A Heart on Consignment by Mindy Steele (The Heart of the Amish)

This was a sweet romance with Salina's parents worrying about her marital status.  Having difficulty finding the right person, Salina pours her heart into helping those whose lives have been upended by a terrible storm. Seth is a newcomer in the community with a sad experience as well.Salina and Seth meet and slowly their relationship grows.  Salina's mother is very determined to find the man for her but what will be her opinion of someone not of their community?  Salina's self-esteem revolves around her height, plain hair and face. But her kindness and friendliness makes up for what she feels is lacking.

It is a nice story and was enjoyable to read. I am sure readers of Amish fiction will find the book interesting and a good read.  I received an ARC copy of this book from the publisher.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Murder Unshelved by Vannetta Chapman (A Stitches, Perks and Pages Cozy Mystery)

This was a fun read.  It started out quickly with a murder discovered by the two sisters who have just purchased a building to start their two individual businesses.  Not a great way to start. The sisters proceeded with their plans, but there are more difficulties yet to come.  It's a great mystery with a little romance, as well.  The story is well paced and has some Amish people in the "cast" as well.  The sisters work together to resolve their difficult situation and to start their new lives in the little town of Fox Hollow.  I have always loved a good mystery so this just fit the bill for me.

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

The Amish Ballerina by Richelle Brunstetter with Wanda E. Brunstetter

This was a sweet story of an Amish young woman, Arie, whose parents were quite strict as to following Amish rules.  Arie's friend has helped her to learn ballet and Arie absolutely loves it.  She wants to continue but is forced to do so while hiding in the barn to express her love of the dance.  I was attracted to the title being the mom of a daughter who danced since she could walk. There were some exciting parts to the book and it was an easy read.  Arie was worried to share the news of her dancing with her boyfriend.  I enjoyed the book.

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

Amish Home Remedy by Debra Torres

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Unforgotten: (Amish Romantic Suspense Story with Forgiveness and Second Chances) By Shelley Shepard Gray

Bethanne has found life hard after an attempted assault.  She lives with the memory and it fills her mind. Her cousin is running for Miss Crittenden County and has a stalker. Its an amazing Amish suspense that keeps you reading because you have to find out who the culprit is.  The characters are great and the storyline is very realistic.  It definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat.  And of course there is romance and so it has all the good stuff! Well recommended!

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

A Healing Touch by Suzanne Woods Fisher

So I totally loved this book!  I loved Annie and her ambitions to do what Amish girls don't really do!  I love Dok Stoltzfus and wish she was my doctor! She doesn't just heal the body, but also the feelings of those who need comfort.  How would that have been?  This was a totally engaging book that was hard to put down.  It was a touching story that has both Amish and English people and how they work together.  As Annie works for Dok, she feels the need to further her knowledge in helping people, but her parents don't quite agree and have reminded Dok that she will be needed in the spring at the family farm.

Great book from this amazing author.  Totally loved it.  I received an ARC of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This Passing Hour by Leslie Gould Amish Memories

This was an interesting book as Brenna and Rylan become acquainted through a common class they both attend.  It's a different type of Amish story as we travel back in time to the World War II days and also a more current time period. Rylan was not a real likeable character in the story and Brenna was a very compassionate person.  The characters do show a faith in God as is shown as the family prays. The characters have challenges as they try to work through them. Brenna's relationship with Rylan, is not a relationship that her friend, Johann and her sisters feel is good and hope to see end.

The story of the POW's that work the farm which is something I recall from the previous book in the series and is an interesting part of the book and something I this was not aware of prior to reading about it in this series.

Amish fans will enjoy this different type of book, and will appreciate the historical events.  I recommend this most interesting book.

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

Her Pretend Courtship by Jocelyn McClay and Vannetta Chapman

Their Unpredictable Path by Jocelyn McClay

This was my first book by this author and I was impressed by the enjoyable storyline and the story engaged me from the very first page.  It was a really sweet story with two people who created a pretend relationship to avoid the "attentions" of family, and other "well-intentions friends who want them both to find a suitable match.  It is a really enjoyable story and I like the author's style and definitely want to read her books.

Together these two books make a great combo!  You will love both stories!

 An Unlikely Amish Match by Vannetta Chapman:  

Susannah Beiler has decided to protect the other young Amish women from Micah Fisher.  He is definitely not your model Amish man and Susanna decides that the other women won't seek after him if she decides to date him herself.

This was a really good book and has lots of touching and tender moments in it.  And there was humor as well. It was one of those reads that you decide to read in one sitting because you don't want to stop reading.  Micah was a lovable character even though he doesn't always abide by the strict Amish rules and regulations. There are some surprising twists in the story and the characters grow and learn about themselves and others.  Kind of like we do!  I enjoyed this story very much.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from an author.  All thoughts are my own.

Amish Assassin by Ashley Emma

This was book 5 this series and is a standalone novel.  The novel was a cozy suspense about former Amish Anna, who is now a nurse in the town of Unity.  She meets agent Conner, in the Covert Police Detectives Unit in a most unexpected way.  Things move quickly as she finds herself in a desperate situation.

The book was full of action as they team together to find missing Amish girls who it is suspected are kidnapped for a sex trafficking purpose.  It was a good book but my concern while reading it was that they would have unexperienced women helping them to find and trap the guilty parties.  

It was an interesting book and engaging read.

I received a complimentary copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Fading Into The Night by Vannetta Chapman

This suspenseful story  was first a part of an anthology called Summer of Suspense.  Although a quick read, it held my interest and is book 1 of the Cyber Division Series.  I really liked Ben, the Amish man, who discovers a woman agent ready to do him in!  I love his character and hope that he will be in book 2!

The book moves quickly and there are no dull moments.   I really enjoyed reading this!

I received a copy of this ebook from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Shattered Silence by Marta Perry

Every once in a while, I win a book.  I won this one.  I enjoy Marta's books and so was excited that I had received it.

I hadn't previously read the first and second books of this series, but I don't think it deterred my enjoyment of this book in any way.

It had a few slow spots, but mostly there was good action and kept the suspense going.  I loved that it was a contemporary book which took a little part of it to incorporate some Amish parts in it.  It keeps you guessing.  Enjoyed the romance and thought it was a pretty good read.  Glad I won a copy!

A Wells Landing Christmas by Amy Lillard

I loved returning to Wells Landing and spotting some old friends and embracing the lives of some new ones.  This was such a heartwarming story and deals with a couple that made mistakes and needs forgiveness both from one another and from God and their own self.  It shows we are loved by God and will be forgiven for our mistakes.

I love how Ivy found an outlet and friend at the care center.  She felt that she couldn’t join the church because of her past and has a hard time to go through whatever steps she had to go through to rectify her situation, feeling that everyone would reject her.

This was a great read.  It was a hard to put down book.  It was a moving and touching story.  I loved it.  It was good like all the books this author writes.  They are all good.

I received an ebook copy from NetGalley.  All thoughts are my own.

A Place at our Table by Amy Clipston

I usually enjoy this author, and I love to give positive reviews, but I had a hard time picking this up after putting it down.  It just didn't grab my attention as I had hoped.  I think it was a bit slow moving for me in between the major scenes.  It wasn't my favorite, but it was OK.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley for my review.  All thoughts are my own.

When the Bishop Needs an Alibi by Vannetta Chapman

I have been a long-time fan of author Vannetta Chapman.  She writes Amish books and mysteries so well!  Combine the two genres and you have an amazing book!  And so it is.

This mystery is one that keeps you wondering what is happening through out-a real page turner.  It's book 2 of her Amish Bishop Mysteries series.  So I am going to have a hard time waiting for the next installment.

I love the interaction between the Amish and the "Englishers" and the kind and helpful nature of Henry and his many artistic talents.
I feel that anyone who enjoys Amish mysteries will find this book a great work.  

I received a copy of this book from the author for my review.  All thoughts are my own.

You can grab your copy here!

The author, Vannetta Chapman

Our Amish Values Who We Are and What We Believe by Lester Beachy

This book was gifted to me.  It was written by an Amish tour guide in Holmes County, Pennsylvania.  It is a well illustrated book on Amish life.  It shares the feelings the Amish have regarding various topics that are important to them.

Although not a long book, it shared values that I think everyone can implement into their lives.  Very nice and openly shared values that are basics to Christian living.

I felt a nice peaceful feeling browsing through the photos and reading this very nice book.

My People, The Amish by Joe Keim

This powerful, deeply intense book by former Amish, Joe Keim, shares a first-hand account of his Amish life, family and his attempts to leave.  Not as easy as one would think...  The emotional ties remain for his family, yet the beliefs do not work for all Amish and in trying to find their ways, they often actually get lost, as did Joe.

As he forges a path away from his Amish community, he and his wife, Esther, plan their departure from their Amish families and community.

This book does not hold back any of the feelings, the mistakes and the trials of this difficult time.  It wasn't always smooth sailing, but Joe Keim found his way and now has a ministry to help other Amish in their decisions to leave and start new lives.

It is a very well written story of a father and son,  a story that I feel is an honest representation of what occurred in their lives as well as probably many Amish families.

I was very happy to have had an opportunity to read this amazing account of Joe Keim's life amongst his Amish people.  It was hard to put the book down and as I read it, I gained a better understanding of this group of people and their culture.  I am sure this will make interesting reading for  anyone that is interested in the Amish.  I have learned a lot from reading this and highly recommend reading it.

I received an e-book copy for my honest review, which I have given. All thoughts are my own.

This book will be available on June 1, 2017 and you can pre-order it at this link.

Surprised by Hope by Rebekah Fisher

I was able to get this Kindle version free at some time in the past.  I notice it is now only free on Kindle Unlimited.

It is a story about a young Amish girl who was born with a crippling problem with her leg causing her to walk with a crutch and of course which limited her abilities to do things others could do effortlessly. The bone deformity causes her great deals of pain which she has learned to deal with patiently.  A chance at a corrective surgery leaves her knowing the chance for this is small, what with the major medical costs and so forth.

Getting to know Jeremiah is one of the joys that comes her way, but she doesn't feel confident due to her leg and the problems that it causes.  Jeremiah is clearly interested in her, but wants to travel and see things outside the Amish world they live in.

It is a sweet story of romance with faith and trust in God to help them find the paths that they should travel.  A Christian tale and with good values.  I enjoyed it very much.

A Portrait of Amish Life Photography of Richard Brunstetter and inspiration from Wanda E. Brunstetter

This is a lovely book of photography of Amish life and of Amish country,   The artwork is done by the husband of Wanda Brunstetter, a well-known Amish fiction author.  The book is small but the photography, is of course just lovely.  The only text in the book would be the various scriptures from the Bible as well as some thoughts.

I enjoyed it but would have loved it to have been longer.

Wanda and Richard Brunstetter.

The Witnesses by Linda Byler

I had read the first two books in this  series, Lancaster Burning, quite a while ago.  I was hoping to watch for book 3 and finally spotted it at Walmart and picked it right up.

I had forgotten some of the characters, but the action began right at the beginning.  This  was a  very good book and the final book to the series.

Sarah, the main character in the book, has a tragic accident due to the many fires that have been going on.  In the hopes to help get a foal from the barm, she is seriously injured.

The injury brings many awakenings to Sarah's thoughts and to the people around her.

This is an excellent read, and I enjoyed it very much!

About the author:  Linda Byler grew up Amish and is an active memeber of the Amish church today.  She is the author of the bestselling Amish romance novel series Lizzie Searches for Love.  Byler is also well known within the Amish community as a columnist for a weekly Amish newspaper.

Ruth's Dilemma by June Belfie

Just finished this ebook by June Bryan Belfie.  It was a full-length book from the Series, The Zook Sisters of Lancaster County.  Did I like it?  Yes, very much and it is, as of this morning, still free on Amazon.  So grab it and read it.  You will enjoy this read.

Because I had it on Kindle, I was able to plug in the earphones and  listen while I drove home, and when I was on the train.

The story is about two Amish sisters, Ruth and Emma, two years apart in age, both of marriageable age, both in love with the same Amish man, Jeremiah.  Emma is much more pronounced about letting everyone know that she has her cap set on Jeremiah.  So Ruth feels she has to hold back and hide her feelings from Emma, and of course Jeremiah.

It's a good book, you'll enjoy it and it's a good Christian read.  I recommend it and at the price, you can't go wrong.