Hunting For a Husband by Mindy Steele

Leah's is sure that the man she thinks is close to being "the one" is truly the one, but then he isn't. Joe had a serious accident as a teen that changed his life. He finds himself in a difficult position and Leah is there to help despite the fact that helping is not so convenient!  Then their story begins.  It is a sweet Amish love story with some mystery as well.  I love some mystery!  Keeps me on my seat! It was a good story that will draw you in and touch your heart.  Especially for those who know those with special needs and how hopes and dreams are not as easy to obtain.   I think you will enjoy this book and the characters!  I received an ARC copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Amish Bachelor's Promise by Amy Lillard

I really enjoyed this sweet Amish romance.  Two friends since childhood find themselves in an interesting situation.  Freeman has just experienced a difficult breakup only to see a long-time friend through different eyes. He remembers a promise that they made years ago that if they were both single at 22, they would marry. But I think that Evie, his friend, might just feel like a burden to him because of her spina bifida.  Although she appears to be holding back her feelings, Freeman feels that she is the woman for him and he is determined! The story is emotional and touching.  They learn to trust and to see that this just might be God's plan for them.  This was a very enjoyable feel good story!

I received an  ARC from the author.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Tandem Cottage by Carrie Fancett Pagels (A Mackinac Island Women's Fiction Novel)

I was totally immersed in this book!  I enjoyed the characters, which all were believable and the story line of a single mother with a special needs son. I found it to be a moving and heartwarming story.  The story takes place on Mackinac Island, which the author has embraced and caused me to feel right at home.  I have read several of her books from this wonderful place. As a single mother, Alyssa has to tackle a lot and there are many times of challenges in her path.  I love how the travel on the island is by bicycle, giving the story a peaceful feeling to me.  I love the cover!  That alone gives me a peaceful and restful feeling. It was a very engaging storyline and contained some characters from previous books which is always fun to read about as they continue to become "friends" to readers. I received a copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Shop Down The Lane by Leslie Gould (Letters from Lancaster County Series

I really, really enjoyed this story very much.  Its about a circle letter group.  Lois and Moses both join the circle letter group using names other than their own.  Lois holds some negative feelings towards Moses from years past having broken her heart and he has now purchased her place of business.  As they start receiving letters from the Birder's circle letter group, they find lots of things that attract each other to one another.  There are several twists to the story and I was hooked right away.  The characters were engaging and the story itself is sure to grab your attention and keep you reading! I have enjoyed this author's books so much and I look forward to the upcoming books of this series!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Breaking New Ground by Amy Clipston (An Amish Legacy Novel)

I enjoyed this book about Korey Bontrager who returns home after 14 months away.  He has past hurts to resolve within his family and others.  As he finds his friends have married and he is still single and others are pestering him about not actively dating, he and Savannah make a "fake Boyfriend/Girlfriend relationship.  It's an interesting story.  I liked it, but sometimes it seemed to be a little bit of a  slow storyline.  But all in all I enjoyed this light read.

The Ragpicker by Pegg Thomas

This sweet story of Verity is about an orphaned child during the late 1600's.  The story revolves around Verity, whose last family member has passed away and she is taken in by a widow who has taken in orphans and then had them go begging.  Verity is befriended by Joseph, also in the same situation with the widow.  It is the time of the Puritans and the Quakers and the tension between these two groups.  Verity experiences some very difficult times and becomes a friend of the Quakers who offer and hope to take her in as a part of their family.  But they have to deal with the village elders.  Verity was always told to stay away from Quakers, but they are kind to her yet she is afraid to trust and is fearful of them.

It's a heart wrenching story that draws you right in.  It is very touching and a very good start to the Salem Village Series.  

I received a complimentary copy of this very good book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.
 

Ruth's Amish Words of Faith by Tracy Fredrychowski

This was a really touching story that touches deeply on the heartstrings.  It is a story of two very different women, Ruth and Wilma.  Ruth is an Amish woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer as has Wilma, a woman who is not Amish.  The two of them meet and share a very deep bond together.  Ruth shared her faith with Wilma and became a true support to her as they both navigated a very different life plan as they both would have hoped for.  The one quote that stood out to me in the book was "There's a joy in seeing the world in a new way, even if it's not what I'm used to."  And that seems to fit into many life situations. This was a book definitely worth reading and I recommend it highly.  

I received an ARC copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.