My blurb …
| Series | Amish Country Matches #1 |
| Genre | Amish |
| Pub. Date | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Pages | 209 |
| Publisher | HARLEQUIN – Romance (U.S. & Canada), Love Inspired |
| Cover | Loved this! The woman on the page *is* Naomi. |
| Rating | 5 stars |
Mose Klassen wants to be married; Naomi Peachy wants to be married. But each has something that just tends to discourage potential matches. Mose and Naomi were friends as children before his family moved. He is back to his childhood home to find a wife via Naomi’s matchmaking sister, Adel.
But the minute the two meet again, their friendship is as strong as ever. As time goes on, both feel drawn to each other to be more than friends yet … they are SO different. Naomi is a chatterbox, a little “ample”, and a bit too liberal. Mose wishes she was less of the latter but he feels he has a much bigger p-p-p-problem.
Oh, and the last matchmaking — arranged — effort for Naomi was a disaster. Never again!
My review …
Naomi has a few other “flaws” depending on how picky the suitor is. There is her hair which never stays under her capp. It is curly and refuses to stay in a bun. She has a tendency to speak her mind first and think second. (I so identify with her.) She is a great cook and tends to what is nicely called “full-figured”. She has a caring heart and feels that the Amish could give more to the Englishers of what the Amish have. Others do *not* agree.
Patricia Johns is a well-known Amish author. The Amish Matchmaking Dilemma is called “An Uplifting Inspirational Romance” and that is exactly what it is. You can help but like the characters. Mose is an intelligent, caring man who can put his thoughts on paper but they are trapped when he tries to speak. You, the reader, will feel for him and admire Naomi because she totally understands.
The pacing — some might say it’s a little slow but this reviewer never got bored. Most of the story takes place in a two-week period (that’s how long Mose can be away). If rushed, we as readers wouldn’t really “get” the challenges before both the main characters.
This book is such an enjoyable read. It is indeed “an uplifting inspirational romance”. Yes, I recommend it.
I received a complimentary e-ARC copy of The Amish Matchmaking Dilemma 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
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