This book had me laughing, crying, and thinking deeply about what makes a marriage work. It’s everything an excellent book should be.
About the Book
An Amish country inheritance…
A second chance to mend her heart!
Faith Fairchild is back in Amish country, running her late aunt’s antiques shop along with her two sisters. Never mind that Faith, Hope and Elaine rarely see eye to eye, or that the electrician rewiring the store is Faith’s ex-husband, Trent Lantz. Now guardian to an adorable toddler named Tyke, Trent has changed from the man Faith once loved, or maybe still does… But Faith hasn’t come home for good, and Trent has to put his son first. Can Faith follow her dreams to the city when she’ll be leaving her heart in Amish country?
My Review and Reflections
I appreciated that the English and Amish family members were close and embraced each other as a community. Through this connection, they were able to show each other the pros and cons of both lifestyles. Faith spent much of the story searching for happiness in a marriage that may not have been realistic, which ultimately contributed to her divorce. As she reflects on her failed marriage—and eventually her own shortcomings—she begins to realize all that she lost. I really liked this about Faith. Sometimes people never recognize the part they played in a broken relationship. While Trent reflects as well, it seems he needs more of a direct intervention to acknowledge his role.
The characters throughout the story were rich and well-developed, and it made me so happy to know that another book is coming. I really want to see more of Hope and Elaine—and also Sarah and Eddie. Patricia, can this be a longer series? Please?
I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
About the Author
Patricia Johns is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than 50 books. She writes Amish fiction with tight communities, outspoken heroines, and the handsome, rugged men who fall in love with them. She lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband and son.
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