Book Description:
Hard-working and caring, Anna Mary Zook does her level best to care for her depressed widowed mother and five siblings . . . all while working a new farmer’s market job. And coping with her longtime boyfriend falling for another girl. She couldn’t be more grateful when visitor Abe King helps lighten her load of responsibilities—and is there when she needs a friend. Even more surprising, he understands her better than anyone ever has. But what happens when his family commitments demand that he soon returns home . . . to stay?
Abe felt Anna Mary’s gentleness and determination was special from the moment they met. And with his own father needing help tending the King family farm in New York, he well knows the pressure she’s under. He’s more than willing to travel to Lancaster as often as possible to help Anna Mary, but she deserves so much more. Abe wouldn’t feel right asking her to uproot her family and life to marry him. But between faith and hope, can they somehow find a way to do right by their duties and their hearts?
My Thoughts:
Although Anna Mary Zook works at the local market, she also has numerous responsibilities at home. On top of that, her love life is going through some rough times. So, when she and Abe King begin a friendship, Anna Mary is more than grateful. However, as her relationship with her boyfriend teeters and her friendship with Abe grows, she experiences a tug of war with her emotions.
This cute and sweet read had me on an emotional rollercoaster. I found myself frustrated one minute and laughing the next. Even though I felt frustration toward Anna Mary on more than one occasion, my heart still went out to her and all she was dealing with. On the other hand, Abe was absolutely wonderful. His kindness and caring completely touched my heart. It had me cheering for him and Anna Mary and wondering how their story would end, especially when other issues got in their way. All of these elements made for a fantastic read.
Although Missing Her Amish Boyfriend is book seven in Good's Surprised by Love series, it can be read as a standalone. However, I recommend you read the entire series.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book. All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.
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About the Author: Rachel J. Good
USA Today bestselling author Rachel J. Good grew up near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the setting for many of her Amish novels. Striving to be as authentic as possible, she spends time with her Amish friends, doing chores on their farm and attending family events.
Rachel loves to travel and visit many different Amish communities. In searching for the best Amish soft pretzels, she's visited many Amish markets, auctions, and mud sales. Because of her love of Amish food, she tries to include recipes in her books as often as possible. When she's not traveling, she spends time with family and writing.
In addition to her Amish novels, she's written more than 60 books, including children's educational books, adult nonfiction, and fiction for children and teens under several pen names. To find out more about Rachel and her books, you can sign up for her newsletter: http://bit.ly/1qwci4Q
Rachel enjoys meeting readers and speaks regularly at book events, schools, libraries, churches, book clubs, and conferences across the country. She also loves talking about Amish life, using authentic Amish clothes and goods, and/or doing coloring parties.
You can connect with Rachel on her website (http://www.racheljgood.com) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/racheljgoodnovels)
