Patterns of Love (Coming to America, Book 2)

by Robin Lee Hatcher

Paperback, 2008

Status

Available

Call number

813.54

Publication

Zondervan (2008), Edition: Value ed, 320 pages

Description

Fiction. Romance. Christian Fiction. Historical Fiction. My dear Beth,Though Uppsala, Iowa, takes its name from a city in my native Sweden, life here is different from what I have known. With my parents' blessing, I have taken employment in the home of Mr. Bridger, a dairy farmer, caring for his ill mother and two young, orphaned nieces. It is most unlike me to leave home, even in a temporary manner. But the need is great and Hattie Bridger and the children are so endearing.As for Dirk Bridger, he is an unhappy man, but also loyal, hardworking, and honorable. And, I should add, quite handsome. My younger sisters were smitten the instant they saw him. Young flirts! And with beauty to match. I, on the other hand, am considered to have common sense to attend my common looks. But, friend Beth, I am afraid my heart betrays my wisdom�??for I, too, long to be seen as beautiful.Not just by anyone. By Dirk Bridger.Your friend,Inga LinbergIn rural Iowa, life is both the planter and uprooter of dreams. As love, long delayed, springs to life in the heart of a young Swedish immigrant, one man struggles with his withered ambitions�??and new blessings that could take their place if he would but allow them room.Patterns of Love is Book Two in the Coming to America series about women who come to America to start new lives. Set in the late 1800s and early 1900s, these novels by best-selling author Robin Lee Hatcher craft intense chemistry and conflict between the characters, lit by a glowing faith and humanity that will win your heart. Look for other books in the series at your favorite Christian book… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
Inga Lindberg has immigrated to the US and is the eldest of her sisters. She doesn't see herself as beautiful compared to her sisters and sees a future as her fathers helper. When Dirk Bridger a handsome Iowa farmer comes looking for help to cope with his ailing mother and rambunctious young nieces
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she finds herself volunteering.

When she's at the farm she finds a niche and attraction to Dirk, but does he love her? Where would she be when he fulfils his dream of travelling the world.

Light, predictable and a gentle read.
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LibraryThing member lovelilac25
I loved this book! If you like Christian historical fiction, you really ought to consider reading it. It is such a sweet, light hearted story. I think it does a good job of defining love. Love encompasses attraction, but at the same time its deeper than that. Its also about friendship and the
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ability to face trials together. This wasn't one of those " he's so handsome so I love him" books. Although, the main character was described as a good looking guy! (I think this book was the best in the series)
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Awards

RITA Award (Finalist — Inspirational Romance — 1999)

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2001-03

ISBN

031028807X / 9780310288077
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