Tuesday, April 1, 2025

An Amish Widow's New Love by Vannetta Chapman


This was a story of a young widow's financial plight after her husband's passing.  He has left her with more debt than she can handle and she moves to a new Amish community.  She has nothing to her name except those debts and the house she purchased after the sale of her past home.  Will the new community accept her and how will she and her sons forge a new path?  This was a really good book and I enjoyed it very much.  She finds help through Amos Yoder, the owner of the Amish Market.  And then she finds a wonderful community and more!  

I really enjoyed this Amish romance and I recommend this book.  You won't want to miss it!

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

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Their Surprise Reunion by Shelley Shepard Gray


This was a sweet and fun read.  It was real.  What I mean by that is that the subject matter was a believable one.  Finding yourself in hard times, that's real.  As Kayla finds herself at a food bank, she has no idea where her life will lead to after a bad divorce.  In walks Sean, an old friend from school. They both have sad times in their lives and friendship is always wanted and needed.  I loved how this story progressed.  It was a book that expresses all the feelings that can occur.  I highly recommend this very interesting and uplifting story.  I loved it!

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

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Friday, March 28, 2025

The Pursuit of Elena Bradford by Ann H. Gabhart


Just finished this excellent book.  It was very entertaining and had a clean and enjoyable storyline.  As Elena's widowed mother realized her financial situation was becoming very dire, she  feels that if her daughter, Elena, would find herself married to a wealthy man, their problems would all be resolved. So they spend their summer in a beautiful health resort called Graham Springs where there are dances and opportunities to meet someone to marry and enjoy the healing spring water. As the story proceeds, there is mystery and intrigue is this Kentucky setting.   The characters were engaging and of course, in pursuit of Elena. But is money the only reason to marry or will love win out?  This was a story that I totally enjoyed and that keeps me reading books from this author!  Loved it.  

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

Friday, March 21, 2025

Saving The Mountain Man's Legacy (Brothers of Sapphire Ranch Book 8)

I have read each of the books of this series.  Why? Because I absolutely loved every single one.  It is such a captivating series.  I loved book 8 because it tells the story of Sampson and his unexpected bride. The characters of previous books of the series appear and take an active part in this book, as well. As Grace and Sampson and an abandoned baby first meet a great story begins.  It was a book that I could not put down and I was so happy that I had the opportunity to read this riveting story.  

I received an ARC copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  I highly recommend this book and if you haven't read others in the series, you are missing out on some good reading!
 

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

For Sure and Certain I Do Not Love Henry Yoder: An Amish Hockey Rom-Com by Jennifer Spredemann and Brandi Gabriel


This was such a cute book and I am so lucky to have had a chance to read it!  It is Ellie and Henry's story and yes, Ellie does not love Henry Yoder, but how does he feel about Ellie? She holds a grudge from grade-school years and she is sure that the older version of Henry has never changed!  The book is a sweet story of Henry's feelings for Ellie and his hopes to win her heart.  But that is not at all what Ellie wants and there are definitely things that are obstacles in winning Ellie's heart and hand.  But you will see that God's hand is in our life's paths and such is the case in this book.  I recommend this sweet story and the beginning of a new Amish series.  

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

Saturday, March 8, 2025

The Peacemaker by Wanda E. Brunstetter (A Mifflin County Mystery Book 2 of 3)


 Her best friend suddenly disappears.  Her boyfriend Ephraim is thought to be a suspect by some of the townspeople.  It is a clean novel and a cozy mystery.  The characters are very likeable and I enjoyed reading about Ada and Ephraim as they become closer.  She likes him and doesn't know where their relationship is headed because of this disappearance.  Will his feelings be reciprocated or is his mind and heart still with his missing girlfriend?  It's a good book and I enjoy this author's books and try to read them all.  

I received an arc copy of this book from the publisher.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.