Saturday, January 2, 2021

The Amish Secret Wish (Hidden Springs Book 3) by Laura V. Hilton

 Book Description:

The third book in the sweet and charming Hidden Springs series from award-winning author Laura V. Hilton.  Waitress Hallie Brunstetter has a secret: she writes a popular column for her Amish paper under the pen name GHB. When Hallie receives a letter from a reader asking to become her pen pal, she reluctantly agrees. She can’t help but be drawn to the compassionate stranger, never expecting him to show up in Hidden Springs looking for GHB . . . or for him to be quite so handsome in real life. But after losing her beau in a tragic accident, Hallie won’t risk her heart—or her secrets—again.


If Kiah didn’t already feel so connected to GHB, Hallie would be a perfect wife—and it seems most of Hidden Springs’s would-be matchmakers agree! Though Hallie is peculiarly opposed to uncovering GHB’s true identity, she understands Kiah almost as well as his mystery pen pal. The longer he searches for GHB, the more Kiah finds himself hoping Hallie will be holding the pen that first captured his heart. But will Hallie ever trust Kiah with the truth about her identity . . . and her feelings for him?


About the Author:

Laura V. Hilton is an award-winning author with more than twenty Amish, contemporary, and historical romances. When she's not writing, she reviews books and writes devotionals for Seriously Write.

Laura and her pastor-husband have five children and a hyper dog named Skye. They currently live in Arkansas.

When she's not writing, Laura enjoys reading, and visiting lighthouses and waterfalls. Her favorite season is winter, and her favorite holiday is Christmas.

To learn more about Laura, read her reviews, and find out about her upcoming releases, readers may visit:

lighthouse-academy.blogspot.com

www.familyfiction.com/authors/laura-v-hilton

www.amazon.com/Laura-V.-Hilton/e/B004IRSM5Q

booksbylaura.blogspot.com


My Thoughts:  Enjoyable and Entertaining


Hallie Brunstetter writes for an Amish newspaper.  Because the identity of the scribe has to be kept secret, Hallie uses the pen name GHB. 


One morning Hallie’s mother informed her that their houseguests were accompanied by their son. Hallie was very happy that she would be able to show the young boy around the farm.  However, much to her surprise, the young boy turns out to be a young man, and a very handsome one at that.  


Kiah Esh and GHB have been pen pals for some time,  and although Kiah has never met her and has no idea who she is, he feels a very strong connection to her.  Therefore, he has come to Hidden Springs in search of  GHB.  However, upon meeting Hallie and spending time with her, he finds himself hoping for the possibility that maybe, just maybe, Hallie and GHB are one and the same.  


As Kiah embarks on his search for GHB, Hallie puts roadblocks in his way to avoid being discovered.  Despite  her efforts, Kiah isn’t deterred and their relationship begins to develop.  As it does, and as Kiah continues his search, he takes the time to perform acts of kindness for others.  Unfortunately, many of his acts of kindness don't quite work out as planned, resulting in some very funny situations that had me smiling and laughing.  The humor accompanied by romance and a message of faith added just the right balance to the story making this a very enjoyable and entertaining read.  


***I received a complimentary copy of this book, and this is my freely given, honest review.  All comments and opinions are strictly my own.