Summary
In the third book in New York Times bestselling author Shelley Gray's Amish Brides of Pinecraft series, a wedding brings together two young widowed parents...and gives them a second chance at love.
Emma Keim was heartbroken when her husband, Sanford, passed away, leaving her to raise three young daughters alone. Though several years have passed, her relatives have made it no secret that they expect Emma to remain a widow, mourning Sanford indefinitely. But when she meets Jay Hilty-- a handsome widower with three young sons of his own-- Emma is delighted to have a new friend who understands her struggle. Still, she is dismayed that her family is opposed to their friendship-- and the idea of its ever becoming anything more. She honors her husband's memory every day, but is she destined to be alone forever?
Emma's gentleness with Jay's boys stirs something in his heart that's been quiet for far too long. But when his oldest son becomes engaged to a local woman, suddenly Jay, Emma, and their children are swept up in wedding preparations. Witnessing his son's joy, Jay wonders if it's time for him to move forward, too, and find happiness again.
One again, love has come to Pinecraft. But can these two parties of four becomes a happy, healthy family of eight?
My Thoughts
Shelley Gray is a splendid writer, and it is always a joy and pleasure to read her books. They always make me feel good when I'm doing reading. She provides a light read that is both funny, endearing and full of moments that are cherishing to read.
This story kind of reminded me of the movie "Yours, Mine and Ours" where the mother (in this book Emma) and father (Jay) both a significant amount of children find a second chance at love and from there try to figure out how it would be possible to bond their two families together. Basically, if you liked that movie I think you will like this Amish spin on it. This wasn't my favorite story by Gray but it was still sweet and endearing which is the combination Gray always delivers in her stories for her readers. So if you are a fan of Gray's stories be rest assured that you will get exactly what you want. I did like however how the children interacted with one another, and I loved the cute doggie that had a love for pizza. A dog after my own heart if you ask me. I did also like how Gray blended two different stories together. Her writing style reminds me of Susan May Warren where we as the reader get more than one story! Horray! We as the readers get to dive into the relationships of Jay and Emma and the love story between Jay's son and a local woman he meets when Jay moves their family to Pinecraft.
I love as a side note the recipes that Gray includes. I think she gets them from Amish communities that she comes into contact with when writing these stories? (don't quote me on it) Still, I love to add a new recipe to my newly born collection of recipes, so thank you Gray!
Like I said, it wasn't my particular favorite by Gray but I still think that it has good qualities and is a book that anyone of any age could read and enjoy as light read. I still am looking forward to any future books Gray will be writing soon! I still say give this endearing Amish love story a try especially if you love a good romance and oranges. ;)
Rating: 3 out of 5 bookshelves
Disclaimer: I received a free copy for an honest review from Litfuse Publicity Group.
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About the Author
Shelley Shepard Gray is a two-time New York Times bestseller, a two-time USA Today bestseller, a finalist for the American Christian Fiction Writers prestigious Carol Award, and a two-time Holt Medallion winner. She lives in Southern Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town's bike trail.
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Happy reading~
In His Grace,
Taylor Reid
About the Author
Shelley Shepard Gray is a two-time New York Times bestseller, a two-time USA Today bestseller, a finalist for the American Christian Fiction Writers prestigious Carol Award, and a two-time Holt Medallion winner. She lives in Southern Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town's bike trail. Link to Author's: Facebook, Website, Twitter and Goodreads
Purchase her book: Amazon, B&N
Happy reading~
In His Grace,
Taylor Reid
