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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Through the Valley (The Amish of Shepherd's Hill, #3) by Patricia Johns

Through the Valley (The Amish of Shepherd's Hill)
ABOUT THE BOOK

Miri Schrock never expected to inherit anything after months of caring for Old Tom Yoder, so upon his passing, she's stunned to learn he's left her everything. But Tom's family is equally shocked, and Miri is not sure she can rightfully accept an inheritance that clearly belongs to Tom's grandsons. 
 
Moses Yoder thought he knew his grandfather, but his decision to leave the family farm to Miri has Moses questioning everything. Now he's caught between his family's demands that Miri surrender what's rightfully theirs and his own growing romantic attraction toward her. As Moses and Miri are drawn together, they must navigate family tensions, but discovering the truth behind the inheritance may change everything they thought they knew about love, family, and God's plan for their future. 
 
Family, tradition, and romance come together in this heart-tugging Amish romance from Publishers Weekly bestselling author Patricia Johns.






MY THOUGHTS.....

How can I best describe this book? Heartwarming? Inspiring? Yes to both, but most of all, Through the Valley is captivating! I absolutely loved the return to Shepherd's Hill, a reunion with the Schrock sisters, and the realistic emotions in this series' conclusion.

Veterinarian Tabitha Schrock may lose her chance for love and happiness if a matchmaker succeeds in finding her best friend a perfect match. Has Tabitha waited too long to tell Jonas Peachy that she has romantic feelings for him?

Miri Schrock has her own dilemma! An unexpected inheritance gives her a chance to do what she loves most, but is owning Tom Yoder's farm worth being alienated from her Amish community? I was especially impressed by Tom's grandson, Moses. His dismay over losing the family farm is slowly changed by his growing admiration for this young woman. Perhaps Miri deserves to have this farm!

I've enjoyed all three books in the Amish of Shepherd's Hill series, but I can't say enough good things about Through the Valley! Satisfying romance, Amish values, and a powerful reminder to trust in God's Plan made this a must-read for me. Well done, Patricia Johns!

I received a copy from the author and Bethany House. There was no obligation for a positive review.


My rating: 5 of 5 stars






ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Patricia Johns is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than 50 books. She writes Amish fiction with tight communities, outspoken heroines, and the handsome, rugged men who fall in love with them. She lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband and son.

Connect with Patricia by visiting patriciajohns.com.  
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Sunday, August 2, 2026

Horseshoes and Honeymoons (Healing Springs Ranch Book, #4) by Jody Hedlund

Horseshoes and Honeymoons (Healing Springs Ranch Book, #4)
ABOUT THE BOOK

He thought he’d experienced the McQuaid legacy of love with his childhood sweetheart. But he’d been wrong. Or had he?

Executive protection agent Dustin McQuaid is always in control of himself and is considered the best bodyguard in his agency. But he has one Assignments to guard women are off-limits. When he’s asked to protect the woman he once loved and hoped to marry, he refuses at first, but the large bonus might be just what he needs to launch the app he’s been developing.

When a stalker begins to haunt billionaire heiress Silver St. James, she agrees to have Dustin as her bodyguard, telling herself that she won’t fall for him again—not after he rejected her back in high school. She’s happy running her equestrian therapy ranch, and she has no desire to renew a relationship with the man who broke her heart.

As the stalker closes in, Dustin concocts a plan to keep Silver safe by pretending that they’re honeymooners. But the more time he spends with her, the more out of control he feels as he falls fast and furiously for her again. Can they both let go of the insecurities of the past to embrace a new future together? Or will they push one another away once again?








MY THOUGHTS.....

This engaging story once again explores the McQuaid family legacy! Is it true that the McQuaid men fall in love fast, furious, and forever? Dustin McQuaid thinks he has escaped this legacy until he accepts an assignment to protect an heiress who is being stalked. His first love, Silver St. James, appears to be in danger! Will he be the one who needs protecting?

Horseshoes and Honeymoons is another captivating read from Jody Hedlund! It has toe-curling kisses, sizzling chemistry, and pent-up emotions that erupt whenever Silver and Dustin are together, but there's also danger and mystery that add to the tension. Who is sending those threatening notes to Silver?  

Looking for a closed-door romance that's both sweet and swoonilicious? Grab a copy of Horseshoes and Honeymoons, the fourth book in the Healing Springs Ranch series!

I received a digital ARC from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars





ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over thirty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards, including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award. She lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy teens, and five spoiled cats.

When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.  

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