Audra Jennings

An interview with Robin Lee Hatcher, Author of The Heart’s Pursuit When your heart is filled with a lust for vengeance, is there any room left for love? In her latest book, The Heart’s Pursuit (Zondervan/May 20, 2014/ISBN: 978-0310259275/$15.99) , author Robin Lee Hatcher examines issues of the heart that all of us will eventually face: forgiveness and the desire for justice — or even retribution. The Heart’s Pursuit tells the story of two desperate characters who are hot on the trail of the villains who have harmed them. Silver Matlock is a Colorado beauty determined to track down the rogue who left her at the altar and stole the last remnant of her father’s fortune. Bounty hunter Jared Newman, as rugged as the West itself, seeks out the murderer who destroyed his family. Like so many who have been hurt by others, Silver and Jared must face the answer to this question: Will vengeance and payback heal their wounded hearts? Q: What is the spiritual thread that runs through...

Robin Lee Hatcher 's latest novel, The Heart's Pursuit , is receiving critical praise : "The Old West lives again in this inspirational romantic adventure. . . . Themes of forgiveness, justice and mercy dominate the story and add to the characters' depth. Hatcher treats readers to a rich sensory experience—you can taste the desert dust and smell the smoke and stench of a crowded gambling hall." ( Publishers Weekly ) Robin is celebrating the release of her novel by giving away a $200 "Romantic Weekend Getaway."   One winner will receive: A $200 Visa cash card (Get away for the weekend with that special someone!) The Heart's Pursuit  by Robin Lee Hatcher Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on June 8th. Winner will be announced June 9th on Robin's website . Don't miss a moment of the fun; enter today and be sure to stop by Robin's blog  on June 8th to see if you won. {MORE ...

The danger of a heart gripped by revenge Hatcher’s latest release explores the insidious consequences of anger and bitterness When your heart is filled with a lust for vengeance, is there any room left for love? In her latest release, The Heart’s Pursuit (Zondervan/ May 13, 2014 /ISBN: 978-0310259275 /$15.99) , author Robin Lee Hatcher examines issues of the heart that all of us will eventually face: forgiveness and the desire for justice — or even retribution. “Everybody has been hurt by someone in their lives.” Hatcher says. “Some wounds go very deep, others stay on the surface, but they still affect the heart.” Hatcher acknowledges she isn’t a stranger to some of the themes in The Heart’s Pursuit. “Yes, I have been so hurt I wanted revenge and found it difficult to forgive. An important distinction to remember is that we are not required to feel forgiveness. We are simply commanded to forgive as an act of obedience. We forgive because God tells us to. We forgive ...