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.

Lost and Found by Suzanne Woods Fisher (A Clean Amish Christian Romance Novel)

This was a totally sweet book, about people who cared for one another, people who needed to work through various issues and problems and those that needed to be understood because of their health or personal problems.  I felt as though many lessons were taught in this book and I loved that.  The depth of human understanding stood forth and made it all the better.  I loved when it was brought up that we sometimes have to be still to listen and know what is God's Will for our lives.

This was another book by the author regarding birding.  It seemed to weave into the storyline so well to bring out meaning and clarity to the situations brought up in the book.  I enjoyed the differences in the various Amish groups and how they worked out those differences in a manner that was a blessing for them. This is a deep look into the Amish life.  I recommend this book.  Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.  I would never want to miss any of this authors books!

Anything but Plain by Suzanne Woods Fisher

 An engaging Amish fiction! Having a somewhat similar situation in my life, this book was great at depicting the ADHD life.  I loved everything about the book.  And I understood.  And it felt real. And it gave me new perspectives as to how to deal with the circumstances that arise. It was good to read and a beautiful telling.  Lydie definitely had her challenges and keeping a job was a big part of them.  The book was a great example of faith and I just plain enjoyed it!  

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

The Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Marnie and her daughter Dawn both have bad news to share with one another.  Dawn's wedding is no more and Marnie experiences big health issues.  Both are hurting and they need one another.  They take Dawn's honeymoon trip to Cape Cod.  And there the adventure begins.

This was a very engaging story with the dilapidated ice cream shop and Marnie's dream of making her late husband's dreams come true. Marnie buys the shop without consulting with Dawn and there is so much to do before it can ever function as a shop.  And then there comes the town's historical commission, lead by a feisty and  cantankerous woman.  Everything that needs doing, has to be approved by her.  

Dawn and Marnie don't see eye to eye on the way things should work, but will they be able to come to a common ground?

The book is clean, enjoyable and a very fun read.  The author did a wonderful job on this book.  But all her books are top-notch!I loved the cute quotes at the start of each chapter.  And there is a spiritual side to things as well.  

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

A Season on the Wind by Suzanne Woods Fisher

This was a thought provoking book. This book had several themes. A theme of finding an elusive bird, and a theme about going to your past and working out the problems that one had never hoped to deal with again in life.

Ben has a hard time dealing with his Amish past.  Memories slowly come to surface in his life. Penny has waited a long time for Ben to be back in her life.  This book has surprising twists and turns and deeper meaning than what lies simply on the surface.

This was a very well written book.  I became so engaged and found myself hurrying through my daily duties to get back to my book!  It seemed a simple theme, but there is much more to think about then one might expect.  I really encourage readers of this book to read the questions at the end of the book.  They will help you to understand feelings and events that occur.  I highly recommend this book!

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

At Lighthouse Point by Suzanne Woods Fisher

 There is no way you can go wrong with a book written by Suzanne Woods Fisher.  I am being totally honest when I say there hasn't yet been a book of this author's that I didn't absolutely love reading and wouldn't highly recommend to everyone.  She is easily one of my favorite authors. I enjoy her Amish and historical books and am so amazed at how easily she can transition to different genres.

I loved the characters in this book.  This was Blaine's story and I loved accident prone Jean-Paul and the "little bit of a mystery" as to his connection to Blaine. I loved the problem-solving aspects and trust in God as to the outcomes of our lives.  There were so many sentences that I would totally love to quote in this review, but I am leaving it to the readers to discover for themselves.  

And I must add that I love lighthouses as they simply fascinate me.  This book was all that and more.

I am sad to see the end of this series. But will be watching for any future book this author writes.  I would never want to miss a single book!

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

The Moonlight School by Suzanne Woods Fisher

 

Fantastic book!  I loved it.  I didn't want it to end.  Lucy Wilson is asked by Cora Wilson to help her as Cora serves as Education Superintendent.  Lucy has no idea what she is in for as she starts working with the mountain people who are mostly illiterate.  There are a couple of storylines in this book.  Lucy's work with the mountain people and her memories of her missing sister, for which she blames herself.

It is wonderful to see the changes that happen in Lucy's life and the struggles she has and sees in the poverty of the people here.

This book was amazing.  I was totally taken in by it and could envision the people, the surroundings, and the events that happened.  This book was definitely one of my favorite books.  That good! Honestly it was probably one of the best books I have read in quite a long time!

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

The Moonlight School by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Fantastic book!  I loved it.  I didn't want it to end.  Lucy Wilson is asked by Cora Wilson to help her as Cora serves as Education Superintendent.  Lucy has no idea what she is in for as she starts working with the mountain people who are mostly illiterate.  There are a couple of storylines in this book.  Lucy's work with the mountain people and her memories of her missing sister, for which she blames herself.

It is wonderful to see the changes that happen in Lucy's life and the struggles she has and sees in the poverty of the people here.

This book was amazing.  I was totally taken in by it and could envision the people, the surroundings, and the events that happened.  This book was definitely one of my favorite books.  That good!

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

On A Coastal Breeze by Suzanne Woods Fisher three Sisters Island Book 2

I enjoyed book 2 of this series very much.  This is an author whose Amish fiction books were among my very favorite and although I am very used to reading those, it has been a refreshing change to read this series.  The characters are enjoyable and all very interesting in their particular spheres in this series, Cam, Blaine and Maddie are sisters on the island, all with different and unique interests.  It's been an enjoyable series and decisions about marriage, careers, health and other topics are a part of this book.  And there are secrets which make the characters who they are, how they feel about themselves and others.

I enjoyed how Maddie's story went back to her youth and explained her feelings, her memories and her thoughts.  This was Maddie's story and I think, am hoping, anyway,  that the next book will be Blaine's story.

I also enjoyed the discussion questions at the end.  Found them thought provoking in many ways.  All in all, a really good book!

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

Here I am loving my book!

Two Steps Forward by Suzanne Woods Fisher

The conclusion to the The Deacon's Family Series was a wonderful conglomeration of the previous books with characters that were in previous writings by this author.  I loved how they reappeared and meshed so well with this book.

Sylvie needs help.  She's a widow with a large farm in very run down condition and unpaid back taxes.  She hires her neighbors son, Jimmy, who has been away from home for quite a period of time.  The situation between Jimmy's mother and Sylvie is not a good one and her hiring of Jimmy does not sit well with his mother.  But Jimmy has a special way with horses and Sylvie has a beautiful Arabian stallion.

I love how this book revolves around a beautiful Arabian horse and horse breeding which is a new and refreshing angle.  Love new ideas in an Amish series.  I have read the earlier books of this series, and therefore recognized the names and personalities that appear in this book.  But I still think that it can easily be a stand alone book.

All in all, I loved the book, the series and the amazing writing style of this wonderful author.

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

Stitches in Time by Suzanne Woods Fisher

This was such a great read.  I love anything by this author.  Her writing is so good.  This story starts right off as Luke becomes a very reluctant Deacon in the Amish church.  Knowing that this would be a big problem with his new wife, Izzy as his time would now be shared with the members of his church.

He finds a way to help the community by finding placement for foster children among his church community.  There are challenges and things aren't as good as he had hoped for.  And the girls are sometimes troubled and wayward.

This is a great addition to this series. It is the second book in the Deacon's Family series.  The story line was really believable as I saw the stress and concern Luke had as he became the Deacon by the drawing of lots. 

It's a book that will be hard for you to put down.  If you like Amish fiction, it's well worth the read!  I loved it.

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

On a Summer Tide by Suzanne Woods Fisher (Three Sisters Island)

I have read many of this author's books.  But this one was a breath of fresh air.  It was so different then what I usually read.  I have read her Amish, Quaker and similar books, but this was a really new idea from this author.  It was modern, contemporary and full of warmth.

I loved how the sisters grew and changed as the events in their lives led them to realize that God is watching, although at times, He might be silent or seem to be silent.  He is aware of our paths and although we think our life has turned in a way we don't want, it may be to a wonderful outcome.

This is a great Christian read.  I simply enjoyed and loved it.  So glad I read it!

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

Mending Fences by Suzanna Woods Fisher The Deacon's Family Series Book 1

This contemporary Amish story was very good reading.  Luke Schrock is recovering after 3 times in rehab.  Living with Amos and Fern he becomes a useful hand on the farm.  However, he has obligations to fulfill.  That is to apologize to each and every person that he hurt or in someway did something to which he should not have done.  The list is long... And then he is to find out how what he did to them affected them and how he can rectify that for them.  He lives on the same farm as Izzy, also recovering and under the care of Amos and Fern.  There are some underlying story lines that will keep you totally engaged.

The storyline is very interesting and a good story of repentance, forgiveness, human feelings and issues in people's lives to overcome and deal with.

Luke is a very likeable character despite his flaws. Izzy too!  I was completely immersed!  I hope it's not too long of a wait for book 2!  It was a wonderful book!  You will want to read this one!

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

The Light Before Day by Suzanne Woods Fisher

This was an amazing book from a super-talented author.  The author has done a fantastic research work of a time period in the early years of our country.  The journal that appears in each of the books of the series, gives wonderful insights on the thoughts of Mary Coffin Starbuck.  And holds some important secrets.

Henry and Hitty Macy are siblings that have just inherited all of their grandmother's estate, but with many specifications which are difficult to abide by and absolutely required.  The requirements are many and both must accept them or not receive this inheritance.  Will they be able to keep those requirements?  And how will this estate affect the future on the Island?

The author does a fabulous job on this book.  It is full of history and the characters are wonderful and continued through the series.  It is probably best to read the entire series, yet the author does discuss people from previous books to bring the reader to understanding of their roles and refresh your mind, if you have read the other books.

A great read.  I love all of the books of the series!

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

Love Suzanne Woods Fisher's Books!

Minding The Light by Suzanne Woods Fisher

This is book 2 of the Nantucket Legacy Series.  I loved book 1 but book 2 is just amazing.  Such a great book!  Suzanne's books just keep getting better and better.  This story is one that grabs you from the beginning and then you wish you had nothing else to do so that you didn't have to stop reading.

So well written and since I have an ebook, I ran across some historial words that I could readily look up the meaning for.  There is a lot of research that would have had to go into this book.

It's a romance as well as historical and the story of Daphne and Ren is really wonderful.

I am so hoping that this series continues for quite some time!

Good job, Suzanne Woods Fisher!

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

Phoebe's Light by Suzanne Woods Fisher

This was a really refreshing read by Suzanne Woods Fisher!  So different and very enthralling.  It was hard to put this one down.

I think I also learned some new historical facts from this book.  I learned many things about the Quakers of Nantucket.  It was a bit mysterious and very engaging as a result.

Reading through an old journal of her Great Mary who lived over 100 years before her, was a part of the book, as Phoebe's ancestor told her story, it becomes a bit mysterious and a blessing to Phoebe in many ways.

It wasn't all "happy" because she has some trials to overcome and many hardships.

This is a very good book and I am sure that you will want to read this one!  It grabbed me from page 1!

Phoebe's Light by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Dear Readers of Christian fiction,

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The story is set on Nantucket Island during the peak of its whaling period. Phoebe Starbuck is a young Quaker woman who longs for romance and adventure...and soon she gets exactly what she wants (...and don't we all know to be careful what you wish for!).  

If you pre-order Phoebe's Light now, you'll receive four free bonuses! But they're only available for a limited time. Here's what you need to do: 

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Hope you enjoy reading Phoebe's story as much as I do!

The Return by Suzanne Woods Fisher Amish Beginnings Series book 3

This book is poignant and gripping!  In every way.  It was such a fabulous read!  So happy to have been able to read it.  The cover is perfect and the characters are detailed and real.

The trials and heartaches of early settlers forging a new frontier, is always a solemn read, but this book brought it to life for me and the historical facts were so well researched and often hard to grasp.

This book and the previous two of this series, were all real page-turners and so descriptive.  But read them in order to understand the characters, and their lives.

I highly recommend this series and hope so much that there could be a fourth???  That would be wonderful, because the book leaves one wanting more of what she has written.  Suzanne Woods Fisher is clearly a wonderful author and her books are so well written and well researched.

You can get this book here!

The Newcomer by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Book Blurb: 

In 1737, Anna Konig and her fellow church members stagger off a small wooden ship after ten weeks at sea, eager to start a new life in the vibrant but raw Pennsylvania frontier. On the docks of Port Philadelphia waits bishop Jacob Bauer, founder of the settlement and father to ship carpenter Bairn. It's a time of new beginnings for the reunited Bauer family, and for Anna and Bairn's shipboard romance to blossom.

But this perfect moment cannot last. As Bairn grasps the reality of what it means to be Amish in the New World--isolated, rigid with expectations, under the thumb of his domineering father--his enthusiasm evaporates. When a sea captain offers the chance to cross the ocean one more time, Bairn grabs it. Just one more crossing, he promises Anna. But will she wait for him?

When Henrik Newman joins the church just as it makes its way to the frontier, Anna is torn. He seems to be everything Bairn is not--bold, devoted, and delighted to vie for her heart. And the most dramatic difference? He is here; Bairn is not.

Far from the frontier, an unexpected turn of events weaves together the lives of Bairn, Anna, and Henrik. When a secret is revealed, which true love will emerge?

My Thoughts:

I loved it!  It was so good.  I had already read book 1 and this is book 2 in the Amish Beginning series.  It was all I had hoped for and more!  The blurb says all that should be said about the book itself.  I loved the characters in the story and having been an immigrant myself, although in much better times, I could really find myself in their situations.  The book was wonderful!  

Suzanne Woods Fisher has clearly done some very good and thorough research on this book, what with the dialects, customs and details of the time period and the culture of this group of immigrant people.

I can see that it can still continue and that there is a book 3.  I will definitely be reading it.  I know any reader of Amish books will love this book.  I highly recommend it!

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