Wanda E. Brunstetter is a bestselling author of many Amish fiction novels and a founder of the genre. She has teamed up with her daughter-in-law and granddaughter to bring us a collection of stories centered around the biblical Fruit of the Spirit: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, … Continue reading Amish Front Porch Stories by Wanda Brunstetter
Abraham by Jennifer Beckstrand is the second book in her Petersheim Brothers series. Abraham is the second eldest of the Petersheim brothers, fondly known as the Peanut Butter Brothers, so named because of the family business. The youngest Petersheim brothers are nine-year-old twins, Alfie and Benji, who are totally “laugh out loud” hilarious. They’ve been … Continue reading Abraham by Jennifer Beckstrand
Listening to Love by Beth Wiseman is book two in her An Amish Journey series, though it reads well as a standalone. I’m a fan of Beth Wiseman and was not disappointed with this novel. Natalie Collins and Lucas Shetler are friends, but their friends and families don’t approve of their friendship because Natalie is … Continue reading Listening to Love by Beth Wiseman
All He’ll Ever Need is book one in the A Little Child Shall Lead Them romance series by Loree Lough. Gabe is a very smart and precocious 4-yr-old who’s been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Phillip Baker is a New Order Amish widower and father of four-year-old Gabe. Phillip is a refreshing Amish male character … Continue reading All He’ll Ever Need by Loree Lough
The Healing Jar by Wanda E. Brunstetter is book three in her The Prayer Jars series. The novel is part of a series but the author has done a good job of making it a standalone, giving ample background on the characters and the story so far. Lenore Lapp is an Amish schoolteacher. She’s single … Continue reading The Healing Jar by Wanda E. Brunstetter
A Family for Gracie by Amy Lillard is book three in her Amish of Pontotoc series. Though part of a series, this novel reads well as a standalone. Gracie Glick is a 26-yr-old self-proclaimed Amish spinster who takes care of everyone around her, often going from home to home helping, especially family. She wants her … Continue reading A Family for Gracie by Amy Lillard
Shamed by Linda Castillo is book eleven in her Kate Burkholder series. Though this novel is part of a well-established series it reads well as a standalone. This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and I was throughly impressed. Kate Burkholder is the Police Chief of Painters Mill, Ohio, where a third … Continue reading Shamed by Linda Castillo
Andrew by Jennifer Beckstrand is the first book in her Petersheim Brothers series. Amish fiction is one of my favorite genres and this Amish romance did not disappoint. Andrew is the eldest of the Petersheim brothers, fondly known as the Peanut Butter Brothers, so named because of the family business. Andrew views himself as a … Continue reading Andrew by Jennifer Beckstrand
Plain Truth by Susan Lantz Simpson is book three in her Plainly Maryland Amish mystery series. I’m a big fan of Amish fiction and this novel did not disappoint. Plain Truth is a really good read. The author’s writing style is clear and straightforward. Her characters have depth and are genuine and believable. The plot … Continue reading Plain Truth by Susan Lantz Simpson
