Returning from her uncle’s house, where she had retreated after the murder of her parents, Emma felt lost and unnecessary. So when the opportunity to serve a cantankerous spinster opened up, she jumped at the chance. I love how the author took Emma, who was so lovely of face that […]
Having read and enjoyed other stories by Laurel Blount, I was curious to see what her Amish fiction would be like. I was delighted to discover an intriguing plot rich with deep concerns of the heart, such as grief, fear, and trust. Joseph was a very godly man, full of […]
His Accidental Amish Family tells Anna’s side of the story we already learned in His Pretend Amish Bride. Sweet Anna spent the past seven years working to recover from the accident that had confined her to a wheelchair. She continued to long for a family to love despite knowing that […]
Elsie’s inability to keep a job was quite humorous. She was, apparently, a bit of a klutz. And too nice to not be taken advantage of. And didn’t know much about things you aren’t supposed to put in a microwave… Despite her seeming lack of marketable talent, Elsie’s heart was […]
A Springtime Heart deals with the prodigal returning but finding mistrust from his father instead of open arms. My heart broke for Thomas as his brothers and his father treated him with resentment and blame that was not his. Dorcas had been rebellious in her teenage years and yet, unlike […]
When the bishop accused her of indiscretions with her long-time boyfriend that she didn’t commit, she was stunned into silence. As if discovering her boyfriend’s betrayal wasn’t enough pain, having him ask her to cover for him just added insult to injury. Yet Priscilla knew that if word got out, […]
We probably should have checked the weather before setting out on a camping trip at the end of September in the Cascade Mountains. It was the last weekend for camping of the year and we were excited to go out for the weekend to the new campground we had discovered. […]
When Joanna discovers a mysterious woman, unconscious on the stairs to her apartment, her life begins to change in ways she never would have imagined. Secrets long kept are revealed as the mystery about the identity of this woman remains concealed. Then, when it appears Joanna is now in danger, […]
Micah had a phobia of horses. Considering he was an Amish man, it caused him some very awkward moments even with his father attempting to shield him from it. Despite his insecurities and feeling that he never measured up to his brother’s worth, he never hesitated to step up and […]
I liked the premise of the story and the mystery behind Thad’s sudden jilting of May when he married her sister. Poor May had always felt inferior to her sister. It didn’t help that Thad’s mother treated her as if she was lazy and incompetent! Yet May had a kind […]
Living in the shadow of his “perfect” cousin, Vernon, who stole his job and his girl, Zeke felt insignificant and as if his daed was disappointed in him. When the two traveled to Illinois to help the community there recover from tornadoes, he was optimistic about becoming a hero. Yet […]
Tall, handsome, strong, shy, kind. Seriously? Could Abraham be any more appealing? Oh, did I mention that he loves his little brothers and helps his mom clean the house? After reading Andrew, I knew that I had to read everything Jennifer Beckstrand writes about these brothers, especially Alfie and Benji! […]