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“Gathering the Threads” (The Amish of Summer Grove #3) by Cindy Woodsmall

I liked that the author included a couple pages of recap for books 1 and 2 at the beginning of this book. I found it very helpful since I have not read the other 2 books in this series.

I like that recent Amish christian fiction books have been more realistic about their struggles and finding balance in today’s society-I find them more appealing and interesting.

However, I felt like this story was a little over the top with all the drama between characters and the story line. All the drama made me on edge and I had a hard time enjoying any of the characters or feeling any kind of connection to them. I really wanted to enjoy the story because it sounded interesting and there are alot of great reviews; but it wasn’t for me.

It was well written so if you’ve read other books by this author or in this series, I’m sure you will enjoy this one!

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

About the Book:
Finally back in the Old Order Amish world she loves,
Will Ariana’s new perspectives draw her family closer together—
or completely rip them apart?

After months away in the Englisch world, Ariana Brenneman is overjoyed to be in the Old Order Amish home where she was raised. Yet her excitement is mixed with an unexpected apprehension as she reconciles all she’s learned from her biological parents with the uncompromising teachings of her Plain community. Although her childhood friend, ex-Amish Quill Schlabach, hopes to help her navigate her new role amongst her people, Ariana’s Daed doesn’t understand why his sweet daughter is suddenly questioning his authority. What will happen if she sows seeds of unrest and rebellion in the entire family?

Meanwhile, Skylar Nash has finally found her place among the large Brenneman family, but Ariana’s arrival threatens to unravel Skylar’s new identity—and her sobriety. Both Ariana and Skylar must discover the true cords that bind a family and community together and grasp tight the One who holds their authentic identities close to His heart.

Gathering the Threads is the third and final novel in The Amish of Summer Grove series.

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Coming November 2017, from Michele Paige Holmes, Amazon’s bestselling historical romance author and Whitney Award Winner, comes the Hearthfire Historical Romance, A PROMISE FOR TOMORROW, sequel to Yesterday’s Promise.

Scottish Highlands, 1700s:

Barely two weeks have passed since Laird Collin MacDonald first darkened Katherine Mercer’s doorstep and married her. Marriage has hardly been what she expected, given their grueling and adventurous days of travel to the Scottish Highlands. Along with the discovery that Collin’s twin Ian would like to see her dead, Katie must now face her own clan, whose chief wants to kill Collin and take her to wife himself. All because Katie possesses the Campbell gift of sight, passed down through centuries of her ancestors.

With little more than faith in her grandfather’s vision and her unique bond with Collin to guide her, Katie steps bravely into an unknown future, where the glimpses afforded her may bring more danger than direction. When the misuse of her gift takes Collin from her side, she is left alone and vulnerable. Help arrives in the most unexpected form as Ian MacDonald makes good on his threat to attack the Campbells and Katie learns that the bond between brothers and love knows no bounds.

Goodreads link https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35693997-a-promise-for-tomorrow

Other Hearthfire Romances:
SAVING GRACE
LOVING HELEN
MARRYING CHRISTOPHER
TWELVE DAYS IN DECEMBER
YESTERDAY’S PROMISE (Scottish Historical)
A PROMISE FOR TOMORROW (Scottish Historical, coming Fall 2017)
HEARTHFIRE ROMANCE COLLECTION, VOLUME 1 (box set)

“Roping His Heart” (#2 of Destined for Love: Mansions Collection) by Jaclyn Hardy

Patrick finds an old mansion deed in his fathers office after his funeral. He decides to visit the property to decide what to do with it. Rachel isn’t happy to see the city stranger because she has had her hopes and dreams on buying the old mansion. She can’t deny the attraction she feels with Patrick but she’s heartbroken when he starts talking about keeping the mansion and renovating it. As they continue to spend time together, they both wonder if their current dreams are really worth holding on to.

This story is book 2 of the Destined for Love: Mansions Collection but they can all be read as stand alone books. I really liked it! Steady pace, cute story, clean romance!

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

About the Book:
The old mansion down the road from Rachel’s ranch has always been her escape. No one has lived there for years, and she dreams of owning it herself someday. So when she finds a handsome city guy walking around inside who claims to own the home, her world turns upside down.

Patrick’s career is just taking off in the city, and he couldn’t be happier. The news of his father’s passing brings a silver lining when he finds that he’s left with a large mansion in a small ranching town—the perfect place to expand his business.

But when Patrick meets the beautiful and fiery Rachel at the mansion, he begins to wonder if he made the right choice. Now he must decide if his business is worth going home to, or if he’s willing to leave his city life for the woman who has roped his heart.

Books in the Destined for Love: Mansions Collection
—Kiss Me in the Rain by Lindzee Armstrong
—Roping His Heart by Jaclyn Hardy
—The Princess and the Pizza Man by Cassie Mae
—Mending Fences by Lorin Grace
—Love Me at Sunset by Lucinda Whitney
—Saving Her Plantation by Cami Checketts

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About the Author
Jaclyn is an Idaho farm girl who grew up loving to read. She developed a love for writing as a senior in high school, when her dad jokingly said she was the next Dr. Seuss (not even close, but very sweet). She met her husband, Steve, at BYU, and they have six happy, crazy children who encourage her to keep writing. After owning a bookstore and running away to have adventures in Australia, they settled back down in their home in Utah. Jaclyn now spends her days herding her kids to various activities and trying to remember what she was supposed to do next. Her books include the Silver Script Novels—Ring of Truth, A Christmas Worth Billions, Fashioned for Love, Change in Harmony, and Another Chance for Love, Love in Return, and Waves of Hope; Roping His Heart; and Never Say Necklace.