The perfect family awaits...if only he'll risk his heart. Pregnant and recently widowed, Grace Fisher is determined to provide for her family on her own. Thankfully, her jam business is popular in her Amish community. But it's difficult keeping up with her work, her farm chores, and her two mischievous children. Especially now that they've taken to idolizing their neighbor Elijah. While the handsome farmer is kind and generous, he seems intent on holding Grace and her little ones at a distance... Elijah Beiler has always admired his neighbor Grace. So standing by while she struggles to support her family isn't an option. Offering to take over her farm duties, Elijah is determined to help while remaining detached. He knows all too well that love only leads to heartbreak. Yet the more time he spends with Grace and her children, the harder he finds it to leave each day. But can Elijah overcome past hurts and open his heart to this ready-made family? "A beautiful story of forgiveness and second chances." -Shelley Shepard Gray, New York Times bestselling author, on The Amish Teacher's Gift The Love & Promises series: The Amish Teacher's GiftThe Amish Midwife's SecretThe Amish Widow's Rescue
The Amish Widow’s Rescue by Rachel J. Good is part of her Love and Promises series. Even though third in a series, this captivating book is easily read as a stand-alone story. Ms. Good knows how to craft characters who tug on the heartstrings, giving them realistic and relatable emotions and reactions. I loved each one of them! Grace, a young widow, wounded, scarred and filled with grief, guilt, and regret. Elijah, a bachelor who was abandoned as a young child and has sworn off women. Miriam, a young childless mother. Levi, the youngster who tells his Mamm, ‘Everybody has a daed. We need one.’ Their lives are intertwined and their stories draw the reader in right from the start. The romance between Grace and Elijah is fraught with tension-filled twists and turns which keeps the reader wondering if they will ever be able to get be able to give into the growing emotions they are feeling and express their love. This is a charming and heartwarming story and I will continue to look for more to read from this talented author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book via CelebrateLit. A favorable review was not required and opinions are my own. This review is part of a CelebrateLit blog tour.
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