From bestselling authors in the Amish genre come four stories about reuniting with those you love.
Their True Home by Amy Clipston
When Marlene Bawell moved from Bird-in-Hand ten years ago, she was in the deepest of mourning for her mother. Now her family has moved back so her father can seek employment after being laid off. To help save money, Marlene works at the hardware store owned by Rudy Swarey’s father. She knew Rudy growing up and had a secret crush on him, though he never seemed to notice her. But just as a friendship between them begins to blossom, her life is once again turned upside down. Will Marlene ever have a chance to find her own true home?
A Reunion of Hearts by Beth Wiseman
Ruth and Gideon Beiler experienced one of life’s most tragic events. Unable to get past their grief, the couple abandoned their Amish faith and went in different directions, though neither could bear to formally dissolve the marriage. When their loved ones reach out to them to come home for a family reunion, Ruth has reason to believe that Gideon won’t be there. Gideon also thinks that Ruth has declined the invitation. Family and friends are rooting for them to reunite, but will it all be enough for Ruth and Gideon to get past their grief and recapture a time when they were in love and had a bright future ahead of them?
A Chance to Remember by Kathleen Fuller
Cevilla Schlabach, Birch Creek’s resident octogenarian matchmaker, is surprised when Richard, a man from her Englisch past, arrives in Birch Creek for a visit. While he and Cevilla take several walks down memory lane, they wonder what the future holds for them at this stage of life—friendship, or the possibility of something else?
Mended Hearts by Kelly Irvin
At eighteen Hannah Kauffman made a terrible mistake. Her parents and members of her Jamesport Amish community say they’ve forgiven her. But she feels their eyes following her everywhere she goes with eighteen-month-old Evie. Thaddeus, Evie’s father, escaped this fate by running away from Jamesport. Now that Thaddeus is gone, Hannah’s old friend Phillip is stepping up to be by her side. He has waited patiently for Hannah to realize just how much he cares for her. But when Thaddeus returns after two years, Hannah can’t deny the love she feels for him. Does the fact that Phillip has waited patiently for her all this time mean that she owes him something? Can she trust either one of them? Can she trust herself? She has repented and been forgiven by the One who is most important—her heavenly Father. But is she willing to risk making more mistakes by opening herself up to love?
My Thoughts:
An Amish Reunion is a collaboration by four authors. The stories are about love, faith, hope, family, and healing, and yet, each story is different. Each author has woven these themes into their stories in their own unique way making this collaboration an inspiring and delightful read.
Their True Home by Amy Clipston
After ten years, Marlene Baxwell returns back to her home town. She reintegrates into the community and runs into Rudy Swarey, her former crush from their school days. A friendship blossoms, but will it become more?
A Reunion of Hearts by Beth Wiseman
Can a couple recover what they once had after suffering a tragic loss? Does time heal all wounds? Ruth and Gideon Beiler reflect on these as they are reunited after years of separation. Will love and God’s faithfulness bring these two back together?
A Chance to Remember by Kathleen Fuller
Although one is Amish and the other Englisch, Cevilla Slabach and Richard Johnson were great friends in their younger days. But decades have passed since they’ve seen or heard from one another. However, life situations bring fond memories back to Richard and he decides to try and reconnect with Cevilla. Is love possible after all these years?
Mended Hearts by Kelly Irvin
Mistakes in life are painful. Hannah Kauffman lives this every day as she feels her community has forgiven, but not forgotten. Even so, she works hard and is doing her best in raising her child as a single parent. When Thaddeus Yoder returns home, Hannah struggles even more, not just with what others think, but about what she feels for Thaddeus. He also feels the pain of life’s mistakes, but is working to change and make things right. Will their love grow? Will it bring forgiveness and healing?
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Zondervan through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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