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The Honeybee Sisters! A New Series by Jennifer Beckstrand. Sweet as Honey

I have to say I loved this book, just as I have loved all of Jennifer Beckstrand's Amish books. This book has started me onto another series from which I can honestly say that I don't want to miss a single book!  Jennifer Beckstrand's humorous, yet deeply well thought out books has got me hooked.

Here is a little book blurb:
Smart, kind, and good-hearted, the three Christner girls are affectionately known as The Honeybee Sisters in the beloved Wisconsin Amish community where, under the care of their aunt, they've grown into skilled beekeepers--and lovely, sought-after young women. . .

Though she has blossomed into a beauty, Lily Christner doesn't really believe it. Deep down, she still feels like a lonely, gawky teenager. Maybe that's why she's all but promised herself to Paul Glick, the one boy who never teased her in her awkward girlhood--unlike Dan Kanagy, whose creative name-calling left her in tears many a time. Now he's back in town after two years away--and being surprisingly sweet, suspiciously attentive--and making Lily unsettlingly yet deliciously nervous. It seems Dan wants Lily's forgiveness--and her heart. But can he convince her--not to mention her protective schwesters and aendi--that despite the past, her future lies with him?... 

As I watch the characters grow and learn about life and understanding one another, I have become so fond of them and their sense of humor so carefully crafted by the author.  I know you will love this book as much as I did.  

This book is available for pre-order at this link.  It will be available June 28, 2016 and believe me, you will be hooked on the series from the very start, just as I was!

About the author:   

Jennifer Beckstrand is the award winning Amish romance author of The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series for Kensington Books. Huckleberry Summer was nominated for the RT Book Reviews Reviewer's Choice Award and the 2015 RITA® Award, and Huckleberry Hill won the 2014 LIME Award for Inspirational fiction. Both Huckleberry Hill and Huckleberry Christmas appeared in Examiner.com list of top ten inspirational books for 2014. Her much-anticipated Amish series, The Honeybee Sisters, will be released Summer of 2016 and promises to create a lot of romantic buzz. 

Jennifer has always been drawn to the strong faith and the enduring family ties of the Plain people and loves writing about the antics of Anna and Felty Helmuth and the Honeybee sisters' Aunt Bitsy. Jennifer has a degree in mathematics and a background in editing. She and her husband have been married for thirty-one years, and she has four daughters, two sons, and four adorable grandchildren, whom she spoils rotten.

Audible book Review: The Missing Heir by Linda Weaver Clarke

I have enjoyed listening to Linda Weaver Clarke's cozy mystery The Missing Heir very much. Linda's Amelia Moore Detective Series have been an enjoyable read for me and I have always been a fan of mysteries.  Again, I enjoyed listening to the narration of Diane Lehman, as she expressively tells the story using interesting voices and with a clear and enjoyable voice.

Having never been to Mexico myself, it was fun to experience Amelia and Rick's journey through a part of this country as they search for the nephew and heir of Dell Murphy, who is missing.  Dell's nephew was expected to continue the work at Dell's orphanage, rather than his brother and sister who would close the orphanage down.  They find many obstacles in their way as they continue their search.  

I really enjoyed book 3 of the series.  Linda's books are very interesting, enjoyable and always a clean read.  I also enjoyed the fact that it was an Audible book that I could easily listen from my Smart phone on my commute to work.  A great way to "read"!

You can find a copy of this version at this link.

About the author:

Linda Weaver Clarke travels throughout the United States, teaching and encouraging people to write their family history and autobiography. She is the mother of six daughters and has several grandchildren. Clarke is the author of an award-winning sweet romance, Melinda and the Wild West, for the "Reviewers Choice Award." She has several historical sweet romances, a mystery/adventure series, and a children's book. She has also written two non-fiction e-books: Reflections of the Heart and Writing Your Family Legacy. All her books are family friendly.

Saving The Marquise's Granddaughter by Carrie Fancett Pagels

I have read many of this author's writings and I would easily say this is probably my favorite!  It is an historical fiction novel of a beautiful woman of nobility whose Huguenot father is arrested and she must escape Versaille.

Johan Rousch, a Palatine peasant, brings her to safety.   This story of seeking refuge, hit a personal chord to me, as I was also a daughter of refugee parents from East Germany.  So these type of events are very close to my heart.  As they attempt to seek passage to the New World, again it duplicates my life but in a different century, of course.  However, as a result, I was totally able to relate to the fears, the emotions and the events of the book.

Ms. Fancett Pagels has a very descriptive way of writing that brings the reader to the feeling that they can totally visualize the setting and feelings that are transpiring in the story.  I really enjoyed the book and am sure you will also.  Being as this book was based upon genealogical research of the author's, I can totally relate as that is what I do professionally.

The book is set to release on June 3, 2016.  You can grab a copy right here!

About the author:

Carrie Fancett Pagels, Ph.D., was a psychologist for twenty-five years before becoming a Christian historical romance writer. An award-winning and bestselling author, she's previously published short stories and novellas as well as nonfiction material. Saving the Marquise's Granddaughter was inspired by genealogical research. She lives in the historic triangle of Virginia with her husband of twenty-seven years and their teen son, with an adult daughter nearby.

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A Simple Vow by Charlotte Hubbard

Attending a wedding, Edith Riehl, overhears a baby's cry and two men shouting.  Edith goes to comfort the cries of what happens to be twins in an Amish buggy.   As one man accuses the other of fathering the twins with his wife, Asa Detweiler denies any wrong doing.  The now widowed Will leaves his twins in the care of Edith.

This story was a very enjoyable read by Charlotte Hubbard.  I have read several of her books and have enjoyed them all and there was no exception here.

The book has some interesting twists and turns and forgiveness and love of family is one of the key factors in this book.

I'm sure you will love it too!

When the Morning Comes by Cindy Woodsmall

Cindy Woodsmall is one of my favorite Amish authors.  This book was book 2 of the Quilt Amish Series.  It begins after a cliff hanging book 1 and you will want to read the books in order if you can.

After a heart wrenching experience, Hannah feels she needs to go on her own and start over.  Her story is one you will not be able to stop reading until you get to the very end.  I loved this book.