The Brides of the Big Valley Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter, Richelle Brunstetter

Description:

3 Short Stories of Love in a Unique Amish Community
 
In an area of Pennsylvania called The Big Valley, a uniquely blended Amish community thrives in which 3 distinct groups of Amish identify themselves by the colors of their buggy’s top—white, black, or yellow. Join New York Times Bestselling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter, her daughter-in-law, and granddaughter in experiencing the stories of three young women who search for faith and love within this special place. Deanna is a widow who sees her second chance of love slipping away. Rose Mary is at a point in life where she must choose the path of her faith and the right man to walk with her on it. Leila is burdened with family responsibilities and wonders when she will ever start a family of her own.


My thoughts on the book:

Deanna Determination:

   In this story Deanna is raising her son and just trying to make life work after her husband passed. I found this story started off with a lot of detail some a little to much. As it went further on it did draw you in. Elmer, Abner and Deanna each had trials they faced some better the others, but it seem a little surfaced based instead of faith based over all. I would rate this story a 2 I just over all had a hard time getting into and staying in it. 

Rosemary’s Resolve

   As I started reading the further I got I found the characters to be a bit immature, when I went back and verified the ages, it all seem to make more sense that they were young. The actions and choices they were making were those that we all make when we are young and still learning. I was not a fan at all of Tom at all I found him a complete jerk throughout the book. Kevin’s mom was super kind and had a way of trying to keep the peace in the family, I thought for sure the author was going to have her reveal she use to be Amish (don’t worry I didn’t give anything away). This story seem to flow a little better the the first one, slow at some parts but over all a really cute story. 

Leila’s Longing 

   I really liked this story a lot. Out of the three this was one my favorite. I think on a way we can all relate some way or another with Leila and the insecurity that she felt. The trials she faced also where heart breaking but with Mollie reminding her gently that relying on God first and foremost was just as important as breathing. I felt like Aden faced his own struggles and they just felt well together. All three story are good clean reads and suitable for all ages 

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion

Where you can buy the book:
Amazon.com
www.barnesandnoble.com
www.christianbook.com

Where you can connect with the author:
Wanda Brunstetter
Richelle Brunstetter
Jean Brunstetter


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The Hawaiian Discovery Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter - ARC Review

Description:
An Amish Woman Finds Love in Hawaii

Ellen Lambright mourned when her best friend, Mandy, moved from Indiana to Hawaii. But now Ellen has received the Amish church’s permission to go to Hawaii and help Mandy through challenging times. Rob Smith works on the Williams family’s organic farm, far from his past mistakes and burning regrets. When Ellen befriends Rob, the attraction is mutual, but her commitment to the Amish faith stands between them. Could a heartfelt discovery lead to forgiveness, reunion, and love? Or is Ellen’s destiny waiting for her in Indiana?

Find out in this sequel to The Hawaiian Quilt from New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, writing with her daughter-in-law Jean Brunstetter.
My thoughts on the book:

Ellen is morning the loss of her best friend and her job. But when she gets the one call the could shatter Mandy's life. Ellen jumps on the plane and sets out to help what she did expect was what and who she would meet and how it might change her life. Can she be there for her friend and also keep her Amish beliefs or will she leave the faith and stay in Hawaii?
I loved this book. I have read a few of Wanda's other books and she has a way of writing a story that has a ton of characters and it feels like you are really only following one or two. The story just flowed and was super fun and easy to follow. I like how the characters were faced with trials that seemed lifelike and nothing was held nothing back. I also enjoyed the lightheartedness of this story and how it was a good clean read for anyone. You really can't go wrong with this sweet love story. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing INC and Netgalley. I was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion

Where you can buy the book:
www.christianbook.com
www.barnesandnoble.com
www.amazon.com

Where you can connect with the author:
wandabrunstetter.com


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The Hawaiian Quilt Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter

Description:
While on their Rumspringa, four Amish friends go on a cruise ship to Hawaii. They plan on returning home to their Amish church with nontraditional electronics. Mandy has thoughts of marrying her boyfriend Gideon. They are shocked when two of them miss the port of call on the island of Kauai, now they are stranded and afraid they will never get back to their community. 

My thoughts on the book:

Four friends set out on a grand adventure to visit Hawaii. At each stop along the way the friends separate into twos and go exploring to meet back up at the ship every night to share what they have explored. When two get stranded on one of the island they find themselves with a family in need of there help while they try and find away home. Will they be able to keep there amish ways and go home and join the church or will they be drawn another way?
I felt like there was way to many character in this book, I counted a total of eight and it was  not always easy keeping up with what was going on or who you were following. I did enjoy the little story line there was each friend on a adventure to find themselves. I found the characters gossipy, caddie and overall whinny I was not a huge fan of this book. I wish the book would have pick two of the people, I won't say which ones so not to ruin the story and followed there journey through out. 

Where you can buy the book:
Amazon.com
CBD.com

Where you can connect with the author:
wandabrunstetter.com


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