by Vannetta Chapman
Abigail Yutzy is a new widow whose husband died with no warning. The bishop of her district talked to Ezekiel and now Thomas finds himself knocking on Abigail’s door. Expecting an older person, after all — she is a widow, he is surprised to have a young and quite pregnant Amish woman answering the door. She is also quite a stubborn pregnant woman who tells him she will manage. And says “Good riddance” to herself when she closes the door. But she didn’t know the situation her husband had left her in — yet. What Thomas sees is that she most definitely needs help.
A five-star book that fulfills two reading desires — a good Amish story plus a sweet Christmas read. It is the eighth book in the “Indiana Amish Brides” series.
Thomas Albrecht has a unique profession for an Amish man; he runs a property management business, a suggestion by his bishop, Ezekiel Hochstetler.
Abigail Yutzy is a new widow whose husband died with no warning. The bishop of her district talked to Ezekiel and now Thomas finds himself knocking on Abigail’s door. Expecting an older person, after all — she is a widow, he is surprised to have a young and quite pregnant Amish woman answering the door. She is also quite a stubborn pregnant woman who tells him she will manage. And says “Good riddance” to herself when she closes the door. But she didn’t know the situation her husband had left her in — yet. What Thomas sees is that she most definitely needs help.
What follows is a delightful read of Thomas, the giver and Abigail, the I-can-manage-everything-myself woman. I had to like her though — her feet were so swollen in pregnancy she called them puffballs. I too had puffball feet during pregnancy.
And Thomas, When I read that he had a farmer’s hands, I melted. I immediately thought of my Daddy’s hands. The supporting characters are rich and not overly done. And that includes the goat!
A poignant story with wise sayings sprinkled here & there. There are moments that will make you chuckle. “Thomas held the diaper as if it was filled with toxic sludge.” That had me laughing out loud; it brought back some memories.
A thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, Harlequin Books, for the opportunity to read and review an ARC (advanced reader’s copy) of this book. The opinions expressed in my review are my own.
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Updated: 10 Jan 2022, added featured image.
