“The Proposal at Siesta Key” # 2 by Shelley Shepard Gray and GIVEAWAY

“The Proposal at Siesta Key” is book 2 of the Amish Brides of Pinecraft series by Shelley Shepard Gray. These books take place in Florida and center around the Orange Blossom Inn. I read book 1 and although some of the characters are mentioned in book 2, I don’t feel they need to be read in order.

I enjoyed reading about Penny’s story with her new job at the Inn and taking care of her new friend Michael. I felt sad to hear about Penny’s childhood and the tragic events that happened to her and her family. I liked reading how courageous Penny was in making more life decisions and her friendships with others.

Michael was a famous Mennonite man who traveled with his family sharing his story about his faith and his accident that cost him his leg. He ends up in Pinecraft Florida where he meets Penny and others who touch his life.

This was a great heartwarming story that I really enjoyed reading! I would definitely recommend book 1 and book 2 of this series. If you purchase this book you can also read a sneak peek of book 3 at the end of the book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from LitFuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.

About the book:
A young Amish woman, yearning for freedom, crosses paths with a handsome Mennonite celebrity in a deeply moving tale of friendship and self-discovery—the second installment in the unforgettable New York Times bestselling author’s new Amish Brides of Pinecraft series.

Penny Troyer rarely disobeys her parents. In the years since her sister’s tragic death, they’ve wanted nothing more than to keep her safe…even if it means never leaving the house.

But tonight, she’s bending the rules because Michael Knoxx, the most famous member of The Knoxx Family Singers, a traveling Mennonite Evangelical family —is scheduled to speak. Penny has heard of Michael—how he lost part of his leg in a terrible accident and uses the experience to inspire others—and knows she must meet him. So, for the first time ever, Penny stands up to her parents and goes out on her own.

Though he speaks about living life to the fullest, Michael knows he needs to take his own advice. Life on the road is grueling and Michael wants to slow down, to rest…to perhaps meet someone who sees him as a man, not just a celebrity. So when a twist of fate allows him the chance to stay a little longer in Pinecraft, Michael knows God is showing him a new path, especially when he discovers how much he and Penny Troyer have in common.

But new friendships can’t stop time. Soon, Michael’s time in Pinecraft will be over and he’ll be back on the road. Her time with Michael has brought her happiness, but will she be able to follow her heart? Or will she be faced with the one thing she’s sure she’ll never have the courage to do?

About the author:
Shelley Shepard Gray is a two-time New York Times bestseller, a two-time USA Today bestseller, a finalist for the American Christian Fiction Writers prestigious Carol Award, and a two-time Holt Medallion winner. She lives in Southern Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town’s bike trail.

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