I loved this
book. The main character Grace helps run
a quilt shop as well as practices midwifery.
I found the book fascinating. There was much about the Amish way of life
that I didn’t know included in this book.
I can’t say what it would ruin the book for you.
Grace was born
with a disfiguring birthmark on her face which had kept her from finding a true
love to marry. The men couldn’t stop
looking at it. From the start when she
meets a newcomer to their village, an Amish man, Mark…..he never once looked at
anything but her eyes when speaking to her.
He seemed quite smitten with her right from the beginning. Mark has a brother who was shunned, his
brother came into the picture just after Mark got permission to marry
Grace. He caused problems for Mark and
Grace so that her Daed withdrew his support for their marriage and nothing they
could say or do would get him to change his mind. There was much that went on in the book, it
was well written, the characters were interesting, and the book kept my interest
all the way to the end. I read it in one day.
I received this
book from a Good Reads contest. I’m sure
the author will be happy that I’ve posted a review for her new book. Publishers provide free copies
to Goodreads in hopes of getting early feedback about the book.
Description as found on Good
Reads: A handsome newcomer
with secrets shows a yearning Amish woman a chance at happiness—but their love
will need all their courage to keep . . .
Grace Blauch is skilled at midwifery—and crafting quilts that help others pass on messages of enduring family love. But a disfiguring birthmark keeps the young Amish woman from a husband and home of her own—until Mark King arrives from another community. His helpfulness and independent nature earn Grace’s respect. And he finds her outspoken ways and determination to do right irresistibly appealing. Soon Grace is planning a wedding quilt of her very own . . . until her father discovers that Mark’s shunned brother is hiding somewhere in town . . .
Grace can well understand why Mark took such a risk once she hears his wrenching reasons. But she fears even prayer will not convince her father to restore his blessing on their union. She wills herself to face the end of her dreams, but sudden danger and an impossible act of generosity will show her that abiding hope can inspire the most precious of miracles . . .
"Endearing characters and a delightful story make this a keeper for fans of Amish romance." --Emma Miller on Change of Heart
Grace Blauch is skilled at midwifery—and crafting quilts that help others pass on messages of enduring family love. But a disfiguring birthmark keeps the young Amish woman from a husband and home of her own—until Mark King arrives from another community. His helpfulness and independent nature earn Grace’s respect. And he finds her outspoken ways and determination to do right irresistibly appealing. Soon Grace is planning a wedding quilt of her very own . . . until her father discovers that Mark’s shunned brother is hiding somewhere in town . . .
Grace can well understand why Mark took such a risk once she hears his wrenching reasons. But she fears even prayer will not convince her father to restore his blessing on their union. She wills herself to face the end of her dreams, but sudden danger and an impossible act of generosity will show her that abiding hope can inspire the most precious of miracles . . .
"Endearing characters and a delightful story make this a keeper for fans of Amish romance." --Emma Miller on Change of Heart
