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Book Review: “The Quieting” by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Suzanne Woods Fisher in her new book, “The Quieting” Book Two in The Bishop Family series published by Revell introduces us to Abigail Stoltzfus.

From the back cover:  It was a well-laid plan–but it wasn’t her plan . . .

It’s all her grandmother’s fault. For the last few months, Abigail Stoltzfus has helped her father with his genealogical research, hoping that breaking through a client’s brick wall would also break his melancholy. But now her intrusive grandmother has set her sights on marrying off Abigail and insists she come to Stoney Ridge, where there is a plethora of eligible bachelors.

Except that Mammi is mistaken. There are no eligible bachelors in Stoney Ridge, barring one, and he’s all wrong. Dane Glick has the wrong last name and the wrong relatives–including the bishop who is at odds over a church matter with Abigail’s uncle, minister David Stoltzfus.

As the conflict grows, setting family against family, it’s becoming clear that the path to a solution may lead to a Quieting–a removal of a church leader. But for which one? And when Abigail stumbles onto a curious connection during her genealogical research, it could help David solve one problem–but will it create another?

Welcome back to Stoney Ridge. There is a lot of conflict in this town. It seems that there is real conflict between the Stoltzfus and the Glick. The Bishop, who is a Glick, is at odds with the Minister, who is a Stolzfus, and only one of them is going to win. In addition Grandma, who is a Stolzfus wants to marry off Abigail but she wants to do it with Dane, who is a Glick. There is a lot going on in this story. Ms. Fisher writes an interesting story that moves along at a remarkably brisk pace.  Ms. Fisher has given us new characters in Abigail and Dane to work with and she provides an excellent story for them to grow in. I am already looking forward to the next book in this series.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell.   I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Book Review: “The Imposter” by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Suzanne Woods Fisher in her new book, “The Imposter” Book One in The Bishop Family series published by Revell introduces us to Katrina Stoltzfus.

From the back cover:  A heart once deceived should not be easily fooled again . . .

Katrina Stoltzfus thought she had life and love all figured out: she was going to marry John and live happily ever after. But as her plans crumble before her eyes, she struggles to face an uncertain future. When a widow asks for help starting a new business, Katrina quickly agrees. She needs time to heal her broken heart, to untangle her messy life, to find a purpose.

What she doesn’t need is attention from Andy Miller, a farmhand who arrives at the widow’s farm just when help is most needed–and who always seems to say the right thing and be in the right place, at the right time. Is Andy for real or too good to be true? She’s been deceived once before, and she isn’t planning on experiencing it again.

Bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher invites you back to Stoney Ridge for a tale of love, uncertainty, and trusting God to write your story.

Welcome back to Stoney Ridge. This time up the focus is on a new character, Katrina Stoltzfus, and she is an absolute delight. No heart should be broken but Katrina’s is and she never wants to experience that pain again. However life happens and God can heal a broken heart the problem is you have to let Him. Mystery, (who is the imposter?) deception and romance, these are all ingredients in this highly entertaining story.  Suzanne Woods Fisher writes an interesting story that moves along at a remarkably brisk pace.  Ms. Fisher has given us new characters in Katrina and Andy to work with and she provides an excellent story for them to grow in. I am already looking forward to the next book in this series.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell.   I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Book Review: “Promise To Keep” by Elizabeth Byler Younts

Elizabeth Byler Younts in her new book, “Promise To Keep” Book Three in The Promise of Sunrise series published by Howard Books brings us into the life of Esther Detweiler.

From the back cover: World War II Marine Joe Garrison returns home from war longing to be a father to his deaf daughter, Daisy, only to find that she is attached to Esther Detweiler, the Amish woman who has raised her since his wife’s death in this touching historical romance.

Orphaned as a child, Esther Detweiler is used to caring for herself and her ailing grandmother. They made the best out of a hard life and poverty without asking for help. They even take in her shunned cousin’s deaf daughter, Daisy, when her mother dies and her father goes off to war. When Esther’s grandmother dies, Daisy is all she has.

When war veteran Joe Garrison returns, all he can think about is recovering from the horrors of war and building a relationship with his seven-year-old daughter. Daisy, however, is unwilling to leave Esther, whom she loves. Joe and Daisy get to know each other again, but Joe struggles with nightmares and fatherhood is proving to be more difficult than he imagined. Esther loves Daisy and despite her Amish ways, Joe finds himself drawn to her as a woman and not just a caregiver.

As their love blossoms, Joe decides to send Daisy away to a school for the deaf which propels their lives into turmoil and a battle for love and family.

Historical Fiction, absent fathers and World War II are just some of the ingredients in this wonderful adventure.  Esther is Amish, Joe is not but they meet when Joe returns home from fighting and tries to re-establish connections with his deaf daughter that Esther was taking care of while he was away. Through the daughter they develop a friendship which begins to turn into something much greater. Ms. Byler Younts gives us tightly drawn characters that come alive on the pages. Both Joe and Esther are wounded individuals who have to heal before they can go forward into their futures. I love history and Ms. Byler Younts knows how to blend history and fiction together to the point where you don’t know where one ends and the other begins. And on top of everything there is the romance. A highly enjoyable read.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Howard Books.   I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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