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Ruth Defies Authority to Hold on to her Family Farm
Full of faith, hope, and romance, this new series takes you into the Heart of Amish country.
Ruth Helmuth has never been rude in her life; trust her to choose the bishop of her Amish community for her first time!
Ruth has worked hard to keep body and soul together since her husband, Levi’s, death. She tends her herd of goats, making her living from the milk and fiber she gets from them, all while running a farm and household by herself—and very competently, thank you! How could she imagine the bishop suggesting she should give it all up to another family, who will “make better use of the space”?
Enter widower Jonas Hershberger, owner of a pair of adorable dimples and father of a charming 4-year-old daughter. Jonas is in need of a larger place to house his growing business. Ruth’s big red barn may be just the ticket. Little Abigail is in need of a new mother. Ruth might be just the ticket there, too!
Can two independent souls learn to work together for their mutual good? And will they be willing to explore what grows between them? Or will Ruth’s fear over her “big secret” and Jonas’s caution about allowing someone new to get close to his young daughter, kill their love before it has a chance to grow?
Luckily for both of them, God’s plan involves the stubborn pair getting a little help in the form of a wise, elderly friend; a quirky orange kitten; and a smart little girl who takes one look at Ruth and decides she would make her the perfect new mother!
My Thoughts: Delightful Story
I never know what to expect when I come across a new author. However, once I saw the cover of the book and read the blurb, I knew I just had to give it a try. Needless to say, I was not disappointed.
This is such a delightful story! I love it when characters have a history, share a commonality and then find themselves seeing each other in a different light. While those are the CliffsNotes of the story of Ruth and Jonas, there is so much more. Everything that weaves their story together is sometimes funny, sometimes infuriating, sometimes sentimental, sometimes thought provoking and so much more. The romance is tender, the characters are great (well, almost all of them are), and what's not to love about some very cute kittens.
Overcoming grief is not an easy task, but if we keep our faith and trust in God, He will make a way through it. Just how He did that for Ruth and Jonas is what will keep you glued to the pages to find out, and trust me, you won't be disappointed.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.
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About the Author: Anne Blackburne
Anne Blackburne lives and works in Southeast Ohio as a newspaper editor and writer. She is the mother of five grown children, has one wonderful grandchild, and a spoiled poodle named Millie. For fun, when she isn't working on Amish romance or sweet mysteries, Anne directs and acts in community theater productions and writes and directs original plays. She also enjoys reading, kayaking, swimming, searching for beach glass, and just sitting with a cup of coffee looking at large bodies of water. Her idea of the perfect vacation is cruising and seeing amazing new places with people she loves.
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