Guest Author Robin Lee Hatcher

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Hello, Petticoats & Pistols friends. It is great to be back.

Earlier this month, my 93rd release and the third book in The British Are Coming series, To Capture a Mountain Man, became available. About it, author Trish Perry said, “The flow of Hatcher’s story will pull you along as swiftly as the Yellowstone river that triggers this adventure in the first place.” I love that! And author Tamera Alexander said, “Pure delight! The characters, the setting, the snappy dialogue… I’ve enjoyed the entire The British are Coming series but this one may be my favorite! A delightful story showcasing God’s love, goodness, and faithful hand in our lives.”

When I first came up with the idea for this series in 2009, I knew that headstrong, unconventional Lady Amanda Whitcombe from Lincolnshire, England, would fall for a rugged mountain man. I even knew his name: Isaiah Coltrane. What I didn’t know was just how much fun I would have bringing the two of them together or that Isaiah would quickly become one of my favorite heroes.

Here’s how the two of them meet:

“Help!”

He saw her then, flapping her arms, struggling to stay afloat against the river’s strong current. He pressed his heels into Buck’s sides, and they raced along the bank to get ahead of the woman. Finding the right spot, Isaiah vaulted from the saddle and slid down to the water’s edge. He grabbed hold of a shrub with his right hand as he stepped into the icy river, reaching out in time to grasp the woman’s water-sodden coat with his left hand. He felt fabric tearing and feared he would lose her.

God, help me.

Somehow, he got hold of her upper arm even as the current attempted to sweep her away. He tightened his grip—on her and the shrub—and hauled her toward the bank. Needles on the shrub pricked his right hand through his glove, and he grimaced against the pain as he drew the woman the final distance to the shore.

Still half in and half out of the water, he released her. She tried to crawl up the bank, coughing and choking. She only made it a couple of feet before she collapsed into a heap.

“Miss?” He leaned over, touching her shoulder. “Miss?”

There was no response.

He swept a wet mass of dark hair away from her face. Her eyes were closed, her expression slack, but she was breathing. She must have fainted. Quickly, he slipped both arms beneath her limp form and carried her to the top of the riverbank, where Buck and Bandit waited for him.

She was a slight thing, even with her clothes sopping wet, and it took little effort to carry her to a grassy area. He gently laid her on the ground, then straightened and took a step back. “Bandit.”

The collie was at his side in an instant.

“We okay?”

Bandit raised his nose, sniffing the air. If the poacher who’d fired the shot remained nearby, the dog would warn him. But Bandit gave no sign of alarm.

Isaiah’s attention returned to the unconscious woman. What was he supposed to do with her? How did she come to be out in this forest alone? Was she one of the poachers? That seemed unlikely. Even bedraggled, she looked too . . . refined.

And too pretty.

 

Ahhh … Gotta love that strong mountain man who rescues the heroine from a rushing river. Even if she did get herself into this predicament because of her maybe-not-so-slightly headstrong nature.

And just to give you another peek at who Isaiah is, this is a bit later in the book as he escorts Amanda through the mountains on the way to Eden’s Gate Ranch in Idaho:

Fog, gilded by the rising sun, floated through the trees surrounding them. The scene reminded her of the paintings Roger Bernhardt had done during his visit to the park. She’d thought the works of art beautiful, but they couldn’t compare to the real thing.

From across the campsite came Isaiah’s voice, soft and somehow intimate. “‘O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! Who hast set thy glory above the heavens.’”

Hard not to fall in love with a man who worships God on a mountain top on a Sunday morning.

Purchase here.

 

What traits make you fall in love with a hero?

Please comment to be entered to win an autographed paperback of To Capture a Mountain Man.

Website: https://robinleehatcher.com

 

 

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67 thoughts on “Guest Author Robin Lee Hatcher”

  1. I like heroes who have been made strong through adversity. A hero who is a true gentleman at heart. I enjoy watching a hero mature as he realizes love is precious. A hero who seeks God and leads his family spiritually. It doesn’t hurt if he’s a bit rough around the edges and needs a little help from the heroine.

  3. Good morning Robin and welcome! I already have this book! I’ve not had a chance to read it, but I will! I loved the other two books in this series! And this one sounds very good!

    A strong gentle God fearing mountain man. Yep, that’s a good hero to me! I like them all. The teasing ones, the grumpy ones, the quiet ones….a like them all!

    Best wishes Robin!

  5. I knew my guy was The One, the moment I saw him. Hadn’t even been introduced but I knew. Granny had told me, when you meet the 1, you will know.
    I was in my second semester of high school, so really didn’t want to nor was I interested in meeting the one.
    We met in 1971, married inn1973.
    Yep, he was the one.

  6. I like heros who are strong and courageous but also are gentle and caring with the women they love. I also like when the hero is God fearing and not afraid to live his faith.

  18. I loved this book. What makes me fall in love with a hero is a strong faith in God and love of family. If he is ruggedly handsome it doesn’t hurt, and a sense of humor is a big plus.

  19. Ok you hooked me on the book but I had to add to wish list for now. I just don’t have the cash.
    The traits for any person, caring, faithful, good humored, adventurous and even a snarky comment sometimes. You know, all the good traits of just being a great person.

  21. Faith, trustworthy, honest, loving, protective, hardworking, caring, compassionate, good with kids & animals, etc…

  22. I love a God fearing man, one who is not afraid to hide his love for God. He needs to be strong, protective and hard working. He will stand up for what is right, what is good and stand against evil.

    Love all your books, they draw me in, and this one sounds great. Would love to win a copy. Thanks for the opportunity.

  23. He’s got to be a man of faith, compassionate, strong, kind, have a sense of humor, dependable, and trustworthy.

  28. Hi, your book sounds like a great read. I would like a hero that is kind, loyal compassionate and truthful. Thank you for the chance.

  30. There has to be both strength and tenderness. He needs to be an honorable man who will do the right thing even when it may not be best for him. I like when children and animals are included in a story. How the hero and others treat them is a good indication of what type of a person they really are. You may fool dults, but a dog knows what is in your heart.

  32. There are many but strength, choosing right and defending others are at the top of the list. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of your book.

  35. Sound like a wonderful story. There’s many but my top are Tough but they are kind underneath, sense of humor and loyal.

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