About this book:
“An Amish widow with newborn twins discovers her deceased husband had disturbing secrets. As she tries to come to grips with the past, she considers a loveless marriage to ensure stability for her young family . . . with her faith in God hanging in the balance.
Sarah Troyer never expected to raise her children on her own, but when her husband dies in a tragic accident, she finds refuge in the home of her parents in the Amish community of Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. Sarah is taken completely by surprise when a stranger arrives claiming connections to her husband’s past—even though he had told her he was an orphan with no family. From Luke, she learns her husband hid a secret life, one with ramifications that will change her own.
Sarah’s family, concerned for her and her children, encourages her to marry again. It should make sense . . . but Sarah’s heart says no. She feels trapped. Should she marry a man she doesn’t love? Or discover if her growing interest in Luke can be trusted?”
Series: Book #2 (of five) in “Kaufman Amish Bakery” series. (Review of Book #1, “A Gift of Grace”, Here!) (Has two bonus Christmas novella connecting to the series. Review of #1 Here! and Book #2 Here!)
“An Amish widow with newborn twins discovers her deceased husband had disturbing secrets. As she tries to come to grips with the past, she considers a loveless marriage to ensure stability for her young family . . . with her faith in God hanging in the balance.
Sarah Troyer never expected to raise her children on her own, but when her husband dies in a tragic accident, she finds refuge in the home of her parents in the Amish community of Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. Sarah is taken completely by surprise when a stranger arrives claiming connections to her husband’s past—even though he had told her he was an orphan with no family. From Luke, she learns her husband hid a secret life, one with ramifications that will change her own.
Sarah’s family, concerned for her and her children, encourages her to marry again. It should make sense . . . but Sarah’s heart says no. She feels trapped. Should she marry a man she doesn’t love? Or discover if her growing interest in Luke can be trusted?”
Series: Book #2 (of five) in “Kaufman Amish Bakery” series. (Review of Book #1, “A Gift of Grace”, Here!) (Has two bonus Christmas novella connecting to the series. Review of #1 Here! and Book #2 Here!)
Spiritual Content- Many Prayers & Thanking God; Many Scriptures are quoted, repeated & mentioned; Many talks about God, His plan & having faith; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God (not in the Scriptures though); Many mentions of God, His will & forgiving; Mentions of Bible reading & devotions; Mentions of those in the Bible; Mentions of church; Mentions of blessings & miracles; Mentions of sins & coveting; A couple mentions of hymns.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘oh my word’, a ‘shoot’, and two ‘stupid’s; A bit of sarcasm & eye rolling; Nearly all about liars & lies; Mentions of the fire, Peter’s death & nightmares (up to semi-detailed); A few mentions of gossips & rumors; A couple mentions of divorce.
Sexual Content- a cheek kiss and two
boarder-line barely-above-not-detailed // semi-detailed kisses; Wanting to
Touch & give a forehead kiss; Touches & Embraces (up to semi-detailed);
Noticing & Smelling; *Spoiler* Peter fathered a child out of wedlock when
he was 17. (No mentions of the details, it’s just called an “intimate love affair” a few times) *End
of Spoiler*; A mention of hormones; A couple mentions of a girl having the ‘hots’
for a guy; A couple mentions of a woman who died in childbirth; A few mentions of
flirting & crushes; Mentions of jealousy; Mentions of touches
(barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of labor & pain; Mentions of married
couples kissing & snuggling in bed; Love, falling in love & the
emotions;
*Note: A mention of butting into
someone’s business.
-Sarah Troyer
-Luke Troyer
P.O.V. switches between them mostly, but also Elizabeth, Eli & Timothy up to a few times each
P.O.V. switches between them mostly, but also Elizabeth, Eli & Timothy up to a few times each
283 pages
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Amy Clipston has such a way with words!
I could feel Sarah’s pain & sadness, but also her joy and laughter. Another
clean book with lots of Spiritual Content by this wonderful author. :)
See y’all on Wednesday with a new
review!
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
