Book Description:
Even with her thriving quilt shop and baby-on-the-way, Colorado Amish quiltmaker Esther Kiem always has time for matchmaking—even when it comes to her frustratingly exacting distant cousin!
Infused with her signature humor and saturated with heart, award-winning, USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Beckstrand blends quilting, mischief, and matchmaking for the fifth Amish Quiltmaker romance—perfect for fans of Amy Clipston, Wanda Brunstetter, and Linda Byler.
Esther’s distant cousin, widower Menno Eicher, needs to be hard-headed and practical. Swamped by family and farm responsibilities, he must find the perfect wife as quickly as possible, so he’s shown up in Colorado—with “finding a wife” on his To-Do list! Esther’s community has many women who could match his ever-growing requirements. Still, after a chance meeting, Menno keeps coming back to baker Joanna Yoder. Hard-working, honest, and forthright, she’s distracting Menno from his search, opening his heart—yet refuses to believe he’s falling hopelessly in love with her . . .
Happily busy inventing and selling delicious desserts, Joanna has no time for someone as ridiculously exacting as Menno. After all, what sort of man thinks choosing a wife is like picking a pie at the general store? But she soon sees the surprisingly kind heart, doting father, and understanding man beneath his hard-to-please ways. With faith and genuine love, might the few things they have in common overcome the differences between them—and prove precious enough to risk a future together?
My Thoughts: First Impressions Aren't Always Accurate
Joanna Yoder's first impressions of Menno Eicher weren't very favorable. As far as she was concerned, a man who makes a list that includes "finding a wife" doesn't rank very high on her list.
Menno is a very practical and obedient person, hence his to-do list. But his practical side sometimes gets in the way of what his heart is telling him.
And that is where Joanna and Menno's tug of war begins. Their story includes a lot of back-and-forth banter and some amusing occurrences. These include contributions by delightful children, some fun animals, and some well-meaning friends. All of this had me laughing and smiling more than once. It was often frustrating to watch Joanna wrestle with the fact that first impressions aren't always accurate, especially in matters of the heart. But following Menno's path to finding what was there all along was an absolute joy to see. It's a beautiful story that will truly touch your heart.
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: Jennifer Beckstrand
Jennifer Beckstrand is the USA Today Bestselling author of clean romantic comedies, sweet historical Westerns, and Amish romances. Her popular books include Dandelion Meadows, The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series, The Honeybee Sisters series, The Amish Quiltmaker series, and Cowboys of the Butterfly Ranch series. Jennifer is a two-time RWA RITA® Award finalist, a Carol Award® finalist, and a #1 Amazon bestselling Amish author.
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