by Carolyn Twede Frank The year is 1910. To put this in context, my parents were born in 1906 and 1909 and yes, I’m a senior citizen. For some of you, this is set in the olden days. The first picture of my dad is on horseback with Grandma supporting him and Grandpa holding the…
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Elinor: A Riveting Story Based on the Lost Colony of Roanoke by Shannon McNear
So much research was done by Shannon McNear before writing the first word. Roanoke has fascinated me for years. As a genealogy enthusiast, I have learned there is research and then there is RESEARCH. Ms. McNear did the latter. How many novels have a biography of history books? Elinor is the first book in the…
Magdelena’s Choice by Molly Jebber
Book 5 of The Amish Charm Bakery series, Magdelena’s Choice by Molly Jebber is perfectly named. Set in 1914, Magdelena Beachy is the oldest daughter of a wealthy Amish rancher. She cares only for Toby Schlabach and hopes he will soon ask her daed’s permission to court her. … Ever had a parent not listen to you? Refuse to believe the words you speak? What would cause an obedient young Amish woman risk shunning? What exactly IS Abram hiding?
The Memory Quilt
The Memory Quilt’s location is Pennsylvania near the shore of Lake Erie at a Shadow Lake Inn, owned and operated by an Amish family, the Kings. Abigail King is taking a daily early morning walk along the shore. It is her time to pray and to think. In the distance she spots a shape partially in the water — a man. Dressed in Englisch clothing. He moans … he has been shot. And from that moment on, Abigail’s life along with her family changes.
An Amish Bride by Rosalind Lauer
There are some books you genuinely truly enjoy reading and An Amish Bride was that for this reviewer. Second in the Joyful River series, the story is sprinkled with bits of humor. … This is a lovely read that kept pulling me back to my Kindle. There are wonderful sub-plots that just make the book better. Trust me, you will want to read this one.
Marry Me, Millie by Amy Lillard
Millie is pregnant which she learned just after her husband died suddenly. She moved after his death and now lives with her Aunt Sylvie who owns a Bed & Breakfast. Aunt Sylvie is a member of the Widows Club having been a widow for a long time. The club’s signature food is a Whoopie Pie….