Softly Blows the Bugle by Jan Drexler

Every now and then I read a book that just takes my breath away.  This book was one of those.  Oh my, this was a late night reading book because I absolutely could not put it down.  And as much as I wanted to find what happens, at the same time I never wanted it to end!  It was THAT GOOD!   

I am not going to "re-write" the book in this review, because you can read the book blurb.  I am going to say it was excellent. This author has moved right up the ranks of my favorite writers!  It was a historical suspense and romance with twists and turns that just surprised me.  There was not a dull moment in this exciting historical Amish fiction.

The characters were captivating, including the bad guy!  The writing was believable and held my interest throughout.  I could easily picture myself in the settings of the book and the time period.  The excellent writing would make a great movie!  

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Publishing and NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.

The Roll of The Drums by Jan Drexler

This was a really good historical Amish book.  It was book 2 of the Amish of Weaver's Creek.  I love historical and the characters in this book were such caring and good people even through the hardest times. 

The characters had some life-changing trials and challenges.  And I loved the promises made, the difficulties, the forgiving and the deep friendships.This book took place during the Civil War period making it a hard time for the Amish.

This book was so good.  I really loved reading it.  Didn't want it to end...

I felt all the feelings of Gideon at the passing of his wife, the promise she wanted him to make and the responsibility he felt towards his children. This book was very poignant and stirring.  I highly recommend it to all those who love Amish fiction. 

I received a copy of this book from Revell Publishing.  All thoughts are my own.

The Sound of Distant Thunder by Jan Drexler

This is my favorite genre, Amish, so I love anything Amish.  Was so happy to be able to read this book.  The story was wonderful and so interesting to me. And I totally love historical fiction, so this book was right up my alley.

It takes place during the Civil War and Jonas goes to war in place of his brother, even though he is Amish and a conscientious objecter.

Such  a good story!
I received an ebook copy from NetGalley.  All thoughts are my own.

Naomi's Hope by Jan Drexler

I really enjoyed this historical Amish fiction by Jan Drexler.  It's a well written and very interesting book.  I  enjoy the characters, even the ones that aren't so nice.  Those are the characters that add the color to the story.

I really enjoy historical Amish fiction.  It puts things in a totally different setting and it's amazing to see the challenges that were faced in those times.  Great book, great job!  I will be reading much more from this author!

I received an e-book copy from NetGalley without expection of a review.  All thoughts are my own.

A Mother For His Children by Jan Drexler

This is the first book that I have read which was written by Jan Drexler.  I have to say that I really enjoyed this book and it was a hard book to put down.  So I didn't!

Ruthy Mummert leaves her Amish community after she was badly hurt by her sweetheart, Elam and her best friend and neighbor Laurette.  After having been with Elam for 8 years, he begins a relationship with her best friend.  The hurt was almost more than she can bear or forgive.  She finds an opportunity to work for a widowed father in Indiana.  As she arrives there she is surprised by the fact that this man had ten children.

Because she and Levi, her new employer are living in the same home, although in a separate building, the church elders are frowning upon the situation and as a result Levi offers Ruthy a chance for a "marriage of convenience'.

As they decided to do this, and become man and wife, in word only, Elam comes and finds Ruthy in Indiana.  He convinces her to return home with him.  The story is a wonderful story of forgiveness and second chances.  You will want to read this one!

Author Jan Drexler