What an inspirational story full of new beginnings, uncertainties, and yes, heartaches and forgiveness!   I'm particularly taken with how the author, Robin Lee Hatcher wrote the relationship between Brad (the deceased brother of Penny) and his father, Rodney, and how it relates to the budding mentor/men-tee relationship between Rodney and Trevor.  It's enlightening in many aspects. Brad's story doesn't end at his death. His familial relationships and his faith were promptly display through flashbacks, which I find endearing and ties into Trevor's start in his spiritual journey.  It not only displays Brad's insight and faith, but also God's grace in using Brad to plant the seeds

Many deal with grief differently, and we see several ways in Keeper of the Stars.  I feel for Penny's grief and understand how anger and denial are also ways to cope. Healing can be personal, as well as communal, as long as you let the One that can give you peace come in.

Keeper of the Stars isn't just a romantic novel, it's a story of love with family, with each other and with God. It's a story that shared with us the vulnerabilities of a new faith, as well as those who have been a Christian for some time. "And remember, following Christ is a lifelong journey.  Christians are foot solders, so to speak.  Always on the march. Always learning. Always growing stronger." (101). Sometimes to get stronger, you might need a little reminder.

Pick this one up, even if, like me, you haven't read the other stories in the series. You won't have a problem getting into it. I'm sure the cover also makes you warm and fuzzy too! And if the cover, the synopsis, the name "Robin Lee Hatcher" or my review doesn't get you interested, I'll let you in on another big secret. You're going to love what Trevor says on page 276.  It will melt your heart. *sigh.


NOTE:  I received a complimentary copy through Litfuse Publicity Tours for an honest review.