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! […]
I am of the belief that a smile can change so much. Sure, I smile a lot. I’ve been told that over and over again. One of my favorite compliments my husband ever gave me is when I was commenting on the lines that had started to develop around my […]
A few years ago, one of the single women in our small fellowship got pregnant. I was so impressed with the grace and mercy our body of believers showed her. When I first heard about it, I began to think about what it would be like if every one of […]
I truly can’t help it. Honestly, I didn’t try very hard. I completely fell in love with Mark! You don’t need to re-read the synopsis, you didn’t miss anything there. The hero’s name really is Noah. And there isn’t another guy in the picture for Sarah. Unless you count Matty […]
I really like the conflict of Amish and Englisch thrown together in stories, so when I saw the description of Amish Covert Operation, I was eager to read it. Poor Katie was only trying to find her brother and found herself being shot at and running for her life! How […]