Romance
When the peaceful Amish community of Bountiful,
Pennsylvania, is rocked by scandal, the three Yoder siblings must each
find their path to love, family, and forgiveness . . .
Waking in the hospital after a car accident, Lovina Yoder doesn’t
remember the Amish family who claim her as their own—or the man who says
he’s her fiancé. Thoughtful and handsome, Johannes Miller clearly cares
for her, and Lovina longs to recall the walks and buggy rides he
describes, and the plans they once made. Life in the Amish community
seems full of joy, faith, and warmth. And yet, Lovina senses there is
something more in her past, just beyond her grasp . . .
Gott
has answered Johannes’ prayer to bring Lovina back—but not quite as he
hoped. A year ago, she ran away to the Englisher world, unable to face
the community after her daet’s misdeeds. Her family hopes that Lovina
can rediscover her Amish heart before those painful recollections
return. Johannes loves her as deeply as ever, but if she walked away
once, will she leave again, taking his dream of home and family with
her? Or will the new memories they are making together, day by day,
convince her that this Bountiful future is Gott’s plan for them both?
3.5 STARS
For me this book is really kind of hard to rate. I was left with mixed feelings about it. There were parts of it that I liked and other things that I didn't enjoy quite so much. I will say that it was a different kind of Amish story from what I have read before. Probably because some of the things that they were dealing with as an Amish community.
One problem for me was although the world building was terrific, the story was often so slow. Some of that had to do with the same issues and feelings been rehashed over and over. The emotions do come through really well but I just felt some of the going over of them could have been a bit less.
As Lovina is trying to regain her memory her sister Elizabeth and her sister-in-law hovering over her was almost painful to watch. Elizabeth especially was the worst but then again they were so afraid of losing her again I understand why it was happening.
Daniel, what can I say? Loved that kid and his determination to follow his unusual path. His unusual solution actually does end up sparking some creative ideas for others.
There is a sweet ending to the story which once again I did like. So hopefully you can see why I had trouble rating this book.
" I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book through Netgalley. And these are my honest opinions about it.”
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