Book Description:
Book 2 in the Creektown Discoveries series.
Antique Store Owners Offer Romance Advice to a Smitten Carpenter
Welcome to Sugarcreek, Ohio, where the Amish schoolteacher has a determined admirer. Tragically losing her parents as a child, Lisa Miller has grown up being afraid of loving and losing. She dedicates herself to teaching at an Amish schoolhouse and helping the grandparents who raised her, all the while avoiding the advances of newcomer Paul Herchberger. Paul enjoys antiques and meets Orley Troyer while looking for unique old milk bottles at yard sales. Orley and his wife offer prayers and advice as Paul tries to reach Lisa’s closed heart. But when secrets are revealed, will Lisa use them as an excuse to close herself off again?
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written more than 100 books translated in four languages. With over 11 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nation's most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards.
Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.
When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.
My Thoughts: A Beautiful and Touching Story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lisa Miller has suffered much tragedy in her life. She lost her parents at a very young age and was sent to live with her grandparents. Lisa is very dedicated to her grandparents and is also a very dedicated school teacher. However, the loss of her parents at such a young age has instilled a fear of losing anyone close to her, and therefore caused her to be fearful of any relationship. Lisa has done well keeping herself distanced, or rather she was successful until Paul Herchberger entered into her life.
Paul has his own share of loss and that loss is what brought him to Sugar Creek to work with his uncle. Paul meets Lisa by accident, and that is all it takes for him to find himself interested in her. He wants to get to know Lisa, but the wall she's built around herself is making that easier said than done.
I was drawn into this story right from the start. However, I admit that while I understood Lisa and what she'd been through, I had a difficult time feeling connected to her. She was kind of making me a little agitated with how much she was keeping herself distanced from everyone and justifying her reasons for doing so. Paul, on the other hand, was dear to my heart right off the bat. He was so caring and helpful that it was hard not to like him. I felt his pain in wanting to get to know Lisa, although she kept her distance, and I admired his persistence. But, no one could get through to Lisa and help her change her way of thinking, that is, until God's Word spoke to her.
What message did she receive from God, and how did that start to bring the walls down? Well, you'll just have to read it for your self to find out. Trust me. You won't be disappointed.
I received a copy from Barbour Publishing via NetGalley. All comments and opinions are strictly my own.
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