“Green Pastures” by Patricia Johns

Green Pastures JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Green Pastures by Patricia Johns, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Green Pastures

Series: The Amish of Shepherd’s Hill #1

Author: Patricia Johns

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Release Date: March 18, 2025

Genre: Amish Romance

Tabitha Schrock’s return to Lancaster County shakes the foundations of her family and community. After her departure during rumspringa and a recent divorce, Tabitha faces the challenge of reintegrating into Amish society while pursuing her dream of working as a veterinarian. Meanwhile, her sister Amanda, whose own prospects were dimmed by Tabitha’s leaving Shepherd’s Hill, decides to seize her chance at love by pursuing a man with a shadowed past. And their youngest sister, Rose, despite her beauty and romantic hopes, faces the harsh realities of matrimony, grappling with the weight of vows made before Gott and her community.

As the sisters navigate the intricacies of love, faith, and tradition, they are bound by their commitment to uphold their Amish way of life. But as they strive to keep their promises, how much are they willing to sacrifice to remain true to themselves and their community?

About the Author

Patricia Johns

Patricia Johns is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than 50 books. She writes Amish fiction with tight communities, outspoken heroines, and the handsome, rugged men who fall in love with them. She lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband and son.

Connect with Patricia by visiting patriciajohns.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

MY REVIEW

This Christian fiction book follows the story of 3 Amish sisters and their father Abram. Tabitha leaves the Amish faith and community to get married, becomes a vet, but then returns home after her divorce. Rose is married and lives close by the family farm but is having a hard time adjusting to her marriage after only two years. Amanda cooks, cleans and looks after this father and is considered old in her late 20’s by not being married.

I liked the different Amish and English perspectives of the sisters on different topics like marriage, dating, communicating and every day life. I also liked reading Tabitha’s and Amanda’s experiences with providing medical care to the local animals and Tabitha trying to make a name for herself again in the Amish community where she grew up.

Relationships and friendships are introduced in this story and I wish all three girls received a “happily ever after” story to their lives because they all deserved it. I hope we will hear more about the sisters in future Amish of Shepherd’s Hill books.

This story addresses hard things that unfortunately also happen in an Amish community like addictions, abuse, marriage problems, etc. I liked how the characters made these situations relatable and how God can help strengthen and direct his children.

I really enjoyed this sweet family Amish book about love, faith and second chances. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a print copy of Green Pastures!

(1) additional winner will receive a print copy of Green Pastures!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight March 18, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on March 25, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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