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Book Description:
Trini Holds Secret Dreams for Her Future
Full of faith, hope, and romance, this new series takes you into the Heart of Amish country.
As they took turns pushing each other on the swing that hung from a large tree, the mature—for a five-year-old—Jacob Lantz asked Trini Sutter to marry him. The nine-year-old thoughtfully responded that she’d consider his proposal when they were older.
Nearly two decades later, the Amish farmer returns to the beautiful countryside of Arthur, Illinois, to take the independent owner of The Quilt Room up on her promise. Quiet, handsome Jacob is truly in love with the spirited list maker, and Trini finds herself falling in love with Jacob, but the youngest of eleven has big plans of her own.
Jacob’s long-held aspirations are put to the test when he learns that Trini has been holding a secret. He prays for a turnaround of events; however, when Trini moves away from her tight-knit community, he begins to realize that his dream of them being Mr. and Mrs. most likely won't happen.
Will Trini forfeit her own well-laid plan for the man of her dreams?
My Thoughts: Endearing
Trini and Jacob have quite the history, which I found to be sweet and endearing. That history played a huge part in their reconnecting and their day-to-day interactions, which impacted their blossoming relationship. As that relationship grew, it had me feeling torn with the characters.
While I loved Jacob with his kind, caring, sweet, and understanding character, Trini ended up spending a lot of time getting on my last nerve. I kept waiting to see if and when she would ever see what was right in front of her nose. Needless to say, it was painful to watch. However, seeing how all of that worked to impact the end result was what made this such an enjoyable read. When you add to that the lessons learned by the characters, as well as the deep message of faith and God's will, you have a very special and endearing story that is well worth the read.
Lisa Jones Baker is a new author to me, and as such, Although I didn't know what to expect., I have to say that I greatly enjoyed the story and look forward to reading more of her books.
Thank you to NetGalley and Barbour for providing me with a copy of this book. All opinions and comments are voluntary and completely my own.
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About the Author: Lisa Jones Baker
Lisa Jones Baker grew up near a small Amish town in Illinois that she frequented with her family on weekends. She's also a dog lover and a fan of Scottsdale, Arizona, where she spent nearly two decades. Lisa graduated from Illinois State University with a French major; has been on five out of seven continents; and considers her parents the best in the world. Raised in a Christian home, Lisa has always been blessed with love and support. She enjoys hearing from readers at LisaJonesBaker.com.
