About Me I am a retired librarian and I now support books and authors through my reviews.

I have always loved to read and I was able to share that love through my work as a public librarian for 22 1/2 years. I now promote literacy by reading, and then writing reviews. I love to support authors by sharing my reviews with others!

Sunday, March 30, 2025

The Peacemaker (A Mifflin County Mystery, 2) by Wanda E. Brunstetter

The Peacemaker (A Mifflin County Mystery, 2)
ABOUT THE BOOK

An Unresolved Mystery Holds an Amish Community in Limbo

In book two of A Mifflin County Mystery series, Rosa Petersheim’s disappearance continues to cause suspicion and pain to swirl in the Big Valley.
 
Ada’s best friend, Rosa, disappeared a year ago and still has not been found. In their grief and confusion, Ada and Rosa’s boyfriend, Ephraim, have grown very close. But some in the community feel Ephraim is responsible for Rosa’s disappearance. Now Rosa’s younger sister is making accusations against Ephraim that can’t be true, and he pulls away from Ada, feeling betrayed. A fire set by an arsonist might finally be the thing to reveal secrets that have long been dividing this community of friends and family. But will it be too late for love between the peacemaker and the suspect?


MY THOUGHTS.....

Rosa Petersheim's disappearance was first introduced in The Protector, and it's still an issue in The Peacemaker. Her family and friends don't know what happened to their beloved Rosa. Did she leave voluntarily, or was she taken against her will? Is she still alive? If so, why hasn't she made her presence known?

So much grief and pain have been experienced in the past year, and no one has suffered more than Ada Detwiler, Rosa's best friend, and Ephraim Peight, Rosa's boyfriend. Author Wanda E. Brunstetter poignantly describes their feelings and the uncertainty of the entire Amish community but hope and trust have never been lost. Isn't this a true representation of the Amish faith?

This is a must-read for fans of Amish fiction, and mystery lovers will love the unanswered questions about Rosa. The Peacemaker is a wonderful addition to the Mifflin County Mystery series, and Brunstetter shows why she is known as "Amish Country's Most Beloved Storyteller"!

I received a copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. With over 12 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nation's most prestigious bestseller lists and receive numerous awards.

When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and family ties. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.


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A Mifflin County Mystery

The Protector
The Peacemaker

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Courting Daniel's Daughter (Daniel's Daughters, Book 1) by Mindy Steele

Courting Daniel's Daughter (Daniel's Daughters series Book 1)
ABOUT THE BOOK

Jesse Plank promised to keep a secret. A secret that drove him away from his home eight years ago. But when his father is injured, Jesse must return to help provide for his family. Finding Catherine still the beauty he remembered might convince him to stay.

Becoming Amish wasn’t the same as being born Amish. Thankfully for Catherine Raber, her terrible school years are behind her and life is looking up. That was until the last person she ever wanted to see again arrived in Miller’s Creek. Worse, her father just gave him a job.
  





MY THOUGHTS.....

Have you ever met a character that you hated to say goodbye to? Four years ago, I found one of the best fictional heroes ever, and now I get a reunion! Author Mindy Steele takes readers back to Miller's Creek for another intriguing tale with Daniel Raber, his wife Hannah, and the three little girls first introduced in "His Amish Wife's Hidden Past." Those little girls are now grown, and two sons have joined the family, but the core values of this family remain the same. They love each other deeply and are fully committed to serving God!

I'm thrilled that Steele has dedicated a new series to Daniel and Hannah's daughters. This first book focuses on Caroline Raber and a young Amish man who has just returned to Miller's Creek. Jesse Plank left under a cloud of doubt and suspicion, and Caroline has trust issues, but is it possible that they might find a future together? Sweet romance, hidden secrets, and a light mystery add to its appeal, but this story's true strength comes from this Amish family's hope, faith, and unconditional love. Courting Daniel's Daughter kept me fully engaged and eagerly turning the pages. Now I wait, somewhat impatiently, for the next book in this Daniel's Daughters series!

I received a complimentary eBook from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars




ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Raised in Kentucky timber country, Steele writes Amish Romance peppered in humor, using her rural surroundings as her muse. She is a best-selling author and the winner of the 2022 FHLCW Reader's Choice award for sweet romance. Steele creates realistic characters for her readers and believes in engaging all the senses to make you laugh, cry, hold your breath, and root for the happy-ever-after ending. Readers can find themselves, somewhere within the pages of her Amish fiction or romantic suspense novels.

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Daniel's Daughters Series
Courting Daniel's Daughter