Showing posts with label Amish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Amish. Show all posts

Saturday, May 17, 2014

The Bridesmaid book review




Title: The Bridesmaid

Series: Home to Hickory Hollow

Author: Beverly Lewis

Genre: Amish Fiction

Plot: Joanna Kurtz is 24-years-old and not married- making her nearly an old maid in her Amish community.
 While Joanna is on vacation she meets Eben Troyer, an Amish young man, whom she begins to correspond with.  When events begin to pull Joanna and Eben apart  , Joanna wonders if she should end the relationship.  The story of Joanna's namesake may be the answer to her problem.

What I liked about this book: This is a sweet book. Although this is part of a series, this could be read as a stand alone.

What I didn't like about this book: In some places in was a little slow.

Would I recommend this? Yes, especially to those who like other books by Beverly Lewis.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

White Christmas Pie Book Review









Title: White Christmas Pie

Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter

Series: None

Genre: Amish fiction

Pages: 300

Plot: When Will Henderson was young his father left him with an Amish couple and never came back for him.
 Sixteen years later Will is still living with Regina and Mark Stoltzfus, has joined the Amish Church, and is about to marry Karen Yoder.
 As Will's wedding approaches he doubst if he will be a good husband and father. Can Will overcome his past so he can have a happy future?

What I liked about this book: This is such a sweet, innocent book.

What I didn't like about it: Nothing.

Would I recommend this book? Yes. This is a great read for the holiday season.