Redemption by Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley

Goodreads Summary:
A Betrayal

Kari Baxter Jacobs is furious, hurt, and confused. Her husband, Tim, a respected professor of journalism, is having an affair with a student. Stunned, Kari returns home to the Baxter family to sort things out. But when an old flame shows up, she is more confused than ever.

A Decision

How can Kari forgive her husband? And what about her own revived feelings for Ryan, a man she knows she should avoid? What remedy could possibly ease the pain?

A Hope

The gifted writing team of Gary Smalley and Karen Kingsbury brings us a profound story of redemption. A betrayal. A broken marriage. Will Kari ever love again?

A story of love at all costs


Wow! Wow! Wow! What a story! Well written Karen and Gary. I loved this book. I'm giving it a 10 out of 10. I loved everything about it. I could NOT put this book down. I read it in 3 days. For me that's good. I could imagine the entire story as I read it! It was so good that I started book 2 of this series and I am on chapter 4 of Remember. Wow! I don't know how to express my feelings about this book, but I recommend it to everyone. This is a Must read book.

The Revlation by Beverly Lewis

Goodreads Summary:
As austere and graceful as their pastel covers, the Abram's Daughters novel series by Beverly Lewis invites us into an Old Order community where good people wrestle with problems of faith, love, and responsibility. The Revelation brings this gripping three-generation story to an unforgettable multi-tiered conclusion.

I really enjoyed this book by Beverly Lewis and the entire series. My rate is on a 5 star scale, and I give it a 5. I loved the ending too.

A Promise of Hope by Amy Clipston

In A Promise of Hope, the second book in the Kauffman Amish Bakery series by Amy Clipston, an Amish widow with newborn twins discovers her deceased husband had disturbing secrets. As she tries to come to grips with the past, she considers a loveless marriage to ensure stability for her young family … with her faith in God hanging in the balance.

I really enjoyed this book. I'm giving it a 5 out of 5 or 10 out of 10. It was well written and I fell in love with the characters. Well done Amy. Keep writing. I can not wait for the 4th book in the series. I'm gonna start book 3 soon. I loved the family and the characters, so glad there are 5 books in the series.

A Gift of Grace by Amy Clipston

Goodreads Summary:
Rebecca Kauffmans tranquil Old Order Amish life is transformed when she suddenly has custody of her two teenage nieces after her "English" sister and brother-in-law are killed in an automobile accident. Instant motherhood, after years of unsuccessful attempts to conceive a child of her own, is both a joy and a heartache. Rebecca struggles to give the teenage girls the guidance they need as well as fulfill her duties to Daniel as an Amish wife.

Rebellious Jessica is resistant to Amish ways and constantly in trouble with the community. Younger sister Lindsay is caught in the middle, and the strain between Rebecca and Daniel mounts as Jessicas rebellion escalates. Instead of the beautiful family life she dreamed of creating for her nieces, Rebecca feels as if her world is being torn apart by two different cultures, leaving her to question her place in the Amish community, her marriage, and her faith in God.

Wow, I recommend this book to anyone who wants to try and Amish background book or already knows they love the Amish background books. This book was so good that I could not put it down. Wow! I definitely give this book a 5, but if I were to do it on a 10 point scale, it would definitely be a 10. I could NOT put this book down and read it in two days and then I bought the rest of the series. I can't wait to get the 4th book in January, and I'm already reading book 2 of this series. Wow, I don't want to put the second book down either.

Courting Ruth by Emma Miller

Goodreads Summary:
Amish widow Hannah Yoder prays her daughters will each find a husband someday. Still, sensible Ruth believes it's God's will that she stay home and help care for her younger sisters. But when a handsome young man comes to Kent County, Ruth starts to rethink her plans. Not yet part of the church, Eli Lapp is allowed to run wild. Yet something in Ruth's sweet smile and gentle manner makes him yearn to settle down—with her at his side. Can Eli convince her that their lives should be entwined together on God's path?

I loved this book. I give it a 5. I really loved this story of Ruth. Emma Miller is a good writer. I give this book a 5. I loved the family and the characters.