Description in my words …
» Adam Lantz is looking for the ideal & proper (I think he really meant perfect) Amish woman to be a mother to his child.
» Community matchmaker, Adel Knussli, had set up the marriage of two strangers.
» Verna Kauffman, age 30, wanted a family & was willing to marry Adel’s chosen man for her.
Verna learns after the marriage Adam’s childcare rules. Plus, his strict standards on almost everything. And that his demeanor was very, VERY formal. Can these two create a home for the little girl? A home for both adults which has a comfortable atmosphere. A loving home?
My review …
Okay, Adam’s childcare list is a hoot and for the most part ridiculous. None will be listed because doing so would give away some of the best chuckles you’ll have — especially if you are a parent. Oh, I doubt Adel had any idea about Adam’s requirement of a “proper Amish woman with Amish pedigree”. If she had, most likely there would have been no marriage.
Adam is a list maker. So am I but he takes it to a whole new level. I loved the way Verna handles Adam and his lists. The difference between me & Adam? I make lists for ME; Adam makes lists for Verna, his child, etc. etc. I think he would make one for the cows if he could.
One important thing for Verna was continuing her knitting class for troubled teens, Englisher teens. I wondered if this would work in an Amish novel when I first read it. But it does. Beautifully. Trust me, you’ll like it!
You’ll enjoy little 5-year-old Amanda Rebecca (isn’t that a mouth full). Another great scene … Verna has to take Amanda Rebecca with her to the knitting class. I’ll leave to your imagination what Adam thinks when he hears about it.
Don’t think Adam is a tyrant. He isn’t. He can be thoughtful & caring. But he has been hurt in multiple ways over the years and trying the best he knows how to make sure his little girl doesn’t ever EVER go through the same thing. And don’t we parents do the same thing for our children?
That’s it. I don’t want to give you any more clues — just trust me, this is a lovely story. And a five-star read, publish date — 26 Dec 2023. Fourth in the Amish Country Matches but can be read stand alone.
I received a complimentary DRC (digital review copy) of An Amish Mother for His Child via NetGalley from the publisher, HARLEQUIN – Romance (U.S. & Canada), Love Inspired. A positive review was not required; the opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Rating: 5 stars
Series: Amish Country Matches #4 of 4
Cover: Good. Engaging.
Pages: 208
Publish Date: 26 Dec 2023
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