Monday, December 23, 2019

Amish White Christmas Pie by Wanda Brunstetter

Amish White Christmas Pie by [Brunstetter, Wanda E.]
Another book from one of my favorite Authors! It follows Will from being abandoned by his father with an Amish couple who raised him, to his crisis of faith brought on by the pain and uncertainty of that threatening his upcoming wedding. Then a bolt out of the blue....his Father is looking for him! I won't spoil the read, but you will enjoy it! There are recipes at the end (Not however, one for the White Christmas Pie!) As always a great entertaining, faith filled read.

Friday, November 22, 2019

A Halloween Carol By Sean Hogan

A Halloween Carol by [M. Hogan, Sean]
Funny, wicked, full of teenage angst and universal questions. Follow our three teens (plus some very interesting others) through a myriad of different, supernatural challenges.  I thought the ending was a bit trite, but still a satisfying read all in all.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Bread Bags & Bullies, Surviving the '80's By Steven Manchester

A look into the minds of Boys, who grew up in the era of my Daughter.
I gleefully connected with the music, TV shows, toys and Family customs (we all had them). But the dynamic between brothers was a whole new adventure.
As always, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit into the past, courtesy of one of my favorite authors. I think you will too.

Christmas at the Lakeside Resort By Susan Schild

Christmas at the Lakeside Resort: The Lakeside Resort Series Book 1 by [Schild, Susan]
What a great, fun read! Jenny, our heroine, starts out, down in the dumps, bored with her life, but afraid to risk changing her future. The world intervenes and the wild ride starts!
I loved every minute with Jenny, her two old dogs and her miniature "House Horse"! Grab a hot chocolate, a warm blanket and a puppy or two, curl up in front of the fire and settle in for a wonderful Christmas story!

Sunday, February 17, 2019

the Forgiving Jar by Wanda Brunstetter


A charming book by one of my favorite Amish fiction writers!
Michelle was trapped in an abusive relationship and ha deceived Willis and Mary Ruth Lapp. Pretending to be their granddaughter.She was guided by scriptures in an old canning jar toward God and has made good by confessing. Ezekiel King talked her into coming back and coming clean. She is now living with the Lapps as herself! This book starts as Sara, the real granddaughter is moving in and resents Michelle, her relationship with Willis and Mary Ruth, and how well she fits in! We follow as Sara and Michelle try to figure out, how each of them relates to God, to the Amish or to each other! A great read!

She's my Dad by Jonathan S. Williams

She's My Dad: A Father̢۪s Transition and a Son̢۪s Redemption by [Williams, Jonathan  S.]
Insight into the world of being Transgender, from both sides! Sometimes tough to read, but really informative.  Can you imagine, being a successful pastor, son of a mega pastor and being trans?! The obstacles seem insurmountable. Touching, Tender and Rough. The story of a family in transition, ups and downs, A honest look into a world far removed from most folks experiences, but the experiences ring true.

Sunday, January 27, 2019

Freedom's Path by Linda Carroll-Bradd

Freedom's Path (Deerbourne Inn) by [Carroll-Bradd, Linda]
Sidonie Demers worked as a Serving girl and maid in the historic Deerborne Inn. But her passion is her work as a conductor on the underground railroad. 
Knowing the dangers, she willingly takes the risk. When a customer she had taken notice of before returns and a spark is there. Will things work out? or will Danger Drive them apart? Where will they end up, perhaps on opposite sides? A great, edge of your seat story!