“The Protective One” by Shelley Shepard Gray

The Protective One (The Walnut Creek Series #3) by Shelley Shepard Gray

I really enjoyed this story and read it in one day because I was so enthralled with the story line and characters. It had a layer of drama and suspense with two different characters which kept me hooked from chapter to chapter trying to figure out what they would do next.

I like “EA” and because she was Mennonite and not Amish, the story line and day to day duties were very relatable and had a more modern feel. I also liked Will and seeing their friendship grow during the book and how they helped and complimented each other.

This is a story I would definitely read again and highly recommend to others! Even if you haven’t read other books in this series or author, this can be read as a stand alone book.

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
The tragic and untimely death of an old friend has made Elizabeth Anne rethink not only her priorities but her courtship with David, her longtime neighbor and suitor. Though he’s Mennonite like herself and has her parents’ approval, she feels that a spark is missing. Desperate for a change, she breaks things off—wondering if, perhaps, she’s the one who’s missing a spark.

When her family becomes upset with her decision, E.A. turns to her friends for support. One of them is Will, a man with a good heart who has always been there for her. As the two bond over their shared struggle to navigate a future that everyone else seems to have figured out, they are surprised to realize that they have feelings for each other.

But E.A.’s world takes a sudden turn when she realizes that she’s not the only one struggling—Marta, one of her sewing students, is in desperate need of protection. With the aid of Will and several other friends, Elizabeth Anne begins a journey that is more difficult and rewarding than she could have ever imagined…one that ultimately enables her to find everything she’s been searching for.

In this latest installment in the Walnut Creek series that “both delights and surprises” (Leslie Gould, bestselling author), Shelley Shepard Gray pens a powerful and poignant tale of friendship, courage, and love.

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About the Author
A practicing Lutheran, Shelley Shepard Gray is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than eighty novels, translated into multiple languages. In her years of researching the Amish community, she depends on her Amish friends for gossip, advice, and cinnamon rolls. She lives in Colorado with her family and writes full time.