Description: Emma’s parents were murdered. Hoping to get away from the press, she returns to Johns Mill. But now a movie is being made & she is relentlessly followed by one of the movie crew. Samuel Christner is big. Very tall. Strong. And he was Emma’s childhood sweetheart. Samuel stops the movie “guy” the first time he grabs Emma’s arm. To provide even more protection, Samuel hires Emma to be his elderly (and *very* grouchy) aunt’s nurse.
Review:
It has been years since Emma and Samuel’s childhood, but both are still unmarried. Samuel has always been gentle, kind, and helpful. But for Emma, he would do more–if he could. Everyone in Johns Mill would look out for Emma but Samuel could stop things by his size alone despite his Amish clothes.
Lydia needs a job and Samuel supplies one. His aunt Ruth DOES need a caregiver but boy! what a grouch. Samuel’s sister, Leah, has been looking after Ruth but is worn out after Ruth’s constant complaining and nasty comments have worn her down. Ruth says she can handle that having dealt with grumbling patients before.
The story builds and builds as pieces are added. Things about the murders. Accidents. More sulking by the movie “guy”. A wonderful Englishe next-door neighbor of Ruth is introduced. She and Ruth are like oil and water.
This book is an Amish romance, but it is also a mystery. The author, Laurel Blount, does an excellent job with the pacing of the story. It builds. It twists. And turns until the end. Not a quick read but a compelling one. Yes, I recommend Strength in the Storm.
I received a complimentary e-ARC copy of Strength in the Storm via NetGalley from the publisher, Berkley Publishing Group. A positive review was not required; the opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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