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
