Book Description:
For the Amish of Pontotoc, Mississippi, all roads lead to faith, family, and tradition, even when the path is unconventional—especially at Christmas . . .
Tillie Gingerich is so in love with Melvin Yoder that she agrees to leave her conservative Amish home to live with him in the English world. But when the struggle to make ends meet leads to conflict, and reveals troubling weaknesses in their relationship, Tillie returns to Pontotoc—pregnant and unmarried. Her loving family accepts her, but to convince the rest of the community, they must turn to the bishop. Distraught, Tillie runs away on Christmas Eve—only to get as far as an isolated house on the edge of town.
Levi Yoder, Melvin’s upright distant cousin, is grieving the loss of his wife and wants to be alone. He is hardly pleased to open his door and find a pregnant woman––a painful reminder of all he’s lost. But with an ice storm approaching, he can’t turn Tillie away. Yet as morning nears, the miracle of Christmas brings unexpected challenges, opportunities—and promises for
the future . . .
About the Author:
Amy Lillard is an award-winning author of over forty novels and novellas ranging from Amish romance and mysteries to contemporary and historical romance. Since receiving a Carol Award for her debut novel, Saving Gideon (2012), she has become known for writing sweet stories filled with family values, honest characters, a hometown feel and close-knit communities. She is a member of RWA, ACFW, NINC, and the Author's Guild. Born and bred in Mississippi, she now lives with her husband and son in Oklahoma. Please visit her online at www.AmyWritesRomance.com.
My Thoughts:
I often read reviews where one of the comments used over and over again is, “The story was so predictable.” Generally when this comment is used, it is used in a negative connotation, as in, “Don’t read it. Don’t waste your time.” However, that isn’t my way of thinking. I feel that even when I can predict that all will end with a happy ending, the fun in reading the story is in the “how” it’s going to end up with a happy ending. What is the sequence of events that will take the story from point A to the “predictable” ending? This turns the predictable to unpredictable, and that’s what makes a story so enjoyable, the unpredictable how. Such is the case with An Amish Husband for Tillie.
This is one time where I feel that giving details about the story will spoil the main characters’ journeys. Therefore, I refuse to go down that rabbit hole. What I can say is this. Tillie and Levi’s journeys will have you turning pages to see what is happening next. It will draw you into the story in a way that will feel like you’re there experiencing everything with them. There are funny parts and sad parts. There are times where you’ll become frustrated, yet other times where you’ll feel happy and hopeful. Through the emotional roller coaster ride that the story will take you on, what comes through over and over is a story of
hope, forgiveness, trust in God, and new beginnings. Enjoy the ride.
You won’t be disappointed.
*****I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions and are strictly my own.*****
