Description ~ i.e., the Blurb …
You will like Ruth Helmuth immediately. A widow and just a sweetheart of a person who has worked very hard to keep the farm going since her husband’s death. This woman is an entrepreneur. And then there is the well-meaning bishop who is a well-meaning soul, but — oh my, he jumps to conclusions and creates more than one embarrassing moment for Ruth.
Add a cutie-pie little girl named Abigail who lives with her widow father Jonas Hershberger. Now you can see what is expected to happen, but it’s a delightful story getting there.
My review …
First, the “Ginger Snap” in the title doesn’t end up being a cookie. But don’t look for this reviewer to reveal who or what “Ginger Snap” is. I’ll let you enjoy the surprise.
The author, Anne Blackburne, does a lovely job in writing her first Amish story and, I believe, her first published work. “Ruth’s Ginger Snap Surprise is part of the multi-author series, “The Heart of the Amish“. Her second book (also part of the series) is already well underway.
I only had one thing to fuss about in the book — the meal after church where the men and women eat together. Now, this is not an Old Order Amish community but it’s not that progressive either.
Other than that this book is so enjoyable to read. So nice to have a new Amish author too. You’ll be entertained by multiple people. I found these three my favs besides Ruth and Jonas: little Abigail, the “old” bishop, and an Amish “hussy” named Evelyn who just happens to be the bishop’s granddaughter. Yep, I recommend “Ruth’s Ginger Snap Surprise“. Some recipes at the end too.
I received a complimentary DRC (digital review copy) of “Ruth’s Ginger Snap Surprise” via NetGalley from the publisher, Barbour Publishing, Barbour Fiction. A positive review was not required; the opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Rating: 4.5 stars rounded to 5 stars for sites that cannot display fractions
Cover: Perfect.
Series (multi-author): The Heart of the Amish
Pages: Unknown at time of review
Publish Date: 1 Dec 2023
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