras they lived in. Daisy is her 98 year old great-grandmother, who has a colored history that has huge implications for Brianna. In telling her story, Daisy has to deal with her own past and how it has affected her in the long term.

I found this book compelling and engrossing, so much so that I was not able to put it down. Brianna is at a stage where she wants to assert her independence, but she gets pulled in by a pretty face. Daisy constantly warns her that there is more to a man than his looks and that his character, his core mean a lot more than any handsome visage could.

I truly enjoyed watching Daisy's and Brianna's relationship grow and change, how they came to understand each other, and how the secrets they were choosing to keep could eventually harm them.

There is romance, intrigue, entitled animosity, grief, and real true love expressed in this book. There are mistakes with long-lasting repercussions, and mistakes avoided. There are estrangements and reconciliations. All of these flesh out the story in a way that make this book so readable and that's why I absolutely loved it.

Five Stars, Two Thumbs Up, and an A on your history project.

Thomas Nelson and NetGalley.com provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

I’LL BE SEEING YOU by ROBIN LEE HATCHER is a romance novel that bridges three generations. It is an inspirational and enjoyable read. I like the way the author contrasts the young people of today, who seem to be mostly entitled and unprepared for the realities of life, with those of the early 1940’s with their experience of hardship, whilst underlining the similarities such as the selfishness and rebellion against authority which are found in all generations. It is a story about transformation and second chances and one I highly recommend.
Brianna Hastings is not mad about the history class she has to take until she is required to interview an older relative as part of the course. She chooses her great grandmother, Daisy, who is ninety eight and has an amazing story to tell, having lived through the end of the Great Depression and the second world war.
There is a good Christian message of repentance, the importnace of living in truth, and God’s incredible grace, which is well backed up by scripture. We see Daisy’s prayers for Brianna and her warning against losing her heart to Greg. When Brianna asks Daisy if she believes in love at first sight, Daisy asks about Greg’s character. She knows nnly too well the consequenses of sin!
I like the way the chapters alternate between the 1940’s and the present with Daisy and Brianna’s stories running side by side.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson. The opinions in this review are completely my own.