when Hattie Finds Love by Amy Lillard (Heartwarming Amish romance set in Missouri (Paradise Valley Book 4)

 

This is a sweet and clean romance of a member of the widow’s group, Hattie.  She and her cousin, Elsie decide to make a little bet that Hattie can get a certain grumpy looking widower to “smile”.  Not normally a big challenge but in the case of widower, Christian, it appears to be impossible.  And it is definitely going to be a challenge to see if a smile will ever happen… This is a really enjoyable book and is a light and refreshing story. The story develops in a very organic way and the characters are so nice you just enjoy them so much. I really enjoyed all the characters and their individual roles in the story.  It was a well-paced book and I recommend it to all those Amish fiction lovers out there!  And if you haven’t read Amish fiction, it’s a great way to start your love of this genre. 

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

One More Time For Joy by Amy Lillard (Paradise Valley book 3)

I have totally loved this series, so was very happy to read the third book of this series.  The Widow's Club is an enjoyable group of Amish ladies that share more than just friendship.  

This latest story was about both a widow and widower and whose families have found ways to help one another and start to bond together in many ways as the possibility of merging families together.  But is Joy willing to give up the life she is trying to adjust to or is she agreeable to a life with a new family?  Joy is very independent and  has much to consider as life continues.  This is a sweet romance and as a woman in the same situation, myself, I really enjoyed the help to one another and the kindness to one another.  Good story!

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

The Amish Matchmaker by Amy Lillard (Paradise Valley Book 2)

This was such a cute story!  I just loved it.  The characters were all so engaging.  And it was a book that once you started, you kept right on reading.  It was such a fun book.  The book took right off from the beginning to end.  No dull moments as Astrid becomes the matchmaker for Imogene, a widow with twin boys who needs a husband and father to help her.  Astrid is a romance writer and is surprised at Imogene's request to help her find her match. But she's right on the job!  

I loved the storyline, love, friendships and a few laughs along the way.  It was a really enjoyable tale and I loved the humor when confusion hits! I loved the characters of the twin boys, Mattie and Mahlon who helped to add humor and a little chaos to the story.  All in all, this book is a sure winner for all who love Amish fiction.  Can't wait for book 3!

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley.  All thoughts are my own.

Marry Me Millie by Amy Lillard Paradise Valley Series

I was so excited to read the first book in this new series by Amy Lillard.  I just love everything I read from this author and really enjoyed this sweet romance.  This story is based in Missouri.  Millie is an Amish woman who has just experienced the tragic event of her husband's death.  And then she discovers a baby is on the way.  
 

I loved the matchmaker. Sylvie, a member of the Widows Club, who has plans for Millie and Henry, but does Millie want this?  There are some sweet humorous lines in the book which I really enjoyed reading.  And if you don't know anything about Whoopie Pies, you will soon!  Plus there are some recipes at the end and I am going to make some Whoopie Pies of my own!  This is an enjoyable start to a new series and I can't wait for the next book!

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