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Katie’s Choice by Amy Lillard

My Review Amazing. That is the word to describe this book. I absolutely loved reading about Katie and Zane. Two people from completely different lifestyles finding themselves drawn to each other, but with one being a non-Amish city boy, how could it ever work out? I think the thing that drew me to this book […]


Gabriel’s Bride by Amy Lillard

My Review This was another great read from Amy Lillard! I am always looking for different storylines when reading Amish fiction and this storyline delivered. Who would think that two Amish people would marry for convenience, and then continue to live as roommates! The idea behind this was refreshing to me. Poor Rachel. Hired as […]


Loves Harvest by Linda Shenton Matchett

My Review One of my favorite Bible stories is of Ruth and Naomi, so I was a little nervous about how a WWII version would be. Turns out, I loved it almost as much as the original! I immediately fell in love with Noreen. She was such a strong wife and mother, willing to do […]


A Haven on Orchard Lane by Lawana Blackwell

My Review This is the first book I have read by Lawana Blackwell. When I saw it as a choice to read for this month I could not pass the opportunity to feed my interest for Christian Historical Fiction books. I do believe that Lawana has found herself a new fan as this boom did […]


The Courtship Basket by Amy Clipston

About the Book Rachel Fisher is devastated when the young man she’s loved for years leaves her to date her best friend. Her heart is broken, and she has all but given up on love. Rachel is determined to keep her mind off the pain, and she starts teaching at an Amish school for children […]


The Quieting Review And Giveaway!

                                        Purchase your copy of The Quieting here. About the Book The Stoltzfus family faces serious problems, both in the church and at home. Everyone in the community expects minister David Stoltzfus to fix things–fast. But David doesn’t work fast. He prefers to wait for God to work in individual hearts. However, even he is […]