Last Sunday, after lunch with my son I decided to stop at the local Goodwill to look for books. I’m always jealous of the good books Ruth finds in her area. However, my Goodwill never has anything that I want to read. But I was there so why not stop by? I made my way to the book section knowing I wasn’t going to find anything. It was crowded over there so I stood in the back behind a bench and just casually scanned the area. Then out of the corner of my eye, I saw it. Could it be? Yes! A stack of Amish romance!
I jumped over the bench and stepped in front of the man standing there. “Excuse me! I need in here!” I mean, really, was this man going to love Amish romance as much as I did? Okay, maybe. But I had to save these books! Like a superhero coming in to rescue the day, I quickly scooped up the entire stack, jumped back over the bench, and went to a quieter area to see what I had.
As I’m looking through the books, one caught my eye. I was pretty sure it was in my shelf so I called my husband and guided him to the area on my bookshelf he needed to check.
“Are you sure that you don’t see The Mysterious Amish Bachelor?”
“It’s not here.”
“They’re in date order, this one is from May 2024.”
Husband sighs. “You don’t have it.”
I drive home, relishing in my accomplishment (you know, of saving the books). When I get home, I take a quick pic and start putting books away. Wait—what’s that? Hmmm….
Guess who owns two copies of The Mysterious Amish Bachelor?
What I read…
This week I read The Mother’s Day Bargain , The Farmer’s Marriage Bargain, and Green Pastures. I simply could not sleep while reading Green Pastures and got up Friday morning at 3:00 am just to finish it. It was just too good!
What I’m reading now…
For my walks and knitting, I’m reading The Lightness of Water (audiobook). This is where those who are actually reading this blog post pause and check that they’re on the right page. Yes, I Carla, am reading a romantasy. And enjoying it.
What I’m reading next…
I pushed off Her Amish Refuge due to other commitments but I really do want to read it. Soon. I’m going to pick up Kate Landry Has a Plan as soon as I’m done writing this blog post. I’d also like to read Discovering Dahlia and An Unexpected Companion. I have Friday off so I have every intention of reading and knitting all day.
Last Week On The Blog
The Sunday Post #26: FOMO Alert: FOMO alert! Lent has me pressing pause on deadline-driven review books, and while I’m holding strong, the latest Love Inspired sign-ups are testing my resolve. But slowing down isn’t just about books—I’m also shaking up my blogging routine to keep things stress-free.
The Stranger at the Door by Henry O. Arnold: Author Interview & Giveaway. What if helping a stranger put your family in danger? When Maxwell Crane and his family rescue a terrified young woman from a deadly cartel, they have no idea the nightmare that awaits. Abduction. Betrayal. A race against time. Will Maxwell’s faith and courage be enough to bring his daughters home? Join me for an interview with Henry O. Arnold, where he shares insights into faith, storytelling, and taking risks. GIVEAWAY OPEN through March 24, 2025.
Green Pastures by Patricia Johns: Author Interview & Giveaway: Step into the heart of Lancaster County with Patricia Johns as she takes us behind the scenes of Green Pastures! What happens when a prodigal sister returns to her Amish roots? How do faith, love, and family bonds shape the lives of three very different sisters? Patricia shares her inspiration, research process, and what success means to her as an author. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of Green Pastures! GIVEAWAY OPEN through March 25, 2025.
New Arrivals
Audiobooks:
- The Lightness of Waterby Sara Jane Jacobs, narrated by Lisa Lynn Sandlin. Lisa sent me this one because she knows I like to walk and read. She’s a fantastic narrator so I was so happy to be gifted this.
- Season of Hope by Sara Jane Jacobs, narrated by Lisa Lynn Sandlin. This is another one from Lisa. It’s nice having Instagram friends who are narrators.
JustRead Publicity Tours:
- Texas Divided by Sherry Shindelar. This is paperback and the cover is stunning.
- So God Made a Grandma: Caring, Faithful, Creative, Devoted, Wise, Generous, Resilient–Just like You by Leslie Means. This is hardback and my husband grabbed it and started reading it right away. Um, it said grandma, not grandpa.
Free Kindle Books:
- Longing for Home by Sarah M. Eden
- Joanna’s Struggle by J.E.B. Spredemann
- Christmas at Pebble Creekby Vannetta Chapman
- Christmas by the Sea by Beth Wiseman
- Free to Love by Kelsey MacBride
- Home to Pebble Creek by Vannetta Chapman
Twelve thrifted Amish romances from Goodwill.
This Week On The Blog
- These Long Shadows by Jennifer Mistmorgan: Author Interview & Giveaway
- March 2025 Clean Romance Book Reviews: Amish Edition
- Kate Landry Has a Plan by Rebekah Millet: Book Review & Giveaway
- Texas Divided by Sherry Shindelar: Author Interview & Giveaway
- The Sunday Post
Tell me something good.
Thank you to the following bloggers for their excellent link-ups!
Caffeinated Reviewer hosts The Sunday Post, Readerbuzz hosts Sunday Salon, and Reading Reality who hosts Stacking the Shelves.
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