About Me I am a retired librarian and I now support books and authors through my reviews.

I have always loved to read and I was able to share that love through my work as a public librarian for 22 1/2 years. I now promote literacy by reading, and then writing reviews. I love to support authors by sharing my reviews with others!

Friday, July 11, 2025

Hunting for a Husband (The Heart of the Amish #9) by Mindy Steele

Hunting for a Husband: Volume 9 (The Heart of the Amish)
ABOUT THE BOOK

Love Is the Bull's-Eye Leah Aims For
 
Full of faith, hope, and romance, this series takes you into the Heart of Amish country.
 
Ten years ago, Joe Shetler took a leap, and it cost him his ability to walk. Accepting that this is God’s will for him, Joe finds his independence running Shetler Outdoors, an archery and outdoors shop.
 
Leah Wicky moves to Kentucky where her father has set up a deer farm. With a strong desire to marry, she soon sets her sights on Joe who, despite his disabilities, has determination and an easy way about him. A sticky situation finally affords the opportunity for a friendship to form between them.
 
When the Wickey’s prize buck attracts attention in the community—and attempted poachers—Leah is caught in the crosshairs, and Joe’s fears of inadequacy haunt him when he fails to protect her. A future once bright has dimmed.










MY THOUGHTS.....

In a few short years, Mindy Steele has become a noted author of Amish fiction.  Is it because she is a neighbor to several Amish families residing in her rural Kentucky area? Can it be her ability to view people and nature, imagine the possibilities, and spin them into stories we all want to read?

Hunting for a Husband is such an engaging story! Leah Wickey is afraid that she may never have a husband and family, and a swimming accident has left Joe Shetler spending his life in a wheelchair. Their unusual introduction sets the stage for a budding friendship filled with humor, compassion, and self-discovery, but soon, sparks of romantic interest begin to ignite!

Steele's latest novel is flavored with great supporting characters, a hint of mystery, unexpected danger, and a special reunion with Dok Stella, a character from a previous story. Best of all, there is heartwarming romance and a reminder that God is always there!

I highly recommend Hunting for a Husband to all who enjoy Amish Christian romance.

I received a copy from the author. There was no expectation of a positive review. These are my own thoughts.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars 




ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Raised in Kentucky timber country, Steele writes Amish Romance peppered in humor, using her rural surroundings as her muse. She is a best-selling author and the winner of the 2022 FHLCW Reader's Choice award for sweet romance. Steele creates realistic characters for her readers and believes in engaging all the senses to make you laugh, cry, hold your breath, and root for the happy-ever-after ending. Readers can find themselves, somewhere within the pages of her Amish fiction or romantic suspense novels.

Learn more by visiting Mindy's Website

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Framed In Amish Country by Mary Alford

Framed In Amish Country
ABOUT THE BOOK

To prove her innocence she’ll have to expose a lethal conspiracy.


A frantic call from her best friend sends district attorney Paige Grayson running right into a trap — and now she’s being framed for her friend’s murder. With the police after her and evidence against her stacking up, she seeks refuge in Amish country — and the help of her first love, Elijah King, to clear her name. To expose the drug dealer setting Paige up, they must work together while evading a ruthless criminal and the police. With threats closing in and time running out, one wrong move could be their last.






MY THOUGHTS.....

"A blood-curdling scream resonated all around, pulling District Attorney Paige Grayson from the fuzzy darkness she'd descended into. Where was she?"

These first few lines are a chilling introduction to Mary Alford's newest book! Paige's initial confusion is just the beginning of her worries because she's witnessed her friend's murder, and she's now the prime suspect. Will running to the place she once lived give her time to discover who's setting her up? Can she clear her name and save her reputation?

Framed in Amish Country is the latest example of Alford's ability to entice readers with intriguing suspense, wonderful character development, and the Amish values we expect. Paige instinctively turns to her former brother-in-law for help, but she and Elijah are ex-sweethearts. I loved his willingness to help and the second chance they're given, but there's so much more in this fast-paced story. Danger, deceit, and murder abound, but there's also love, mercy, and forgiveness!

Grab a copy of Framed in Amish Country and be prepared for a roller-coaster ride of danger, deceit, and murder. Just hold on, because there's also sweet romance and a reminder of God's perfect timing and His unfailing Grace!

I received a copy from the author and publisher. There was no expectation of a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Mary Alford is a USA Today bestselling author who loves giving her readers the unexpected, combining unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots that result in stories the reader can't put down. Her titles have been finalists for several awards, including the Daphne Du Maurier, the Beverly, the Maggie, and the Selah. She and her husband live in the heart of Texas in the middle of 70 acres with two cats and one dog. 

Learn more by visiting her   Website    
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